June 6, 2005
1st Jimmy Fund Regatta Set Sail Toward a Cure
Newport, R.I., event raises more than $180,000 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Sailors and their crews on more than 60 sailboats participated in two days of racing in the first Jimmy Fund Regatta. The event, which was presented by Northern Trust and organized by Sail Newport, raised more than $180,000 for Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund.
"Thanks to our generous presenting sponsor Northern Trust, to all of our marine sponsors, and to everyone who supported the inaugural Jimmy Fund Regatta, the weekend was a tremendous success," said Mike Andrews, chairman of the Jimmy Fund.
Headquarters for the event was the Newport Shipyard, which also hosted a post-sail party and a gala dinner. In addition to the series of races for a variety of classes of keel boats over the two days, the regatta included a "Sail for Jimmy" race and recreational sail for all classes around Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay.
Founded in 1889, Northern Trust has been serving clients in New England for decades, and has recently opened offices in New England. As a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary, financial planning and banking solutions for affluent individuals, corporations, and institutions, Northern Trust administers a record $2.6 trillion worldwide. Additional sponsors include New England Boat Works, West Marine, New England Ropes, North Sails, Marsh USA, Harpoon, and IYR (International Yacht Restoration School).
The Jimmy Fund, official charity of the Boston Red Sox, supports the search for new cancer treatments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Clinic, located at Dana-Farber, is a place where children with cancer and their families find hope and is among the world's premier centers for pediatric cancer treatment and research. Since 1948, the Jimmy Fund has helped to save lives, find cures, and dramatically change the quality of life for those facing cancer in New England and around the world.
Next year's Jimmy Fund Regatta is slated to be held on June 3 and 4. For more information, contact Sarah Curtis at (617) 632-5091.
