Charitable Events

To raise awareness and funds for nonprofit organizations supporting children, families, education and wellness in our home region of New England, we also sponsor charitable events.

CVS Caremark Charity Classic

One of the largest charitable sporting events in New England, the CVS Caremark Charity Classic once again drove a much-needed wave of investment for nonprofits in New England, with more than $1.3 million in funds raised during the 2010 tournament. Including the proceeds generated in 2010, the Classic so far has raised more than $14 million for Southeastern New England nonprofits over the past 12 years. The 2010 Classic supported more than 60 nonprofit organizations working on a wide range of important issues including health care, education, homelessness, energy assistance and hunger.

CVS Caremark Downtown 5K

The 2011 CVS Caremark Downtown 5K, supported more than 50 nonprofit organizations and schools from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This year's donation brings funds raised during CVS Caremark's sponsorship of the Downtown 5K to nearly $1.2 million. This year, we were also excited to celebrate the Downtown 5K Dashers, individuals who have participated in every Downtown 5K since its inception in 1990.

The CVS Caremark Downtown 5K is Rhode Island’s largest road race and in 2010, included 21 different races for children of all ages as well as an All Kids Can Inspirational event for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. The main 5K race featured several elite and world-class runners, as well as amateur runners competing as individuals or on college, corporate, police and firefighter teams. There is also a High School Inspirational 3K for student athletes, which has been sponsored for the last two years by Tufts Health Plan.