Wakefield & Buchholz will continue as Jimmy Fund Co-Captains. (Jimmy Fund Photo)
Cancer is a disease that eventually touches all of us in our lives, and is a fight humanity wages on a daily basis no matter race, economic status, gender, or religion. It's a battle that's greater than any ballgame or sport could ever be, and this is very evident today for my family and I, as my brother and his wife begin their battle against Breast Cancer. My friends over at the Jimmy Fund reached out asking for help promoting their Rally Against Cancer program - and I couldn't think of a better cause to get behind, or a better time to do it then now. My thoughts and prayers are not only in Chicago today, but they're also with families everywhere that are involved with their own personal fight - both today and tomorrow. Together through prevention, awareness, and programs such as this, we'll eventually be able to rally together as a whole and win this fight, once and for all.
-DPH 02/16/11
BOSTON -- Yesterday, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund announced that Boston Red Sox pitchers Tim Wakefield and Clay Buchholz will continue as Jimmy Fund Co-Captains for the 2011 season. Their first assignment is to be this year's Spokesplayers for the Jimmy Fund's Rally Against Cancer.
Buchholz was the 2010 Rally Against Cancer spokesplayer in addition to being Jimmy Fund Co-Captain last year. Wakefield, a strong supporter of the Jimmy Fund for many years, was also a Co-Captain last year, and will be a Spokesplayer for the Rally Against Cancer for the first time this year. Wakefield and Buchholz join the ranks of past Rally Against Cancer Spokesplayers, including Jon Lester, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, and Trot Nixon. As Jimmy Fund Co-Captains, the two pitchers will be ambassadors for the Jimmy Fund to raise awareness and build support for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. They will also lend their support to Jimmy Fund events, visit adult and pediatric clinics, thank donors, and more.
Now in its sixth year, Rally Against Cancer encourages Red Sox fans to partner with their companies and schools, and encourage co-workers, classmates, and friends, to each contribute $5 or more to the Jimmy Fund. In exchange, they "Dress for Sox-cess" by wearing Boston Red Sox gear to work or school on Friday, April 8, when the Sox take on the New York Yankees at Fenway Park for their home opener. The top fundraising company and school (K-12, college or university) are each eligible for a visit from Wakefield or Buchholz, if located within two-hour travel distance from Boston.
This year's event adds a new twist: up for grabs are two Wild Card visits. Each team that raises $5,000 or more is eligible to win one of two visits from Wakefield or Buchholz (see full contest rules at RallyAgainstCancer.org).
In five years, Rally Against Cancer has raised $1.9 million to support the fight against cancer at Dana-Farber. This year, the program hopes to raise $500,000. For more information about Rally, please visit www.RallyAgainstCancer.org.
The Jimmy Fund supports Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping to raise funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research and improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world. It is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, as well as the official charity of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund (www.jimmyfund.org) save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer.
Sawxblog has shown great courage and empathy in supporting this initiative and we greatly appreciate the support you are sending to Chicago today. Our thoughts and support go to all of those people and their families who have been impacted by Cancer. You are not alone in your fight and there is great strength in numbers. Thanks Sawxblog!
Posted by: Chris Lori and Trevor | February 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Very nice post, a very bad word cancer all we can do to help beat it will be great.
Posted by: DAD | February 16, 2011 at 06:36 PM