VIDEO: DJ Dream Fund Serves Youth Athletes

The DJ Dream Fund began in memory of Easton native DJ Henry.

The DJ Dream Fund recently released a video documenting many of the youth athletes it has served in the past year and a half. The nonprofit organization provides financial resources for youth athletes. It was created in the name of Easton native DJ Henry, who was shot and killed by a New York Police officer in 2010. Henry was a former Oliver Ames High School football player and a football player at Pace University. "There's no better way to honor him than by giving kids the things that he treasured so deeply," DJ Henry's father Dan Henry says in the video. "We want to make sure that other children don't have that taken away from them because of a financial burden that isn't their fault. We're proud to be able to serve in his honor in this …

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Two Years Later, Family of DJ Henry Pledges to Push Forward

DJ Henry's mother reflects on the two year anniversary of her son's death

  For Easton resident Angella Henry, things have not gotten easier in the two years since her son's death. The mother of DJ Henry relives it each and every day. "Some days have been worse as some information has been revealed about Oct. 17, 2010 and we find out how cruel-fully he was treated it actually hurts even more," she said. "I don’t think time makes things any easier." Henry will spend her day Wednesday mourning the loss of her son, who was shot and killed by police officer Aaron Hess on Oct. 17, 2010 while driving away from a bar in Pleasantville, N.Y. The two years since that night have included vigils, legal battles, widespread media attention, and differing accounts from a slew of witnesses. Pleasantville Police Officer Aaron …

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MOMS Club of Easton Donates $1500 to Local Non-Profits

The Sheep Pasture and the DJ Dream Fund were donated to, thanks to the MOMS Club.

Submitted to Easton Patch: At the MOMS Club’s recent soiree, donations were made to three Easton non-profit organizations. Two $350 donations were made to the DJ Dream Fund and the National Resources Trust-Sheep Pasture. The MOMS Club selected the Sheep Pasture because of its impact to Easton families. The DJ Dream Fund was chosen because its mission is an inspiration - helping needy children continue to play the sports or recreations that they love. The MOMS Club also assisted the Children’s Museum in its fundraising campaign by presenting the Museum with an $800 donation to continue its efforts in educating and nurturing children. Incoming MOMS Club President Amelia Lorizio said, “We were hon­ored to be able to present donations to three…

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Family Fun Day to Benefit DJ Dream Fund

Event at Maplewood will be held on Saturday, May 19

Submitted to Easton Patch: About 18 months after the tragic death of Danroy Henry, Jr. (DJ), the outpouring of community support continues in a big way with a Family Fun Day planned at Maplewood Country Day Camp and Enrichment Center in South Easton, Mass., on Saturday, May 19, 2012.  Maplewood is preparing a full slate of activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its 30-acre site on 150 Foundry St. (Route 106).  Tickets for the event are $10 per individual or $30 per family of up to six members.  All proceeds will go toward scholarships that will help students in need go to wellness programs, play on a sports team, or attend summer camp. “It’s important that DJ’s legacy lives on, and we are very grateful to the owners of Maplewood for opening …

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DJ Dream Fund Fundraiser Set For Friday

Student councils and student performers from four area high schools will present Talent 4 A Cure

Submitted to Easton Patch: On Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at Easton's Oliver Ames High School, the student councils and student performers from four area high schools will present Talent 4 A Cure (T4AC), an event to raise funds for the DJ Henry Dream Fund. Students from OA, Sharon, King Philip, and Norton high schools will compete in the event which will feature bands, dancers, singers, and various other musicians. The DJ Dream Fund is a non-profit 501 [c] 3 organization dedicated to the memory of Danroy “DJ” Henry. The mission of the non-profit is to share DJ’s love of sports by providing the financial resources to enable children and young adults to say “YES” to healthy lifestyles through athletics and wellness programs.  It is designed …

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GET OUT: Lip Sync, Run For Children, Halloween Parties and Parade of Horribles

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered.

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new events to explore. We'll feature events from Easton and things to do within driving distance. 1. Stonehill Women's Volleyball "Dig Pink" Where/When: Stonehill College/Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. Why Go: Stonehill College Women's volleyball team will be "digging pink" to raise awareness and money for breast cancer. Click here to donate to the cause. 2. OA Lip Sync Contest Where/When: Oliver Ames High School/Friday 7 p.m. Why Go: The Oliver Ames High School class of 2012 will hold the annual lip sync contest to benefit the senior…

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One Year Later, Henry Family and Friends Will Remember and Keep Fighting [Video]

On the one year anniversary of DJ Henry's death, family and friends say every day is still difficult.

On the one-year anniversary of DJ Henry's death Monday, family and friends of slain Easton native and Oliver Ames High School graduate DJ Henry are determined to keep his memory alive and fight to "find the truth" about what happened one year ago. "I just don't want anyone to forget that our son was murdered," said DJ Henry's mother, Angella. "He was dragged from his car and left on the ground to die. That won't be forgotten." Angella was joined by the rest of her family and many friends and supporters Monday afternoon in front of the new Evolution Sports Facility on Washington Street where the outdoor field is being named in Henry's honor. Henry was shot and killed by Pleasantville Police Officer Aaron Hess outside of a bar in New York …

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Family Honors DJ Henry Through DJ Dream Fund

Only a few months old, the DJ Dream Fund has already grown and made an impact in the community.

In June, Easton resident Angella Henry met with Easton Recreation Department Director Ann Daley to give the department a $1,000 check to help provide children in Easton with funds to participate in Easton's summer recreation activities and programs. The donation, which was provided on behalf of the DJ Dream Fund, was just a snippet of what Dan and Angella Henry, the parents of 2007 Oliver Ames High School graduate DJ Henry, hope to see their newly formed charity provide. "The only gating factor, frankly, will be our ability to raise funds and manage logistically the scholarships," Dan Henry said. "We’re not going to start that way because we want to make sure to get a leg under us first, but we certainly hope to be all around Massachusetts…

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