Cancer Fundraising Events Archives - Page 15 of 17

Putting for Patients brings students together to raise money for cancer

August 16, 2015

Mark Levine has no direct connection to pediatric cancer, but he’s always sympathized with the plight these kids face. To help make an impact in the fight against cancer, he joined the Jimmy Fund Council of Greater Boston in 2008.…

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Meet Jimmy Fund Little League’s 2015 Designated Hitter, Tommy!

August 3, 2015

Tommy is a Jimmy Fund Clinic patient and the Designated Hitter for this year’s Jimmy Fund Little League season. As the face of Jimmy Fund Little League presented by Franklin Sports and Extra Innings, Tommy will stand up to the…

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A commitment to fight breast cancer in Boston, and around the world

July 25, 2015

Cindy Callahan is a tireless walker, a successful Pacesetter, and a devoted Team Captain for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Her team of 21 raised $14,000 in 2014 alone, funding cancer research and care…

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Dana-Farber doctor’s efforts to conquer cancer bring us closer by the mile

July 11, 2015

On August 1 and 2, Dr. David Reardon, MD, physician and Clinical Director of the Center for Neuro-Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will be doing what he does every other day: conquering cancer. On this particular weekend, though, he won’t…

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Young cancer survivor celebrates a sweet life at Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl®

June 1, 2015

During the first week of June, thousands of people gather at Boston’s City Hall Plaza to celebrate summer at the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® presented by Walgreens with more than 40 flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and other frozen novelties.…

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Walking a marathon on crutches – the determination of Devann Murphy

May 9, 2015

The Boston Marathon® course has a reputation of being one of the most difficult marathon courses in the world. It is a point of pride for those who run or walk the 26.2-mile route each year. Last September, many participants…

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Siblings step up to the plate to honor late brother’s legacy

April 25, 2015

When Team Runs for Ronnie takes the field at Fenway Park on Saturday, June 27, for John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day to benefit the Jimmy Fund, they will be thinking of their namesake—Ronald “Ronnie” Biegner, who passed away from cancer…

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