Jimmy Fund Press Releases
2009
June 12, 2009
Jimmy Fund/Variety Children's Charity Theatre Collections Program celebrates 60th anniversary with new short film
Coming to a movie theater near you this summer – the chance to join in the fight against cancer by supporting the Jimmy Fund/Variety Children's Charity Theatre Collections Program. From June 12 to July 26, participating National Amusements theatres will show a powerful new movie trailer entitled Stronger than Ever prior to the movies. Read more
May 21, 2009
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® Presented by FedEx: All-you-can-eat ice cream festival takes place on June 9, 10 and 11
The 27th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl presented by FedEx is on June 9, 10 and 11, at Boston City Hall Plaza. More than 40 flavors will be served for three consecutive days to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Read more
May 11, 2009
Swim Across America to make waves in the fight against cancer
Join Swim Across America this summer and make a splash for pediatric cancer survivorship programs at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The 14th annual Boston Harbor 22-mile relay swim is on Friday, July 17, and the 11th annual Nantasket Beach one- and half-mile swims are on Saturday, July 18. Read more
May 4, 2009
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer
More than 150 restaurants and bakeries in the Boston area will bake unique desserts during what has officially been proclaimed "Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer Week" by the city of Boston, the week leading up to Mother's Day, May 4 – 10. One hundred percent of sales from a specially selected dessert will benefit breast cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Read more
April 21, 2009
La Petite Surprise to benefit the Friends of Dana-Farber, May 14
Everyone loves a surprise, especially the Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as they plan the La Petite Surprise. This special evening will be filled with surprises and entertainment. Read more
February 25, 2009
Join Red Sox Pitcher Jon Lester and the Jimmy Fund in the Rally Against CancerSM
When the Red Sox return to Fenway Park on April 6 for the home opener, members of Red Sox Nation are invited to join in the fourth annual Rally Against Cancer and help the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute shut out cancer. Read more
February 13, 2009
American Airlines 'rallies' for the Jimmy Fund
American Airlines, the official airline partner of the Jimmy Fund, is stepping up to the plate and going deep in its support for the Jimmy Fund. American and its more than 900 employees at Boston's Logan International Airport will be entering a team in the Jimmy Fund's 2009 Rally Against CancerSM. Read more
