Share this: [embedded content] Each year, NESN Connects brings together NESN employees with charitable causes, and 2016 was no different. Almost 90 percent of NESN’s employees volunteered this year at NESN Connects events, with close to half of NESN’s employees serving at multiple events during the year. Since 2008, NESN has provided employees three fully paid days per year to volunteer at company-sponsored events — up to 1,000 hours of community service per year. A few of the many charities we served include: • The Red Sox Foundation• The Bruins Foundation• Jimmy Fund• Boston Children’s Hospital• Perkins School for the Blind• The Home for Little Wanderers• Walker School• The Greater Boston Food Bank• Esplanade Association• Athletes Unlimited – Newton Tigers• Stepping Stones for Stella• Watertown Boys
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Currivan Alouidor Is Thriving After Surviving Cancer Thanks To Jimmy Fund’s Help
Share this: [embedded content] Currivan Alouidor hasn’t just survived cancer — he’s thrived. Currivan was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, but he survived it thanks to the all-around treatment at the Jimmy Fund, which wouldn’t have been possible without generous donations throughout the years. The 2016 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon will take place Aug. 29 through 30. You can donate and learn more here. Hear Currivan’s story, as seen on “NESN Sports Today,” in the video above. Click to donate to the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon >> More Stories Source link
Henry Fenollosa’s Alive Today Because Of Amazing Doctors At Jimmy Fund
Share this: We’ve heard many stories of courageous battles against cancer during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon over the years, including Henry Fenollosa’s. Henry had neuroblastoma on his spinal cord, but he says he’s alive because of the doctors at the Jimmy Fund. The 2016 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon will take place Aug. 29 through 30. You can donate and learn more here. Listen to Henry tell his Jimmy Fund story in the video from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance, above. Click to donate to the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon >> More Stories Source link