Boston Globe: Surprise 65th birthday party for Jake Kennedy draws a crowd
Return to NewsFamily, friends, and more than 500 other well-wishers gathered Saturday night at a surprise 65th birthday party for Jake Kennedy, who co-founded the Christmas in the City charity in 1989. The event at the Seaport Hotel brought out Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Marty Walsh, and a host of other notables. It was emceed by Michael Felger of NBC Sports Boston and 98.5 The Sports Hub. Donations were made to the Jake Kennedy ALS Fund, which has a goal of raising $1 million for ALS research.