About Teams
Teams are the best way for a group of any size to participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk together. Form a team in honor of a loved one, or to represent a company, organization, school, or family. Walking with a team creates unity through fighting cancer, together.
TEAM UP WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Many Jimmy Fund Walk teams are a combination of family, friends, and communities who come together to make a difference. Teams often rally together in honor of a loved one to show their support.
FEATURED JIMMY FUND WALK TEAM
At the time of the Jimmy Fund Walk in 2018, Nixon Clarke (5 years old) had completed 10 out of 25 months of treatment for Leukemia.
“In 2017, when Nixon was diagnosed with leukemia, DFCI provided the best medical care and experiences to both Nixon and our whole family. Once his treatment stablized, we knew we wanted to help and #TeamNixon was born. We had 60 walkers walk with us in Boston and virtually in Australia, our hometown. The walk brought our entire community together and showed our two boys that they were not alone whilst giving back.”
CORPORATE TEAMS
Many companies and organizations start a team or sponsor the Jimmy Fund Walk through a financial or in-kind contribution. The Jimmy Fund staff is available to offer guidance and provide resources every step of the way. Contact Samantha Rose, Corporate Teams Coordinator, to learn more.
BENEFITS OF A CORPORATE TEAM, ON AND OFF THE COURSE
Improve employee morale and offer a unique team-building experience
Make a difference in the fight against cancer by supporting Dana-Farber's mission focused on patient care and cutting-edge research
Enhance your organization's reputation among your employees and the community
Promote the spirit of giving through matching gift opportunities or a sponsorship
FEATURED JIMMY FUND WALK CORPORATE TEAM
Skanska Boston was a first-time Corporate Walk team in 2018.
Skanska walks because Skanska cares! Working at Dana-Farber embodies our commitment to “Build What Matters,” and it is a privilege to support the Jimmy Fund and all of the great work they do every day to conquer cancer!
DANA-FARBER EMPLOYEE TEAMS
Work together, walk together. All Dana-Farber employees are encouraged to walk or volunteer, and participate alongside our courageous patients and their families. All employee walkers and volunteers will be invited to events throughout the year and will receive a special patch to wear on Walk day.
Dana-Farber Employee led teams are also eligible to earn the coveted Golden Sneaker Awards: Excellence in Fundraising, Pacesetter Power, Rookie of the Year and Staff Spotlight.
To receive fundraising and recruitment tips, or to schedule a brief presentation about the Jimmy Fund Walk at an upcoming department meeting, please contact Jenny Foley, Dana-Farber Teams Coordinator.
FEATURED DANA-FARBER EMPLOYEE TEAM
Leuk For a Cure was a first-time employee team in 2018.
The Jimmy Fund Walk is important to our team because we have all been affected by cancer. Being able to walk alongside families, survivors and for those that cannot, gave us a way to represent our support and bring awareness to the importance of cancer research.
