Generosity
A grateful mom shares heartfelt sentiments on her son’s happiness at Latham
In a moving letter to the Latham Community from parent Ann Gurney, she describes her journey to her son’s home-away-from-home at Latham. Excerpts follow: My son Dylan dreams of becoming a firefighter. He wants to be a hero and save lives. Dylan is a Patriots fan, a loving friend and brother, and an expert on…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday is one week away… thank you for supporting Latham in this season of giving and all year long
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. On Giving Tuesday,…
Read More8th Annual Charity Golf Classic highlights
Our recent Charity Golf Classic tournament was so much more than a successful fundraiser. In these photos taken throughout the day and evening at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club on October 16th, the values Latham Centers strives for in everything we do shine through: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. Thank you again to our…
Read MoreCharity Golf Classic raises over $80,000
The 8th Annual Latham Charity Golf Classic held at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club last month raised over $80,000 to support vital Latham programs and the future Latham Centers campus expansion. The October 16th tournament, in memory of Bob Bernstein and in honor of Jack and Jo-Ann Kelly, was sold-out and beautifully run. The…
Read MoreSolo bike ride from Maine to Cape Cod: Latham family member’s cycling fundraiser exceeds goal
Latham Centers is the fortunate beneficiary of a 220-mile cycling fundraiser organized and completed by Brendan Corliss, whose brother has been a resident at Latham since 1997. We announced his plans for the Strength Ride last month, and Brendan’s ride was a great success. His solo cycling journey began in Portland, Maine on…
Read MoreLatham plants memorial tree in honor of dear friend and philanthropist Bob Bernstein
We hosted a Memorial Tree Planting on campus Monday in honor of Bob Bernstein, a long-time Latham friend and parent who passed suddenly in January. For many years, Bob Bernstein served as co-chair of our annual Charity Golf Classic. Bob’s family was in attendance, and his son participated in the planting. Katrina Fryklund spoke on…
Read More“Last Gasp” raises more than $14,000 for Latham Centers
Donations to Latham Centers from the 26th annual Last Gasp event on September 17th exceed $14,000, and donations are still coming in. Latham is one of several beneficiary organizations of Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers’ premier event. The Last Gasp 60-mile bike ride from Sandwich to Provincetown was a thrill for riders and spectators again this year. Latham Centers’ Adult Services Case…
Read MoreBrendan Corliss plans solo 220-mile “Strength Ride” for the benefit of Latham Centers
Latham family member Brendan Corliss is so passionate about our mission that he will bike 220 miles from Maine to Cape Cod to raise funds for our programs. Brendan created the “2017 Strength Ride” in honor of his brother, a Latham resident who has been part of our Adult Services Program since 1997. On October 13th and 14th, Brendan…
Read MoreLast Gasp rider Chad Simmons will bike 60 miles to benefit Latham Centers
Chad Simmons of Mashpee will ride in the Last Gasp bike ride next weekend to benefit Latham Centers. The retired military veteran has a long history of giving, but he only recently learned about Latham and committed to supporting our non-profit through the Sandwich-to-Provincetown ride. Chad has participated in many charity events for military…
Read MoreTeam Latham raises nearly $13,000 running the Falmouth Road Race
The 45th running of the Falmouth Road Race last Sunday was awe-inspiring. In the early-morning hours of August 20th, Latham’s team members joined 12,800 runners making their way to Woods Hole – some by bicycle, some by bus, some by foot – navigating road closures and growing crowds to the start of the 7-mile seaside course. …
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