UOD Spring Benefit 2026
JOIN US to Celebrate Understanding Our Differences Building Community
Save the Date!
UOD Spring Benefit
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Honorary Co-Chairs
Mary Beth McIntyre and Jennifer Stone
UOD Leadership Awardees
Rebecca Lubens
Jini Fairley
Join us for this special celebration at
UMass Amherst Charles River Campus
in Shaw Hall
100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459
6:30 pm
See you there! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!
The silent auction is coming soon. Stay tuned!
Celebration and Program
EXPERIENCE and participate in an amazing UOD speaker’s presentation with Q&A
HONOR extraordinary UOD change makers
VISIT with old and new friends and support our mission
ENJOY a festive social hour offering substantial hors d’oeuvres
Program Speaker
Coming Soon
YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE WITH UOD!
Registration for the event is coming soon. If you would like to inquire about being on the host committee, please email Betsy Lanjuin. If you would like to make a donation, please use our donate page. Thank you for your support!
We look forward to welcoming you!
Allergy friendly and accessible. If you have any questions, please Email us at [email protected] .

YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE WITH UOD!
Registration for the event is coming soon! Please let us know if you would like to be on the Host Commitee.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to request an accessibility accommodation.
Honorary Co-Chairs
Mary Beth McIntyre and Jennifer Stone
UOD Leadership Awardees
Rebecca Lubens and Jini Fairley
Tickets
Friend:
Individual ticket, $150
Supporter:
One ticket, ¼ page tribute ad, $250
Advocate:
Two tickets, ½ page tribute ad, $500
Host Committee:
Two tickets, full page tribute ad, $750
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Coming soon!
Interested in sponsoring the Celebration?
Please contact our Executive Director Jenni Acosta at [email protected].