Kindness for Colleen
Several years ago, a good friend of Colleen’s started Kindness for Colleen – a campaign encouraging everyone to perform random acts of kindness in Colleen’s honor on October 22. These efforts include everything and anything from holding the door for someone to buying someone’s coffee, thanking all those who support you, teaching lessons of kindness in the classroom or simply just sharing a smile. We ask that you join us in this effort and share this with all those you know to allow Colleen’s legacy to continue to spread and impact students everywhere. You can share your acts of kindness on social media using #Kindness4Colleen.
Kindness for Colleen Blood Drive
We invite you to spread kindness in memory of Colleen Ritzer by donating blood to pediatric patients receiving treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital. We are hosting their Bloodmobile at St. Augustine Church (43 Essex Street, Andover, MA) on Friday, October 23. One adult’s blood donation can support up to four young patients! We call it Giving Pints for Half-Pints. Schedule your appointment. Not sure if you are eligible or able to donate blood? Read the frequently asked questions. Thank you for spreading #Kindness4Colleen!
Christmas Cactus Pickup
Colleen Pink Christmas Cacti are grown with love by Colleen’s family and friends, and make a perfect gift for a teacher, hostess, loved one, neighbor, Secret Santa, etc. Proceeds benefit the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund. Order online (starting in October) and pick up on Saturday, November 28 at Konjoian’s Greenhouses & Landscape Solutions during their Holiday Open House. Stop by that day between 11:00 and 1:00 to enjoy some holiday tunes sung by the one and only Todd Angilly!
Colleen Pink Daisies
Colleen Pink Daisies will be available for purchase at Konjoian’s Greenhouses. These beautiful annuals are grown with love by Colleen’s dad, Tom, and Mike Konjoian. Proceeds from the sale of the daisies benefit the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund.
14th Annual Step Up for Colleen 5K Walk/Run
Colleen’s friends and family created this walk/run to celebrate her life and her commitment to helping and inspiring others. Through the Step Up for Colleen Walk/Run, organizers and participants celebrate Colleen and the values by which she lived. Register as an individual, or start – or join – a team! Corporate sponsorships are available by contacting sponsorships@colleenritzer.org.