A total of 26 Wachusett residents are set to participate in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, Oct. 1. Hailing from Holden are Suzanne Kasparson, Janell Collins, Andrea Berger, Kaylie Collins, Lexi Collins, Mariesa Powell, Susan Hudson, James Litwinowich, Andrew Fritsche, Maqsood Ahmed, and five additional residents. From Rutland are Kathy Mayo, JoAnne Bedard, Mary Pajka, Jen McCann, Mya Htoo, Robin Tarani, and Nicholas Monaco. Kevin Bourinot, Brian Soares, Neil Casey, and Dylan Casey, all of Sterling, will walk as well.
The local walkers will join thousands of others in the annual event to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $167 million for Dana-Farber Cancer in its 34-year history, raising a record-setting more than $8.8 million in 2022.
“Throughout the past 34 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has continuously supported life-saving research and cancer care at Dana-Farber. The 2023 Walk will be held during the Jimmy Fund’s 75th anniversary year and will aim to raise $9 million in the effort to prevent, treat, and defy cancer,” said Zack Blackburn, director of the Jimmy Fund Walk. “This year also marks the 35th annual Jimmy Fund Walk. We are eager to get out on the course and see all our outstanding walkers and teams come together to support this great cause.”
To register to walk or volunteer (#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.
