March 7, 2007
Rally Against Cancer, April 10, Red Sox Home Opener
Get into gear to strike out cancer and meet Kevin Youkilis
Kevin Youkilis
Just by showing enthusiasm for the Boston Red Sox, while also supporting the Jimmy Fund, area offices and schools could get a visit from Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis. It's as easy as putting on a Sox hat and T-shirt, and it's a great way to build team spirit among co-workers and students. The Rally Against Cancer coincides with the Sox home opener on Tuesday, April 10.
All businesses and schools throughout New England are asked to encourage their staff and students to wear their favorite Red Sox apparel to work on opening day at Fenway. To Rally Against Cancer, employees and students must pitch in $5 for the Jimmy Fund to help beat cancer. The top fundraising business and school team will each win a visit from Youkilis.
"Everyone can't be at Fenway Park on April 10," says Youkilis, honorary chair of Rally Against Cancer, "so this is a great way for fans to show their support while rallying around my two favorite home town teams, the Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund. Plus, you'll be supporting important cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, just down the street from Fenway."
Interested businesses and schools can step up to the plate and register at www.jimmyfund.org/rally. Each team must designate a coach. The coaches' job is to motivate co-workers and to help the company or school become a field of Red Sox gear on opening day. The coach will receive Rally Against Cancer materials, including a poster and information, for placement around the office or school. All contributions will be made and tallied online, eliminating the need to collect and/or send any cash.
"During my time with the Red Sox, I've been to Dana-Farber and seen first-hand how devastating cancer can be for families and patients," adds Youkilis. "Rally Against Cancer is an easy and fun way for companies and schools to help the Jimmy Fund strike out cancer."
For more information, visit www.jimmyfund.org/rally, or contact Charles Savicki at 617-632-5420. Founded in 1948, the Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox. It supports the fight against cancer at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world-renowned pioneer in discovering and developing innovative, effective cancer therapies for adults and children.
* Most schools and offices have compelling, cancer-related stories about why they are involved in the Rally Against Cancer. If you are interested in sharing a local story with your readers, please contact Elizabeth Chernack at 617-632-4687 or Abby Tomlinson 617-632-5379 for further information.
Contacts
Elizabeth Chernack
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
617-632-4687
elizabeth_chernack@dfci.harvard.edu
