Nantucket Celebration   :  7.29.07

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The fog did not keep over 250 supporters from gathering at The Westmoor Club on Sunday July 29th for The American Ireland Fund’s Annual Nantucket Celebration.

A few of the attendees joining co-chairs Bob and Laura Reynolds were Sen. John Kerry, Jack and Suzy Welch, Bob and Suzanne Wright, Bob Crowe, Doris and Edmund Reggie, Chad and Anne Gifford, Howard and Michele Kessler, Jack Manning and wife Lyle Howland, Smith and Elizabeth Bagley, Anne Finucane.

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Hardball’s own Chris Matthews stood in for NBC’s Tim Russert who got fogged out, in toasting the evening’s honoree, columnist Mike Barnicle. Mike spoke eloquently of the relationship he has had with Ireland through the years as well as his hopes for the future of the island.

Kingsley Aikins, CEO of the Ireland Funds, shared with the crowd some key thoughts on the power of philanthropy. He profiled Peace Players International, a program which uses the American game of basketball to unite and educate children and their communities. Peace Players International were recently awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY's.

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We would like to thank everyone who supported the Nantucket Celebration this year.

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Photo Index

1. Bob Wright
2. Bob & Laura Reynolds with Loretta Brennan Glucksman
3. Jack Dunfey, Maureen Orth and Chris Kennedy
4. Bruce Percelay and Senator John Kerry
5. Lee Bierly with friends
6. The Corcorans – Gayle, Suzy and Trish
7. Chris Matthews, Leslie Stevens, Pat O’Brien, Kathleen Matthews
8. Lesley King Grenier & Bart Grenier
9. Kingsley Aikins, CEO of The Ireland Funds Worldwide
10. Mike Barnicle and Chad Gifford
11.Kathleen Matthews, Bob Crowe and Elizabeth Bagley
12. Elisa & Paul Callahan with Colleen Bain
13. Jack & Suzy Welch, Mia & Bob Matthews
14. Bob & Jeanette Dunfey with Lisa & Jack Dunfey