Framingham residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk

37 residents from Framingham will walk up to 26.2 miles along the historic Boston Marathon® course this September in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, which raises the most money of any single day walk in the nation.

These residents—Paula Longden, Emily Lee, Melissa Stuchins, Kim Connolly, John Connolly, Julie Murphy, Leo Gleason, Heidi Alton, Nancy Meehan, Danielle Pilette, Nancy Demers, Judith Levine, Amy Mancini, Allison Conner, Gary Dawkins, Kristina Costa, Ellen Spencer, Jake Stuckey, Richard Gellis, Sheila Murphy, Shauna Murphy, Lauren Gaspar, Maryann Marzakis, Jessica Kelly, Noreen Boyce, David Longden, Sue Drake, Robin Walker, Peter McLaughlin, Leslie Hoerr, Amy Socol-Phillips, Amy Geckeler, Christine Fregeau, Monika Izdebski, Cinzia Bishop, Nadia Kianfar, and Arnold Mills—will join 9,500 expected participants in the annual event, which takes place Sunday, September 23, 2018. This year’s goal is to raise more than $9 million. The money goes to the Jimmy Fund for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The event has raised more than $128 million in its 30-year history. The Boston Athletic Association has supported the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk since 1989, and Hyundai has been the presenting sponsor since 2002.

“The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk gives participants the opportunity to personally support breakthroughs in cancer care and research and join the extended Dana-Farer team responsible for these developments,” said Zack Blackburn, assistant vice president of the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. “Every step in walking and fundraising in our 30-year history is a step forward in the journey to improve people’s lives.”

Walkers can choose from four routes along the course:

• Marathon Walk (26.2 miles from Hopkinton); rolling start from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Half Marathon Walk (13.1 miles from Wellesley); rolling start from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• 10K Walk (6.2 miles from Newton); rolling start from 10:00 a.m. to Noon
• 5K Walk (3.1 miles from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area); starting at 1:45 p.m. This route will include many patients and their families.

Walkers are treated to 12 refueling stations along the course as well as poster-sized photographs of inspiring Walk Heroes at each mile and half mile marker. All routes conclude at the Copley Square Finish Line where participants can celebrate with food, live entertainment, and a speaking program.

All walkers must raise a minimum of $325, except for walkers 12 years old and younger whose fundraising minimum is $125. Pacesetters are extraordinary fundraisers who raise $1,500 or more, or $500 or more for those 12 years old and younger. There is also a “Virtual Walker” option for those unable to attend the event.

To register for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai (#JimmyFundWalk), to support a walker, or to volunteer, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee.

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. It is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, as well as 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.