Local Star Makes NRA 'Anti-Gun' List

Natick football great Doug Flutie is on the most recent list of National Organizations With Anti-Gun Policies.

The Huffington Post is reporting that local football legend Doug Flutie is one of the hundreds of organizations, individuals and celebrities who is on the National Rifle Association's 'Organizations with Anti-Gun Policies'. The NRA doesn't appear to explain the purpose of this list, which also includes the AARP and Oprah Winfrey, but analysis of it makes it appear that it provides a list of organizations, people and products to boycott. The list is put together by placing people and organizations who have given money or other types of support to anti-gun organizations or campaigns, according to the NRA. The full list can be viewed here. Are you surprised by anyone on the list? Tell us in the comments.

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IMAGE GALLERY: Flutie 5K Raises Funds for Autism Research

Hundreds of area residents ran to benefit the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Sunday afternoon.

A 5K to benefit the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism aimed to aid financially disatvantaged households who care for an autistic family member and to fund autism research. 

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5 Things: Doug Flutie Coming to Town

The Flutie Brothers Band will play at TCAN today to benefit the High School football team.

1. The Flutie Brothers Band will play at a fundraiser hosted at The Center for Arts in Natick today which will benefit the Natick High School football team. The 7 p.m. event is $35, and all proceeds are going to the team. Here are more details.  2. Area politicians gathered at the Morse Library yesterday for a debate between Democratic candidates for Governor's Council. We've detailed each candidate here, so you can make a more informed decision in the Sep. 6 primary.  3. Have you been watching the Olympics? The games continue today with synchronized swimming, track and field and basketball. Here are the local listings for Natick. 4. An event at Morse Tavern hopes to lower your electric bills while you do something good for the environment…

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VIDEO: Flutie Bowl Raises $45K for Children With Autism

The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism hosted the 9th Annual Flutie Bowl Monday night, raising $45,000. More than 300 were in attendance, including numerous professional athletes.

More than 300 athletes, fans and donors came together for the ninth annual Flutie Bowl Monday night at Kings in Dedham to raise $45,000 for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. Natick native Doug Flutie bowled with current and former New England Patriots players, Julian Edelman, Tedy Bruschi, Troy Brown, Zoltan Mesko, Max Lane, Taylor Twellman, Steve Grogan and Ronnie Lippett. Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jim Corsi and boxer Richie Lamontagne were also in attendance. Flutie and his wife Laurie started the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism in 2000 in honor of their son who was diagnosed with autism at age 3. "Dougie lives life with a smile on his face. He is non-verbal so his communicative skills aren't good—he can't talk, he …

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Jan. 23 Flutie Bowl to Raise Money for Autism

The annual Flutie Bowl will feature performances by the Flutie Brothers Band.

Locals are gearing up for the ninth annual Flutie Bowl on Jan. 29., which will raise money for football legend and Natick native Doug Flutie's charity, the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. The Flutie Brothers Band will perform, featuring Doug himself on the drums. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served, followed by a silent auction that includes autographed sports memorabilia and others items. “The Flutie Bowl is about bringing people together who really care about the autism community – including our dear friends, supporters, and local companies,” said Flutie in a statement. “We always have a great time bowling and playing music at this event, and we encourage everyone to come out to Kings for a fun night to support the …

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Troy Flutie Leads Natick Football to Success

Football icon Doug Flutie's nephew is leading Natick High School Football to victory this season.

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Flutie 5k Raises More Than $60,000 for Autism

The 12th annual Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism 5k race raised more than $60,000 over the weekend.

More than 1,200 runners laced up their sneakers and raced to raise money for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism on Sunday, raising more than $60,000, according to a statement. “Every year Laurie and I are so impressed with the turnout of participants,” said Doug Flutie, a Natick native. “We want to thank all of the runners who came out with their families and friends to help raise money for Dougie’s Foundation.  It was great to see familiar and new faces on and around the course.” The 12th annual race, sponsored by Eastern Bank, began its 3.1 mile course at the MetroWest Medical Center's Leonard Morse Hospital. Runners came from across the state and from as far as Florida. Doug Flutie Jr., son of Flutie and his wife Laurie, was …

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Panera Bread-Natick Gives $3,200 to Flutie Foundation

Panera Bread's Operation Dough-Nation® program helps local children and families affected by autism, by donating to Framingham-based Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation.

Panera Bread of Natick recently presented a check for $3,200 to its local charity partner, the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, located in Framingham. The money, raised through Panera’s Operation Dough-Nation  program, will be used to further the Flutie Foundation’s mission to promote autism awareness and support families affected by autism spectrum disorders. “We’re grateful to Panera Bread in Natick and our neighbors in the community for their continued support of the Flutie Foundation,” said Lisa Borges, executive director of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. “By giving locally, community partners like Panera help us improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by autism throughout New England.”   …

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