Congratulations, Peg!
ROBERT KRAFT AND THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS FOUNDATION DONATE $275,000 IN THE NAMES OF 2020 MYRA KRAFT COMMUNITY MVP AWARD WINNERS
Twenty-six New Englanders were honored by the Kraft family during a virtual ceremony on Oct. 30.
Peg Ricardo of Tewksbury, Mass. receives $10,000 donation for Project Sweet Peas.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Every year since 1998, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots have been celebrating those who give their time to help others. The program was originally known as the Community Quarterback Awards and were presented to those who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities through volunteerism.
In 2011, the awards were renamed in honor of the late Myra Kraft who committed her life to volunteering. As part of the New England Patriots Foundation’s ongoing Celebrate Volunteerism initiative, the Kraft family traditionally hosts a special ceremony at Gillette Stadium to celebrate the honorees.
On Friday, Oct. 30, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots hosted a virtual ceremony to celebrate 26 volunteers from all across New England. Twenty-five organizations received grants of $10,000 in honor of their outstanding volunteers and one grand prize winner received a surprise $25,000 donation.
Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft, New England Patriots Foundation President Joshua Kraft and Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer and Patriots Executive Director of Community Affairs Andre Tippett all participated in the virtual ceremony.
“This year has been incredibly challenging for so many families, but it has also been difficult for nonprofits,” said Robert Kraft. “They have been called upon to support more families than ever before, but have been unable to host their traditional fundraising events. Volunteers are the lifeblood of these charitable organizations and they have stepped up in a big way during this unprecedented time. We were honored to be able to meet 26 of these local heroes – albeit virtually – and to be able to shine a spotlight on their volunteer efforts.”
Peg Ricardo of Tewksbury, Mass. was recognized as a 2020 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winner. In honor of her dedication to volunteering, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation will make a $10,000 donation to Project Sweet Peas in Warwick, R.I.
Four years ago, after an unforgettable experience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Peg wanted to help support families in similar situations. She began volunteering with Project Sweet Peas, a nonprofit based in Warwick, R.I. that provides support to families that have been in the NICU and/or suffered infant loss.
“My son spent the first two months of his life in the NICU so I know firsthand how lonely and isolating a NICU journey can be for parents,” said Peg. “Through my experience I learned that even the smallest of gestures can bring hope to a family and once my son was safely home I felt a strong need to give back and help other NICU families.”
Peg creates care packages, organizes parent meetings, helps families transition home and shares her story to ensure that the families aren’t alone.
“What an incredible honor to be recognized as a 2020 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winner along with so many other deserving and dedicated volunteers,” said Peg. “I'm so grateful that my work with Project Sweet Peas allows me the opportunity to connect with NICU families all over New England to let them know that they are not alone.”
The 2020 Myra Kraft Community MVP winners range from 14 to 97 years old and represent every New England state. The selected nonprofits provide support for many causes, including education, foster care, homelessness, mental health, mentoring, military support and youth development.
The Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation received more than 250 applications this year from nonprofit organizations looking to recognize their outstanding volunteers. Nominations open each spring and the awards are open to all nonprofit organizations in the New England region. For more information on the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards, please visit www.patriots.com/community.
Twenty-six New Englanders were honored by the Kraft family during a virtual ceremony on Oct. 30.
Peg Ricardo of Tewksbury, Mass. receives $10,000 donation for Project Sweet Peas.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Every year since 1998, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots have been celebrating those who give their time to help others. The program was originally known as the Community Quarterback Awards and were presented to those who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities through volunteerism.
In 2011, the awards were renamed in honor of the late Myra Kraft who committed her life to volunteering. As part of the New England Patriots Foundation’s ongoing Celebrate Volunteerism initiative, the Kraft family traditionally hosts a special ceremony at Gillette Stadium to celebrate the honorees.
On Friday, Oct. 30, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots hosted a virtual ceremony to celebrate 26 volunteers from all across New England. Twenty-five organizations received grants of $10,000 in honor of their outstanding volunteers and one grand prize winner received a surprise $25,000 donation.
Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft, New England Patriots Foundation President Joshua Kraft and Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer and Patriots Executive Director of Community Affairs Andre Tippett all participated in the virtual ceremony.
“This year has been incredibly challenging for so many families, but it has also been difficult for nonprofits,” said Robert Kraft. “They have been called upon to support more families than ever before, but have been unable to host their traditional fundraising events. Volunteers are the lifeblood of these charitable organizations and they have stepped up in a big way during this unprecedented time. We were honored to be able to meet 26 of these local heroes – albeit virtually – and to be able to shine a spotlight on their volunteer efforts.”
Peg Ricardo of Tewksbury, Mass. was recognized as a 2020 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winner. In honor of her dedication to volunteering, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation will make a $10,000 donation to Project Sweet Peas in Warwick, R.I.
Four years ago, after an unforgettable experience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Peg wanted to help support families in similar situations. She began volunteering with Project Sweet Peas, a nonprofit based in Warwick, R.I. that provides support to families that have been in the NICU and/or suffered infant loss.
“My son spent the first two months of his life in the NICU so I know firsthand how lonely and isolating a NICU journey can be for parents,” said Peg. “Through my experience I learned that even the smallest of gestures can bring hope to a family and once my son was safely home I felt a strong need to give back and help other NICU families.”
Peg creates care packages, organizes parent meetings, helps families transition home and shares her story to ensure that the families aren’t alone.
“What an incredible honor to be recognized as a 2020 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winner along with so many other deserving and dedicated volunteers,” said Peg. “I'm so grateful that my work with Project Sweet Peas allows me the opportunity to connect with NICU families all over New England to let them know that they are not alone.”
The 2020 Myra Kraft Community MVP winners range from 14 to 97 years old and represent every New England state. The selected nonprofits provide support for many causes, including education, foster care, homelessness, mental health, mentoring, military support and youth development.
The Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation received more than 250 applications this year from nonprofit organizations looking to recognize their outstanding volunteers. Nominations open each spring and the awards are open to all nonprofit organizations in the New England region. For more information on the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards, please visit www.patriots.com/community.
