

Time To Celebrate
This is not just another anniversary—it’s a milestone moment! The Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families at Framingham State University is turning five, and we’re inviting YOU to join us in celebrating the lives touched, the futures brightened, and the impact made across Massachusetts
Event Details
​Since opening in 2020, we’ve empowered educators, families, and caregivers with free programs, training, and resources, all while keeping our mission focused on every learner—especially children with disabilities, gifted learners, and those with unmet needs. In the past two years alone, we’ve reached more than 14,500 children, making waves of change that ripple far beyond classrooms.
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This unforgettable evening will blend inspiration, recognition, and celebration. Don’t miss the chance to be part of history.
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Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm (Doors open at 5:15 pm)
Location: Forum Room, McCarthy Center, Framingham State University 100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01702
VIP Ticket
$60
Includes one drink ticket and two raffle tickets
FSU VIP Ticket
$30
Exclusive for FSU Faculty, Staff and honor guests. Includes one drink ticket and two raffle tickets
Ticket
$30
Includes one drink ticket and two raffle tickets
Evening Program
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Honoring 30 outstanding educators and caregivers whose dedication reflects the heart of the Center
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Appetizers and drinks with friends, colleagues, and community leaders
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Inspiring stories of impact from five years of transformation
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Silent auction and raffle to fuel our mission and add excitement to the evening

Sponsorship Opportunites
In honor of our 5th Anniversary, we’ve launched a special fundraising campaign with a bold goal: to raise $25,000 in support of the Chris Walsh Center’s mission to empower families, caregivers, educators, and learners across Massachusetts.
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We’re excited to share that thanks to the generosity of our early supporters, we’ve already raised $1,500—a strong start toward our goal. But we can’t do it without you. Every gift brings us closer to providing even more free programs, resources, and opportunities for students and the adults who support them.
Why Your Support Matters
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Keeps our programs free for families and caregivers.
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Expands professional development for educators.
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Creates opportunities for students to intern, learn, and grow.
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Ensures children with disabilities, gifted learners, and those with unmet needs are never left behind.
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Ways to Help Us Reach $25,000
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Make a Donation Today – Every dollar counts!
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Double Your Impact – Ask your employer about matching gifts.
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Attend the Anniversary Celebration – on October 23, 2025, to honor this milestone together.
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Register as a sponsor or donor by October 16, 2025, to be recognized in our printed program.​Together, we can reach our $25,000 goal and ensure that the next five years are filled with even greater opportunities for learners, families, and educators.
Defy Gravity Champion – $5,000
Premier recognition, 8 VIP tickets, logo in program & website, year-long features
Magic Maker – $1,000​
Logo in program & website, 3 VIP tickets, social media highlight, newsletter feature
Yellow Brick Advocate –
$250
Name in program & website, 1 VIP ticket, newsletter mention
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Emerald City Leader –
$2,500
Prominent recognition, 6 VIP tickets, logo in program & website, year-long features
Spellbinder Sponsor –
$750
Logo in program & website, 2 VIP tickets, social media features
Emerald Circle – $150
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Name in program & website, 1 VIP ticket​​​​
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Wizard’s Circle – $1,500
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Logo in program & website, 4 VIP tickets, social media highlight, newsletter feature
Friends of Oz-$500
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Logo in program & website, 1 VIP ticket, social media features​
Flying Star – $100
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Name in program & website, 1 ticket
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