As thousands of people walked to raise money for cancer care and research at the Jimmy Fund Walk in Boston on Sunday, some tears were shed at the finish line as many learned of the passing of Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield. “He served as our inaugural Jimmy Fund co-captain which was a role that inspired countless people to take…
"He served as our inaugural Jimmy Fund co-captain which was a role that inspired countless people to take action and rally around our mission," said Rebecca Glavin, the vice president of annual, planned and institutional giving at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.The Red Sox Hall of Famer was remembered Sunday not only for his impressive success on the field but also for his tremendous contributions off the field."He went above and beyond at every turn.
"I think he serves as an incredible role model, an inspiration for so many to have someone with the talent and fame he did to use that fame and leverage that public exposure for the good of all mankind," Glavin said."He had a big impact..." The Jimmy Fund said in a statement that Wakefield was selfless in his dedication to the adults and children being treated for cancer at Dana-Farber.. He was our inaugural Jimmy Fund Red Sox co-captain and always went the extra mile. He often visited our adult and pediatric floors, met our teen patients during their…"Our hearts just go out to the Wakefield family, his fans and the Red Sox organization," Glavin said."This is a big loss.
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