Jimmy Fund Little League to hold season kickoff, May 16

Calling all little leaguers! Grab your bat and glove and take a swing at cancer by joiningJimmy Fund Little League presented by Extra Innings and Franklin Sports for the Kickoff Celebration on Saturday, May 16 at Hago Harrington’s Miniature Golf in Stoneham, Mass. The event will include food, fun and mini golf, as well as information for prospective coaches and players about Jimmy Fund Little League, which supports adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Jimmy Fund Little League, now in its 29th year, provides little leaguers of New England with the opportunity to continue to play baseball or softball after the conclusion of their regular season by participating in local tournaments and fundraising efforts. These youngsters are given the opportunity to hone their athletic skills, build self-confidence, and, most importantly help others by fundraising in their local community.

“Youth baseball and softball players from New England are encouraged to participate in Jimmy Fund Little League,” said 2015 Jimmy Fund Co-Captain and Red Sox third baseman Brock Holt. “These young athletes will learn about the importance of raising money for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute while playing the game they love,” added Jimmy Fund Co-Captain and Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval.

The Kickoff Celebration will be held 9-11 a.m. at 160 Main Street in Stoneham, Mass. The event is free to attend; to register, call 617-632-3863.

Last summer, more than 5,000 children throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire participated in Jimmy Fund Little League and raised more than $250,000. To learn more about how to strike out cancer with Jimmy Fund Little League, visitjimmyfundlittleleague.org.