A Common Cause

We are a charitable organization building awareness around suicide loss and preserving the memory of Ben. We hold annual events (listed below) in Massachusetts aimed at amplifying the generous support of our South Shore community.

As we close out our fiscal year and prepare to make disbursements to other organizations such as, but not limited to, the Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors and Autism Speaks, we are still accepting donations @BDDF18 or
through our AFSP team page listed below.

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Original illustration by Quinn Dufour, copyright and all rights reserved. Conceptual image of a sister losing a brother.

Upcoming events

  • Out of Darkness Walks

    9-27-25

    Our team participated in the Hingham MA Out of Darkness Walk in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. As a team we raised almost $3K, thank you so much AFSP for putting on this event and many thanks to all who sponsored our team.

  • Comedy for a Cause 3

    April 4, 2026

    The third C4C will be held on April 4, 2026 with raffles/prizes and possibly a live auction. Promotion provided by Paul Keenan, stay tuned for the line-up. The event is being held at the Whitman VFW, doors at 7:00.

  • Classics for a Cause 4

    October 4, 2026

    The fourth installment of our signature event.
    A classic vehicle showcase.
    There will also be a 50-50 raffle, vendors, food truck, cornhole, and much more. Let's come together to keep Benjamin in our memories. See you there!

About our cause

Kindness || Fairness || Generosity

The Benjamin Dufour Foundation’s (BDF) mission is to support charity organizations that align with our core values and reflect the values Benjamin Dufour lived by; Kindness, Fairness and Generosity.

  • Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

  • Autism Speaks

  • Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center

  • Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

  • South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School