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Boston Celtics at Top of the Hub's Skywalk
Slam Dunk Party for the New Year with Children from the Boston Centers for Youth and Families.
As part of the Season of Giving, the Boston Celtics spread New Year’s greetings to 60 children from the Boston Centers for Youth and Families. Celtics players and coaches played games with the kids before presenting them with gifts and surprises.
The party was hosted by Top of the Hub’s Skywalk, located on the 50th floor of The Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street in Boston.
Those attending the party, presented by Optum, included: Celtics players Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, Amir Johnson, Jaylen Brown, Gerald Green, Marcus Smart (above, with guests), Terry Rozier, James Young, Jonas Jerebko, Jordan Mickey, Kelly Olynyk, Head Coach Brad Stevens, and Boston Celtics Mascot “Lucky” the Leprechaun, among others.
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“Spending time and giving back to the children of the Boston Centers for Youth and Families definitely put a smile on my face today,” said Bradley. “It was great that my teammates and I could come here to Top of the Hub’s Skywalk to spread the holiday cheer.”
The children at the Skywalk Observatory feasted on a buffet of delicious eats and treats provided by Top of the Hub’s Executive Chef Stefan Jarausch and his culinary team. Additionally, Executive Pastry Chef Tommy Choi created trays of sugar cookies representing the green and white jerseys of the Celtics players in attendance.
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Top of the Hub (and its corporate owner, Select Restaurants, Inc.) maintains a long history of partnering with the Boston Celtics on their events and celebrations for children.
Among those volunteering their time were singer/musician Bradley Bartlett-Roche, who played throughout the event, and executive staff members from WHERE Magazine who artistically manned the Face Painting booths.
Celtics players and coaching staff surprised each child with a holiday themed gift to conclude the afternoon.
Boston Centers for Youth and Families provides support for children, youth, individuals, and families through a wide range of specialized programs and services. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Boston, and helps sustain neighborhood needs.
Skywalk Observatory
At the Skywalk Observatory, Boston's ONLY sky-high vantage point, visitors are embraced by panoramic 360-degree views of Greater Boston and beyond. On a clear day, visibility is more than 80 miles. A full array of interactive audio-visual exhibits not only showcase the sights and sounds of the city but chronicle 350 years of Boston's fascinating culture and history. An exclusive state-of-the-art audio tour details the city's many points of interest. Guests may also explore Dreams of Freedom: Boston’s Immigration Experience and enjoy “Wings Over Boston,” the Skywalk’s spectacular aerial video tour of the city. Of added interest is “Boston Games,” a “you-are-there” sports look at the history and highlights of the Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots Operated by Top of the Hub, the Skywalk has ranked as one of Boston’s most visited tourism sites since opening in 1965. For more information, visit http://skywalkboston.com/
The Boston Celtics
A charter member of the Basketball Association of America (which evolved into the National Basketball Association) since 1946, the Boston Celtics have won a record 17 NBA Championships, including eight (8) in a row from 1959-1966, winning their first title in 1957 and their most recent in 2008. The Celtics have long stood for equality, and respect, including hiring the first African American Coach and starting the first all black starting five. In addition, 39 former Celtics players, management or staff have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In December 2002 the team returned to local ownership for the first time since 1963. For more information on the Celtics, visit www.celtics.com.
Optum
Optum is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. Optum delivers intelligent, integrated solutions to modernize the health system and improve overall population health. For more information, visit www.optum.com.
Photo: Courtesy Brian Babineau
