In 18 years with the Greater New Bedford branch, she’s been responsible for substantial progress for the organization, going beyond raising money for local services and charities to become a more hands-on, proactive member of the community.
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Lyn Dillies: ‘I just love using my magic to make a difference’
A world-class illusionist and a remarkable philanthropist, Dillies’ message is clear. “Believe in the magic of yourself and your dream will come true.”
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For Ethan de Aguiar, every film is a story
The man behind “Love Letters” and the New Bedford Film Festival has been enthralled with filmmaking and storytelling since he first picked up a video recorder as an early teen, filming his family’s events and vacations, as well as videos of his skateboarding friends.
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Music is therapy for Molly O’Leary — It ‘heals my soul’
With the recent release of the album “Marigold,” this singer-songwriter and New Bedford native is entering a phase that many musicians aspire to — being able to make a living from their artistry. At the same time, they are pursuing another life achievement — coming out as a member of the LGBTQ community.
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Eric Paradis plays his part in a big way
For 20 years, he’s contributed to the New Bedford arts community, and his achievements mirror that of the city he devotes so much of his time and energy to.
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‘Magical Messages’ from Acushnet women who write and illustrate children’s books
Author Joanne Elaine and illustrator Cindy Young are coming together to craft books aimed at developing compassion and empathy in the hearts and minds of the children who read them.
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Philip H. Beauregard invests in people, ‘true believers’
“We are entrusted by some of the most wonderful, smart, and amazing people in the world to invest their money into very, very early-stage companies. … Google and SpaceX and Amazon all started small. And so we hope to be the people that find those upstarts and play a small part in their story.”
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A teacher and coach, Dartmouth’s Joshua Rodrigues loves the game
A developmental coach with the Norfolk Tides, Rodrigues says: “To work in professional baseball you need to be someone who just loves baseball and loves being around a team … and in the end, honestly, I’m coaching a baseball game and it’s a kid’s sport.”
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Walter James Sylvia’s journey from alcohol addiction to poetry
In his book “Necessary Surrender,” the lifelong New Bedford resident said “I really had to put my hands up and say, ‘Look, I’m not God, I don’t control the universe. I’m not going to beat a river into submission, I’m going to go with the flow.’”
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Inspired by Black community, Justina Perry pays it forward
The founder of Buy Black NB and her own women’s health clinic says, “I think that it is important to have people who inspire you that you can see yourself in.”