John R. Parsons, Jr., CEO of Parsons Commercial Group, Inc. is being honored on October 16, 2014 by the Art because Breast Cancer Foundation.
The foundation will be hosting their 12th Annual Gala at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Mr. Parsons will be honored, along with five other honorees, for their contribution to the organization.
“In addition to being a highly successful real estate professional, he is an exceptional community minded philanthropist,” commented Executive Director, Ellie Anbinder. John is the foundations current landlord, and has helped with the fundraising efforts, most notably running in two Boston Marathons on behalf of the foundation.
Art beCAUSE Breast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to funding scientific research on the environmental causes of breast cancer and to educate the public on how prevention can be achieved.
The prestigious event is sponsored by the Boston Bruins. Emcees include: John King, CNN Chief National Correspondent, Susan Wornick, WCVB-TV and Janet Wu, 7News anchor and reporter.