{"id":13502,"date":"2024-06-16T17:37:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-16T21:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/?p=13502"},"modified":"2025-05-05T21:01:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T01:01:47","slug":"hope-lodge-boston-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/hope-lodge-boston-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"PTP and AWS Serve Hope at the 2024 American Cancer Society\u2019s Hope Lodge in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hope-Lodge-Boston-2024-PTP-Gives-Back-Group-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"A group of volunteers from the PTP Gives Back team and the AWS MASS SMB team stand together in the kitchen of Hope Lodge Boston, smiling after serving a meal to cancer patients and their caregivers.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Hope Lodge is not just a building, it&#8217;s a home.&#8221; \u2013 Hope Lodge Guest and Survivor<\/p>\n<p>We had a deeply impactful evening as the PTP team, including <a id=\"ember1816\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/efsimmons\/\">Ethan Simmons<\/a>, <a id=\"ember1817\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mike-mcelaney-9083285\/\">Mike McElaney,<\/a> <a id=\"ember1818\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/patrick-mcgillicuddy-12985818\/\">Patrick McGillicuddy,<\/a> <a id=\"ember1819\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ericransden\/\">Eric Ransden<\/a>, and <a id=\"ember1820\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hong-pun\/\">Hong Pun, <\/a>along with the AWS MASS SMB team including <a id=\"ember3641\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rjgrandpre\/\">RJ Grandpre,<\/a> <a id=\"ember3642\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christopherlooaws\/\">Christopher Loo,<\/a> <a id=\"ember3643\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dustindigregorio\/\">Dustin DiGregorio,<\/a> <a id=\"ember3644\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/galloandrea\/\">Andrea Gallo,<\/a> and <a id=\"ember3645\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/john-murphy-b3180726\/\">John Murphy, <\/a>served dinner to the incredible guests and their caregivers at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/support-programs-and-services\/patient-lodging\/hope-lodge\/boston.html\">American Cancer Society\u2019s Hope Lodge in Boston<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The highlight of the night was hearing the powerful stories of hope and resilience, with guests ringing the \ud83d\udd14 to celebrate the completion of their treatment. It was a humbling experience to witness firsthand the tremendous work being done at Hope Lodge, and the deep gratitude expressed by those staying there truly touched our hearts.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re honored to have spent this evening alongside the American Cancer Society and the inspiring individuals they support. Giving back to our community and being part of this journey with ACS is a privilege we hold dearly.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to everyone who made this evening so special.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;13509,13508,13507,13506&#8243; show_title_and_caption=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; dbdb_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||51px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/support-programs-and-services\/patient-lodging\/hope-lodge\/boston.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10752 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-cancer-society-logo-300x166.png\" alt=\"Logo of the American Cancer Society featuring a stylized blue and red logo with the words &quot;American Cancer Society&quot; in blue.\" width=\"213\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-cancer-society-logo-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-cancer-society-logo-25x14.png 25w, https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-cancer-society-logo-36x20.png 36w, https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-cancer-society-logo-48x27.png 48w, https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-cancer-society-logo.png 302w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/a><strong>About Hope Lodge Boston:<\/strong> The American Cancer Society\u2019s Hope Lodge in Boston provides a free, supportive place to stay for cancer patients and their caregivers during treatment, offering a comforting home away from home in the heart of the city. Established to alleviate the financial and emotional burden of traveling for treatment, Hope Lodge Boston features 40 private guest rooms, each with its own bathroom, along with shared kitchens, dining areas, and living spaces where guests can connect with others facing similar challenges. Located close to Boston&#8217;s world-renowned medical centers, the Lodge offers complimentary accommodations and a sense of community for those undergoing cancer treatment. 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It was a humbling experience to witness firsthand the tremendous work being done at Hope Lodge, and the deep gratitude expressed by those staying there truly touched our hearts.\r\n\r\nWe\u2019re honored to have spent this evening alongside the American Cancer Society and the inspiring individuals they support. Giving back to our community and being part of this journey with ACS is a privilege we hold dearly.\r\n\r\nThank you to everyone who made this evening so special.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/support-programs-and-services\/patient-lodging\/hope-lodge\/boston.html\"><img class=\"wp-image-10752 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-cancer-society-logo-300x166.png\" alt=\"Logo of the American Cancer Society featuring a stylized blue and red logo with the words \"American Cancer Society\" in blue.\" width=\"213\" height=\"118\" \/><\/a><strong>About Hope Lodge Boston:<\/strong> The American Cancer Society\u2019s Hope Lodge in Boston provides a free, supportive place to stay for cancer patients and their caregivers during treatment, offering a comforting home away from home in the heart of the city. Established to alleviate the financial and emotional burden of traveling for treatment, Hope Lodge Boston features 40 private guest rooms, each with its own bathroom, along with shared kitchens, dining areas, and living spaces where guests can connect with others facing similar challenges. Located close to Boston's world-renowned medical centers, the Lodge offers complimentary accommodations and a sense of community for those undergoing cancer treatment. 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