Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line to Move to the Boston Common for 2024 Event
Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line to Move to the Boston Common for 2024 Event
On Sunday, October 6, thousands will participate in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and patient care
10月6日星期日 成千上萬的人將參加這次標誌性的籌款活動 達納-法伯癌症研究所將支持所有形式的癌症研究和患者護理
BOSTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai will culminate at a new finish line this year – inside the heart of the city, at the Boston Common due to ongoing construction in Copley Square. Just a short walk further down Boylston Street, thousands of walkers will join together as they have for more than 35 years to celebrate their beloved Walk in America's oldest public park.
波士頓，2024 年 4 月 17 日 /PRNewswire/ — 一年一度的波士頓馬拉松 由於科普利廣場正在施工，現代汽車主辦的Jimmy Fund Walk今年將在一條新的終點線上達到高潮——位於市中心的波士頓公園。沿着博伊爾斯頓街（Boylston Street）再走一小段路，成千上萬的步行者將齊聚一堂，慶祝他們心愛的美國最古老的公共公園散步。
Scheduled for Sunday, October 6, funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation's premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Jimmy Fund Walk籌集的資金定於10月6日星期日舉行，用於支持美國首屈一指的癌症中心達納-法伯癌症研究所的所有形式的成人和兒科患者護理和癌症研究。
"We are excited for walkers this year to cross the finish line in the Boston Common," said Suzanne Fountain, vice president of the Jimmy Fund. "The move to the Boston Common, affectionately known as the 'People's Park,' marks a symbolic common finish line—a world without cancer. By gathering in Boston Common, we are honoring Boston's roots as a city for the people, connected by a common cause. We are eager to get out on the course and see all our outstanding walkers and teams come together to defy cancer."
吉米基金副總裁蘇珊娜·方丹說：“我們很高興今年步行者能在波士頓公園越過終點線。”“遷往被親切地稱爲'人民公園'的波士頓公園，標誌着一種象徵意義 常見的 終點線——一個沒有癌症的世界。我們聚集在波士頓公園，是爲了紀念波士頓作爲一個爲人民服務的城市、由共同的事業聯繫在一起的根基。我們渴望走出球場，看到我們所有優秀的步行者和團隊齊心協力對抗癌症。”
One Walk, Four Distances, For All Cancers
一次步行，四段距離，適用於所有癌症
The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted on the famed Boston Marathon course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K Walk (from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Longwood Medical Campus); 10K Walk (from Newton); Half Marathon Walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon Walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers can participate virtually, as well.
Jimmy Fund Walk 是著名的波士頓馬拉松賽唯一允許有組織的徒步活動 課程，參與者可以靈活地從四個距離選項中進行選擇：5K步行（來自達納-法伯癌症研究所的朗伍德醫學園區）；10K步行（從牛頓出發）；半程馬拉松步行（從韋爾斯利出發）；和馬拉松步行（從霍普金頓出發）。步行者也可以虛擬參與。
Whatever route walkers choose, participants will be supported by hundreds of volunteers and treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. Poster-sized photographs of patients – Jimmy Fund Walk Heroes –are the heart of the event and displayed along the course as inspiration. All routes will conclude at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric at Boston Common, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more.
無論步行者選擇什麼路線，參與者都將得到數百名志願者的支持，並在整個課程中前往加油站提供茶點。海報大小的患者照片——Jimmy Fund Walk Heroes——是活動的核心，並作爲靈感在課程中展出。所有路線都將在位於查爾斯街和燈塔街拐角處的波士頓公園的由施耐德電氣提供動力的吉米基金步行終點線結束。終點線活動將包括美食、娛樂等慶祝活動。
The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $176 million for Dana-Farber Cancer in its 35-year history, raising a record-breaking $9.4 million in 2023. Funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation's premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Boston Athletic Association has supported the Jimmy Fund Walk since 1989, and Hyundai has been the presenting sponsor for more than 20 years.
Jimmy Fund Walk在其35年的歷史中已爲達納-法伯癌症籌集了超過1.76億美元的資金，在2023年籌集了創紀錄的940萬美元。從Jimmy Fund Walk籌集的資金支持美國首屈一指的癌症中心達納-法伯癌症研究所的所有形式的成人和兒科患者護理和癌症研究。自1989年以來，波士頓體育協會一直支持Jimmy Fund Walk，而現代汽車作爲主辦贊助商已有20多年了。
To register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.
要註冊參加 Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) 或支持步行者，請訪問或致電 (866) 531-9255。註冊者可以輸入促銷代碼NEWS，註冊費可享受5美元的折扣。所有註冊的步行者都將獲得圍兜、獎章和一件 Jimmy Fund Walk T 恤。
About the Jimmy Fund
關於吉米基金
The Jimmy Fund is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, X, and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.
吉米基金 由基於社區的籌款活動和其他計劃組成，這些活動單獨和直接地使達納-法伯癌症研究所的救生使命受益，即爲兒童和成人提供富有同情心的患者護理和開創性的癌症研究。吉米基金是波士頓紅襪隊、馬薩諸塞州警察局長協會、泛大衆挑戰賽和新英格蘭綜藝兒童慈善機構的官方慈善機構。自1948年以來，數百萬人的慷慨捐款幫助吉米基金挽救了無數生命，減輕了全球患者和家庭的癌症負擔。在臉書、X 和 Instagram 上關注吉米基金：@TheJimmyFund。
About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
達納-法伯癌症研究所簡介
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world's leading centers of cancer research and treatment. Dana-Farber's mission is to reduce the burden of cancer through scientific inquiry, clinical care, education, community engagement, and advocacy. Dana-Farber is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
達納-法伯癌症研究所是世界領先的癌症研究和治療中心之一。Dana-Farber的使命是通過科學研究、臨床護理、教育、社區參與和宣傳來減輕癌症負擔。Dana-Farber 是聯邦政府指定的綜合癌症中心，也是哈佛醫學院的教學附屬機構。
We provide the latest treatments in cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 5 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care. As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,100 clinical trials.
我們通過達納-法伯布里格姆癌症中心爲成人提供最新的癌症治療方法，通過達納-法伯/波士頓兒童癌症和血液疾病中心爲兒童提供最新的癌症治療方法。Dana-Farber 是全國唯一一家排名前五的醫院 《美國新聞與世界報道》 成人和兒科護理領域的最佳癌症醫院排名。作爲腫瘤學領域的全球領導者，Dana-Farber致力於在癌症研究與護理之間實現獨特而平等的平衡，將發現結果轉化爲本地和世界各地患者的新療法，提供1,100多項臨床試驗。
SOURCE Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
來源：波士頓馬拉松吉米基金步行
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