Sponsors

A Word from Event Sponsor, Tom Antonellis

I’m a small local remodeling contractor, originally from Waltham. After starting my business over 45 years ago in Waltham, I moved my family and my business to Wayland, and have been involved in the community ever since. Community service is a value that was instilled in me from a young age, and I continue to be so involved in supporting my local community that sometimes I wonder how I ever get my remodeling projects completed!

Early on, I had an idea to not spend money on commercial advertising for my business. I would instead sponsor and participate in community causes and events that make a difference in people’s lives. This has included youth charities, Hospice, Boston Children’s Hospital, and most recently,  Cradles to Crayons. Each year instead of setting aside an advertising budget, I continue to make an annual donation to Boston Children’s Hospital in the name of my customers. Over the past ten years, I have also offered a matching donation when any of my customers make a donation to one of my chosen charities; this has included Rebuilding Together Boston, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and the Vernon Cancer Center at NWH.

My favorite charities are hard to name; I am passionate about many causes and it always feels good to give. But the causes that are nearest to my heart are the Vernon Cancer Center (which I have been a part of through the HopeWalks fundraiser) and Boston Children’s Hospital. I believe that we all have a part to play in supporting others, and I think we should always remember to give a little more than we take from the world. I hope that my small part has made a difference in the lives of the families and communities served by these organizations.

Please join me in making the fishing derby a memorable experience for local children. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, or if you or your business would like to be a sponsor, please contact me at waylandyouthfishingderby@gmail.com or (508) 358-5484.