Northborough - Get Your Bump On

Famous Boston Bruins fist-bumper and Northborough resident Liam Fitzgerald needs the community’s support as he will begin the chain reaction of a group fist bump. The town will come together on Sunday, April 12 in the parking lot located at 290 West Main St., Northborough from 2 pm – 4 pm. (This is the plaza where Lalajava, Core Connection and Limoncello are located.)

Nine year old Liam was born with Downs Syndrome and diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in December of 2009. After four years of treatment, he had his last cancer treatment in May of 2013.

In November, the video of Liam fist bumping the Boston Bruins as they skated off the ice went viral. People loved it and it brought smiles to their faces. After seeing the impact that Liam had on people, Liam’s parents Christine and Bill Fitzgerald decided to nominate him for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Man of the Year competition. They are asking for donations over the course of 10 weeks and each dollar raised equals one vote. Funds will help find cures and ensure access to treatment for blood cancer patients.

Liam’s campaign encourages people to donate $5 and post a photo or video on social media of them fist bumping someone and challenging 5 additional people to fist bump others. By using the hashtag #BumpOutCancer! the family will see how far Liam’s message can reach.

In addition to Liam, the event will also recognize Christian Campero, Max Blasko and William Furgal and all cancer fighters and survivors.

Suggested donation for participation is $5 per person and will be collected at the registration table on the day of the event. Checks can be made payable to LLS (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) with a memo of “Fist Bump” If you are unable to attend the event, donations can be mailed to Liam Fitzgerald, 27 Overlock Drive, Northborough MA 01532.

Kids’ activities and games are being planned by local businesses and organizations including TD Bank Westborough, Berkshire Bank Northborough, Walmart Northborough, Target Westborough, Boroughs YMCA and Wegmans. Special appearances are being scheduled including Senator James Eldridge.

Offsite parking will be available next door at Santander Bank, 300 West Main Street. The parking area will be closed except at the event location for handicapped parking. The event will be held rain or shine.

If you are a local organization or business who would like to volunteer your time or sponsor the event in some way, please contact Julie at friendsoffit@aol.com.

For more information on Liam’s campaign, you can view the website. To keep up to date on the event, like the Northborough – Get Your Bump On Facebook page.