CELEBRITY AUCTION  

Peter H. Reynolds, Fablevision
Author of many best-sellers about authentic learning, creativity and self-expression, including The North Star, Ish, The Dot and Someday, New York Times Best Seller List . As CEO/Founder of FableVision Studios, Peter, along with his twin brother Paul, produce award-winning children's broadcast programming, educational videos and multimedia applications. He is proud to be a trustee for Everybody Wins Metro Boston. Peter will be up for auction to read The Dot, his most famous book to the Boston-area school of your choice. PHOTO CREDIT: Brian Smith

 

Maria Stephanos, FOX-TV25
The anchor of FOX25 News at 10:00 & 11:00  as well as FOX25 News at 5:00 & 5:30,  Maria states that this position is a passion, not just a job! Born and raised in Groveland, Massachusetts, Maria's deep ties to the Boston area have proved valuable in covering local issues and major New England news. She believes being able to tell people night after night about what’s going on in their community is "amazing." Maria's versatility as a reporter has lead to numerous high-profile assignments. She’s covered state and national elections, democratic and republican conventions, and a variety of breaking news stories.  Her New England roots and reporter skills give her an edge on the anchor desk.

Butch Stearns, FOX-TV25
Butch Stearns joined the FOX25 News at Ten sports team as a reporter and weekend anchor in 1999. He was promoted to main sports anchor in 2001. From the floor of the Superdome, Butch co-hosted FOX 25's post game coverage of the Patriots' victory over the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI. That week he scored an exclusive interview with Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe just minutes after Drew was told that Tom Brady would be the starting quarterback in the Super Bowl. Butch was also a key player in FOX25's wall-to-wall coverage of the Red Sox during their run to the 1999 ALCS versus the Yankees.

Billy Costa, Kiss 108 & TV Diner  Billy Costa has been with Matty in the Morning since the early days of KISS 108. As host of the daily Entertainment Updates, he is the man-in-the-know when it comes to Hollywood gossip & juicy news stories. He also provides live broadcasts from major events like the Oscar's and the Grammy's. Billy is now the host of the "KISS Top 30 Countdown" which is aired every Saturday morning. He has an Emmy nomination for an Evening Magazine Special on WBZ-TV and a Children's Television Award for Rap Around. Billy is now also the host of NECN's TV Diner, a program that reviews local restaurants.

Young Sportscasters of America's Talented Team of Instructors and notable sportscast talents -- NECN's Jimmy Young, WCVB-TV5's Bob Halloran, and WTKK's Jimmy Myers -- are on the bidding block to visit the school of your choice to read some of their favorite sports-focused literature!  This Celebrity Reader Package Could Go All the Way!

 Just because we've introduced the live auction, doesn't mean the silent auction isn't the same incredible silent auction it's always been.  We've got everything from party buses to Patriots tickets.  A day at the spa to a week in the islands.  Teeth whitening to wine tastings. We've got something for everyone.  Make sure to check back DAILY to see what else we've got in store for you!

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