22 September, 2016
Hopkinton Resident Muriel Kramer submitted the following about a group participating in the Jimmy Fund Walk to help fight cancer;
"Please support our Jimmy Fund Walk Team in the fight against cancer
Six years ago a young team of 9 and 11 year old friends formed a team to walk the Jimmy Fund Walk to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer; they took this on with unbelievable enthusiasm in support of a buddy in Cub Scouts, Ben Wheeler, who was the big brother when Christian, then 3, began his fight against leukemia. They are Christian’s Hot Jamaican Chili Pepper Crusaders (the name a product of 9 year old enthusiasts!); check them out on Facebook.
The first few years they walked the ½ marathon route; most now walk the long walk kicking off at 5 AM in Hopkinton to follow the length of the Boston Marathon Route. They have raised $19,453.80 in five years, and they would so appreciate a donation this year to put them far past $20K. The team continues to grow, and Christian is now part of the ½ marathon walking group. We remain so grateful that Christian (and now his mom Sue) are survivors in this fight, but the team all know the fight is far from over for many others. Please join us with a donation in support of this amazing effort and inspirational team!
The walk is September 25th and donations must be to the Jimmy Fund by October 10th (official final deadline October 17, 2015); each walker over 12 must raise a minimum of $300. You may donate online by searching the walkers by name on the Jimmy Fund Walk site or send a check made out to the Jimmy Fund to: Kramer family, 39 North Street Hopkinton, MA 01748. If you send a check we are able to easily use donations to cover all walkers; our goal in fundraising is to meet every team member’s minimum if possible. We have 12 registered walkers this year. Many thanks!" Submitted by: Muriel Kramer
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