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Eleventh Annual Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon Raised $3.3M

The fundraiser topped $30 million mark in 11th year.

The Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon at Fenway Park raised more than $3.3 million for adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute during the 36-hour fundraiser.

On Wednesday, who shared their stories on WEEI and NESN. 

Here is a list of major donors from a Dana-Farber press release:

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  • AT&T $54,000
  • Charlie Jacobs Principal and Alternate Governor, Boston Bruins $25,000
  • Tim Wakefield $10,000
  • Steve Pagliuca, Co-Owner Boston Celtics $10,000
  • Bud Selig, Commissioner Major League Baseball $59,000
  • Papa Gino's Pizzeria and D'Angelo $250,000
  • Ira Motor Group $40,000
  • Pat Muraca and Nuclea Biotechnologies $100,000
  • Shaws Supermarkets $25,000
  • Arbella Insurance $50,000
  • Spartan Race $35,000
  • Sullivan Tire $20,000
  • Digital Federal Credit Union $25,000

 

The Red Sox and The Jimmy Fund have been partners for 59 years. The annual Radio-Telethon has raised over $31 million since its inception in 2002. 

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