The Jimmy Fund

Project 1767: Disrupting the Cancer Disparities Paradigm

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Friday, February 10, 2023

Project 1767 boldly looks to bridge the cancer disparity gap as we know it.

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  • Project 1767 boldly looks to bridge the cancer disparity gap as we know it.
  • Project 1767 boldly looks to bridge the cancer disparity gap as we know it, starting in Princeton, Boston, and now London.
  • The program derives its name from the Pantone Matching System color, #1767, used widely as representative of the breast cancer community.
  • Beginning in October 2022, Project 1767 began with a focus in breast cancer, seeking to end the breast cancer disparities gap.

TIME and Ally Financial Name 2023 Dealer of the Year

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Saturday, January 28, 2023

DALLAS, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of automotive industry champions who possess a relentless commitment to their communities, Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) and TIME announced Gary Rome, owner of Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke, Mass., as the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year at the 106th National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) show in Dallas.

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  • Now in its 54th year, the TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the auto industry's most prestigious and highly coveted honors.
  • Rome's commitment to energy-efficient technologies led to his electric vehicle (EV) sales being up 38% over the last year.
  • Doug Timmerman, president of Ally Auto, and Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME, announced Rome as the winner at a ceremony that honored all 48 nominees.
  • "We are proud to continue the legacy of honoring these works of service with our partners at Ally."

Top-Ranked Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Receives Its Largest Single Donation Ever, $69 Million from the Pan-Mass Challenge

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Monday, November 14, 2022

BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), the nation's single most successful athletic fundraiser, announced a record-breaking $69 million gift to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This gift brings the PMC's total contribution to the fight against cancer to $900 million since 1980 and is the largest single donation Dana-Farber has ever received.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), the nation's single most successful athletic fundraiser, announced a record-breaking $69 million gift to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute .
  • This gift brings the PMC's total contribution to the fight against cancer to $900 million since 1980 andis the largest single donation Dana-Farber has ever received.
  • We provide the latest treatmentsin cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center .
  • The PMC has since raised $900 million for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund.

RECOVERY FOOTWEAR LEADER OOFOS AND 98.5 THE SPORTS HUB ANNOUNCE KICK SAVES FOR CANCER CAMPAIGN FEATURING JEREMY SWAYMAN

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Friday, October 14, 2022

BOSTON, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OOFOS, the global leader in Active Recovery footwear, has teamed up with 98.5 The Sports Hub and Boston Bruin's goalie Jeremy Swayman, to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, research and patient care starting in October and extending through the entire season. The "Kick Saves for Cancer" campaign will donate $10 for every save Swayman, or any Boston goalie makes this season, up to $25,000, and will officially start at the October 15 home opener.

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  • "It's an honor to have "Kick Saves for Cancer" as a motivator on the ice," says Swayman.
  • The Kick Saves for Cancer campaign with 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Boston Bruins Radio Network, and Jeremy Swayman is yet another touchpoint for OOFOS and charitable giving.
  • The funds raised with "Kick Saves for Cancer" will go directly to Dana-Farber to help in the finding a cure for breast cancer," said Steve Gallo, President of OOFOS.
  • "It's an honor to have "Kick Saves for Cancer" as a motivator on the ice," says Swayman.

Applebee’s, Franchisees and Supplier Partners Raise More Than $300,000 for the Bill Palmer Legacy Scholarship Fund at Annual Franchise Conference

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Applebees recently held its annual franchise conference in Beaver Creek, Colo. to discuss brand vision and strategy, recognize its award-winning franchisees and valued partners, and fundraise for the Bill Palmer Legacy Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to employees and their children.

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  • Applebees recently held its annual franchise conference in Beaver Creek, Colo. to discuss brand vision and strategy, recognize its award-winning franchisees and valued partners, and fundraise for the Bill Palmer Legacy Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to employees and their children.
  • This year, conference attendees raised more than $300,000 for the Bill Palmer Legacy Scholarship Fund.
  • Bill loved this brand and giving back to the people who believe in it, said Applebees president John Cywinski.
  • Were honored to pave the way for our team members and their families to further their education, said Cywinski.

Schneider Electric Sponsors Annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk -Targets $100,000 in Donations

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is participating in The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk for the 12th consecutive year.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is participating in The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk for the 12th consecutive year.
  • Schneider Electric has already donated $50,000 to the cause, by means of The Schneider Electric Foundation , and is on its way to match that by personal donations and fundraising efforts.
  • The support from Schneider Electric employees across the three greater Boston-area campuses has helped make this year's donation target possible.
  • "This year mark's my fourth year as a premier sponsor for Schneider Electric in support of the 2022 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk , taking steps toward the ultimate finish line: a world without cancer," says Matt Carrara, VP Instrumentation at Schneider Electric.

The Jimmy Fund Let’s Game “Quest 2 Defy Cancer” Fundraising Initiative Kicks Off Today, Calling Upon Gaming Influencers to Rally for the Cause

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute the foremost comprehensive cancer research and treatment facility in the United States announced today the formal kick-off of its Jimmy Fund Lets Game Quest 2 Defy Cancer fundraising initiative.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute the foremost comprehensive cancer research and treatment facility in the United States announced today the formal kick-off of its Jimmy Fund Lets Game Quest 2 Defy Cancer fundraising initiative.
  • Without it, Dana-Farber cannot continue to make strides towards curing cancer, said Katherine Bahrawy, Associate Director of Event Fundraising.
  • A press kit containing stream overlays, logos, and promotional assets for Jimmy Fund Lets Game can be found here: https://uberstrategist.link/jimmyfund-letsgame-presskit .
  • The Quest 2 Defy Cancer initiative supports the Institute and its mission to defy cancer by accelerating science, care, and expertise.

EMCOR in Greater Boston 14th Annual Charity Golf Event Donates $10,000 to The Jimmy Fund

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

David Bolduc, President, EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc.; Robert Gallagher, President and CEO, J.C. Higgins Corp. ; and Tom Coates, VP and General Manager, Building Technology Engineers, Inc. (BTE), presented a $10,000 check to The Jimmy Fund during ceremonies at the EMCOR in Greater Boston 14th Annual Charity Golf Event at Blue Hill Country Club, Canton, MA.

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  • David Bolduc, President, EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc.; Robert Gallagher, President and CEO, J.C. Higgins Corp. ; and Tom Coates, VP and General Manager, Building Technology Engineers, Inc. (BTE), presented a $10,000 check to The Jimmy Fund during ceremonies at the EMCOR in Greater Boston 14th Annual Charity Golf Event at Blue Hill Country Club, Canton, MA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220818005694/en/
    EMCOR in Greater Boston presented a $10,000 check to The Jimmy Fund during ceremonies at the EMCOR Greater Boston 14th Annual Golf Tournament Invitational held Monday, August 15th at Blue Hill Country Club, Canton, MA.
  • "On behalf of all EMCOR companies in the Boston area, we sincerely thank our clients for their participation in this years event, said Bolduc.
  • Donations to The Jimmy Fund directly benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for patient care and research."

World's Most Successful Bike-a-thon, the Pan-Mass Challenge, Kicks Off 2022 Ride to Raise Record-Breaking $66 Million for Cancer Research

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

BOSTON, Aug. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together more than 6,300 registered riders from around the globe for its 43rd ride with the goal of raising a record-breaking $66 million for cancer research and patient care at the world-renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. 

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  • If the PMC achieves its goal of raising $66 million this year, it will bring its total contributions to more than $897 million since 1980.
  • Cyclists from 8 countries and 43 states will participate in this year's ride, many in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer.
  • The PMC has since raised $831 million for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund.
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world's leading centers of cancer research and treatment.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ supports cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

We are excited to participate in this program once again this year, said Don Smith, CEO of Henley Enterprises, Inc, the largest franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change .

Key Points: 
  • We are excited to participate in this program once again this year, said Don Smith, CEO of Henley Enterprises, Inc, the largest franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change .
  • The Jimmy Fund has long been a pillar in our community, and the work they do to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is remarkable.
  • Founded in 1989, Henley Enterprises, Inc. is the largest Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee.
  • The Jimmy Fund ( www.JimmyFund.org ) solely supports Bostons Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world.