Watertown – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, a full-service real estate brokerage dedicated to providing operational excellence, unparalleled market expertise, and the best customer service experience to home buyers and sellers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, held its first annual Family Fun Day and 5K Walk. The Family Fun Day and 5K Walk were held on October 17, 2021, in Watertown, MA, supporting the Sunshine Kids Foundation. This national non-profit organization adds quality of life to children with cancer by providing emotional support and exciting and positive group activities.

With the help of volunteers, and individual and corporate sponsors, including Needham Bank, O’Connor & Drew P.C, Rubin and Rudman LLP, Pino Law Offices P.C, and Mortgage Network, participants enjoyed a variety of activities as well as a live band, refreshments, giveaways, raffles, and helpful information and resources about the Sunshine Kids Foundation. The fundraiser also featured a Pie Throwing event, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate owners volunteering to have pies thrown in their faces in good fun to support the kids. This individual fundraising event raised over $20,000 to benefit the Sunshine Kids Foundation.

“Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate firmly believes in the importance of giving back,” said George Patsio, a Managing Partner at the brokerage. “We are honored to support the Sunshine Kids Foundation’s goal of providing amazing life experiences to children battling cancer.” He added, “We are extremely thankful for the sponsors, volunteers, families, and participants that made this day possible.”