Comedy 4 Charities

In an effort to raise awareness and funds for local charities supporting key health initiatives, ARS Restoration Specialists has helped bring together the Ellie Fund, Team Intestinal Fortitude, the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation and South Shore Mental Health for Comedy 4 Charities, a comedy benefit on Thursday, November 6^th at Patriot Place’s Showcase Live. A roster of well-known comedians will take the stage to provide an entertaining evening filled with laughter along with tasting stations from the best of Patriot Place. VIP tickets including pre-event wine and hors d'oeuvres with the comedians are limited, so make sure to registered today! General Admission tickets also available!

Learn more about the Charities!

Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation - GGBCRF was founded in 2004 in memory of Gloria Gemma, a beloved wife and mother of nine. The foundation was created in order to increase awareness, education and funding for critical breast cancer health programs. The GGBCRF staff are committed to supporting patients, survivors, friends and family. http://gloriagemma.org/

Ellie Fund - Founded in 1995 by Jeff and Eliot Popkin to honor their mother Eleanor’s courageous battle against breast cancer and the giving spirit for which she was known throughout her life, the Ellie Fund fights breast cancer by easing its effects on women, men and families across Massachusetts. We provide a strong support system to help alleviate the effects of breast cancer and allow the patient to focus on what matters - healing. http://elliefund.org/

Team Intestinal Fortitude -Team Intestinal Fortitude was formed in 2010 as a fundraising effort for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (“CCFA”), which was founded in 1967.  Within the past few years, it has grown to be the most successful fundraising committee in CCFA history. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are chronically painful, medically incurable diseases that affect over 1.4 million American children and adults. The cause of these diseases remain unknown, however the effectiveness of recently developed treatment methods and steady advances in research bring us closer to finding a cure. http://www.intestinalfortitude.org/

South Shore Mental Health - South Shore Mental Health was founded in 1926 out of Quincy, MA. Their service area extends from Boston to Cape Cod .They offer a variety of support services in numerous locations to over 16,000 patients each year including children, teens and families experiencing emotional problems, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities and substance abuse. http://www.ssmh.org/

Christine Hurley - Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material. Her stories and views on motherhood and marriage are exactly what everyone is living through. She works with, and is respected by Boston's comedic legends. Among them being; Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Paul D'Angelo, Paul Nardizzi, Patty Ross, Tony V, Loretta Laroche, and her biggest fan and mentor Johnny Pizzi. http://www.christinehurleycomedy.com/

Paul Nardizzi - Winner of the 2001 Boston Comedy Festival and author or 602 Reason to be TICKED Off, Paul has been in the business for almost 25 years and has become one of Boston's favorite! He has made numerous appearances on Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, FoxSports and many others. www.paulnardizzi.com

David DiLorenzo - David began is comedy career in the early 1980's . He has performed with well known comedians as, Rodney Dangerfield, Pat Cooper, Dom Irrera, Frank Santorelli, Steven Wright, Bobby Collins, Robert Klein, Joe Piscopo, Paul D'Angelo & Lenny Clarke. He has performed across the United States and has even sung the National Anthem at Fenway Park. http://www.goombacomedy.com/

Rob Steen - Rob has been doing comedy for 18 years, beginning as a street performer in Boston at age 12. He has been featured in several TV shows including The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central, MTV and many more! http://www.robsteen.com/

Additional bios to come

We hope you join us for a hysterial event with an amazing cause!

Fondly,

Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, the Ellie Fund, Team Intestinal Fortitude, South Shore Mental Health & ARS Restoration Specialists