FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WBZ and B.A.A. Announce Patriots' Day Of Giving on Monday, April 20
On Monday, April 20, CBS Boston's WBZ-TV and The Boston Athletic
Association will help bring people together with an all-day fundraising
effort, "A Patriots'Day of Giving,"to help raise funds and awareness for
the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund. This effort will rally people in
their homes with special Boston Marathon programming, including a
rebroadcast of the 2014 and 2018 races as well as an airing of BOSTON: The
Documentary, the definitive history of the world's greatest race.
Proceeds of the day will help support the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief
Fund, which helps support essential frontline workers and vulnerable
populations across the state facing homelessness, food insecurity and loss
of critical services as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The
Fund was conceptualized by the One8 Foundation.
"I am grateful to WBZ-TV for making this year's Patriots Day into a day of
giving," said Governor Charlie Baker. "Patriots Day is a special day, and
while this year is going to be very different, I know that the people of
our state will continue to step up so that we can come through this crisis
stronger than ever before."
"The Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund will help us connect those who are
most acutely impacted by this disease with the resources and services they
need to get through this difficult time," said Lauren Baker, First Lady of
the Commonwealth of the Massachusetts. "Turning Patriots Day into a day of
giving is a terrific idea, and I hope all individuals, businesses and
foundations will consider contributing to this Fund. Every bit helps, and
every donation will be used to help our communities."
Programming will kick-off at 9:00 a.m. on WSBK-TV and CBSBoston.com, (New
England only) with two of the greatest Boston Marathons ever run, the 2014
and 2018 races. At 8:00 p.s. on WBZ-TV and streaming on CBSN Boston, the
definitive history of the world's greatest race with BOSTON: The
Documentary. Special guests will appear throughout the day offering
messages of hope and inspiration. Viewers will be encouraged to donate
throughout the day at MACOVID19ReliefFund.org.
"Patriots'Day in Massachusetts is a time honored tradition that brings
everyone together around the Boston Marathon," said Mark Lund, WBZ-TV
President and General Manager. "With the race postponed and the need for
everyone to stay home, this Patriots Day will have a very different feel. I
hope you will join us, as we come together to support those in need. Be
safe, be well and stay inside!"
"Every year, the Boston Marathon is supported by thousands of medical
personnel and first responders from across Massachusetts. This year, we're
staying home to support them and will continue to take all efforts to stop
the spread of the coronavirus," said Tom Grilk, B.A.A. CEO. "Though the
eight cities and towns that comprise the Boston Marathon may look different
this Patriots' Day, the spirit of the race will be ever-present as we unite
to support the frontline workers."
ABOUT CBS BOSTON/WBZ-TV
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Television Stations, a division of ViacomCBS. For more, stream us live
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/CBS Boston and follow us on Twitter @WBZ.
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