Windham Resident Continues Support for Jimmy Fund Walk

On Sunday, Sept. 27, Jeffrey Domogala of Windham, will walk in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, according to a press statement. He will join an expected 8,500 walkers with the goal of raising more than $8 million for the Jimmy Fund for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The Jimmy Fund Walk is the nation’s largest single-day fundraiser with a 27-year fundraising total of more than $100 million. Since 1989, The Boston Athletic Association has proudly supported the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk and since 2002 Hyundai has been the proud presenting sponsor.

It has been less than a year since Jeffrey lost his wife, Laura, to Stage IV colon cancer in 2014. Jeffrey wants to uphold her legacy by continuing to support cancer research and walking each year in the Jimmy Fund Walk. This year marks the fifth year Jeffrey will be participating in the Jimmy Fund Walk to personally thank the caregivers at Dana-Farber who treated and supported his wife, Laura, during her five-year battle against cancer.

“The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk unites thousands of people young and old—from adults, children, parents, neighbors, colleagues, cancer patients, to cancer survivors—who share a unified goal to cure cancer,” said Zack Blackburn, Vice President of the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. “The Domogala’s dedication and commitment to fundraising enables Dana-Farber to focus on cancer care and research.”

His team, Laura’s Liberators, led by his 17-year-old daughter, Ashley, has raised more than $56,000 since they first began participating in 2011. This is their way of contributing for the fight against cancer. Each year, Jeffrey hopes to recruit more people to his team and continue walking in memory of his wife, Laura.

Walkers can choose from four routes along the historic course:

• Hopkinton 26.2-mile, rolling start: 5:30 to 7:30 a.m.
• Wellesley 13.1-mile, rolling start: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Boston College 5-mile, rolling start: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 3-mile: 1:30 p.m., which will include many patients and their families.

Those unable to participate on event day can become “Virtual Walkers” and fundraise for the event online. The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk finishes at Copley Square in Boston, where walkers can celebrate and enjoy complimentary food, beverages, a speaking program, and entertainment.

All walkers must raise a minimum of $300, and walkers 12 years old and younger have a fundraising minimum of $100. Pacesetters are extraordinary fundraisers who raise $1,500 or more.

To register for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sept. 27, to support a walker, or to volunteer, visit JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255. Registrants can enter the discount code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee.

About The Jimmy Fund

The Jimmy Fund (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: facebook.com/thejimmyfund and on Twitter: @TheJimmyFund.

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is world-renowned for its leadership in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), it is one of the largest recipients among independent hospitals of NCI and National Institutes of Health grant funding.

For more information, go to dana-farber.org.