“I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”
Photo credit to John Deputy
Last month I told you about how I am participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk! I am excited to be participating in some way to walk for a cause. I got my Swag the other day in the mail and sported it on my walk the next day. My kids have all tried to claim my hat for themselves!! Funny kiddos! I have also been wearing my blue, Jimmy Fund Walk bracelet to remind me what I am doing in the next month!
For those that didn’t read my last post, here is a little more about the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk! On Sunday, September 27th, over 8,500 anticipated participates will lace up their shoes to walk along the famed Boston Marathon® route to participate in the 2015 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. The Jimmy Fund was created in 1948, to raise money for cancer research. It helps the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute conquer all cancers in children and adults.
The annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is the Jimmy Fund’s largest one-day fundraiser and allows participants to follow the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon course, to raise money and honor those in their lives who are fighting, have fought or have lost their battle with cancer. The great thing about this walk is that it is for all levels of walkers. You can choose which route to walk, all routes finish at the Copley Square finish area in Boston where walkers will enjoy live music and food.
o Hopkinton 26.2-mile
o Wellesley 13.1-mile
o Boston College 5-mile
o Dana-Farber 3-mile
While I can’t make it to Boston, I have signed up to walk as a virtual walker. And you can to! I have pledged to raise funds which will be used to support critical cancer research and unparalled pediatric and adult patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.. I will be doing my own walk, with my family members on Saturday, September 26th and hope to raise as much money as I can, in honor of my Grandpa Buddy, Cousin Marybeth and other friends and family members that have struggled with cancer in both mine and my husbands circle of friends. I have just started training and am excited to take this opportunity to take a day and dedicate it to this cause! My kids keep asking when it is and are also excited to participate!
We all have some connection to cancer. Whether we’ve fought the fight, or know someone who has, cancer is a presence and something that requires extensive treatment, research and support. Some of the easiest ways to help in the fight against cancer are by fundraising for causes and participating in events such as the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk.
Please join me in the fight against cancer.
Here’s are some ways to help…
- Register today! It is easy and the Walk staff is here to help!
- Use this $5 off registration coupon code: BLOG
- Make a gift online to support me in my walk! I have a goal to raise $300 and am not even close, so I would love your help. I just sent out a letter to family and friends, but would love your support as well! http://www.jimmyfundwalk.org/2015/thethingsilovemost
Thank you in advance for your generosity! Whether you help by supporting me, or help by signing up as a walker yourself, it is a great cause to support. Cancer touches all of our lives. I am doing my part, and so can you, to conquer this disease and with your help, we can move closer to the ultimate finish line: a world without cancer.
