Maria Droste Counseling Services Presents
Compassion in Every Step
May 14, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
Granite Links, Quincy, MA
Compassion in Every Step, our annual Spring Fundraiser, returns on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the stunning Granite Links in Quincy, MA. This year’s event is dedicated to empowering youth mental health and will highlight the transformative power of creativity and community.
In partnership with Quincy High School’s Fashion Technology program, the evening will feature captivating student-designed fashion pieces celebrating self-expression and resilience. Attendees will experience the intersection of art and mental wellness firsthand as these young designers use creativity to inspire hope and healing.
Join us for an unforgettable night of creativity, advocacy, and philanthropy. Together, we can take meaningful steps toward a future where mental health care is available to all. Immerse yourself in art and compassion; let’s make a difference together!
Event Information
Compassion Sponsor: $25,000
Mindfulness Sponsor: $20,000
Wellness Sponsor: $15,000
Hope Sponsor: $10,000
Healing Sponsor: $5,000
Serenity Sponsor: $2,500
Friend of MDCS Sponsor: $1,000
Fund A Session
To take full advantage of all sponsorship amenities, we ask that commitments be made as soon as possible, with a minimum of two weeks before the event.
Event Speakers
Liam Martin
We are honored to introduce Liam Martin as the emcee for our upcoming event!
Liam is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and passionate mental health advocate. He uses his platform to encourage open conversations—especially among men—about mental health challenges. You can read more about that in Liam’s article for Boston Magazine. Throughout his 15-year career in television news, he anchored for WBZ-TV, reported for WCVB-TV, and covered everything from major tragedies to historic moments, always leading with empathy and authenticity.
Now, as co-owner of Newsmaker, Liam continues his commitment to impactful storytelling. Beyond his work, he is a dedicated husband and father, a youth sports coach, and an avid Boston sports fan.
We are grateful to have Liam bring his voice, passion, and advocacy to our event!
Grace Cunniff
Grace Cunniff is a first-year student at Emerson College, studying Theatrical Design and Production with a focus on Costume Design. From a young age, Grace has been passionate about telling stories through art, with her love for sewing beginning early as she learned the craft from her Grammy.
Grace went to Quincy High School, where she spent four years in Fashion Design class taught by the wonderful, Ms. Kaplan. For her senior collection, she created designs based on the five stages of grief, something that meant a lot to her as she worked through her own mental health struggles. Through her collection, she hopes to remind others that it’s okay to ask for help and take care of themselves when times are tough.
Grace is beyond grateful for the love and support of her mom, Adam, Matt, Maia, and her Grammy, who have always encouraged her to follow her dreams and be herself. She’s excited to continue her journey in costume design and hopes her work can inspire others.
Please complete the sponsorship form below. You may pay securely online via credit card or by check.
If paying by check, please complete the form and send your check made payable to:
Maria Droste Counseling Services, Inc.
1354 Hancock St., Suite 214
Quincy, MA 02169
Attn: Stacey Campbell
(617) 617-471-5686 x201
For more information, please contact Kelly Banks at kelly@mariadrostecounseling.com or (617) 471-5686 x405
Maria Droste Counseling Services is a publicly supported non-profit organization as described is Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.