Make-a-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island is celebrating 40 years of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses.
in Boston, where Red Sox legend David Ortiz is set to be honored for his work with the organization.
The Hall of Famer has granted 39 wishes and will be receiving the Wish Hero Award at the 40th Anniversary Make-a-Wish Gala. During the evening program, Ortiz will also participate in a surprise wish reveal for a wish child from Lexington, Mass.Sign up for NECN newsletters.“Big Papi has meant a tremendous amount to the organization. Most importantly the children we serve. He’s granted 39 wishes," CEO Sean Holleran said.
Ortiz was set to be honored at 8:30 p.m., but the cocktail reception and silent auction were already underway Saturday night. Some of the items up for auction included signed jerseys from other New England sports stars like Jaylen Brown and Rob Gronkowski.
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