Local Jimmy Fund golf fundraising surpasses $10 millionDate: 4/28/2016 BOSTON – The Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament/Jeffrey Vinick Memorial committee, comprised of more than thirty locals, was honored by the Jimmy Fund Golf program at a reception on March 30 at The Yawkey Center for Cancer Care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
The committee was recognized for its outstanding commitment and contributions to the Jimmy Fund Golf program, as their tournament has raised more than $10 million for adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber.
Last year’s tournament, in its 36th year, raised $362,000 across Western Massachusetts and Connecticut and notably marked the tournament’s milestone of surpassing $10 million in total funds raised.
The 2016 Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament/Jeffrey Vinick Memorial will be played on June 13 at The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick, the Longmeadow Country Club and Ellington Ridge in Ellington, Conn. To play in the tournament, become a sponsor, attend the evening dinner or for more information, please visit www.jfvinickgolf.org.
Jimmy Fund Golf is one of the oldest and largest charity golf programs in the country. Now in its 33rd year, Jimmy Fund Golf has raised more than $108 million to support adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
From traditional golf tournaments and country club member events to mini golf tournaments and day-long golf marathons, golfers of all ages and skill levels can conquer cancer through Jimmy Fund Golf.
You can join in the fight to conquer cancer by starting a golf tournament of your own. To learn more, visit www.jimmyfundgolf.org or call 866-521-4653.
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