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Ben and his parents receive an honorary signed bat from Ben's Dream White Sox. Baseball & BENefit Concert raise over $10,000Over Columbus Day weekend 2007, The Ben's Dream Baseball Tournament and BENefit Concert raised over $10,000 for Ben's Dream to aid the mission of finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome. 
Ben's Dream White Sox win the tournament championship going 4 - 0. For the baseball component, the City of Boston donated the fields, Boston Park League president Walter Bentson arranged for more than twenty umpires to donate their game fees toward the cause, and teams consisting of players from across 7 Boston adult leagues played and helped raise funds. Reebok donated new cleats to the starting 9 players of the team that brought in the most research dollars. In addition to Reebok, the weekend's events were sponsored by Shire, Genzyme and Sonesta Hotels. 
Ari Hest performs to a packed house during BENefit concert. On Saturday evening, recording artist and ballplayer for the Ben's Dream White Sox, Ari Hest www.arihest.com, performed for a packed house at Harper's Ferry in Allston, MA to raise money and awareness for Ben's Dream: the Sanfilippo Research Foundation. Mieka Pauley and Tim Blane opened for Hest. During the opening ceremony, Ben and his parents were presented with an autographed bat by the entire 2007 Ben's Dream White Sox. Ben threw out the first pitch, a strike to his teacher Mike Pollak. Inspired by Ben, the White Sox went out and won the tournament going 4 - 0. White Sox pitchers Andrew Hubbard and Anthony Tomaro each tossed shutouts. Matt LoPresti had a gutsy complete game victory, and Jay Wisner was dominant in 4 innings of relief earning the victory in the deciding game. Matt Smith had 6 hits and Pollak drove in 7 runs to lead the White Sox offense. 
J-Squad All-Stars become Reebok's Starting 9 - raising almost $1,000. 
Ben throws first pitch strike with help from his teacher, Mike Pollak. 
Ari Hest earns the save with scoreless 9th in the semifinal game. 08/26/2005 - "Hood to Coast for Ben"
On Friday, August 26, 2005 in Mt. Hood, OR, Lewis Hibbs, a longtime friend of Ben and his parents, travelled from his home in Baltimore, MD to run the Hood to Coast Relay. 
"I have been running for exercise most of my life. I am always looking for ways to sustain my trianing and commitment . . . I know nothing I could face would come any where close to what the children and their families deal with who face this terrible disease." Lewis HibbsLewis raised support in his athletic journey to complete the race and bring Ben one step closer to the future he deserves.
08/22/2005 - "Birdies for Ben" On Monday, August 22, 2005 at the Brookline Golf Club in Brookline, MA, a group of golfers tee'd-it-up on behalf of Ben and the Foundation in our 7th Annual golf fundraiser. 
Over the past seven-years this, our signature event, has raised over $500,000 for research!We couldn't have done it without all the hard work of the golfers and the generous contributions of their donors. We are already in the process of planning for the 8th Annual "Birdies for Ben" in August 2006. This year we hope to double the number of golfers, corporate sponsors and funds raised. Contact Stuart at 617-899-4158 or email:birdies@bensdream.org if you would like to participate or obtain more information.
06/05 thru 07/26/2005 - "Bike for Ben"
On Sunday, June 5, 2005 in San Francisco, CA, "Poppa Mel" Siedman, Ben's 70-year-old grandfather, embarked on a 3,796-mile 52-day bike trek across America in honor of Ben.  Click on the odometer to learn more. Poppa Mel sought sponorship to match his personal challenge as he pedaled cross-country.
01/24/2004 - "Post-Holiday Party & Fundraiser"
On Saturday, January 24, 2004 in Boston, MA, friends of Ben hosted a fun-filled night to benefit the Foundation at the International. 
The holiday's were over, but Gabby, Kerry & Z knew everyone still have some cheer left - a great crowd joined them for a night of dancing to TJ's tunes and cocktails to warm the winter blues!Those that attended reconnected with old friends and made new ones . . . all for a good cause. 
11/22/2003 - "Crop for Ben"
On Saturday, November 22, 2003 in Wellesley, MA, local scrapbook consultants hosted their 3rd marathon-workshop to benefit Ben's Dream. 
This event proved that "Three's a Charm" by raising more money, having more participants and producing more fun than it's two previous years! Contact a consultant for more information: Lisa Wentworth, 781-237-9121, email:lisawentworth@comcast.net 10/19/03 - "Kids Fun-Run for Ben"
On Sunday, October 19, 2003 in Needham, MA, Ben's big-brother Noah hosted a "Kids Fun-Run for Ben". The mission of one brother ... "My name is Noah and I have a brother with Sanfilippo Syndrome. Right now doctors can't cure it and that makes me pretty upset. So my friend Olivia and I got together and started this Fun-Run to help change that." 
What began as a idea that would involve a single grade in a single school quickly became a four school, six grade, two town affair! Over 120 Needham and Wellesley students in grades K through 5 braved the rain while their parents and friends looked on. This remarkable group raised an astounding $8,000+ for research! Noah gives thanks (70kb Acrobat file). For more information please contact the Foundation. 6/2/2002 - "Rock 'n' Run for Ben"
On Sunday, June 2, 2002 in San Diego, CA, Lewis Hibbs, a friend of Ben and his parents, traveled from his home in Baltimore, MD to run the Suzuki Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. 
Lewis Hibbs Lewis obtained much support in his athletic journey to complete the marathon and bring Ben one step closer to the future he deserves.
10/21/2001 - "Run for Ben"
On Sunday, October 21, 2001 in Lowell, MA, Pam Davis, Ben's teaching assistant and Jan Crew-Wade, Ben's physical therapist, ran the BayState Marathon. 
Pam and Jan received overwhelming support in their athletic journey to complete the marathon and bring Ben one step closer to the future he deserves. Click the BayState Marathon logo to learn more. |
