Cards, Candles and Creations to Conquer Cancer


All proceeds benefit cancer research and care at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Red Sox fans can root, root, root for their team while supporting the Jimmy Fund, making it a win-win for holiday shoppers this year.

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's annual holiday collection of greeting cards, candles, and ornaments are now on sale, with all proceeds benefiting adult and pediatric cancer care and research through the Jimmy Fund.

There are a total of 9 different card designs in the 2009 holiday collection. Highlights include original artwork of New England scenes plus Patriots and Red Sox themed designs. New for this year are e-cards and customized photo cards, which are produced by Vistaprint. Last year’s holiday cards are being sold at special sale prices.

Any fan would be sure to enjoy giving or receiving one of four Red Sox themed items that the Jimmy Fund has specially produced for their Holiday Greetings 2009 collection:

  • Boston Red Sox Stuffers Greeting Cards
  • Festive Fenway Greeting Cards
  • Green Monster Ornament
  • Jolly Wally Candle, a Juniper fir scent Aunt Sadie's Candle which burns for over 70 hours

    Red Sox Stuffers greeting card Festive Fenway greeting card Green Monster ornament Jolly Wally candle

    Proceeds from all sales benefit Dana-Farber and its lifesaving mission through the Jimmy Fund. Visit jimmyfund.org/holidaygreetings to view the entire 2009 holiday line and make a purchase. The entire collection is also available in the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute lobby at 44 Binney Street in Boston from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. .

    Imprinting of company logos and customized messages are available for inside the cards and on envelopes for an additional fee. Call Monica Zurlinden at 617-582-7724 to place an imprinting order, or for more information in general. Orders will be accepted until January 2009.


    Gifts for the Red Sox fan


    The Jimmy Fund has a number of gifts that are perfect for Red Sox fans.
    Visit www.jimmyfund.org/abo/red/gifts for the full list.


    About The Jimmy Fund
    The Jimmy Fund supports the fight against cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world-renowned pioneer in discovering and developing innovative, effective cancer therapies for adults and children. The Jimmy Fund is the fundraising arm of Dana-Farber and has been an official charity of the Red Sox since 1953.

    Unrestricted support from the Jimmy Fund is an integral part of Mission Possible: The Dana-Farber Campaign to Conquer Cancer, a $1 billion capital campaign to accelerate cancer research, speed development of life-saving therapies, and expand the Institute's signature patient- and family-centered care.


    Boston's Pastime is not affiliated with the Boston Red Sox or the Jimmy Fund.

    		•