Directions Spring 2020

Minnesota Chapter

2019 MinnesotaWalk-n-Roll The 2019MinnesotaWalk-n-Roll took place on September 7, 2019, at Central Park in Eagan, MN. The day included family games and activities, raffle, silent auction, and food sale.With 16 teams andmore than 140 participants, the event was a huge success, raising $22,657 for Cure SMA! A special thank you to Kara and Ryan Forcier, Matt and Laura Czech, Kayla and RichYaeger, and Jon Schwerr for helping organize this event. Thank you to the sponsors, team captains, participants, volunteers, and donors for making this day such a success.

2019 Boston Evening of Hope The inaugural Boston Evening of Hope took place on September 14, 2019, at theMiel Restaurant in Boston, MA. More than 50 people came together to help fund a cure for SMA by raisingmore than $19,000 . Guests enjoyed a memorable evening at Miel Boston’s first Provence-themed brasserie, along with cocktails, fabulous food, silent auction, andmore. A big shout-out goes to Sam andTeresa Norton for making this first-time event a true success.

New England Chapter

Massachusetts 3rd Annual Evening of Hope in Honor of Natalia The 3rdAnnual Evening of Hope inHonor of Natalia was a great success! OnNovember 11, 2019, more than 220 guests gathered at the Knights of Columbus inNorth Easton, MA, to celebrate Cure SMA. Everyone, including the guest of honor, Natalia Boidi, had an amazing time and helped raise over $49,000 for Cure SMA. Thank you toMarissa Boidi and the entire Boidi family for their support!

Rhode Island 2019 Cure SMA Eggs with Evan The 2019 Cure SMA Eggs with Evans was held on

September 28, 2019, at the Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln, RI. Guests enjoyed a brunch, which included a breakfast buffet, omelet station, games, silent auction, and a raffle. Thanks to the hard work on behalf of theVaudry family and the support of their community, Eggs with Evan raised $22,295 for Cure SMA!

Note: The amounts raised and shown are totals as of April 30, 2020 and may differ from current fundraising totals by the time you get this newsletter.

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