BRAINTREE — The Hundred Club of Massachusetts is excited to announce that the organization has received a $25,000 corporate sponsorship from Mintz, a leading law firm with deep roots in Boston and a longstanding commitment to communities across Massachusetts. Mintz is now one of The Club’s top echelon Lifeline Sponsors.
“This is only our second commitment at this level!” said Tracie A. Hines, Executive Director of The Hundred Club of Massachusetts. “We welcome any and all donations. Every cent helps us to fulfill our mission of honoring the memories and supporting the families of the Bay State’s lost first responders. This incredibly generous donation will make a huge difference in the lives of the families we serve.”
Founded in 1933 in Boston, Mintz has grown to a team of over 600 attorneys in eight offices across the U.S. and Canada.
Henry Sullivan, a Member in Mintz’s Complex Commercial Litigation Practice, has served as The Club’s Clerk/Secretary and on its Board of Directors for roughly five years. He has witnessed the vital support the organization provides to the families of the Commonwealth’s first responders.
“Our firm is passionate about the mission of The Hundred Club, which is to support and provide benefits for the surviving family members of first responders who lost their lives while serving the public,” Sullivan said. “Recently, The Hundred Club made a concerted effort to shine a light on its mission and the vital work it does. Mintz is proud to support that effort because we believe in the mission and in the people who dedicate themselves to protecting and serving our communities.”
Norman Knight, a renowned Boston media executive and philanthropist who dedicated his life to helping others, co-founded The Hundred Club of Massachusetts in 1959 with the mission that no firefighter or police officer who died while protecting the public would ever be forgotten.
Knight served as Chairman of the Board and President without compensation for more than 50 years, and passed away on March 9, 2024, at age 99.
“The Hundred Club was started by a group of civic-minded business leaders in the 1950s, who thought that the first responder community was underserved,” Sullivan recalled. “And they were right. The Hundred Club believes in providing good service to help families that have been subject to catastrophic loss. Being left behind with dependent children is traumatic, and the financial burden is immediate. The Hundred Club prides itself on providing immediate resources, within 48 hours, and continuous support thereafter.”
Since first responders are there whenever the community needs them, Sullivan felt it was time to return the favor.
“First responders put their lives on the line every time they go to work, and sometimes they may not come back,” Sullivan said. “Police and firefighters do it because they believe in helping their communities. The Hundred Club is there to help, in any way possible.”
The Hundred Club is the only organization of its kind solely dedicated to supporting the families of fallen police officers and firefighters across all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. While many charities assist first responders, The Hundred Club stands apart by providing immediate financial support — regardless of cause of death — and ongoing care for families when they need it most.
Every year, more than 300 first responders die in the line of duty across the U.S. But today, the greatest threats are often less visible. Cardiac events account for roughly 45% of firefighter deaths, and occupational cancer is now the leading cause, responsible for more than 66% of job-related fire fatalities. And in law enforcement, suicide now regularly exceeds line-of-duty deaths, with more than 150 officers nationwide dying by suicide each year (the number may be much higher but is often underreported).
In Massachusetts, dozens of active-duty first responders die each year — on the job, from service-connected illnesses, or by suicide — often leaving families without immediate financial relief. The Hundred Club is focused on filling that gap, providing financial assistance, scholarships and a lifelong connection.
Hundred Club Corporate Sponsorships are unrestricted funds that allow the organization to allocate resources to the benefit areas most in need of support.
The Club provides five tiers of Corporate Sponsorship — Local Business Community Champion, $1,500; Badge Sponsor, $5,000; Protector Sponsor, $10,000; Hero’s Tribute Sponsor, $15,000; and Lifeline Sponsor, $25,000+.
Donations of any amount are welcome.
“I would ask any business, any corporation or any company operating in the Commonwealth to help this community which faces unspeakable tragedy every time one of their heroes is lost,” Sullivan said. “We ask that corporations consider allocating charitable dollars to The Hundred Club, which will ensure any funds get into the hands of those who need it most.”
Supporters can also sponsor scholarships on several levels. Those funds are used directly to support the tangible benefits provided to families of fallen heroes, beyond the initial cash distribution.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, visit Ways to Give | The 100 Club of Massachusetts.
About The Hundred Club of Massachusetts
No police officer or firefighter who dies — whether in the line of duty or not — should ever be forgotten. Since 1959, the Hundred Club of Massachusetts has been the state’s wholly dedicated charity supporting the families of our fallen heroes. The Hundred Club gives an unequivocal and unconditional promise to police officers and firefighters in Massachusetts that in the event they are killed — on or off duty — we will remain with their families, compassionately caring for them for the rest of their lives, ensuring that their sacrifice is never forgotten. The Hundred Club of Mass., Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
About Mintz
Mintz is a litigation powerhouse and business accelerator serving leaders in life sciences, private equity, energy, and technology. The world’s most innovative companies trust Mintz to provide expert advice, protect and monetize their IP, negotiate deals, source financing, and solve complex legal challenges. The firm has over 600 attorneys across offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Washington, DC, San Francisco, San Diego, and Toronto.
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