Building Blocks Thanks Sponsors

By Cynthia Rosenfeld

was a smashing success. Pre-School Playmates will be sending $23,500 to Horizons for Homeless Children, with more donations expected this week. We could not have done it without the overwhelming support of the Hingham Community. From artists to hotels to retailers to restaurants, Building Blocks has received some of the most exciting donations in the history of the event.

Building Blocks even garnered its first ever Platinum Sponsor. Debra Wein, president and founder of Hingham based Wellness Workdays sponsored Building Blocks through her company. The Platinum Sponsorship is a monetary donation over and above the proceeds of the auction. This donation is given directly to Horizons for Homeless Children. It is one more important way to raise as much money as possible for children living in shelters.

Both of Wein’s children attended Pre-School Playmates. “I am so happy to be able to help out two wonderful institutions, Horizons and Pre-School Playmates,” commented Wein. “As a mother, it is important to me to try and support the well-being of other children. Horizons for Homeless Children is an amazing organization offering children and their families opportunities to learn and grow until they can get can get back on their feet. We are honored to be able to support this important work. “

“We are so happy to be working with Debra and Wellness Workdays,” said Maryann Landry, owner of Pre-School Playmates, “it is wonderful when parents of past students want to contribute in such a major way. Our current and former families are an important part of our Pre-School Playmates extended family. We are so grateful to have such an important support network”.

As a Registered Dietitian, Debra’s mission is to help teach people to make simple and positive changes in their lives that improve their health. Wein’s company, Wellness Workdays, (www.wellnessworkdays.com) designs strategic worksite wellness programs that improve employee health and a company’s bottom line. Wein is also president of partner company Sensible Nutrition, Inc. (www.sensiblenutrition.com), a consulting firm of Registered Dietitians and personal trainers that provides one-to-one nutrition counseling and weight management classes for individuals. 

In addition to Wellness Workdays’ Platinum Sponsorship, there have been many other local businesses who have contributed to the Building Blocks effort. Pre-School Playmates and Horizons for Homeless Children extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to the following Building Blocks Supporters.

Alma Nove

Alyssa Fortin

American Kempo Karate Academy in Weymouth

b.good

Baby Toes by Christy Craig

Black Blade Associates

BMW Gallery

BodyScapes

Boston Bruins

Boston Red Sox

Boston Textile Co.

Briar Group 

Brigham’s of Hingham

Caffe’ Tosca

Carolann's

Chatham Bars Inn

Company Theater

Creek Crossing Farm

Delicious Designs

Duck Tour

Energy Matters Holistic Massage

Fitness Together

Framing Concepts

Fruit Center

Gaslight

GettiGear

Gourmet Garden

Harpoon Brewery

Jenny Boston

Jim Wells, Auctioneer

Keurig Corporation

Law Offices of Daniel A. Brewer

Liberty Hotel

Maggie’s Dog House

Magic Beans

Mamas Move

Marsh's Liquor

Maryann Landry

Ms. Amanda Joseph

Ms. Deborah Mackerwicz

Ms. Randi LaFlamme

Ms. Vanessa O'Leary

My Gym

New England Patriots

New England Revolution 

Nona’s

Pilgrim Skating Rink

Pinkberry

Queen Anne Liquor

Ralph's at Derby Street

Rick's Café & Movie Passes  The Ritz-Carlton

Scarlett Oak Tavern

Sisters C Heart Happy Designs

Sorcha

South Shore Conservatory

Stars on Hingham Harbor

Starbucks

Stop & Shop

Suzanne’s Home Furnishings

The Byrne Family of Hingham

The Ready Family of Hingham

The Smith Family of Hingham

The Snug

The Stone Family of Hingham

The Sweeney Family of Hingham

The teachers of Pre-School Playmates

The Williamson Family of Duxbury

Thomas Family of Hingham

Tosca

Toy Box

Trader Joe's

Upper Crust

Weymouth Club

White Magdalena House

Winnitu Resort

Zendo

Zona Salons