Needham Bank Sponsors Birthday Wishes CakeWalk 2014

May 6, 2014 - PRLog -- DEDHAM, MA, ISSUED May 6^th, 2014…Needham Bank is proud to expand its commitment to the communities it serves by sponsoring Newton-based Birthday Wishes and its annual CakeWalk event.

Since 2002 Birthday Wishes has been providing birthday celebrations for homeless and disadvantaged youth throughout the Greater Boston and MetroWest area. The CakeWalk, their annual fundraiser, will be held at Millennium Park at 300 Gardner St, West Roxbury, MA on Sunday, May 18, 2014 from 7:45-11:00AM.

“We’ve enjoyed a wonderful relationship with Birthday Wishes. They epitomize what community involvement really means,” said Mark Whalen, President and Chief Operating Officer of Needham Bank. “Supporting this wonderful organization makes a difference in the lives of each child that Birthday Wishes helps. What community bank wouldn’t want to help?”

“We’re so pleased that Needham Bank supports Birthday Wishes and the Birthday Wishes CakeWalk”, said Lisa Vasiloff, Executive Director of Birthday Wishes. “The Bank has been a champion of children’s educational and developmental needs in the Greater Boston community, but they also understand the importance of making sure each child feels special on their birthday.”

All attendees will participate in the non-competitive 5k and 1/2 mile walks either as individuals, or as teams, to help raise funds for Birthday Wishes.

Once the walk is complete, participants can enjoy family friendly activities at Millennium Park, including kite flying, face painting, games, a raffle, and live entertainment. For more information, please visit birthdaywishes.org.

About Needham Bank

Needham Bank, headquartered at 1063 Great Plain Ave. in Needham, MA, is the quintessential community bank, serving Boston and its neighboring communities continuously since 1892. Needham Bank represents the evolution of community banking™, offering the latest financial products and technologies, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the communities served. For more information please visit NeedhamBank.com. Needham Bank is a member of FDIC and SIF.