Marlborough Little League joins 31st season of Jimmy Fund Little League

BOSTON – Marlborough Little Leaguers are stepping up to the plate in the fight against cancer. Assabet Valley Little League has joined the 31^st season of Jimmy Fund Little League, presented by Extra Innings and Franklin Sports.

Jimmy Fund Little League provides thousands of New England Little League players the opportunity to continue playing baseball and softball after the regular season ends by participating in local tournaments and fundraising efforts, including canister collection, carwashes and more. These remarkable boys and girls play to support the lifesaving mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.

“Each summer young baseball and softball players from across New England take a swing at cancer by participating in Jimmy Fund Little League,” said Larry Lucchino, chairman of the Jimmy Fund. “We at the Jimmy Fund thank these inspiring youth athletes who rally their communities playing the game they love to raise money for patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.”

Last summer, more than 5,000 children throughout New England participated in this fundraiser that raised more than $260,000. Since its inception in 1987, Jimmy Fund Little League has raised more than $4.8 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

For more information or to learn how your local team can get involved, please visit: www.jimmyfundlittleleague.org.

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 the official charity of the Boston Red Sox, 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.

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About Extra Innings

Founded in 1996 and based in Middleton, MA, Extra Innings provides practice facilities, professional instruction, and a nationally recognized Pro Shop to athletes of all ages and ability levels. The Extra Innings Franchise Company is committed to providing these same opportunities and services to athletes across the country with its franchise initiative. For more information about our facilities and to find a location near you, visit www.extrainnings.us.

About Franklin Sports

Franklin Sports was founded in 1946 as a regional brand of sporting goods products by brothers Irving H. Franklin and Sydney Franklin. The Franklin brothers based their brand on the innovative idea of centering a complete line of products on a single athlete: Joe Namath. Over the years Franklin has been affiliated with world-class athletes like Sugar Ray Leonard, David Robinson, Dan Marino, and Barry Bonds. Today Franklin Sports is a leading sporting goods brand that brings great ideas and products of strong value to all levels of sports participants.

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