| On April 26, 2009, The Mitchells & their extended family celebrated the dedicated staff of Children's Hospital Boston. Funds raised from this event will help pay the medical costs of patients whose families cannot afford care, purchase essential medical equipment, support pediatric research, and provide training for the next generation of pediatricians. |
| Are you a BLeaCHeR BuM? by Vin Mitchell performed by Vin & Christine Mitchell |
BLeaCHeR BuMs Fundraiser to benefit:
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Paul Melendy, noted Boston actor, emceed the fundraiser. Paul has performed in numerous productions with
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Foothills Theatre, New Repertory Theatre, and Actor's Shakespeare Project, to name a
few. Paul can be seen in the recently released film Pink Panther Deux, as an Italian waiter and in a variety of regionally-
aired television commercials.
The reigning Miss Massachusetts, Alicia Zitka, joined us at 2:30 p.m. to assist in raffle drawings.
Miss Massachusetts is a 2007 graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where she received a B.A. in
Communications. Alicia has traveled throughout the state during her reign to promote her personal platform, “The
Importance of Self-Esteem.”
Chris Collins is the principal sports anchor for NECN and host of Sports LateNight. Chris is a native of Peabody,
Massachusetts and graduated from Temple University where he played baseball. Chris is known for his exclusive live
interviews and has earned national recognition for breaking several high-profile stories. He has been recognized by the
Associated Press and his show, Sports LateNight, was recently nominated for a New England Emmy Award. Chris writes a
regular column for the Improper Bostonian and devotes considerable time to local community charities. He recently
partnered with Patriot Rodney Harrison and the Massachusetts State Police on their "Stop the Violence" campaign.
Bill “Spaceman” Lee, Boston Red Sox pitcher 1969-1978, joined us from 3-5:00 p.m. for autograph signing and opined on
some of his favorite subjects, e.g., Manny Ramirez, Greenpeace, Don Zimmer, AstroTurf. In 2008, Bill was inducted into the
Red Sox Hall of Fame with a 94-68 record during his Boston tenure. The“Spaceman”can be heard Monday mornings at 7:45
a.m. on 105.7 WROR-FM.
Vin Mitchell, well-known Boston-area musician and composer of BLeaCHeR BuM was on hand to discuss the
inspiration of his original tune, the 2007 World Series Championship of the Boston Red Sox. BLeaCHeR BuM CDs will be
available for sale to benefit Children’s Hospital Boston.
Chef Linda, renowned North Shore author and chef, signed copies of her popular cookbook, “From Apple Pie to Pad
Thai.” Books may be purchased at amazon.com, Borders, The Spirit of ’76 Bookstore in Marblehead and other
independent book shops.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Foothills Theatre, New Repertory Theatre, and Actor's Shakespeare Project, to name a
few. Paul can be seen in the recently released film Pink Panther Deux, as an Italian waiter and in a variety of regionally-
aired television commercials.
The reigning Miss Massachusetts, Alicia Zitka, joined us at 2:30 p.m. to assist in raffle drawings.
Miss Massachusetts is a 2007 graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where she received a B.A. in
Communications. Alicia has traveled throughout the state during her reign to promote her personal platform, “The
Importance of Self-Esteem.”
Chris Collins is the principal sports anchor for NECN and host of Sports LateNight. Chris is a native of Peabody,
Massachusetts and graduated from Temple University where he played baseball. Chris is known for his exclusive live
interviews and has earned national recognition for breaking several high-profile stories. He has been recognized by the
Associated Press and his show, Sports LateNight, was recently nominated for a New England Emmy Award. Chris writes a
regular column for the Improper Bostonian and devotes considerable time to local community charities. He recently
partnered with Patriot Rodney Harrison and the Massachusetts State Police on their "Stop the Violence" campaign.
Bill “Spaceman” Lee, Boston Red Sox pitcher 1969-1978, joined us from 3-5:00 p.m. for autograph signing and opined on
some of his favorite subjects, e.g., Manny Ramirez, Greenpeace, Don Zimmer, AstroTurf. In 2008, Bill was inducted into the
Red Sox Hall of Fame with a 94-68 record during his Boston tenure. The“Spaceman”can be heard Monday mornings at 7:45
a.m. on 105.7 WROR-FM.
Vin Mitchell, well-known Boston-area musician and composer of BLeaCHeR BuM was on hand to discuss the
inspiration of his original tune, the 2007 World Series Championship of the Boston Red Sox. BLeaCHeR BuM CDs will be
available for sale to benefit Children’s Hospital Boston.
Chef Linda, renowned North Shore author and chef, signed copies of her popular cookbook, “From Apple Pie to Pad
Thai.” Books may be purchased at amazon.com, Borders, The Spirit of ’76 Bookstore in Marblehead and other
independent book shops.