Friday, April 26, 2013
In just 72 hours, fans meet Kraft family's challenge to raise $100,000 for victims of the Boston Marathon victims.
One day after the tragic attacks on the Boston Marathon, the Kraft family pledged to match the first $100,000 raised through donations to their charitable foundation for The One Fund Boston to aid hundreds of victims most affected by the bombings. Less than three days later, contributions by New England Patriots and New England Revolution fans exceeded that total. Since then, the National Football League Foundation, Major League Soccer, the Major League Soccer Players Union and the tenants of Patriot Place have each pledged generous donations to the cause through the teams’ charitable foundations. With recent pledges of significant personal donations from Kraft family friends Roger Stone and Ron Perelman, along with an additional pledge …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty says he will donate $100 per tackle, $200 per interception to Boston Marathon relief efforts.
The New England Patriots continue to rally around the city of Boston in the wake of Monday’s tragedy through pledges to help the victims of the Marathon bombings. On Wednesday, another New England Patriot announced he plans to use the upcoming NFL season as a way to raise funds for the victims of Monday’s deadly attacks. Defensive back Devin McCourty announced on Twitter he will join new teammate Danny Amendola in using personal statistics as a way to donate to Marathon victim relief efforts. “Like Amendola I will donate $100 for each tackle made and $200 for every [interception] made in 2013-14 season to the victims of the Boston bombing - (D-Mac),” McCourty said via his Twitter handle, @McCourtyTwins. On Monday, Amendola pledged via …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Current and former Patriots players will instruct youth ages 6-14 in free football clinic in Newtown, Conn. as part of a Patriots-themed activity day open to the public to honor the community and Sandy Hook Elementary School.
The Kraft family, New England Patriots Charitable Foundation (NEPCF) and the New England Patriots Alumni Club (NEPAC) will bring their signature “Football for YOU” one-day free youth clinic to Newtown, Conn. on May 18. The clinic kicks off the first of seven clinics that will take place throughout New England this summer and marks the first time the clinic will visit Connecticut. “Our hearts broke for the Newtown community and their families as we learned of the tragedy this past December,” said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. “We admire the Newtown community for their strength and look forward to continuing our support.” During the clinic, current and former Patriots players will gather at the Newtown High School football …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Fourteen heroes from the Newtown, Conn. Police Department, including each of the first responders to Sandy Hook Elementary School, were guests of the Kraft family for last Sunday's playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
It’s been just over a month since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. shocked the nation but the memory of the 26 dead, including 20 children, lives on in Foxborough. The New England Patriots still wear the black-ribbon decals they donned prior to their Dec. 16th game against the San Francisco 49ers for Newtown, Conn. This past Sunday, the Kraft family invited 14 New England heroes from the Newtown, Conn. Police Department to attend the Patriots’ AFC Divisional Round game vs. the Houston Texans. The 14 Newtown, Conn. police officers and first responders responded to one of the worst tragedies in American history as it was unfolding on Dec. 14, 2012. The 14 heroes were introduced on the field prior to last …
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Foxborough's Board of Selectmen approved the Gillette Stadium license application to host the 2012 MIAA High School Super Bowls on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For the sixth consecutive year, 12 Eastern Massachusetts high school football teams will be playing for Super Bowl championships inside Gillette Stadium. Foxborough’s Board of Selectmen have unanimously approved NPS LLC’s Gillette Stadium license application to host the 2012 MIAA High School Super Bowls on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event, according to Gillette Stadium representative Phil Buttafuoco, will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude approximately at 9 p.m. There will be six football games played throughout the day in the stadium with 20-minute breaks between each game. “12 different communities will be coming in and out of Foxborough during the day,” Buttafuoco said. … “Estimated attendance is roughly 17,500.” Buttafuoco said there is no …
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Foxborough's Town Manager Kevin Paicos asked for the changes. Board of Selectmen voted 5 to 0 against bringing the zoning change to Town Meeting.
A draft of zoning changes for Foxborough by a lawyer for the Kraft Group is raising the idea that the Kraft family could play a role in the State's gambling plans, the Boston Globe reports. A lawyer for the Kraft Group drafted zoning changes for the town that would have paved the way for casino gambling. The zoning changes were then submitted to Foxborough's Town Manager, Kevin Paicos. Paicos requested the changes and brought the issue to the Board of Selectmen and the town's Planning Board. The Board of Selectmen voted 5 to 0 in September against bringing the zoning change to Town Meeting. The Krafts have not ruled out possible interest in a casino, however it would be an uphill battle for the owners of the New England Patriots …
Foxborough's Town Manager Kevin Paicos asked for the changes. Board of Selectmen voted 5 to 0 against bringing the zoning change to Town Meeting.
A draft of zoning changes for Foxborough by a lawyer for the Kraft Group is raising the idea that the Kraft family could play a role in the State's gambling plans, the Boston Globe reports. A lawyer for the Kraft Group drafted zoning changes for the town that would have paved the way for casino gambling. The zoning changes were then submitted to Foxborough's Town Manager, Kevin Paicos. Paicos requested the changes and brought the issue to the Board of Selectmen and the town's Planning Board. The Board of Selectmen voted 5 to 0 in September against bringing the zoning change to Town Meeting. The Krafts have not ruled out possible interest in a casino, however it would be an uphill battle for the owners of the New England Patriots …
Serves You Right
11:33 am on Thursday, April 18, 2013
I recently saw a rather funny tweet directed towards McCourty...it was something to the effect of asking him if he'd donate $500 for every time he was called for Pass interference for not turning around....$500 for every time he got burnt on a deep pass play and $1000 for every time he got burnt for a TD....Now that to me is funny....hey..if you're going to donate...donate with a cause!! LOL more ›