A Record-Breaking Night for NAN: Our Deepest Gratitude

Thank you for making this year’s A Night for NAN an unforgettable and impactful evening! Thanks to your extraordinary support, this year’s event was our most successful yet, raising a record-breaking $194,000 to support The NAN Project’s mission of saving lives through storytelling, connection, and advocacy.

With nearly 300 guests signed up and 187 seats filled at Danversport, the event saw its largest turnout ever. We are beyond grateful to everyone who attended, donated, and supported our cause. A special shoutout to our emcee, Al Tempkin, whose leadership during the first-ever “Fund a Need” raised $27,650, which was generously matched with an additional $25,000!

A heartfelt congratulations to Belle Cole, our Peer Mentor Honoree For Life, for her ongoing dedication and positive impact. We were also moved by the comeback story shared by Emily Buss, a current Peer Mentor, reminding us of the resilience and courage our work inspires every day.

The night was a celebration of community, featuring over 50 Eliot and MSPCC staff members, alongside distinguished guests from the Department of Mental Health and legislative champions Sen. Joan Lovely, Rep. Michael Day, and Rep. Sally Kerans.

If you missed the big night, there’s still time to make a difference! Your contributions help us train and empower young people to share their lived experiences, facilitate school forums, build youth leadership teams, and provide training for educators and parents. Every donation helps us continue this vital work—thank you for standing with us!

If you’re not yet following The NAN Project on social media, now’s the perfect time! Head over to Facebook and Instagram to stay updated with latest events, resources, and initiatives. More photos from this unforgettable evening will be posted in the coming days, so be sure to check them out and share your favorite moments!

Together, we’re saving lives, one story at a time.