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JUMBO HOCKEY TEAM PARTICIPATES IN JIMMY FUND WALK TO FIGHT CANCER
MEDFORD - On September 18, Tufts University hockey players and coaches walked three miles as part of the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which allows participants to follow the course of the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon to honor friends, family, co-workers, and patients facing all forms of cancer.
Over the past 22 years, the Walk has contributed more than $73 million to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber. Walkers choose from one of four route options designed for everyone from the marathon enthusiast to the youngest walker. There is also a virtual Walker option for those who can't make it to the event.
Members of Jumbo hockey team walked for honorary teammate Chris Bartorelli, who has been on the team for three years now after he was adopted through the Friends of Jaclyn program. The hockey team started at the Dana Farber Hospital and crossed the finish line at Copley Square. Each Jumbo joined the team Christopher's Cavalry, which was set up by Chris' mom Marianne Bartorelli on www. Jimmyfundwalk.org. They raised $250 each in the fight against cancer.
"For as much as Chris has meant to our team, it was the least we could do to help out his team with the Jimmy Fund and help conquer cancer," said sophomore Tim Mitropoulos.
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