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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Pizza fundraiser at The Rome Feb 22 to help Melanie Sweet & her 3rd Boston Marathon
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Franklin residents to participate in annual Jimmy Fund Walk Oct 5, 2025
59 residents from Franklin will participate in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 5.
Pamela Vickery, Kellie Bobola, Colleen Devereaux, Barbara Scardino, Thomas Lynch, Peter Sullivan, Anne Calligan, Brock Leiendecker, Chidvilasini Garimella, Harriet Rauffenbart, and 49 other Franklin residents, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk will aim to raise $9.5 million this year in the effort to prevent, treat, and defy cancer.
Mark Lewis will participate as a Jimmy Fund Walk Hero. Walk Heroes are Dana-Farber patients who provide inspiration and motivation to walkers along the course. Heroes are matched with Jimmy Fund Walk teams who walk in their honor. Mark was diagnosed with Stage IV GI cancer. He walks on his match team, The Rak Pack. 
Franklin residents to participate in annual Jimmy Fund Walk Oct 5, 2025
"To me, Dana-Farber means living!" Mark writes. "I am four and a half years into my journey because of Dana-Farber. They have allowed me to see milestones in life that I may not have seen without their care!"
"For 36 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has been a cornerstone of support for lifesaving cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber," said Caitlin Fink, vice president of The Jimmy Fund.
"Every participant contributes directly to advancing lifesaving research and critically important cancer care. Walk Day is more than just an event—it's a celebration of hope and the shared commitment of the Jimmy Fund community."
One Walk, Four Distances, For All Cancers
The Jimmy Fund Walk takes place along the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber's Longwood Medical Campus); 10K walk (from Newton); Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers who prefer to participate virtually can complete their chosen distance from any location.
Whatever route participants choose, they will be supported by hundreds of volunteers and treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. Walkers will be motivated by poster-sized photographs of Walk Heroes that appear along the course as inspiration. All routes will conclude at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric at Boston Common, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more.
To register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt. You can also sign up to volunteer on Walk day.
The Jimmy Fund, established in Boston in 1948, is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an 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 Dana-Farber save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, X, and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.
About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world's leading centers of cancer research and treatment. Dana-Farber's mission is to reduce the burden of cancer through scientific inquiry, clinical care, education, community engagement, and advocacy. Dana-Farber is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
Dana-Farber provides the latest treatments in cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 5 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care.
As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,100 clinical trials.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
If you missed the PMC Kids ride this past weekend, you can still contribute to the cause!
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Riders have already raised $35,000, 100% of which goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Franklin residents to participate in Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai - October 6
70 residents from Franklin will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 6.
Deborah Cohen, Ana Vozzella, Stella Griffin, Pamela Vickery, Melissa Ross, Brock Leiendecker, Ellie Cleary, Lisa Costa, Karly Griffin, Loretta Brightman, and 60 other Franklin residents, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that unites the community to raise funds and support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $176 million for Dana-Farber in its 35-year history, raising a record-breaking $9.4 million in 2023.
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| Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai - October 6 |
Mark Lewis will participate as a Walk Hero for the Jimmy Fund Walk. Heroes are Dana-Farber patients, the heart of the event, who provide inspiration and motivation to walkers along the course. Heroes are matched with Jimmy Fund Walk teams who walk in their honor. Mark was diagnosed with Stage IV GI cancer. Mark walks on his match team, The Rak Pack.
“Be good to people!” Mark writes “People will always remember how you made them feel. Enjoy the small things in life. Take the trip and eat the cake. Most importantly, tell the people closest to you that you love them.”
"For 35 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has continuously supported lifesaving research and cancer care at Dana-Farber. Our goal is to build off of the momentum we've established throughout that history, and in 2024, aim to surpass our total from last year by raising $9.5 million,” said Caitlin Fink, assistant vice president of event fundraising. “Fighting cancer is what we do. The Walk unites our community under a common goal —to defy cancer together.”
One Walk, Four Distances, For All Cancers
The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus); 10K walk (from Newton); Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers can participate virtually as well.
Whatever route participants choose, they will be supported by hundreds of volunteers and treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. All routes will conclude at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric at Boston Common, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more.
To register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.
About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an 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, X, and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.
About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world's leading centers of cancer research and treatment. Dana-Farber's mission is to reduce the burden of cancer through scientific inquiry, clinical care, education, community engagement, and advocacy. Dana-Farber is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.We provide the latest treatments in cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 5 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care. As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,100 clinical trials.
Monday, September 2, 2024
Jen decides to run the half marathon again for @1NickStrong18
Jen Edmunds ATC (@FHSTrainingRoom) posted Fri, Aug 30, 2024:
Remember that time I said I would never run the B.A.A Half Marathon again?Shared from -> https://x.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1829541937680138317
fund raising for @1NickStrong18
I guess I lied 🤷🏻♀️
Find out why I will be running the Boston Half Marathon AGAIN with Team @1NickStrong18 here:
https://t.co/2B0Zhh72dO
#CancerSucks https://t.co/wNVOEuuWST
Monday, April 29, 2024
Registration is open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk - Oct 6
Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, October 6th, funds raised from the walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer centers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted on the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options:
• 5K Walk (from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Longwood Medical Campus)
• 10K Walk (from Newton)
• Half Marathon Walk (from Wellesley)
• Marathon Walk (from Hopkinton)
Whatever route walkers choose, participants will be treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. Poster-sized photographs of patients – Jimmy Fund Walk Heroes – are displayed along the course as inspiration. Walkers can participate virtually, as well.
o register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit https://www.jimmyfund.org/events/cancer-fundraising-events/boston-marathon-jimmy-fund-walk/ or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Join the Cancer Fighting Pub Crawl - Saturday, August 26
Via Peter Willis:
What is a Pub Crawl? The definition of a pub crawl is: a tour taking in several pubs or bars, with one or more drinks at each. To A Remission Commission Team Member...a Pub Crawl is a fundraising an event that raises a lots of money for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk! We are excited to announce that we are bringing the Pub Crawl back this year!
When? August 26
Where? We will start and end at La Cantina Winery, 357 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
What time? Arrive around 1:00 p.m... you will get your wrist band and have an opportunity to quickly peruse some of our AMAZING raffle prizes and silent auction prizes!! Take a sneak below at our Nick Strong basket!! A huge shout out of thanks to Melissa Parr, Decor & More and Christina Gordon!! I will ABSOLUTELY be purchasing tickets for this basket myself!!
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| Cancer Fighting Pub Crawl |
There will be a cash bar at every stop, raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a duck pool, silent auction and a day filled with laughter, friendship, and a whole lot of FUN!!! This is our biggest fundraiser for our walk!
We hope that you can join us! If you have attended one in the past...share a memory on this post! We love every memory that we have made with you! You can use the link below to purchase your tickets or you can Venmo me at @Debra-Honor! This will help us keep track of our 2023 attendees!!
We are walking NICK Strong in memory of our Dear Friend and Jimmy Fund Hero Nick Gaspar!! Please support us as we do our best to fight this dreadful disease!!!
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/673832606/posts/pfbid02NVVfqZ266ndBGTkTvcSiuYVSvBSNS6azQAKM9uqeKuyrWxgUPnvg8G9xbCsT1PbWl/
Image shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvhap2wM-V_/
Monday, July 24, 2023
Pub Crawl - fund raising for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk returns July 26
Via Peter Willis:
What is a Pub Crawl? The definition of a pub crawl is: a tour taking in several pubs or bars, with one or more drinks at each. To A Remission Commission Team Member...a Pub Crawl is a fundraising an event that raises a lots of money for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk! We are excited to announce that we are bringing the Pub Crawl back this year!
When? August 26th
Where? We will start and end at La Cantina Winery, 357 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
What time? Arrive around 1:00 p.m...you will get your wrist band and have an opportunity to quickly peruse some of our AMAZING raffle prizes and silent auction prizes!! Take a sneak below at our Nick Strong basket!! A huge shout out of thanks to Melissa Parr, Decor & More and Christina Gordon!! I will ABSOLUTELY be purchasing tickets for this basket myself!!
The price to crawl is $30 for one, and $50 for two! What does this include? Your wrist band...appetizers at each stop, your name will be entered into a raffle at each stop...we crawl from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m...with our final stop back at La Cantina Winery with entertainment by Christina Luccini and Sam Masoud! There will be a cash bar at every stop, raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a duck pool, silent auction and a day filled with laughter, friendship, and a whole lot of FUN!!! This is our biggest fundraiser for our walk! We hope that you can join us! If you have attended one in the past...share a memory on this post! We love every memory that we have made with you! You can use the link below to purchase your tickets or you can Venmo me at @Debra-Honor! This will help us keep track of our 2023 attendees!!
We are walking NICK Strong in memory of our Dear Friend and Jimmy Fund Hero Nick Gaspar!! Please support us as we do our best to fight this dreadful disease!!!
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/673832606/posts/pfbid02NVVfqZ266ndBGTkTvcSiuYVSvBSNS6azQAKM9uqeKuyrWxgUPnvg8G9xbCsT1PbWl/
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| Pub Crawl - fund raising for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk returns July 26 |
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Get Ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - June 4th (Or donate to this worthy cause!)
The 16th annual Franklin PMC Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 4 from 8 AM to 12 PM. The Franklin ride is one of more than 20 PMC Kids Rides throughout the New England area. The Franklin ride usually attracts 200 young cyclists between the ages of 3 and 14, who ride between 3 and 10 miles. The ride raises money for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Altogether, the PMC Kids Rides program has raised more than $9 million since their first ride in 1998. This year's goal is $50,000.
This ride is a unique event that motivates kids to learn about the importance of giving back, introduces them volunteerism and fundraising, and offers a way for children to become part of the PMC mission in a safe and athletic way. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer.
The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will will start and end at the Jefferson School, located at 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Kids can select from a 3, 6, or 10-mile course. They will also enjoy an after-ride celebration with music, games, food, and more. Younger participants, not yet on two wheels, can partake in the Tikes and Trikes course in a contained area at the school. This area has several fun stations and activities for the little ones, including a car wash, gas station, snack stand, craft table, face painting, and more. There is a $20 registration fee which includes a tee shirt and goodie bag. There is also a $40 fundraising minimum for all riders.
Riders and volunteers can register, and donations can be made online at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.
All local communities are encouraged to participate. For more information about the ride or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net
Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer
Monday, May 1, 2023
Are you going to get ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - June 4?
The 16th annual Franklin PMC Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 4 from 8 AM to 12 PM. The Franklin ride is one of more than 20 PMC Kids Rides throughout the New England area. The Franklin ride usually attracts 200 young cyclists between the ages of 3 and 14, who ride between 3 and 10 miles. The ride raises money for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Altogether, the PMC Kids Rides program has raised more than $9 million since their first ride in 1998. This year's goal is $50,000.
This ride is a unique event that motivates kids to learn about the importance of giving back, introduces them volunteerism and fundraising, and offers a way for children to become part of the PMC mission in a safe and athletic way. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer.
The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will will start and end at the Jefferson School, located at 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Kids can select from a 3, 6, or 10-mile course. They will also enjoy an after-ride celebration with music, games, food, and more. Younger participants, not yet on two wheels, can partake in the Tikes and Trikes course in a contained area at the school. This area has several fun stations and activities for the little ones, including a car wash, gas station, snack stand, craft table, face painting, and more. There is a $20 registration fee which includes a tee shirt and goodie bag. There is also a $40 fundraising minimum for all riders.
Riders and volunteers can register, and donations can be made online at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.
All local communities are encouraged to participate. For more information about the ride or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net
Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Get Ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - June 4
The 16th annual Franklin PMC Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 4 from 8 AM to 12 PM. The Franklin ride is one of more than 20 PMC Kids Rides throughout the New England area. The Franklin ride usually attracts 200 young cyclists between the ages of 3 and 14, who ride between 3 and 10 miles. The ride raises money for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Altogether, the PMC Kids Rides program has raised more than $9 million since their first ride in 1998. This year's goal is $50,000.
This ride is a unique event that motivates kids to learn about the importance of giving back, introduces them volunteerism and fundraising, and offers a way for children to become part of the PMC mission in a safe and athletic way. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer.
The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will will start and end at the Jefferson School, located at 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Kids can select from a 3, 6, or 10-mile course. They will also enjoy an after-ride celebration with music, games, food, and more. Younger participants, not yet on two wheels, can partake in the Tikes and Trikes course in a contained area at the school. This area has several fun stations and activities for the little ones, including a car wash, gas station, snack stand, craft table, face painting, and more. There is a $20 registration fee which includes a tee shirt and goodie bag. There is also a $40 fundraising minimum for all riders.
Riders and volunteers can register, and donations can be made online at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.
All local communities are encouraged to participate. For more information about the ride or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net
Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer
Monday, September 14, 2020
NEW DATE - October 2-4 for the PMC Franklin Kids Ride 2020 Re-imagined
In order to celebrate with the PMC Kids Ride Community, we have moved our ride to the weekend of October 2-4. Since the majority of the Massachusetts rides will be held this weekend, we can all ride VIRTUALLY together.
Cancer isn’t taking the year off so neither is the the PMC Franklin Kids Ride. Kids can ride as much or as little as they want in their own neighborhood, on a bike path or anywhere they choose! It’s a great opportunity for them to be creative, have some fun, make it their own, and raise money to help find a cure for cancer. Get family, friends, and neighbors to register too. All local communities are encouraged to participate.
There is no registration fee and no fundraising minimum and all money raised will go directly to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer.
Since 2006, PMC Franklin Kids ride has raised over $540,000 for the Jimmy fund and we look forward to adding to the total this year. Sign up today to be a virtual rider and/or donate at: https://kids.pmc.org/franklin
For more information, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net
Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer.
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| PMC Franklin Kids Ride 2020 |
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