The Boston Key Gala is the American Cancer Society’s premier fundraising gala in New England, raising funds for the annual operating costs of the Hope Lodge in Boston. The 2024 Boston Key Gala will be taking place on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Attracting 300+ area business leaders, philanthropists, and high-net-worth individuals, the Boston Key Gala features a cocktail reception, seated dinner, a program with a live auction, and a mission moment to directly support the Hope Lodge in Boston. The evening is capped off with live entertainment and dancing.
Dennis, President and CEO of Cataldo Ambulance Services, Inc., has been an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society (ACS) for more than 30 years, having served in multiple leadership roles for both ACS and ACS Cancer Action Network (CAN). In 1993, Dennis started the annual Cataldo Ambulance “Swing for Hope” Golf Tournament, donating nearly one million dollars in proceeds since its inception. In 2014, Dennis was awarded the prestigious St. George National Award for outstanding service to the ACS and in 2023 he was awarded the Cindy Lombardo Service Above Self Award at the Boston Key Gala.
The Cataldo Family have been supporters of the Hope Lodge since its inception with their leadership and passion paving the way for what the Hope Lodge is today. Lending that same leadership and passion to the 2024 Boston Key Gala, we are honored to have Dennis serve as our leader as we walk down the yellow brick road in support of the Hope Lodge.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge® communities offer a home away from home for people facing cancer and their caregivers when cancer treatment is far away. Our 30+ Hope Lodge communities provide a free place to stay during treatment so people with cancer can focus on getting better. These communities provide comfortable guest suites with private baths, as well as inviting spaces with all the comforts of home, including a communal kitchen, dining area, laundry rooms, and places to gather or find a quiet respite – all at no cost to guests.
Hope Lodge guests don’t just find a place to stay – they find a community of support and an emotional connection with others facing the same journey
Learn MoreFor more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done. Join us, support us, and help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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