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Golf tournament helps keep cancer patient’s memory alive

May 8, 2018

Kerry and Jay Dion grew up playing golf together. The boys’ stepfather introduced them to the sport at a young age, and they were hooked. From golfing at Cohasse Country Club with family to attending PGA Tour events, golf was…

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Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament Director shares 3 lessons about giving back

May 26, 2017

In September of 2011, my wife, Angela, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive type of brain cancer. She was already a 10-year breast cancer survivor. Four months after her surgeries, Angela was spending most of her days in bed…

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Dana-Farber patient uses mini golf to cope and combat cancer

March 16, 2017

At 28 years old, Sam Lozier was diagnosed with a tumor in her left eye. The tumor then metastasized when she was 36. Below Sam shares why she was compelled to give back to Dana-Farber through Jimmy Fund Golf presented…

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Why I’m fundraising for the very first time for Jimmy Fund Golf

June 18, 2016

I have a small confession to make. I have never fundraised. Sure, my high school sports teams held car washes, and I’ve sampled more than my share of bake sale goods over the years. But never have I had the…

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Leukemia survivor gives back through Jimmy Fund Golf

April 20, 2016

Your white blood cells and platelets are all over the place and I don’t like what I see. John Krause tried to absorb his doctor’s words. The blood work drawn at his annual physical showed some abnormalities, so doctors performed…

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Son creates a legacy for an unforgettable dad through Jimmy Fund Golf

March 11, 2016

What happens to your name when you die? It’s a question that can elicit strong emotions, from uncertainty and fear to hope and positivity. For the Patterson family, it led to creating a lasting legacy and discovering a greater purpose.…

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Cancer survivor gives hope to Dana-Farber patients through Jimmy Fund Golf

January 16, 2016

The experience of turning 25 is different for everyone. Some lament the start of their “quarter-life crisis” while others are simply excited that they can legally rent a car. What no one expects is to spend their big day waging…

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