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Jimmy Fund Golf thanks Birdies for Cancer

To the Editor:

 

Jimmy Fund Golf extends its sincerest thanks to the organizers and sponsors of Birdies for Cancer held on May 16, 2014 at Bradford Country Club in Haverhill. Special recognition and appreciation goes to Christopher Keane of Woburn and the committee who organized the inaugural event.

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The dedicated sponsors, participants, and volunteers helped raise critical funds to support Lymphoma Research Support’s lifesaving research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Birdies for Cancer is one of the many golf tournaments that will be held in 2014 to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber. The presenting sponsors for Jimmy Fund Golf’s 2014 season are American Airlines, CHAMP Spikes, Dunkin’ Donuts, ‘47 Brand, HomeGoods, The International Golf Club, and Wicked Local.

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Jimmy Fund Golf is the oldest and largest charity golf program in the country. Now in its 32nd year, Jimmy Fund Golf has raised more than $97 million to support adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and will surpass the $100 million fundraising mark in 2014. From 18-hole golf tournaments to mini golf events and day-long golf marathons, golfers of all ages and skill levels can conquer cancer through Jimmy Fund Golf. To learn more, visit www.jimmyfundgolf.org.

 

Sincerely,

 

Nancy Rowe

Director, Jimmy Fund Golf

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