John Boyle to Chair Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps’

WAYLAND, Mass. — Wayland resident John J. Boyle III, a member of the board of directors at Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, will serve as an event chair for Embracing the Legacy, their premier annual gala that raises funds to support its programs.

RFK Children’s Action Corps, which is celebrating its 50th year of service, is a national leader in developing and implementing successful models of child welfare, social service and juvenile justice programs. It was founded in the memory of the late Senator to carry out his principles of social justice for poor and disadvantaged children.

Boyle has been a steadfast supporter of RFK Children’s Action Corps for more than seven years and was selected to serve as an event chair based on his strong commitment to improving the lives of children and families across the Commonwealth.

Boyle is Vice Chairman at Cushman and Wakefield, one of the largest commercial real estate services firm in the world. With more than 30 years of real estate experience, he has been involved in numerous headquarter transactions in the Greater Boston market and has significant experience in the area of multi-market, portfolio-wide tenant representation.

“John’s passion and commitment to social justice and helping vulnerable children is a reason year after year we are able to fulfill our mission,” says Edward P. Kelley, CEO of the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps. “We are grateful for John and Mary Boyle’s continued support to ensure our kids have what they need.”

Set for May 10, the agency’s annual Embracing the Legacy gala celebrates the legacy of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the work of the organization founded to carry out his principles of social justice for the poor and disadvantaged. Boyle is joined by two other event chairs and board members, Jim Geraghty, of Westford, Mass., and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III.

During the event, Congressman Kennedy will reflect on his late grandfather’s legacy and the lasting contributions he made to protecting society’s most vulnerable children and families. The event will include a cocktail reception, seated dinner and program, including the presentation of the Embracing the Legacy Award to the following honorees:

Robert A. Scannell, Jr., President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club Dorchester; Mary Kinsella Scannell, Vice President of the Boys & Girls Club Dorchester; Darrell Crate, Founder and Managing Principal, Easterly Capital; Robert Lewis, Jr., Founder and President, The BASE; and Paul Lewis, Director of Training, North American Family (posthumous).

Susan Wornick, former anchor of WCVB-TV’s midday newscast and a longtime supporter, volunteer and member of RFK Children’s Action Corps’ Advisory Council, will emcee the 400-person event.

The event will be held at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. Through the event, RFK Children’s Action Corps raises money to support at-risk children, families, and communities throughout Massachusetts, giving them a second chance for a better life.

Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps operates a number of programs and services for at-risk children and families, including community-based initiatives, residential treatment and juvenile justice programs, and partners with national organizations and state agencies to use proven methods and develop new ways to advance practices in the care of those most vulnerable, providing the tools and skills they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

For more information about Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, visit www.rfkchildren.org or call (617) 227-4183.

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