Jimmy Fund Press Releases
2008
May 24, 2008
Support the Jimmy Fund and the fight against cancer by going to the movies
Lights! Camera! Action! Join in the fight against cancer and give to the Jimmy Fund/Variety Children's Charity Theatre Collections Program, which will be coming June 1 to movie theatres in six states in the Northeast. Read more
April 24, 2008
Ortiz "Yankee curse" jersey sells for $175,100
The Jimmy Fund, which supports adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, has more than 175,100 reasons to thank the New York Yankees. Read more
April 22, 2008
Jimmy Fund tips its cap to Twins Enterprise
Twins Enterprise becomes official headwear supplier of the Jimmy Fund
For more than 60 years, the Jimmy Fund and Twins Enterprise have been favorite organizations of Boston Red Sox fans. Now the two are joining forces to help fight cancer. Read more
April 17, 2008
Famed Ortiz "Yankee curse" jersey up for bid on eBay
The now famous David Ortiz replica Red Sox jersey that was chipped from beneath two feet of cement in the new Yankee Stadium is available for auction on eBay. The auction will benefit the Jimmy Fund, which supports adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. read more
April 9, 2008
The Rally Against Cancer SM hits a home run raising more than $375,000 to help the Jimmy Fund strike out cancer
Boston Red Sox fans hit a home run in the fight against cancer by raising more than $375,000, so far, for the Jimmy Fund during this year's Rally Against CancerSM. Now, Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is getting ready to visit the top fundraising Rally teams. read more
March 3, 2008
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is a sweet way to raise "dough" to battle breast cancer. More than 100 restaurants and bakeries in the Boston area will bake unique desserts the week leading up to Mother's Day, May 5 – 11. Read more
February 27, 2008
Tewksbury High School Rallies Against Cancer to support a classmate and the Jimmy Fund and for a chance to meet Red Sox champion Dustin Pedroia
Tewksbury High School sophomore Meghan McCarthy started a Rally Against Cancer team called Meghan's Miracle to support the Jimmy Fund. The 15-year-old is currently undergoing treatment for brain cancer in the Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Read more
January 31, 2008
Martinis, Makeovers, and a Mission: A movement to fight women's cancers
On Thursday, April 10, a new initiative will launch in the same fashion as it was created – with women coming together to fight cancer. The twoAM Fund (two women on a mission) will address something many women share – the risk of ovarian and breast cancer. Read more
January 8, 2008
"Chefs for Jimmy" – Jan. 25 Jimmy Fund benefit tickets available
An ensemble cast for restaurants sure to receive a standing ovation will be serving up their tastiest dishes to the Springfield area on Jan. 25. It's time to get tickets to the annual celebration of great dining to benefit the Jimmy Fund. Get set for a delicious evening when Kittredge Equipment Company and Winer Levsky Group present "Chefs for Jimmy." Read more