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The Jimmy Fund
The Boston Charity that Support the Dana Farber Cancer Center
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The Boston Red SoxMLB Baseball team has a long and proud history of supporting the Jimmy Fund. The Jimmy Fund is a Boston, MA based charity that collects money to benefit the children and adult cancer center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institution. At one time only advertising billboard appeared in Fenway Park -- that was a banner supporting the Jimmy Fund. Those days are long gone, but the Red Sox support for this very worthy cause is as strong as ever.
Boston Red Sox / Jimmy Fund History
Since the very beginning of the Jimmy Fund has been involved with Major League Baseball Franchises. It was back in 1948 when the Variety Club of New England, now known as the Variety Children's Charity of New England, and the Boston Braves baseball team joined forces to help a 12-year-old cancer patient dubbed "Jimmy." Jimmy's visit with his hometown heros was broadcast live on the radio from the boys hospital bed. The emotion filled broadcast flooded the organization that continues to bring hope to people everywheree who are suffering with cancer.
The Boston Red Sox association with the Jimmy Fund began in 1953 when then owner Tom Yawkey proclaimed the Jimmy Fund as the teams official charity. The bond between the Jimmy Fund and the Boston Red Sox is deeper than ever. The entire organization from owners, coaches, players and members of the Red Sox Nation support the fund with appearances and fundraisers. According to former Red Sox infielder and Jimmy Fund spokesperson Mike Andrews " "The Jimmy Fund would not be where it is today if it were not for the Red Sox ".
Today the Boston Red Sox support the annual NESN / WEEI Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon. The event raises awareness for the Jimmy Fund and addes millions to the quest to find a cure for cancer. You can contribute to this winning team iby giving to the Jimmy Fund.
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