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Charlie Davies breaks down his soccer comeback after being involved in a car accident, and how his recovery and support of his wife and children led to discovering he had Liposarcoma. He has been an avid supporter of Dana-Farber and The Jimmy Fund.

Heather was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2012 and was enrolled in a clinical trial at Dana-Farber. She spent four years on the clinical trial, benefiting from Dana-Farber’s strength at bringing groundbreaking research from the lab to the bedside. Now 14 years after her diagnosis, Heather is thriving and living a full life along the coast of Maine, where she enjoys beading, walking, and joking that she’s “sort of interesting.” Dr. Jänne received his MD and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1996. He completed postgraduate training in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and in medical oncology at DFCI in 2001.

Dan Shaughnessy has watched The Jimmy Fund evolve throughout his time in Boston sports media. He also is confident that the Red Sox are a playoff team this season.

In fall 2020, Jason experienced GI symptoms and saw his doctor. Jason was diagnosed with Stage II colon cancer and six months later, he was diagnosed with Stage III rectal cancer. His doctors recommended that Jason undergo genetic testing to determine if his cancer was inherited due to a cancer-causing genetic mutation. Tests confirmed that Jason has Lynch Syndrome, an inherited condition that increases one’s risk for a variety of cancers. Lynch Syndrome increases the lifetime risk of colorectal cancer by up to 80 percent. Dr. Matt Yurgelun is a medical oncologist and cancer genetics specialist at Dana-Farber, where he evaluates and cares for individuals with a wide variety of GI cancers. He also serves as the Director of Dana-Farber's Lynch Syndrome Center, that evaluates people and families with known or suspected Lynch Syndrome, including the oversight and development of personalized cancer preventative care plans for people with Lynch Syndrome.

Anne Gross, PhD, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Ning Zhao Chair of Nursing, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ● Anne is responsible for adult and pediatric nursing across all care sites at Dana-Farber, The Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Center for Clinical and Professional Development. She also oversees a variety of other clinical services, patient and family programs, and Volunteer Services. ● Since joining Dana-Farber in 2002, she has led implementations of a primary nursing care model and a residency training program for newly licensed nurses and has secured funding for programs and research to support inclusion, diversity and equity, positive practice environments, and self-care and renewal programs. She also is involved in committees, boards, and initiatives nationally and internationally and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.

BC HC Bill O'Brien joins, challenges Belichick to UNC vs. BC at Gillette, talks personal experience with cancer and the Jimmy Fund

Red Sox President Sam Kennedy joins, talks road woes, last leg playoff push, and of course the giant impact of the Jimmy Fund

Christian Mayo, 17, Ewing sarcoma, Buzzards Bay, with his Mom Debbie Mayo ● Christian was having leg pain during his basketball tryouts in 2023. Doctors thought it was a sports injury, but testing revealed sarcoma. ● His treatment has included chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery to remove the tumor. ● Christian went on the Jimmy Fund Clinic’s Spring Training Trip. ● Christian is now cancer free! He loves to play basketball and lacrosse. ● His family is very grateful to the Jimmy Fund Clinic for saving his life and he is very excited to be at Fenway today.

Jeanine Rundquist (JUH-NEEN RUND-QWIST), DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with Jolie Bellemore (JO-LEEN BELL-MORE), BSN, RN, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ● Dr. Jeanine Rundquist is executive director of Dana-Farber's Center for Clinical and Professional Development which provides programs for nursing education and professional development, a newly licensed nurse residency program, oncology fellowship, patient education, nursing quality, resiliency and well-being. Dr. Rundquist received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from North Dakota State University in 1995, her master's degree in nursing, Leadership, and Education from the University of Phoenix in 2002, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Advanced Leadership in Healthcare from Regis University in 2014. About Jolie Bellemore ● Jolie Bellemore, RN is a newly licensed nurse in Dana-Farber's Oncology Nurse Residency Program, a 12-month transition to practice program that provides oncology-focused clinical education, mentorship, and hands-on tr

Rob Hale, President and CEO of Granite Telecommunications and a co-founder of Copley Equity Partners promises a 1 MILLION dollar match for donations!

Lisa Scherber sits down with Joe Weil and Joe Castiglione to discuss the 2024 the Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. She also shares the different ways in which the Jimmy Fund is working to help children battling cancer. 

Porter discusses the Jimmy Fund and what it means to him, and the city of Boston being a selling point for free agents. Boston is a hungry soccer city, time to build the Revs a new stadium!

·       During the summer in 2022, Emelie was swimming with her siblings, Olivia and Liam. When they came inside for lunch, Emelie screamed and cried from pain. Her family took her to the local emergency room where it was confirmed she had masses on her kidneys. The family went to Boston where Emelie was diagnosed with Bilateral Wilms Tumors, a form of kidney cancer. Within 24 hours, Emelie had a port put in and began her first round of chemotherapy.·       Starting August 2022, Emelie underwent 12 weeks of chemotherapy to shrink the tumors on her kidneys, leaving her with half of her right kidney and two-thirds of her left. Emelie’s last round of chemotherapy was in February 2023. She visited the Jimmy Fund Clinic on a monthly basis for blood work, and prescription renewal until end of May 2023, when she graduated to quarterly visits and scans.·       Emelie enjoys swimming, playing with her brother and sister, and all kinds of crafts. This past summer, Emelie was a patient partner with Homegoods and HomeSen

·       When Leilani was 4 months old, they noticed a lump in her neck. Her pediatrician ordered an x-ray, which revealed several tumors, including in her chest.·       Her treatment has included chemotherapy as well as surgery to remove tumors.·       Her family is enjoying a treatment-free summer ahead of her upcoming scans in September. They are hoping to be cancer-free for the first time.·       Leilani remains vibrant and happy; despite everything she has been through. ·       Leilani’s parents are both former military helicopter pilots (Chris, for the Marine Corps and Liz, for the Navy).

       Mason was experiencing back pain that continued for three months. Then one day, Mason couldn’t walk or get out of his bed. His family took him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March of this year.·       Mason’s treatments have been tough, and they’re expected to last for two years as he continues to need many procedures and chemotherapy.·       Mason loves baseball, golf, and swimming. He is in pre-K.

Calista had aches and pains in her legs, lower back, and shoulder. In July 2023, she developed a fever which continued for a week, accompanied by fatigue, severe lower back and stomach pain and difficulty lifting her arms. She had lab work done to rule out viruses and infections. Her family took Calista to the emergency room where lab work confirmed acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July of last year.·       Calista began chemotherapy treatment. During one cycle in October 2023, she was “off,” and her family reported this to her team. Doctors discovered a blood clot in her brain due to a rare side effect from one of her chemotherapies. Calista is still in treatment and undergoes chemotherapy, a lumbar puncture every nine weeks, and medications. She is expected to finish her treatment in August/September 2025.·       Calista is a huge hockey fan and used to be a goalie. She hopes to return to the ice soon. She loves to craft, cook, swim, go to the beach, and spend time with her three dogs: Charlie, Cocoa, and Cl

Max was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2014. His doctorsthought he was having recurrent ear infections and then they noticed his stomach had become distended. His pediatrician suggested blood work, which revealed leukemia. · His treatment included chemotherapy, and he is slated to complete treatment inSeptember.· Max enjoys lacrosse, soccer, video games, skiing and sailing, and he’s lookingforward to starting seventh grade.The family thinks the Jimmy Fund Clinic is filled with especially caring doctors,nurses and staff who always do their best to ensure that families are safe andcomfortable.

Sarah Laffey, 27, neuroblastoma, Charlestown·       In 2015, Sarah’s right eye swelled shut and she went to the hospital in Colorado, where she was living at the time. She was having lower back pain as well so the doctors did a CT scan, which revealed neuroblastoma.·       Her treatment has included chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation. She has had several remissions and relapses and is currently in active treatment.·       Sarah is singing the national anthem before tonight’s game.·       Sarah is a huge Red Sox fan. She also loves the Patriots, baking, and playing video games. She works as a caterer.

Nick Pivetta speaks on how much the Jimmy Fund means to the Red Sox players and staff, and more!

  Kristen Van de Geer was living in Alaska, where her husband was stationed in the Coast Guard, and was experiencing stomach pains. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, but with a family history of colon cancer and her mother’s passing in 2017 from gallbladder cancer, she wanted to be sure that nothing else was wrong. For 5 years, she was given different reasons for her stomach pains but never referred for the colonoscopy.  Eventually, Kristin got her gallbladder removed. ·       In 2022 a doctor agreed to perform a colonoscopy too. A single “wonky polyp” was discovered which led to a rectal cancer diagnosis in early 2023. ·       Now living in Massachusetts, Kristen followed a chemotherapy treatment plan and had two surgeries: one to remove the polyp and one for a resection. Kristen’s focus on seeking and embracing joy during treatment helped her through the most difficult times. She is grateful for the unwavering support of her husband, her sisters, and extended friends and