The 24th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance Returns to Fenway Park
Emmy winning journalist, actress, and host of Heal Squad podcast, Maria Menounos and country singer, Jillian Cardarelli, will join Dana-Farber doctors, patients, and supporters.
Charlie Bernath with her mother, Ashley Bernath, during the 2025 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon.
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 17 and Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 6 a.m. to midnight on both days. Emmy winning journalist, actress, and host of Heal Squad podcast, Maria Menounos, will throw out the first pitch on Monday, August 17, and country singer Jillian Cardarelli will sing the national anthem that evening.
The 24th 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 more than $80 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 to hear inspirational stories from Dana-Farber patients, their family members, care team and supporters. Additionally, NESN will air complete Radio-Telethon coverage from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days on YouTube and X. A special hour-long "best of" show, will be aired following the game both days on NESN, YouTube and X. Also joining the broadcast will be Jimmy Fund Co-Chairs Tom Caron and Brock Holt, Jimmy Fund Captain and Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock, and celebrity guests.
Special on-field ceremonies will be held on both nights prior to the Red Sox games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dana-Farber adult and pediatric patients will participate in special pre-game moments, including throwing ceremonial first pitches, singing the national anthem, announcing ‘play ball’, and taking part in other on-field activities. On Monday at 3 p.m., the Radio-Telethon will feature a special simulcast with leadership from Boston’s professional sports teams.
“This inspiring radio and television broadcast live from Fenway Park is an incredible way to bring together Red Sox fans and supporters to raise funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Tune in on August 17 and 18 to hear inspirational patient stories and make a gift of any size to help strike out cancer,” said Jimmy Fund co-chairs Tom Caron and Brock Holt. “We look forward to celebrating stories of hope and support for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber.”
For more information or to make a donation, visit www.JimmyFundRadioTelethon.org.
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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 18 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 18 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.