The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton held its 27th annual gala on Saturday night, raising money for programs that help kids all over the region.
This year’s emcee was Dan Rea of WBZ News Radio.
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club was made possible by the hard work of many people, especially John M. Barry, the former Boys & Girls Club president for whom the organization is named.
“This was the biggest thing of his life,” John’s brother, Paul, said after donating $20,000 before the auction started. “It took a lot of time away from our business to do this, but it was worth it all.”
There hasn’t been any announcement about how much money the event raised yet. But someone paid $2,000 for Justin Timberlake concert tickets and there was a trip to St. Maartin in the mix as well, so chances are the event did OK.
Check out these photos and videos from the evening.
Left to right: City Councilors Susan Albright, David Micley and Maria Greenberg mingle at the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club Annual Gala on May 11, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigleState representative candidate Amy Sangiolo and her husband, John, attend the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club Annual Gala on May 11, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigleCity Councilors Randy Block, left, and Stephen Farrell, right, attend the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club Annual Gala on May 11, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGoniglePaul Barry, brother of the late John M. Barry, speaks with a group of kids after donating $20,000 to the organization at their annual gala. Photo by Bryan McGonigleHans and Estee, both of whom have attended the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club for two years, speak at the club’s annual gala. Photo by Bryan McGonigleRachel Foy, president of the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors, speaks at the organization’s Annual Gala on May 11, 2024., with Director Davis Sellers next to her. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
