CHARITY EVENTS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Support our local community and meet like-minded people!
Here are a few opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Know of a local fundraiser, event or non-profit that could use some support? Reach out to us at [email protected].
CHARITY RUNS, RIDES & WALKS
Shifter’s 5K
APRIL 5
Register now for the Shifter’s 5K to benefit Dana Farber Marathon Challenge! This fun 5k for all levels will take place on Saturday, April 5th, and will start and end at Waverley Oaks Athletic Club! A post-race after party featuring food, beer, and live entertainment will kickoff at Mighty Squirrel Brewery immediately following the race. To register and learn more, click on the link below!
Fight For Air Climb
MARCH 29
Get ready to take on a thrilling challenge at the Fight for Air Climb Boston! This premier stair-climbing event invites participants of all skill levels to conquer the impressive 41 floors and 789 steps of One Boston Place, offering breathtaking views of the city.
Whether you choose to race to the top or climb at your own pace, this event is all about personal achievement, teamwork, and supporting an important cause. Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and enjoy a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and the shared mission of ending lung disease.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to push your limits while making a positive impact—register today to secure your spot!
PEdal to end cancer
APRIL 6
Every year the Waverley Oaks community comes together for Pedal to End Cancer – a fundraiser to support the American Cancer Society. This year’s fundraiser will take place on Sunday, April 6th.
In the months leading up to the event funds will be raised – every day getting closer to the fundraising goal. Then, on the day of the event, we’ll honor the lives lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, and support the caregivers who so selflessly help others.
You can donate & support, donate & ride for 1, 2 or 3 hours or create your own team of three and take turns riding throughout the event.
Space is limited, so sign up now to secure a bike! Click here to donate or sign up and reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Against the Tide
JUNE 14 & 21
Join Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition on June 14th and June 21st for Against the Tide and swim, run, or walk to support breast cancer prevention.
June 14th at Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, MA and June 21st at Nickerson State Park in Brewster MA on Cape Cod. Also, virtually from June 14th to June 21st.
Events include USATF-Course-Certified 5K and 10K runs, USMS-Sanctioned 1-mile swim, 1-mile recreational and competitive swims, ½-mile recreational swim, and a 3-mile fitness walk.
Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway 2025
JUNE 28 – 29
Join the largest Bike MS event in the New England area and celebrate 41 years of Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway! Take in beautiful Cape Cod views as you ride from Quincy to Provincetown, MA, including crossing the Bourne Bridge traffic-free, on this two-day cycling experience. You can choose from multiple route options over the weekend, including the new “Leap Ahead Route” where you can skip closer to the finish line.
129th Boston Marathon
SUPPORT TEAM BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
APRIL 21
Our friend Carissa Prue (and former Waverley Oaks Instructor & Personal Trainer) is running the 129th Boston Marathon in support of Team BMC! Click here to make a donation and help Carissa reach her fundraising goal!
Carissa’s Story: My reason for choosing to support Team BMC is fueled by love and compassion for my family and others in need and pure gratitude! Like many families who rely on Boston Medical Center for critical care, my family also experienced a time of great need. In 1991, when my older brother Michael was just 12 years old, he required life-saving liver and bone marrow transplants. Years later, in 2005, he faced another challenge and needed a kidney transplant.
Being the closest DNA match in our family, my younger brother Marc, who was just five years old at the time, without hesitation became the bone marrow donor and, at 19, donated a kidney as well. Without the help and support of these medical organizations back then and still continuing on until now, my family wouldn’t be what it is today.
FUNDRAISERS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
BOOK TALK: “FAT BOY THIN MAN”
MARCH 29TH
Join us for a Book Talk with Author, Michael Prager, at Waverley Oaks Athletic Club on Saturday, March 29th from 12-1:30pm.
- Gain insight into why ultra-processed foods are harmful to our health
- Learn about Michael’s story of being heavy for decades and how he broke the cycle of obesity
- Discuss the concept of Food Addiction and how it affects individuals and society
Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and “Fat Boy Thin Man” will be available for purchase at 25% off. The event is open to both Waverley Oaks members & non-members.
DONA NOBIS PACEM
MAY 3
Join The Jameson Singers in a call for peace through music at its choral-orchestral spring concert featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ iconic cantata, Dona nobis pacem, on Saturday, May 3rd at 8pm at First Church Cambridge.
CHARITY SpotligHTS
COMMUNITY DAY CENTER OF WALTHAM
Support the Dinner for the Community Day Center Night Program!
The Community Day Center is open for overnight stays this winter, 7 days a week from 7 PM to 7 AM, beginning December 1st. Your donation will help provide a warm evening meal for our unhoused neighbors.
Click here to learn more & sign up for an available dinner slot!
GIVING BACK
At Waverley Oaks, we are proud of our commitment to charitable causes. Here are just a few non-profits we regularly support!
American Cancer Society
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge
The Salvation Army Waltham Corp
Waltham Fields Community Farm
Becca Pizzi Foundation
Thom Child and Family Services
Healthy Waltham
Our Space
Middlesex Human Service Agency
The Community Day Center of Waltham
Ellie Fund
