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Lions conducting ‘Toll Booth’ drive

Lions conducting ‘Toll Booth’ drive
Residents are encouraged to be on the lookout for Medfield Lions conducting the annual "Toll Booth" drive in Medfield on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, chaired by Lion Ron Gustavson. Lions will be collecting at the following locations: • Corner of Main St. and North St. • Corner of Pleasant St. and Main St. •...
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Needham sisters to receive Joslin award

Needham sisters to receive Joslin award
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Ten-year-old Mia Allen of Needham is a multi-talented fourth grader at Lexington Montessori School who juggles a heavy schedule of activities – including community theater, soccer, dance and choir – and doesn’t let her type 1 diabetes hold her back. Mia is a patient at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, where her mom,...
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Matthews receiving Spotlight on Hope Award

Matthews receiving Spotlight on Hope Award
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Thirteen-year-old Westwood resident was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just after his 6th birthday and has spent the last several years spreading awareness about diabetes among his peers. Will, a patient of Dr. Lori Laffel at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, will be honored with the 2017 Spotlight on Hope Award at Joslin’s...
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