Rally Against CancerSM
2010 date to be determined
Congratulations to this year's winning Rally Teams!
Jon Lester visits Furnace Brook Middle School, in Marshfield, Mass., the winning K-12 school. Lester visited the school on June 16.
Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester visited John Hancock Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Division in Boston, the top fundraising company, on June 9.
The John Hancock, LTC, (In Memory of Jakob) team raised $25,995 for the Jimmy Fund. The group has won the Rally Against Cancer company challenge for the past three years.
Lester spoke to employees, answered questions from the audience, and signed autographs on hats, baseballs, and shirts at the appearance.
View Furnace Brook Middle School Gallery
View John Hancock, LTC gallery
"Rally Against Cancer has become a tradition at John Hancock's Long-Term Care Insurance Division," said Charlie Griffin, training director and Rally team coach. "Over the last four years, we've been fortunate to raise more than $60,000 for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber. Everyone here looks to Rally as a great opportunity to support both the Jimmy Fund and the Red Sox."
Lester visited the winning K-12 school, Furnace Brook Middle School in Marshfield, Mass., on June 16. He spoke to students, answered questions, signed autographs, and posed for photos. Furnace Brook raised $21,269 for the Rally.
"Rally Against Cancer is a tradition for the students at Furnace Brook Middle School," said Laurie Higgins, computer teacher and Rally team coach. "Over the last three years, we’ve been fortunate to raise $50,000 for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber. Students look to Rally as a great opportunity to support both the Jimmy Fund and the Red Sox."
Lester will visit the winning college, Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Mass., in the coming weeks.
Thank you to all who created a Rally Team to raise critical funds for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber's lifesaving mission. Find out more about Rally Against Cancer.
Keep Rallying with the Jimmy Fund
Opening day has passed, but the Rally continues. Please help us reach our $650,000 lifesaving goal for the Jimmy Fund by making contributions online, or by mailing a single consolidated check reflecting funds from your team to:
Rally Against Cancer
c/o The Jimmy Fund
10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor
Brookline, MA 02445-7226
Additional contributions will be accepted until August 15.
Every dollar counts. Help the Jimmy Fund raise critical funds for research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Boston Red Sox pitcher and cancer survivor, Jon Lester.
Spokesperson Jon Lester
The 2009 Rally Spokesperson is Red Sox ace pitcher and cancer survivor Jon Lester, who notes the special nature of this event.
"Not everyone can be at Fenway Park for the home opener," says Lester, "but this is a great alternative for fans to be part of the excitement and to show support for my two favorite home town teams, the Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund."
The Rally Against Cancer is a great way to build office and school spirit. Each team designates a coach, who helps build the roster and tracks the teams fundraising total.
"As a cancer survivor, I know first-hand how life-changing cancer can be for patients and their families, and the important work Dana-Farber is doing to further cancer care and research," says Lester. "Rally Against Cancer is an easy and fun way for everyone to help the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber give hope to the people who are fighting this disease."
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For more information:
Contact: Michael DeGuglielmo
Phone: (617) 632-5420
E-mail: michael_deguglielmo@dfci.harvard.edu
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