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RMV, Red Sox, and Jimmy Fund hit $1 million home run with license plate Three years ago, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) teamed up with the Boston Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund to give Bay State drivers a new way to cheer on their beloved baseball team while supporting their favorite charity. The result was an exciting new Red Sox/Jimmy Fund license plate. Featuring the logos of both organizations, the plate has been so popular that Dana-Farber’s proceeds from its sales have already surpassed $1.3 million. “Congratulations to the Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund for this impressive achievement,” said Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles Kimberly Hinden. “We have enjoyed working on this project and look forward to celebrating such as 406 (Williams’ 1941 batting average). Stepping up to the plate Gaining approval from the state was truly a team effort. More than 1,500 people signed a petition to kick off the process, which included testimony from Sox legend Johnny Pesky, die-hard Red Sox fan and Jimmy Fund Clinic patient Todd Schwartz, and other staunch supporters committed to making this vision a reality. “We want to thank everyone in Massachusetts who has stepped up to the plate and purchased a Red Sox/Jimmy Fund license plate,” said Jimmy Fund Chairman and former Red Sox second baseman Mike Andrews. “Exceeding $1 million in three years really speaks to how the residents of this state feel about the Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund, and about Dana-Farber’s mission to end cancer.” Visit www.jimmyfund.org/plate for more information or to place your order. Friezes’ gift supports presidential initiatives For more than 25 years, Dana-Farber Trustee Michael Frieze, a 23-year rider in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge bike-a-thon, and his wife, Linda, have been ardent backers of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. Now, they have decided to augment their support with a $250,000 gift to the Institute’s planned comprehensive capital campaign. “It’s important for board members to be supportive of the capital campaign,” said Frieze. “As strong supporters of the Jimmy Fund, we understand that annual giving Institute Trustee Michael Frieze isn’t sufficient to meet capital needs and and his wife, Linda, have made a fund other innovative projects.” generous gift to support presidential priorities. The Friezes have designated their gift for the priorities set forth by Institute President Edward J. Benz Jr., MD, including the broad-based research initiatives defined in DFCI’s ambitious Strategic Plan. “We are delighted to give a tangible vote of confidence to Dr. Benz’s vision,” said Frieze. Implemented in 2003, the Institute’s Strategic Plan aims to bring cancer under control within 10 years. At its core is collaboration among Institute caregivers, patients, and colleagues. Several key initiatives, such as the creation of the Cancer Vaccine Center and the Center for Applied Cancer Science, are already in place. “I am very grateful for Mike and Linda’s support of these initiatives,” said Benz. “The leadership of our board members is critical to the success of the Strategic Plan, and I deeply admire the Friezes’ generous commitment.” Walk, continued from page 1 More than 34,000 vehicles across the Bay State proudly display the Red Sox/Jimmy Fund license plate. the next $1 million victory for this worthy charity.” More than 34,000 of the Red Sox/Jimmy Fund plates have been sold since their debut in October 2002. The Sox’ curse-breaking 2004 World Series victory caused sales of the plate to skyrocket; the RMV received more than 2,000 orders last October alone. Additionally, it has been the fastest selling of the 12 affinity plates available in Massachusetts. Citizens of the commonwealth can purchase the plate for $40, of which $28 goes to the Jimmy Fund. Upon renewal, the RMV gives the entire $40 special plate fee to the Jimmy Fund. The $1.3 million total includes $250,000 raised through a special auction of plates issued with the retired Red Sox player numbers 1 (Bobby Doerr), 8 (Carl Yastrzemski), 9 (Ted Williams), and 27 (Carlton Fisk), as well as numbers with special significance in Red Sox history, Teamwork makes the difference While many people walked as individuals, hundreds of others joined organized teams. The largest, consisting of Massachusetts police chiefs, boasted 131 members. Another key group of walkers was Team Vertafore, formed in 1999 by co-workers from this specialized software company. “Raising funds and tackling the marathon route is incredibly challenging, but the end result is worth it,” said Co-captain Maria Gonçalves, sales and marketing coordinator at Vertafore. “I’ve learned that in times of need, strangers are often your greatest comfort. As walkers, we’re people from different backgrounds coming together to help each other. It’s proof that none of us is really alone.” Beating cancer together Along the route, participants wore T-shirts adorned with personal messages and photos that memorialized or paid tribute to loved ones who have been affected by the disease. Hundreds of cancer survivors and current patients also participated in the Walk. Laurel Wainwright, a platelet donor and Walk volunteer, is one participant who has been personally touched by the disease. As captain of the Tree of Life Team, she has raised thousands for the Walk since 2000. “I don’t feel my commitments are extraordinary,” said Wainwright. “They are simple things I can do. As caregiver to my brother, Jonathan, I witnessed firsthand his struggle and how cancer challenges its victims. I want to help lessen that pain for others.” Many walkers adorned their shirts with signatures of support or messages for loved ones who lost their battles with cancer. As participants like Wainwright crossed the finish line, road-weary walkers found the energy to celebrate. “We might be tired now, but what we’ve done today is so important,” said Sandra Hunt, captain of a corporate team from Sun Life Financial, sponsor of the Hopkinton 26.2- Mile and the Wellesley 13.1-Mile starts. “Every walker is showing that if we work together, we can change the odds for those facing cancer. Each of us can have an impact that goes beyond our immediate, everyday lives.” Hundreds of youngsters joined the cause, including (left to right) Pooja Patnaik, Emily Kelly, and Paras Patnaik, a cancer survivor and co-captain of Cecily’s Team and Paras Too! 10 Impact Fall 2005
Leave a legacy. Visit www.dana-farber.org/giftplanning to learn how. Beckerman’s generosity lives on through estate gift George Beckerman was acknowledged for his planned gift to the Institute at the Dana-Farber Society’s annual recognition luncheon in 2001. George Beckerman is remembered as an affable man who was dedicated to improving the lives of others. Born in 1904, he was just a young man when he was diagnosed with diabetes, a disease he fought for more than 70 years. Believed to be one of the longest surviving diabetics, he supported research into the illness until his death at age 97. Having lost his father, mother, and sister to cancer, Beckerman, a real estate developer, was also a staunch supporter of research into this devastating disease. A longtime admirer of the work done by Dana-Farber’s Physician-in-Chief Emeritus Emil (Tom) Frei III, MD, Beckerman made a provision for the Institute in his estate plan in 1993 and, in 2000, established a charitable remainder trust (CRT) naming DFCI as a partial beneficiary. He was immediately welcomed as a member of the Dana-Farber Society, a group of nearly 500 individuals who have made future gifts to the Institute through their estate plans. Beckerman’s CRT provided him income during his lifetime, after which the remainder—totaling more than $400,000—came to Dana-Farber. “George Beckerman was an inspiration,” recalled Frei. “He was smart, good-humored, and tremendously interested in Dana-Farber’s work. We are enormously grateful for his friendship and support.” Always considerate of the “other guy,” Beckerman’s thoughtfulness lives on through this legacy gift, which provides critical funding for the compassionate care of cancer patients. Estate gift fulfills Abraham Hases’ lifelong dream Medicine long fascinated Abraham Hases. As a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., he dreamed of becoming a doctor, but those aspirations were interrupted when he was drafted and then severely wounded in World War II. Hases’ military service earned him the Purple Heart and he spent three years in the hospital recuperating, after which he launched a successful consulting career and devoted his life to helping others. Upon retirement, he renewed his passion for medicine by becoming an advisor and benefactor to several renowned medical institutions, including Dana-Farber. Specifically, Hases established a charitable gift annuity and revocable trust to further the Institute’s lifesaving work. Abraham Hases is remembered as a generous man who enjoyed taking walks on the beach with his wife, Wendy. When he died earlier this year at age 84, the Jimmy Fund received an estate gift totaling more than $275,000. This generous support furthers the cutting-edge research that Hases hoped, one day, would lead to cancer cures. “Abe lived by his mother’s credo: ‘Take care of yourself, and when you become established, take care of others,’” said Wendy Hases, Abe’s widow. “He has accomplished this several times over.” Having suffered from an incurable blood disease that can be a precursor to leukemia, Hases was particularly interested in the study of hematologic disorders. According to Wendy, he was also interested in the use of technology to advance scientists’ understanding of these diseases. “Creating this legacy of giving back was Abe’s ultimate accomplishment,” she said. “Having his wish come true is very gratifying for all of us.” Baseball insider makes final gift to the Jimmy Fund Born and raised in Brighton, Mass., Robert F. Holbrook joined the Boston Globe as a copy boy after graduating high school. He began his sports writing career in 1940 and, in this capacity, witnessed the birth of the Jimmy Fund in 1948. Robert Reardon, Holbrook’s longtime friend and executor of his estate, said that Holbrook was as passionate about the Jimmy Fund as he was about sports. “In the late 1940s and early ‘50s, Bob covered the Boston Braves, who were huge supporters of the Jimmy Fund. He watched the organization collect its first nickels and dimes at ballgames, and he saw it grow to become the marvelous institution it is today.” Holbrook remained a supporter of the Jimmy Fund throughout his life and made numerous visits to the Jimmy Fund Clinic to cheer up the Institute’s youngest patients. “Bob loved children and was very affected by these visits,” recalled Reardon. “He could see how many people were touched by this terrible disease.” Robert Holbrook (shown in this undated photo with his beloved wife, Elinor) lives on through his gift to Dana-Farber. Prior to his death in January 2004, Holbrook named the Jimmy Fund as a partial beneficiary of his estate. His generous unrestricted gift of more than $125,000 will be directed where the need is greatest at Dana-Farber. “This gesture does not surprise me at all,” said Jimmy Fund Chairman and former Red Sox player Mike Andrews. “I knew Bob for four decades, and he was a wonderful, generous man.” Looking for the perfect holiday gift? We have a great gift idea for everyone on your list! Simply make a gift of $25 or more to Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund, and we’ll send a personalized greeting card to the special person of your choice within 24 hours. Celebration and Tribute Gifts are the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season while showing your commitment to conquering cancer. Forget the malls and the Post Office...let us take care of your holiday shopping this year. Don’t hesitate — make your gifts today! Visit www.dana-farber.org/celebration-tribute or call Brooke Reitano at (617) 632-6597 or 1-800-52-JIMMY. Impact Fall 2005 11
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