NEADS Events
World Class Events that Support World Class Service Dogs
NEADS signature events offer a variety of opportunities to get involved, have fun, share our mission with friends, and be inspired by our amazing World Class Service Dogs.
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Are We Dunkin’ the Boss?
While we won't be hosting our annual Pulling 4 Paws event this year, NEADS CEO, Gerry DeRoche, has stepped up for a Dunk Tank challenge. Will it be Team Dunk…
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NEADS Market
NEADS has partnered with small businesses and specialty vendors to offer a virtual shopping experience that supports our local community as well as NEADS World Class Service Dogs. The NEADS…
Get Dressed. Give Back.
Get Dressed. Give Back.
Get Dressed. Give Back. is NEADS' 6th annual fundraising event. Join us for a cocktail reception that includes shopping opportunities, a silent auction, a wall of wine raffle. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails and craft beers paired with a seasonal tasting menu.
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Special Events
We Dunked the Boss
October 2020: This year, while NEADS did not host its Pulling 4 Paws fundraising event, during which teams compete to see who can pull a truck the fastest, NEADS CEO, Gerry DeRoche, kept the team spirit alive when he stepped up for a Dunk Tank challenge, Are We Dunkin’ the Boss?
Annual Events
Get Dressed. Give Back.
Get Dressed. Give Back. is an annual Boston-based fundraiser that brings together supporters, clients, volunteers, Service dogs - and Service Dogs in Training.
How you can get involved:
- Purchase tickets and attend the event
- Corporate sponsorship opportunities
Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull
Each spring, participants put their strength to the test by pulling a 25,000+ truck and fundraising for NEADS at the same time. Money raised by participating teams supports our mission to provide independence to more clients through our World Class Service Dogs.
How you can get involved:
- Participate as a team
- Corporate sponsorship opportunities
- Purchase an event T-shirt
Graduation
Twice a year, in April and in November, the newest NEADS Service Dog Teams, their friends and families, as well as NEADS staff, volunteer puppy raisers, and supporters come together to recognize these life-changing partnerships. Graduation is held at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School (“Monty Tech”) in Fitchburg, Mass. The public is invited and welcome to join the celebration.
How you can get involved:
- Attend graduation
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Make a donation in support of our World Class Service Dogs