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South Ender recognized by Jimmy Fund

Thursday Apr 12, 2018

Submitted by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

South Ender Maggie Dombroski was one of the three organizers the Expect Miracles Foundation golf tournament and was recognized for raising over $800,000. The evening allowed attendees to meet and mingle other Jimmy Fund supporters.The Jimmy Fund Golf Appreciation Night is a yearly celebration. Roughly 200 attendees are invited each year honoring those who have raised $5,000 or more for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. Those who are invited are recognized for reaching fundraising milestones, starting new tournaments and celebrating large fundraising increases in revenue from past years. This year featured a patient speaker as well as a panel of Dana-Farber doctors to speak about their research and answer questions.

The Jimmy Fund Golf program is one of the oldest and largest charity golf programs in the country. Now in its 36th year, Jimmy Fund Golf has raised more than $122 million to support adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. From traditional golf tournaments and mini golf fundraisers to day-long golf marathons and country club member events, golfers of all ages and skill levels can conquer cancer through Jimmy Fund Golf.