The 23rd annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance
Doctors, patients, supporters, and special guests share 36 hours of hope and inspiration in support of transformative cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Doug Grip, 63, Nantucket, Mass., joins WEEI as he shares his experience being treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Audacy’s WEEI-FM (WEEI), the New England Sports Network (NESN), and the Boston Red Sox are proud to announce that the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance will be held at Fenway Park on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 6 a.m. to midnight on both days. The 23rd annual fundraiser benefits the Jimmy Fund, which directly supports adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber) and has raised $74 million since it launched in 2002.
Viewers and listeners can tune in and support this year’s WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon on WEEI (93.7 FM) radio and NESN television stations to hear inspirational stories from Dana-Farber patients, their family members, clinicians, and researchers. Also joining the broadcast will be Jimmy Fund Co-Chairs Brock Holt and Tom Caron, Jimmy Fund Captain and Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock, and celebrity friends.
Special on-field ceremonies will be held prior to the Red Sox games against the Baltimore Orioles. On both nights, Dana-Farber adult and pediatric patients will be throwing out the first pitch, singing the national anthem, and announcing ‘play ball’, among other activities.
On Monday, the Boston Red Sox Jimmy Fund Award will be presented in recognition of individuals and companies for their generous donations throughout the years supporting Dana-Farber. This award is the Jimmy Fund's highest honor and given annually by the Red Sox to those who have demonstrated longstanding commitment to the lifesaving mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. On Tuesday evening, pediatric patients will join Red Sox players on the field to form the honorary “Anthem All-Stars.”
“The inspiring television and radio broadcast from Fenway Park is a special way to bring together our beloved Red Sox nation to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. Listeners and viewers can tune in to hear inspirational patient stories, and a gift of any size can go a long way in the fight against cancer,” said Jimmy Fund Co-Chairs Brock Holt and Tom Caron. “We are looking forward to honoring the historic Red Sox and Jimmy Fund partnership with a memorable event, while raising millions to support a worthy cause.”
For more information or to make a donation, visit www.JimmyFundRadioTelethon.org.
About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund, established in Boston in 1948, is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped Dana-Farber save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, X, and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.
About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world’s leading centers of cancer research and treatment. Dana-Farber’s mission is to reduce the burden of cancer through scientific inquiry, clinical care, education, community engagement, and advocacy. Dana-Farber is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Dana-Farber provides the latest treatments in cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 5 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care. As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,100 clinical trials.
About Audacy
Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
About NESN
NESN is consistently one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country with award-winning Red Sox and Bruins coverage. NESN and NESN+ are delivered throughout the six-state New England region and are available anytime, anywhere, on any device on the NESN 360 app via direct subscription or TV authentication. The network is also distributed nationally as NESN National. NESN.com is one of the country’s most visited sports websites with dedicated digital video productions and always-on news coverage. NESN’s social responsibility program, NESN Connects is proud to support and connect its employees with charitable organizations in the Greater Boston community. NESN is owned by Fenway Sports Group (owners of the Boston Red Sox) and Delaware North (owners of the Boston Bruins). Follow @NESN on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up to date on the latest New England sports news.
About the Arbella Insurance Group
Established in 1988, the Arbella Insurance Group (www.arbella.com) has an AM Best Financial strength rating of A “excellent” and more than $1 billion in revenue and over $2 billion in assets. Headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, Arbella is a customer-focused, regional property and casualty insurance company, providing commercial insurance products in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and personal insurance products in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” for 17 consecutive years, Arbella is deeply committed to maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction and supporting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Arbella attributes its success to their dedicated employees, strong agent partnerships and community focus.
About the Arbella Insurance Foundation
The Arbella Insurance Group founded the Arbella Insurance Foundation in 2005. Recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Top Charitable Contributors” for 17 consecutive years, the mission of Arbella’s Foundation is to engage in activities and to support not-for-profit organizations that have a significant positive impact on the people and communities served by Arbella.