Medford Hero Being Honored Tonight

MEDFORD, MA — A hero walks among us, Medford. Dot Hayes will be honored as such Friday night at TD Garden when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic.

When Hayes met her adopted son Jason in 1988, the 3-year old was facing an uphill climb. He was born with alcohol and drugs in his system, and he would suffer from a number of developmental challenges throughout his short lift.

Jason’s died at 14, but his memory lives on through the Jason Hayes Foundation. The foundation has awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships and funding for more than 40 local organizations. The money has gone to help hundreds of families in need.

"Established in 2005, the Jason Hayes Foundation works to support children and young adults who have suffered from early childhood trauma including mental, physical, and emotional abuse," the website says.

You can read more about Jason and the foundation here.

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