From April 1st, 2009 to March 31st 2010, MAC will celebrate its 40th anniversary as an advocacy voice for children: changing conditions for many, while helping one at a time. Current education reform initiatives are demanding from all children ever-higher levels of achievement. This 40th anniversary presents an opportunity to shine a light on the urgency of assuring that the children we advocate for who face the greatest barriers can fully reap the benefits of a quality education.

We successfully launched our 40th anniversary on April 1st 2009 with a Corporate Breakfast for supporters and prospective donors on the importance of child advocacy. To view pictures from this event click here.

Continuing with our Anniversary Year celebration, MAC will also host a Dinner on November 13th, 2009 at The Westin Boston Waterfront. For 40 years MAC has been working to overcome barriers that impede childrens’ ability to succeed in school, and, on that night we will also salute people in our society who share in our cause to continue to change conditions for many children, while helping one child at a time.

Being honored will be the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy; Marian Wright Edelman and Martha Minow (click names to read brief bios). The reception starts at 5:30pm and the Dinner and Program starts at 6:30pm.

Dinner Theme: Child Advocacy ~ Through the Eyes of a Child... The Heart of a Parent... The Caring of Community... The Laws of the Land.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for corporations and individuals. Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Daryl Cox at 617-357-8431 x 242 or dcox@massadvocates.org

Dinner Highlights

• Pictures from the event.

• Senator Kennedy Tribute Slideshow.

• MAC's 40th Anniversary video shown at the Dinner.

Dinner Speeches

• Award presentation to Joseph P. Kennedy III on behalf of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy
• Award presentation to Marian Wright Edelman by Hubie Jones
• Award presentation to Martha Minow by Hubie Jones
• Dinner address by Executive Director, Jerry Mogul

Dinner Downloadable Fact Sheets:

• Dinner Information
• Event Committee and Sponsors to Date
• Dinner Solicitation Package
• Details on The Westin Boston Waterfront
• Sponsorship Form

Children in Massachusetts, and the nation, have lost a true champion with the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. His commitment to equal opportunity in education, child health and child welfare over nearly five decades was extraordinary. Massachusetts Advocates for Children, along with countless others, mourns his passing.

Senator Edward M. (Ted) Kennedy: Life In Pictures