Grateful Friends
2023 Event Recap


Holiday Luncheon - November 30th, 2023

Our luncheon took place on a beautiful, crisp Autumn day on November 30th at Tupper Manor in Beverly. Surrounded by festive decor, guests and sponsors enjoyed a delicious buffet as they listened to our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Kelley Cornell of Winchester Hospital. Dr. Kelley's warmth, humor and humanity was engaging as she spoke about her personal connection to her patients and their families. Thank you to all who attended, sponsored and participated.


Pancake Breakfast - October 22nd, 2023

Thank you to all who attended and participated in our October 'Rise 'n Shine' Halloween pancake breakfast event at the Cove Community Center in Beverly.
It was a fun-filled day full of warmth, smiles, adorable costumes, and tasty sweets.
Thank you to our sponsors and to the culinary team from Essex Tech in Danvers.


'Grow With Us' - May 4th, 2023

May was a magical month for Grateful Friends. Our ‘Grow With Us’ fundraiser at Danversport was an epic night for all! Hosted by media personality and podcast host, Candy O’Terry, along with auctioneer, radio personality and podcast host, Hank Morse, it was topped off by music by the incredible Winiker Jazz Trio. Grateful Friends raised money through ticket sales, a live and silent auction and an added fundraising effort toward the end of the night. Our Keynote Speaker was the engaging Dr. Stefan Belan, oncology specialist from Winchester Hospital. Also at the podium was social worker, Erin Goodfellow, who shared with us her personal experience with patients. Thank you to all of our attendees, sponsors and supporters!

Video and photography by Craig Keenan photography