A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the 12th Annual Fools’ Night Out! This year’s event was an absolute blast, filled with
laughter, unforgettable moments, and of course, plenty of pranks. With your help, we made strides in raising funds for the expansion of our New England youth programs, including our Camp Vohokase Lawrence class, LIGHT Project, Timber Town, and the Leadership Conference — ensuring that more young people will have the chance to develop the skills, values, and mindset to create a meaningful future.
A special thanks to the team at Mémoire at Encore Boston Harbor for providing the perfect setting for our evening of fun! And of course, a huge shout-out to Mike Clarke from Giggles Comedy Club for curating a lineup of incredible comedians. Co-hosted by Matt Light and Lenny Clarke, the night featured performances from: Robbie Printz, Sean O’Brien Jr., Graig Murphy, Kelly McFarland, Corey Rodrigues, Erin Maguire, Big D, Mark Riley, and Christine Hurley.
We were also treated to some legendary locker room stories, with former Patriots coach Billy O’Brien sharing some hilarious behind-the-scenes moments — providing us all with a great reminder of the power of good humor and camaraderie.
As always, our generous sponsors made this night possible. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our Jokemaster Sponsor, The Derenzo Charitable Foundation, and Tomfoolery Sponsor, Gemini. A special thanks as well to our Wise Cracker Sponsors: Cross Insurance, Subaru of New England, and GraVoc, and our Prankster Sponsors: Koopman Lumber and Window Amour. We also appreciate our Mischief-Maker Sponsors: Coastal Marine Construction LLC and Berardi Irrigation for their support.
Our Corporate Partners — Granite Telecommunications, Twelve Points, Lykins Family Foundaiton, and Haynes Group Inc. — helped make the evening unforgettable, as did our In-Kind Sponsors: Harpoon Brewery, an anonymous wine donor, Big Night Entertainment, Encore Boston Harbor, Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses, Russ Mezikofsky, Adam Fisher at Outfront Media, and Chuck Coughlin at Back Stage Photo Booth.
And we can’t forget the volunteers who helped make the night a success — thank you to Liz and Scott Hall, Jenna and Stephen Strickland, Stephanie Ryan and all those who gave their time and energy to ensure everything went smoothly.
This year’s event also included the reveal of Matt’s new prank, Operation Fluffy, which had the crowd in stitches. We were also
excited to hold the Mystery Briefcase Drawing, where guests had the chance to purchase a chip for a shot at winning a briefcase filled with over $5,000 worth of items. Congratulations to Robin Finn, Principal of The Leonard Middle School, who won the briefcase! Robin will also play a key role in working with us to mentor students in our Camp Vohokase Lawrence class.
As we wrap up another unforgettable Fools’ Night Out, we look forward to what’s next for the Light Foundation. Stay tuned for upcoming events, including our brand-new Buckeye Blast in Ohio and Matt Light Celebrity Shoot-Out. We can’t wait to see what prank Matt cooks up for next year!
