Boston Maraton Jimmy Fund Walk September 20, 2008

20th Annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai Motor America
One in three people will face cancer in their lifetime. Change the odds by walking in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk, presented by Hyundai Motor America, on Sunday, Sept. 21. Participants will walk one of five routes that follow the Boston Marathon course: the full 26.2-mile marathon, the half marathon from Hopkinton to Wellesley, the half marathon from Wellesley to Boston, a 5-mile route starting at Boston College or the 3-mile Boston Walk, helping to raise more than $7.2 million for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Mass. All walkers starting in the Hopkinton (26.2 miles or 13.1 miles), Wellesley (13.1 miles) and Boston College (5 miles) must raise a minimum of $250 in contributions; for the 3-mile Boston Walk, the requirement is $250 for walkers age 13 and older and $100 for walkers 12 and younger. Participants are encouraged to raise more than $1000 to become a Pacesetter. All walkers who finish at the Wellesley or Copley Square finish lines will be greeted with a victory party complete with a finishers’ medal, entertainment and refreshments. Those who are interested in participating but are unable to make it to the starting line on Sept. 21 can register as Virtual Walkers and complete a walk of any distance, anywhere and at any time. Virtual Walkers are not required to pay the registration fee and are not responsible for the fundraising minimum. To register or make financial contributions for the 20th annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, visit www.jimmyfundwalk.org or call (866) JF-1-WALK.

Official Website: http://www.jimmyfundwalk.org