Summer Events Guide - The Jimmy Fund

SEPTEMBER
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Jimmy Fund Family Picnic
Who said life is no picnic? This end-of-summer tradition,
celebrating its 57th year, invites families to gather on Esker Point
Beach in Groton, Conn., to enjoy food, games, an auction,
and more. Ticket sales benefi t the Jimmy Fund, so spread your
blanket and raise funds in support of Dana-Farber’s lifesaving
mission. For more information, contact Glen Graham at
860-445-1951.
Getting Together for Gidge
On each of the 868 teams who participated in the 2010 Boston Marathon ®
Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, members banded together as co-
workers, schoolmates, neighbors, and friends, all united in the fi ght against
cancer. For most of them, it was a very personal mission: the chance to honor a
loved one.
Dawn Finocchiaro, a fi ve-time veteran of the Walk, knew the effect
grassroots fundraising has on the cancer research happening in her own
backyard. But in 2010, the Walk took on new meaning when her nephew,
George “Gidge” Farraher, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in July. The moment
Finocchiaro started Team Gidge, the community rallied behind the sports-
loving six-year-old from Saugus, Mass., who is currently undergoing treatment.
“The team came together very quickly,” says Finocchiaro. “I think we went
from four people to 40 in a week. It became infectious, with some people
asking, ‘Can my friend do it, too?’”
Olympia Sports
A Chance for Kids ® Sept |
Program
Team Gidge rode that wave of support to a total of $39,481 raised for the
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Olympia Sports can outfi t you for just about any game, but only
A Chance for Kids guarantees you’ll be a winner. For $1
to the Jimmy Fund you will receive a promotion card with great
prizes—you might win a TNT Vacations trip to Aruba, American
Airlines ® tickets, or admission to Six Flags ® , Water Country ® , or
Hershey Park. Be an MVP in the fi ght against cancer. For a list
of store locations, visit olympiasports.net.
Mighty Meehan
5K Race/Walk
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PLAY. WIN. BEAT CANCER.
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It didn’t take long for Turlough Meehan, who lost his battle
with cancer at just six months old, to touch the lives of many
around him. Over just 3.1 miles, you, too, can make a
big impact by running or walking this Dennis, Mass., race in
support of childhood cancer research at Dana-Farber. For more
information, visit mightymeehan.com.
Peabody Police vs.
North Shore Oldtimers
Baseball Game
Celebrating 55 years in 2011, this annual baseball game is the
second oldest continually running event to benefi t the Jimmy Fund.
Members of the Peabody, Mass., Police Department will take on
the Oldtimers, a team made up of former professional athletes. The
festivities start with a skills clinic for kids and also include great food
and drink, a prize drawing, silent auction, and a special performance
by the USS Constitution’s color guard. All ages are welcome. For
more information, contact Kyle Cutter at 617-582-8342
or kyle_cutter@dfci.harvard.edu.
SEPTEMBER
Boston Marathon ®
Jimmy Fund Walk
presented by
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Join thousands of walkers, sponsors, and volunteers who make
every step count in the fi ght against cancer. Follow the storied
route of the Boston Marathon ® or choose from three more routes
designed for a variety of ages and fi tness levels. Along the way,
mile marker signs featuring Walk Heroes, Jimmy Fund Clinic
and adult patients, will inspire you to go the extra mile. Since
1989 the Walk has raised $73 million to support cancer research
and care at Dana-Farber. Walk, give, or volunteer—get started
at JimmyFundWalk.org. Recieve $5 off registration! Use code
26MILES when you register online.
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