WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon & lunches August 13, 2008

Tickets on sale now to meet New England sports legends at
WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon lunches

BOSTON – Help strike out cancer by tuning in to WEEI 850-AM Sports Radio and New England Sports Network (NESN) on Aug. 14 and 15, for the 7th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. The two-day event will feature compelling stories, celebrity guests, sports panels and emotional ceremonies. Listeners and viewers will be able to make a gift online or by phone to help raise funds for adult and pediatric cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Sports enthusiasts have two opportunities to meet their favorite stars. On Thursday, WEEI’s John Dennis and NESN’s Tom Caron will host Trophy Talk, a luncheon at Fenway Park. Slated to appear are Bruins legend Ray Bourque and Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. On Friday, Red Sox announcers Joe Castiglione of WEEI and NESN’s Don Orsillo, will moderate Sit Down with the Sox, featuring a panel discussion with current Red Sox players.

Tickets are $75 per person for each lunch. Luncheons start at 12:30. Go to www.jimmyfundradiotelethon.org or call 877-738-1234 toll free to purchase tickets or to make a gift during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon.

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