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Does your company match donations? Check this list of companies partnering with non-profits like ours.

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By donating to Waypoint Adventure, you become a catalyst for change, helping us energize individuals with disabilities to overcome obstacles and invite life-altering opportunities. Contact your company’s social responsibility team to follow their donation guidelines and start maximizing your impact today. Take action now and be a part of this extraordinary adventure!

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  • 3M
  • Adobe
  • Aetna (now part of CVS Health)
  • Akamai Technologies
  • Amazon
  • American Express
  • Amgen
  • Analog Devices
  • Analogic Corporation
  • Apple
  • AT&T
  • Bank of America
  • Biogen
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Boeing
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • Boston Scientific
  • Bright Horizons
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  • Salesforce
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  • Shawmut Design and Construction
  • Starbucks
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  • Travelers Foundation
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  • UPS
  • Verizon
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Visa
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  • Wayfair
  • Wellington Management
  • Wells Fargo

Should your company be on this list too? Please email our Director of Development, Raeann Whalen!

GROWTH FOR LIFE

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GROWTH FOR LIFE

Dear Waypoint Community,

Due to caronavirus concerns, we have canceled our April 2nd Annual Fundraiser. We will be releasing virtual alternatives that will still celebrate our 10-year anniversary, bid farewell to Co-Founder Adam Combs, and raise important funds. We will be sharing video messages from three members of the community that were selected as event speakers in the coming weeks to explain why Waypoint creates opportunities that allow growth for life.

I’m sure you can imagine this is a difficult reality, especially given that this is our biggest fundraiser throughout the year, bringing in 35% of our annual individual giving.  The average attendee of the spring fundraiser gives between $200 and $750. With initial projections expected to raise $80,000 and $20,000 lost in program revenue so far, we need your contributions toward raising 100K. If you feel led to generosity during this trying time, please help Waypoint continue into the next decade!

These friends of Waypoint had committed to inviting their friends and co-hosting this event. They’ve committed to giving their typical donation and we’re so grateful. Thank you to…

Cherise and Bobby Bransfield, Sarah Perry and Tony Kingsley, Sandy and John Gillis, Dubs and Rob Dickey, Laura and Rick Malnight, Liza and Chris Mills, Suzanne and Stephen Erwin, Stephanie and David Javaheri, Stephanie and Dan Allred, Eunice Groark and Kevin Clark.

Thank you to our event sponsors! Each and every one of the sponsors below committed to leaving their donation in place despite the canceled event. We’re honored and thankful for your support.

  

2020 Corporate Climbathon

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Corporate Climbathon Mar 2020

Rock climbing, team building, beer, networking and raising money for a great organization!

Rally a team of coworkers (no prior climbing experience needed) and earn bragging rights as you compete against other local companies.  Prizes awarded for the number of climbs completed, most money raised, and other fun competitions.

Post climb, party with us at Mighty Squirrel brewery next door for a celebration, networking, and winner gloating.  Don’t worry, everyone wins, as each competitor will receive one ticket for a free brew!

All of your support makes transformational adventure programs accessible for people with disabilities!

WHEN? Thursday, March 5, 2020 | Climbing: 4:00 – 6:00 | After Party: 6:00 – 7:00

WHERE? Central Rock Gym, 411 Waverly Oaks Rd. Suite 105, Waltham, MA 02452

HOW MANY PEOPLE MAKE UP A TEAM? Teams can be made up of 4-10 individual climbers.

WHAT IF I’VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE? No problem! All skill-levels are welcome. We’ll have the necessary equipment as well as staff and volunteers to make sure you learn how to climb and get to the top of as many climbs as you want.

WHAT ABOUT THE “FUNDRAISING” PART? We are asking every climber to raise a minimum of $100 to support Waypoint Adventure transformational adventure-programs. We’ll even provide you with plenty of materials and videos that you can send to family and friends to raise support for your team. People in the past have raised funds on social media, GoFundMe, or sent physical letters to family/friends.

DOES YOUR COMPANY WANT TO SPONSOR? “Anchor Teams” buy in at $1000 and get your companies logo on marketing materials and post event updates.

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Contact Miriam at mtalamini@waypointadventure.org or 781-325-7980.

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Can’t Make it? DONATE to the event!

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Friends & Family Climb-A-Thon!

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Family Climbathon

Looking for a fun afternoon of camaraderie, competition, exercise, and the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for Waypoint Adventure? COME BE A PART! Check out pictures from last year!

WHEN? Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 1-4pm

WHERE? Central Rock Gym, 74 Acton St, Watertown MA 02472

WHAT IS IT? An opportunity to gather a group of friends to go indoor rock climbing AND raise awareness and revenue for Waypoint Adventure.

HOW MANY PEOPLE MAKE UP A TEAM? Teams can be made up of  2-10 individual climbers.

WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A TEAM? No worries!  We will be organizing teams of individual Waypoint supporters just like you!

WHAT IF I’VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE? No problem! All ages and all skill-levels are welcome. We’ll have the necessary equipment and plenty of extra belayers around to make sure you get to the top of as many climbs as you want.

WHAT ABOUT THE “FUNDRAISING” PART? We are asking every climber to raise a minimum of $100 to support Waypoint Adventure transformational adventure-programs. We’ll even provide you with plenty of materials and videos that you can send to family and friends to raise support for your team.

CAN I VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT WITH THE EVENT? We need 20 volunteers to help belay at the event, and 5 others to help with greeting, registration and raffle. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Steve, at sdastous@waypointadventure.org or 781-325-7980.

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Contact Miriam at mtalamini@waypointadventure.org or 781-325-7980.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Can’t Make it?

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE EVENT!

Check out Pictures from Last Year!

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2019 Spring Fundraising Party — Report

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If you attended last Thursday’s event, we hope you had as much fun as we did! Thank you for coming. If you weren’t able to make it, we missed you!

This years event raised just over $65,000! Thanks to everyone who gave, more people with disabilities can participate in these life transforming adventures. We’re truly grateful for this outpouring of support.

Guess what? There’s another opportunity to support… A generous donor has stepped up to match all donations up to $25,000 throughout the month of April. So, give today and your gift will be doubled! 

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Check out the event pictures below and make sure you watch our new video which highlights the “I CAN” spirit of all Waypoint’s programs as well as the importance of your financial investment to make these programs accessible.

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Finally, another big shout out to our 2019 sponsors:

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2019 Fundraising Party

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Waypoint empowers people with disabilities to say “I CAN!” These opportunities are made possible because of your partnership and support. Join us in celebrating the many I CAN moments of 2018, and discover your part in making I CAN a reality in 2019.

Dress in Festive Spring Attire and note that Brae Burn Country Club specifically requests NO DENIM, PLEASE.

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Are you interested in Sponsorship?

Lead with us! Corporate Sponsorship of this event shows community involvement, strong partnership, and is a perfect way for your brand or name to reach the Boston-area community.

Click to see our sponsorship levels

A huge thanks to those who have stepped up to sponsor this event so far!

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 Meet Our Host Committee!

Dan and Stephanie Allred

Robert and Cherise Bransfield

Amy and Yumin Choi

Rob and Dubs Dickey

M.A and Jim Gallerani

Sandy and John Gillis

Laura and Rick Malnight

Sarah Perry and Tony Kingsley

Kelly and Jeff Woolbert

Bryce and Chrissy Youngren

Climb-A-Thon 2018

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“Awesome. Organized. Chaos.” — That’s what one participant said after Saturday’s Climb-A-Thon fundraiser. We think that’s a pretty accurate description. It was a jam packed room of enthusiastic people who gathered to meet one another, climb hard and support the Waypoint Adventure mission to challenge people with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents and strengths through the transforming power of adventure…. and it was AWESOME!

The energy was palpable and together we raised $16,820 which will be used to help purchase adaptive equipment and provide scholarships throughout the next year.

Thank you for helping to make this year’s Climb-A-Thon so successful! Thank you to all of the climbers, volunteers,  donors and spectators! Also a special thank you to our sponsors (Central Rock Gym & Walltopia) – Your investment and support will empower youth and adults with disabilities to take on new challenges this year through adventure education programs!

Sincerely,

The Waypoint Adventure Team

A special thank you to our sponsors Central Rock Gym & Walltopia

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2018 Spring Fundraising Party — Report

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For those of you who could join us at the 2018 Spring Fundraising Party, thank you for coming! We hope you enjoy the pictures! For those of you who couldn’t make it, we missed you!

A big thank you to the event sponsors: Gillis Family, Natowitz Family, Petrini Corporation, Boston Ability Center, Rifton and Newfangled Studios

If you were there, you had the chance to see Waypoint’s new video titled “Belonging“. Click here to watch and share this amazing video showcasing the power of adventure and community.

Thanks to all of you we raised just over $80,000 which will be used to increase program capacity and enable more than 1000 more people to participate over the next two years. Together we will ensure that people with disabilities and our communities continue to be impacted deeply and more people have the opportunity to participate.

Hope to see you all on a Waypoint Adventure soon!!

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Successful Climb-A-Thon!!

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The inaugural Waypoint Adventure Climb-A-Thon is in the books!

A big thanks to the over 60 climbers who came out to have fun, enjoy some competition and raise support for the Waypoint mission. A huge thanks also goes out to Central Rock Gym for opening your gym and helping us raise support to make this event such a success! We are incredibly grateful to this amazing Waypoint community. Enjoy the photos and we look forward to seeing y’all next year!!

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What a celebration!

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On Thursday March 30th, we hosted our 5th annual Spring Fundraising Party and it was one for the record books! The mood was full of celebration, community and empowerment. A vibrant group of people from all walks of life gathered at the TripAdvisor HQ in Needham, MA to celebrate Waypoint’s 6 year history all while looking forward toward a bright future.

In addition to having over 275 people in attendance, we raised a record setting $64,000 to ensure that people with disabilities and their communities continue to be impacted by these life transforming adventures. We are so thankful for the “Waypoint Family” that continues to grow and show support. As we’ve said before, it’s the passion and commitment of volunteers and donors that continues to provide Waypoint the ability to run such high quality and effective programming.

Take a minute to enjoy some pictures from the evening:

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Sara was one of our speakers and stole the show!

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A flurry of activity at the silent auction table…

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A big thanks to our amazing team of volunteers!

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Attendees prepare for the program and enjoy the giant screen!!

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Volunteer and supporter Carl Robinson was our MC for the evening. He did a great job keeping the night on track and reminding everyone of the importance of Waypoint’s mission. Thanks Carl!

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Our program theme was – “looking forward to the part you can play”, by looking back on the history.

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A big thank you to Dr. Claudia Gutierrez (BPS Principle) for her moving account of the impact of Waypoint programming in her school.

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Bonnie Denis is a Waypoint Adventure volunteer who came up and explained to the crowd why she volunteers.

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During the event we launched the Richard and Susan Helstein Scholarship Fund. Dick and Sue provided the original seed money to get Waypoint off the ground and we are forever indebted to their kindness, generosity and leadership.

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