Charlestown Resident Scoring Against Cancer on April 4

Andrew Ryan, a Charlestown resident, will be among the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute doctors, researchers, and staff who will play a charity hockey game against the Boston Bruins Alumni to benefit the Jimmy Fund, which supports adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber. The Dana-Farber Rink Rats’ game will be held at 1 p.m., April 4 at Veterans Memorial Rink in Somerville, Mass.

Andrew is a cell processing technician at Dana-Farber. He has played hockey since the age of 9, and currently plays in a weekly men’s league. “What really sets us apart from any team I have played with, is the cause we are playing for is much nobler and more significant then personal or team achievements and goals of past teams,” Andrew says. “It is great feeling to be part of something that could have profound effects on supporting cancer research.”

Andrew has committed to raise $1,000 in order to play in the April 4 game. Game tickets for spectators are $20 for adults and $10 for children, and are available online and at the door. Limited free parking is available. To support Andrew or purchase advance tickets, visit www.jimmyfund.org/rinkrats.

About the Jimmy Fund

The Jimmy Fund (www.JimmyFund.org) solely supports Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world. The Jimmy Fund is also the official charity of 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 the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejimmyfund and on Twitter: @TheJimmyFund.

Pictured left to right: Rich Boyajian, Ashley Malins, Helen Sullivan, Doug Smink, Ryan Leib, Joe Kramkowski, Michael Hagerstrom, Pasi Janne, David Read, Andrew Ryan, Chris Glidden, and Sam Ogden.