EVENT HANDBOOK. WALK TO FIGHT CANCER! JimmyFundWalk.org 866-JF-1-WALK

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1 EVENT HANDBOOK september 21, 2008 WALK TO FIGHT CANCER! JimmyFundWalk.org 866-JF-1-WALK

2 Table of Contents Page Message from Hyundai... 2 Message from the Walk Director... 3 Who we are... 4 Fundraising Information... 6 Seven Secrets to Fundraising Success... 6 Online Fundraising... 7 Fundraising Tools... 7 Fundraising Minimum... 8 Become a Pacesetter... 9 Types of Gifts Submitting Gifts Gift Acknowledgements Training for the Walk Starting or Joining a Team Volunteering Walk Weekend Preparation (Sept ) Friday and Saturday Sunday Hotel Accommodations Event Day sunday, Sept. 21, Transportation Event Weekend Schedule Checking In: Times and Locations Starting Lines Route Information Refueling Stations New! Cheering Sections Walker Support Finish Line Information Walk Routes and Refueling Station Locations Contact Information... 32

3 A Message from Hyundai Motor America A Message from the Walk Director Dear Walkers, We at Hyundai Motor America recognize the immense impact companies can make in communities when they support important causes. That is why we have made it a priority to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund since 1998, and we are pleased to serve as the presenting sponsor of the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk for the sixth consecutive year. We are continually inspired by the incredible teamwork of Dana-Farber s physicians, scientists, and all of its employees as they conduct innovative research, provide compassionate patient care, and work tirelessly to conquer a disease that affects so many lives. Our sincere dedication to both Dana- Farber and the Jimmy Fund is best shown through the participation of our employees, dealers, and friends on Walk day. In 2007, Hyundai and its dealers contributed $400,000 to the Institute, with our official Walk team raising more than $120,000 of that total. We are aiming to eclipse that amount in In addition to our involvement with this event, a percentage of every Hyundai vehicle sold in greater New England supports the Institute s lifesaving mission. We are also thrilled that Hyundai has been acknowledged as the first and only automobile manufacturer in the United States to exclusively focus on raising funds and awareness for cancer. Each year, we are honored to walk alongside people like you who dedicate their time and energy to such an important cause. We look forward to Sept. 21, when we come together on the Boston Marathon route to make a positive difference in the lives of cancer patients everywhere. Dear Walkers, Thank you for making a commitment to join the 2008 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. This marks the 20 th year that Dana-Farber patients, cancer survivors, and their families, as well as thousands of people committed to the cause, have traveled together along the historic Boston Marathon route. It is the dedication and enthusiasm of walkers, like you, that will ensure the 2008 Walk s success. The more support we have in the fight against cancer, the greater our odds to beat this disease that affects so many families and friends. That is why we hope you ll spread the word about the Walk and encourage everyone you know to participate. There are many simple ways to help. Take on the role of being a Walk leader. Each effort makes a big difference. Start your own Walk team in honor of a loved one. Aim to raise $1,000 and become a Pacesetter. Your support provides Dana-Farber s physicians and scientists with the critical resources to conquer this terrible disease. Every mile you complete and every dollar you raise translates into a breakthrough in research, a new treatment or a life saved. We are continually grateful for the passion and generosity of all of our walkers. We look forward to our journey together on Sept. 21, as we take another step along the road toward finding cures. Sincerely, Ann Beach Director, Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Sincerely, Peter C. DiPersia Eastern Region General Manager, Hyundai Motor America 2 3

4 Who We Are About the WALK The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk is the largest participatory event benefiting the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This is the only event, other than the Boston Marathon itself that is sanctioned by the Boston Athletic Association to travel along the famed 26.2-mile route from Hopkinton to Boston. The money raised by the Walk supports research and care for all forms of cancer. Since 1989, the Walk has raised more than $51 million for the Jimmy Fund. In 2007, nearly 8,000 walkers raised more than $6.4 million. Our goal is to raise $7.2 million in Walkers hail from 32 states. Participants range in age from a few months to 88 years old; the average walker is 37 years old. In 2007, Pacesetters (walkers who raise $1,000 or more) contributed almost $4 million of the total funds raised. There were more than 1,500 Pacesetters in More than 700 teams walk each year. More than 600 volunteers devote their time and energy to the Walk annually. About the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber The Jimmy Fund supports the fight against cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping to raise the chances of survival for children and adults with cancer. Since 1948, thousands of events, coupled with the generosity of millions of people, have helped the Jimmy Fund support Dana-Farber s lifesaving mission. Every year, thousands of cancer patients from around the world who have been diagnosed with cancer come to Dana-Farber for their care. Here are some of the reasons why: We focus exclusively on cancer We rank among the best in the field For eight straight years, Dana-Farber has been ranked the number one cancer hospital in New England by U.S.News & World Report s America s Best Hospitals survey. As a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate, we recruit and staff some of the best and brightest physicians and researchers in the world. We transfer research advances into effective treatments for patients Dana-Farber s physician-scientists are intricately involved in some of the most significant breakthroughs in cancer research and care. These discoveries, such as the development of Gleevec, are made available to our patients, providing them with the latest treatment methods often months or years before they are offered to patients at other hospitals. Dana-Farber offers approximately 730 adult and pediatric therapeutic clinical trials annually in which many future treatment methods are being tested today. We treat the whole patient In addition to introducing the first research program in chemotherapy for children with cancer, Institute founder Sidney Farber, MD, pioneered the concept of comprehensive patient care in the 1950s. This model ensures that patients are seen not only by physicians and nurses, but also by social workers, nutritionists, and other caregivers. Dana-Farber s dedication to compassion resulted in the creation of the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, which has become a national leader in the field for offering patients an array of therapies, such as acupuncture and massage, as a complement to their cancer treatment. We provide unparalleled care to cancer survivors As more people survive cancer each year, Dana-Farber has blazed new trails in counseling cancer survivors about the health challenges they may face as a result of treatment. Dana-Farber is the undisputed leader in the research and care of cancer survivors, specifically addressing their long-term medical and emotional needs. Survivors of childhood cancers receive post-treatment support through the David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic, while adults are cared for through the Lance Armstrong Foundation Adult Survivorship Clinic. Unlike general hospitals, Dana-Farber exclusively specializes in cancer research and care. Every employee, from the office assistants to the chief of staff, is solely committed to supporting patients with all kinds of cancer including the rarest forms and to finding cures for this disease. 4 5

5 Fundraising Information Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is making groundbreaking discoveries every day, but we cannot make progress without your support. Going the distance on event day is only half the battle. The money you raise is absolutely vital to Dana-Farber s fight against cancer. Set your standards high and become a Pacesetter by raising $1,000 or more (see page 9 for more information). Don t forget: Your efforts make a difference in the lives of cancer patients everywhere. Seven Secrets to Fundraising Success 1) Start early. Spread the word and let everyone you know that you are walking. Don t forget to ask neighbors, colleagues, local businesses, and members of your church or synagogue community to get involved. 2) Aim high. Set your fundraising goal higher than the $250 minimum and tell your supporters you are determined to reach it (you will only be responsible for the $250 minimum). When asking people to support the Walk, suggest a minimum gift amount or provide specific gift options (e.g., $100, $50, $25). Remember: it only takes 10 gifts of $25 to reach the fundraising minimum, and only 20 gifts of $50 to become a Pacesetter. 3) Go live. When you register for the Walk, you will have access to online fundraising tools and your own personal web page. Send s to request support and thank your supporters. Take advantage of these tools to help spread the word and keep people connected. 4) Correspond creatively. Ask for support by writing your own letter or personalize one of the sample letters found on the Tools page on the Walk website. 5) Increase pledging in the workplace. Print out a pledge sheet from the Tools page on the Walk website and pass it around at work. Tip: Start the sheet with one or two large gifts. Note: Please do not submit pledge sheets with collected gifts; these are for your reference only. 6) Show your gratitude. Thank your supporters by ing or sending thank you notes. This will go a long way, especially when you approach them again next year. 7) Be creative. Meet face-to-face with potential supporters, personalize your website with photos of the person or people for whom you are walking, create a newsletter, or host a party where financial contributions are given to your Walk fundraising efforts.* For more information and ideas, or to attend a fundraising seminar, visit JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-JF-1-WALK. * If you plan to hold a fundraising event on behalf of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund, please contact Erica DeFreitas at erica_defreitas@dfci.harvard.edu or 800-JF-1-WALK. Online fundraising makes everything easier As a registered walker, you can manage your own online headquarters, which allows you to: Send personalized messages to potential supporters Receive online contributions from your supporters Track your fundraising efforts Create your own Walk web page It is fun, easy, and secure! Log on to JimmyFundWalk.org and click on Main Login under My HQ on the sidebar. Fundraising Tools We offer a variety of resources to help you reach and surpass the fundraising minimum. These effective fundraising tools can be found on JimmyFundWalk.org under the Tools section on the right sidebar. special Dana-Farber presentation: this motivating presentation to your potential supporters to give them a touching overview of the Institute s work and the emotional battle in which our doctors and patients are engaged. Fundraising 101: Learn the secrets to being an effective fundraiser. Raising the $250 minimum is easy when you know how to ask. Fundraising Letter Templates: Use these letters as-is or adapt them to ask potential donors for support. Customize your appeal with your own reasons for walking. Thank You Letter Template: Be sure to thank everyone who supports you! Make it easy by using this text in an or letter. Information on DFCI: Add facts and figures to your fundraising letters, thank you letters, or s to give your donors further information about the lifesaving institution their gifts will support. Jimmy Fund Walk Note Card: Complimentary note cards to send to your supporters can be ordered in multiples of 25 by ing jimmyfundwalk@dfci. harvard.edu or calling 866-JF-1-WALK. Press Release: Send a press release about your Walk effort to your local newspaper. Include a line that tells readers how they can support your efforts. gift Form: Consider including a gift form with your letters. A completed form should only be sent to the Walk office if it includes credit card information. Pledge Sheet: Use this tool to record gifts received. This can be used to track your own progress and should not be mailed to the Walk office with collected checks. 6 7

6 TEAM CAPTAIN HANDBOOK: Leading a team of walkers can make the miles on event day more fun! Download this handbook on the Tools page of the Walk website and start your own team. Use the handbook to learn about team-building and fundraising tips as well as the many resources available to team captains. FUNDRAISING BUSINESS CARDS: Use our fundraising business cards to give potential donors an easy way to remember to contribute to your Walk. Download the template on the Tools page of the Walk website, JimmyFundWalk.org. Insert your information into the Word document and print them out on your computer. BOSTON MARATHON JIMMY FUND WALK WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO CARDS: These inspirational, wallet-sized cards list important things that cancer cannot do, as well as information on the Walk. Enclose these cards in fundraising letters or thank you notes. Call 866-JF-1-WALK or jimmyfundwalk@dfci.harvard.edu to have some sent to you. Fundraising Minimum Hopkinton 26.2-Mile and New Hopkinton 13.1-Mile $250 Wellesley 13.1-Mile $250 Boston College 5-Mile and Boston 3-Mile Walkers age 13* and older $250 Walkers age 12* and younger $100 *Age on Walk day (Sept. 21, 2008) Fundraising Minimum Agreement Become a Pacesetter Pacesetters play a vital role in the Walk, having contributed 70 percent of all revenue raised throughout the Walk s 19-year history. Set a goal to raise $1,000 or more and join this remarkable group of walkers. You will help set the pace for the crusade against cancer. Pacesetter Benefits Receive Pacesetter Club T-shirt and a special bib for Walk day in advance* Receive an invitation to attend the Extra Mile reception in spring 2009 Be listed in the Extra Mile recognition booklet Receive a specially-designed, commemorative Pacesetter T-shirt at the 2009 Extra Mile reception * If you are a returning 2007 Pacesetter or have submitted at least $1,000 by Aug. 15, 2008 Pacesetter Levels Platinum Legend... $10,000 and above Gold All-Star... $6,000 to $9,999 Silver Champion... $4,000 to $5,999 Bronze Trailblazer... $2,000 to $3,999 Pacesetter... $1,000 to $1,999 Credit Card Policy: Walkers are required to meet the fundraising minimum of $250 ($100 for walkers age 12 and younger doing the Boston College 5-Mile and Boston 3-Mile route). Any balance due after the Nov. 1, 2008, deadline will be charged to the credit card submitted with your registration form. You may continue to fundraise over and above the minimum and submit gifts through Dec 31, Cancellation Policy Sept. 19, 2008, is the cancellation deadline. You will not be responsible for the fundraising minimum if you cancel by this date. Your registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. You can cancel your registration by contacting the Walk office by at JimmyFundWalk@dfci.harvard.edu or by calling 866-JF-1-WALK. 8 9

7 Types of Gifts PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT CASH BY MAIL OR ON WALK WEEKEND! If a supporter gives you cash, please write a personal check payable to Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk or submit a money order for the amount. We are happy to accept gifts in the following ways: CREDIT CARDS: Encourage supporters to visit your personal web page to make credit card gifts online; it is the most efficient and cost effective way to give. CHECKS: All checks should be made payable to Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Checks made out to you must be endorsed by you and signed over to the Jimmy Fund Walk (write Pay to the order of Jimmy Fund Walk below your signature on the back). Matching Gifts: Multiply your gifts! Thousands of companies have programs that will double, or even triple, contributions made by their employees. Ask your supporters to check with their Human Resources office to find out about their company s matching gift programs. gifts OF STOCK/SECURITIES: Making gifts of stock or securities rather than cash is easy and offers many benefits. If you think this may appeal to your supporters, refer them to jimmyfund.org/stocks for more information. Submitting Gifts Please mail collected gifts in a timely manner. Gifts may be submitted on Walk weekend, although mailing collected gifts is preferred. IMPORTANT! To receive credit toward your fundraising, be sure to include your name, walker ID number, and address on the outside of the submission envelope. Only one walker per envelope can receive credit for submitted gifts. If you fundraise with another walker, please divide the checks into separate envelopes for each walker. Please do not submit Pledge Sheets. All information will be taken from the donor s check. If the address printed on the check is incorrect or missing, cross out the incorrect information and clearly write the correct address on the check. Ask all supporters to make either an online contribution or write a check payable to Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk in order to receive acknowledgement. Mail gifts to (address labels provided in this Event Handbook): boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk P.O. Box 3595 Boston, MA Note: Please encourage your supporters to make online contributions. It is the most efficient and cost effective way to process gifts

8 Gift Acknowledgements Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sends thank you letters to supporters who make gifts of $50 or more by check. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sends an acknowledgment via to all supporters who make online gifts. We recommend you send a personal thank you note to each of your supporters for gifts, of any amount. Training for the Walk Tips to walk like a winner By Jack Fultz 1976 Boston Marathon Winner As coach of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team, I advise our runners as they prepare to run the Boston Marathon. The only real difference between runners goals and yours is the speed with which you ll cover the distance. Your goal as a walker should be to finish the route that you choose comfortably and enjoyably. To avoid discomfort or injuries train in advance. With some practice under your belt, you ll cross the finish line feeling great, both physically and mentally. Here is some advice I give both runners and walkers: Buy a good pair of properly-fitted shoes. Avoid cotton socks they absorb moisture and lead to blisters; choose socks that keep your feet dry and comfortable. Set weekly goals or follow a training program to correspond with your Walk day distance with a little research, you ll find there are many from which to choose. Start slowly and take short walks very regularly ideally, almost every day. Make connections with potential training partners neighbors, friends, teammates and start training together. Share your goals with others! This will help you maintain a high level of motivation and enhance your fun-factor. Think of your training as play. You ll have more fun and get more out of it. If you follow these basic guidelines, you ll be surprised at how quickly you can advance both the speed and distance of a single walk. Training with others will be especially helpful on days when you need some support due to fatigue, a busy schedule, or bad weather. One of the most rewarding parts of your Walk experience will be accomplishing your daily goals, even on days when you don t really feel like training. As the Chinese proverb says, A journey of a thousand miles begins but with one step! So does the considerably shorter journey of 26.2 miles so just lace em up and take that first step. It just keeps getting easier from there

9 Starting or Joining a Team Walking with a team can make the miles on event day even more fun! As a team, you will share the experience and enjoy the camaraderie of having people you care for by your side. The entire event process and preparation becomes easier with a team to support you. Train together. Fundraise together. Walk together. Start a Team Choose a Team Captain who has access to the Internet Download the Team Captain Handbook on the Tools page of the Walk website Your Team Captain must register online to activate the team Choose a team name, fundraising goal, and recruitment goal (number of team members) Team captains will be notified via when someone joins their team Join a Team Each team member must register individually and select the team he or she would like to join Each team member is independently responsible for the fundraising minimum Please note that team members are not required to all walk the same route and virtual walkers may be included as part of a team If you have already registered for the Walk as an individual but would like to start or join a team, go to JimmyFundWalk.org, log in, and update your online profile, or call 866-JF-1-WALK 14 15

10 Make the Most of Your Team Web Page Each Team Captain will be able to create and edit a team web page. The team web page is available to all team members. Features and benefits: Display team spirit by adding pictures and text to the web page Provide up-to-the-minute monitoring of team goals and fundraising levels Send messages to ask for support and to recruit new team members. s will automatically include a link back to the team web page so people can easily contribute to and join your team. Team Recognition Teams consisting of five members or more will be considered for recognition Teams will be considered for recognition only if every team member has satisfied the Walk s minimum fundraising requirement Team Captains for teams raising $10,000 or more will be invited to the Extra Mile reception to be held in spring 2009 Teams will be recognized in the annual Extra Mile booklet in the following categories: All teams raising $10,000 or more Top 10 fundraising teams based on highest total fundraising Top 10 fundraising teams based on highest average fundraising per team member Top 10 teams with highest number of Pacesetters Top 10 teams with highest percentage of Pacesetters Top 10 new teams Top 10 In Honor teams Top 10 corporate teams 16 17

11 Volunteering Walk Weekend Preparation Volunteers are essential to the Walk ensuring that walkers get the special attention they need and deserve Duties include checking walkers in, cheering them on, and handing out much-needed snacks and drinks along the route Volunteers allow us to reduce operational costs and direct more money to ward cancer research and care at Dana-Farber All volunteers receive an event T-shirt We are looking for companies, schools, religious groups, clubs, organizations, groups of friends, and individuals to help us make a difference and have a great time while assisting in the fight against cancer. Please visit our website, JimmyFundWalk.org, for a list of volunteer opportunities, or contact: erica DeFreitas Phone: 866-JF-1-WALK erica_defreitas@dfci.harvard.edu FRIDAY Drink lots of water Eat a dinner high in carbohydrates Get to bed early SATURDAY Sleep in Drink lots of water Eat a filling breakfast that is low in fat Take an easy walk before noon, if you d like Drink more water Pack your bag (see below) Read a book or rent a movie and just relax Enjoy the pre-walk pasta dinner at Wellesley High School in Wellesley, Mass., from 4 7 p.m. Drink more water Set your alarm so you ll have plenty of time in the morning Go to bed early! Pack the following items in your bag: Personal identification Petroleum jelly for high friction areas and feet Sunglasses (positive thinking!) Water-resistant sunscreen Lip balm with sunscreen Hat with brim Appropriate outerwear depending on forecast (realistic thinking!) Extra pair of socks change them halfway Small amount of cash and/or credit card Camera disposables are great Pen and paper to collect names and phone numbers of all your new friends 18 19

12 Pre-Walk Pasta Dinner Saturday, Sept. 20, 4 7 p.m. at Wellesley High School Attend a pre-walk, carb-loading pasta dinner and celebration Come anytime between 4 7 p.m. for great food Pick up your Walk T-shirt and bib if you have not already received them Meet other walkers and get energized SUNDAY Eat a breakfast that s high in carbohydrates (bagels, oatmeal, etc.) Wear your 2008 Walk T-shirt provided by Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund Start drinking water early Warm up and stretch before starting Drink water along the course never pass up a refueling station Don t get pulled into someone else s pace The best way to avoid post-walk stiffness when you cross the finish line is to: Keep moving to cool yourself down Rehydrate immediately with water and juices Begin to refuel with high carbohydrate foods Self-massage your feet and legs Please note: Pets are not allowed on the buses or on the course Only collapsible carriages are allowed on the buses All participants walking on the course must be registered Walkers are required to stay on sidewalks whenever possible, as some roads WILL NOT be closed to vehicular traffic SUGGESTED Hotel Accommodations Hopkinton 26.2-Mile Start and 13.1-Mile Start Boston Milford Courtyard Fortune Boulevard Milford, MA Courtyard Boston Westborough Technology Drive Westborough, MA Sheraton Milford Hotel Beaver Street Milford, MA Wellesley 13.1-Mile Start Crowne Plaza Boston Natick Worcester Street Natick, MA Hampton Inn Boston/Natick Speen Street Natick, MA Boston College 5-Mile Start Brookline Courtyard by Marriott Webster Street Brookline, MA Boston 3-Mile Start Best Western Boston Longwood Avenue Boston, MA Copley Square Finish Radisson Hotel Boston Stuart Street Boston, MA The Westin Copley Place, Boston Huntington Avenue Boston, MA Please visit our website JimmyFundWalk.org to view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

13 Event Day Sept. 21, 2008 Transportation Buses to Starting Lines on Event Day Boston to Hopkinton :45 a.m. Boston to Wellesley a.m. Boston to Boston College a.m. Buses leave Boston from Copley Square (bus stop is on St. James Street across from the Copley Plaza Hotel) Woodland MBTA Station to Wellesley... MBTA Trains to Starting Lines on Event Day 8 10:15 a.m. Boston to Woodland MBTA Station (for Wellesley 13.1-Mile Starting Line) Take the Green Line (D train) outbound to Woodland Station between 8 10:15 a.m., when buses will be shuttling walkers to the Wellesley starting line. Boston to Boston College (for Boston College 5-Mile Starting Line) Take the Green Line (B train) outbound to Boston College, the final stop on the line. Walk to the starting area at 140 Commonwealth Avenue, near Shea Field. Boston to Harvard Medical School Quad (for Boston 3-Mile Starting Line) Take the Green Line (E train) to Longwood Medical Area MBTA Station. Walk to the starting line at 200 Longwood Avenue. Buses from Wellesley Finish Line Wellesley to Boston a.m. 2 p.m. Wellesley to Hopkinton a.m. 2 p.m. Buses from Copley Finish Line Boston to Hopkinton... 2:30 7 p.m. Boston to Woodland MBTA Station.... 2:30 7 p.m. Buses leave from Copley Square (bus stop is on St. James Street across from the Copley Plaza Hotel) Boston to Boston College p.m. Boston to Dana-Farber (44 Binney Street)... 3:30 5 p.m. Buses leave from Copley Square (bus stop is at Trinity Church between the John Hancock Tower and the Copley Plaza Hotel) * Pets are not allowed on the buses or on the course. Only collapsible carriages will be allowed on buses. Driving Directions & Parking TO COPLEY SQUARE FROM POINTS NORTH OR SOUTH: Take Interstate 93 North or South towards Boston to the Storrow Drive exit. Follow Storrow Drive to the Mass Ave. (Rt. 2) exit on the left. Drive 0.2 miles and take a left onto Commonwealth Ave. (Rt. 2 East). Drive 0.7 miles and take a left onto Clarendon St. (Rt. 28 S). After you cross Boylston Street, you will see Trinity Church. Walkers and volunteers may be dropped off here. To park, continue straight past Trinity Church to the Garage at Clarendon Street, which will be on your right. TO COPLEY SQUARE FROM POINTS WEST: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I- 90) to Exit 22- Copley square/prudential center. Keep right at the fork and follow signs towards Copley. Merge onto Rt. 9 East/Stuart St. Drive 0.1 Miles and take a left at Dartmouth St, then a right onto Boylston, followed by an immediate right at Clarendon St. Walkers and volunteers may be dropped off by Trinity Church. To park, continue straight on Clarendon to the garage, which will be on your right. garage at Clarendon Street 100 Clarendon Street Boston, MA To Hopkinton: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Interstate 495 south. Follow 495 south to exit 21A to Hopkinton/West Main Street. Follow the exit and drive straight on West Main street for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto Grove St./Rt-85. and drive 0.7 miles until you reach the Hopkinton Middle School on the left. Please park at the Middle School, shuttle busses will be available to bring walkers to the starting location at Center School. For Walker and Volunteer Drop-off only: Follow directions above to West Main Street in Hopkinton. Instead of turning onto Grove St., continue straight until you see the Hopkinton town green on your right. Walkers and volunteers may be dropped off here. Hopkinton Middle School hopkinton Center School 88 Hayden Rowe Street 11 Ash Street Hopkinton, MA hopkinton, MA TO WELLESLEY PARKING: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to exit 14 to I-95 South toward South Shore. Travel 1.9 miles to exit 21A for Rt.16 East toward Newton/Waban. Merge onto Rt. 16/Washington St. Follow Rt. 16 to Woodland MBTA station where you can park your car ($4.00) and take a shuttle to the start at Wellesley High School (3 miles). *For Saturday s Pasta dinner, please park at Wellesley High School Woodland MBTA Station Route 16/Washington Street - near Newton/Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA 22 23

14 To Wellesley 13.1-Mile Start/Pasta Dinner: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to exit 14 to get on I-95 South. Drive 1.9 miles to exit 21A for Rt.16 East toward Newton/Waban. Merge onto Rt. 16/Washington St. Follow Rt. 16 through Wellesley Center and take a left on Rice Street all the way to the end where you will find Wellesley High School. *Parking is not available at Wellesley High School on Walk day Wellesley High School 50 Rice Street Wellesley, MA TO BOSTON COLLEGE 5-MILE START FROM POINTS NORTH & south: Take Interstate 95 (Route 128) to Exit 24 (Route 30). Follow Route 30 (also known as Commonwealth Avenue) east for about five miles to Boston College. Go past the main gate and turn right onto St. Thomas More Road and follow to Beacon Street. Turn right onto Beacon Street and take first right into the Beacon Street parking garage. TO BOSTON COLLEGE 5-MILE START FROM POINTS WEST: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) to Exit 17. At the first set of lights after the exit ramp, take a right onto Centre Street. Continue on Centre Street to the fourth set of lights, and turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue. Follow Commonwealth Avenue 1 1 / 2 miles to Boston College. Go past the main gate and turn right onto St. Thomas More Road and follow into Beacon Street parking garage near the football stadium. TO BOSTON COLLEGE 5-MILE START FROM DOWNTOWN BOSTON: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) to Exit 17. Take a left over the bridge after passing the Sheraton Tara Hotel. Take the first right onto Centre Street. Continue on Centre Street to the fourth set of lights and turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue. Follow Commonwealth Avenue 1 1 / 2 miles to Boston College. Turn left onto St. Thomas More Road and follow into Beacon Street parking garage near the football stadium. TO BOSTON COLLEGE 5-MILE START USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: The B branch of the MBTA s Green Line ends at the Boston-Newton town line on Commonwealth Avenue, at the Boston College Station. Follow signs from main gate. boston College 140 Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill, MA

15 TO BOSTON 3-MILE START (HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL QUAD) FROM POINTS NORTH: Take Interstate 93 south toward Boston to the Storrow Drive exit. Follow Storrow Drive to the exit (on left) marked Fenway Route 1. At the lights bear right, following the signs for Boylston Street Outbound. Take Boylston Street to the intersection of Boylston Street, the Fenway, and Brookline Avenue. Bear left onto Brookline Avenue. Take Brookline Avenue to Longwood Avenue (you will pass Beth Israel Hospital on your left). Turn left onto Longwood Avenue. The Harvard Medical School Quad will be on your right at 200 Longwood Avenue. TO BOSTON 3-MILE START (HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL QUAD) FROM POINTS SOUTH: Take Interstate 93 north toward Boston to the Massachusetts Avenue/Roxbury exit. At the end of the exit ramp, cross Massachusetts Avenue onto Melnea Cass Boulevard. Take Melnea Cass Boulevard to Tremont Street and take a left. Take the first right onto Ruggles Street. Take Ruggles Street to Huntington Avenue and turn left. Take Huntington Avenue to Longwood Avenue and take a right. The Harvard Medical School Quad is on your left. TO BOSTON 3-MILE START (HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL QUAD) FROM POINTS WEST: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Copley Square/Prudential Center exit. Follow left lane toward Prudential Center. You will come out of the exit onto Huntington Avenue. Take Huntington Avenue to Longwood Avenue and follow the above directions from points south. harvard Medical School Quad 200 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA BOSTON 3-MILE START PARKING: Parking will be available at 200 Longwood Avenue, and in the main Dana-Farber building (44 Binney Street) and the Smith Research Building (One Jimmy Fund Way) at no cost

16 Event Weekend Schedule Checking in: Times and Locations Early check-in: Saturday, Sept. 20 Wellesley High School p.m. Walk Day check-in: Sunday, Sept. 21 Hopkinton 26.2-Mile and 13.1-Mile: Hopkinton Center School... 5:30 7:30 a.m. Wellesley 13.1-Mile: Wellesley High School... 8:30 11 a.m. Boston College 5-Mile: Boston College... 9:30 11:30 a.m. Boston 3-Mile: Harvard Medical School Quad :30 2 p.m. At each start location you may: Pick up bib number and/or event T-shirt if you have not already received one Turn in any collected fundraising money in envelope with your name, address, and walker ID number (please do not enclose cash; if a supporter gives you cash, please write a personal check or submit a money order) Meet up with other walkers, team members, and friends Enjoy complimentary food, beverages, and entertainment Starting Lines Event day Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 Hopkinton Center School (rolling start) :30 a.m. Wellesley High School (rolling start) a.m miles Boston College (rolling start) :30 a.m. 5 miles Harvard Medical School Quad... 2 p.m. 3 miles Please Note: The Boston 3-Mile starting line is off the main Boston Marathon course, but connects at the intersection of Kent and Beacon Street and finishes in Copley Square in Boston. Route information Refueling Stations 12 refueling stations are located along the course Food, water, porta-johns, and music are provided A complimentary lunch is served at Wellesley High School Medical support is available at every refueling station NEW! Cheering Sections Designated areas along the route for friends, family, and supporters to gather together to cheer on Walkers as they continue the journey to Boston Exact locations to be determined look for updated announcements in s and online at JimmyFundWalk.org Walker Support Vans and sweep buses will continuously drive along the Walk route To catch a ride, wait at a refueling station or at a mile marker along the course Medical help is available on all vans and buses Special groups of skaters from the In-Line Club of Boston, called Support on Skates will be available along the route to offer assistance and encouragement Finish Line Information Copley Square in Boston, 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Wellesley Finish, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Each finisher will receive an official 2008 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk medal Commemorative photos will be taken by Polaroid at Copley Square Team photos will be taken; look for the designated photo area at either location Massage therapists will be on hand to help remedy aches and pains Complimentary food, drinks, and entertainment will be available Walk Routes and Refueling Stations From Hopkinton: Center School, Main Street, Hopkinton, MA Turn right out of Center School parking lot. Turn right onto Route 135. Refueling Station #1: Mile Marathon Deli open 6-9:45 a.m. Refueling Station #2: Mile Extra Space Storage open 6:40-10:30 a.m

17 Refueling Station #3: Mile Annesi s Power Equipment open 7:30-11:45 a.m. Refueling Station #4: Mile Natick Green open 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Refueling Station #5: Mile Wellesley College open 8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Continue to follow Route 135 until it joins Route 16. Refueling Station #6: Mile Wellesley High School (lunch available) open 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. To get to Wellesley High School, turn right off of Route 16 (Washington Street) onto State Street. Continue on Smith Street, with the football field on your left, and the high school on your right. Continue, following directions from Wellesley. From Wellesley: Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA Turn right out of Wellesley High School parking lot. Turn right onto Rice Street. Continue on Rice Street until you reach Route 16. Turn right onto Route 16. Refueling Station #7: Mile Gregorian Oriental Rugs open 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Continue on Route 16 through Newton Lower Falls until Route 16 meets Commonwealth Avenue. Turn right at the fire station onto Commonwealth Avenue (Route 30). Refueling Station #8: Mile Corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Fuller Street open 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Refueling Station #9: Mile Commonwealth Avenue at Boston College open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Continue, following directions from Boston College. From Boston College: 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue. Bear right at the reservoir onto Chestnut Hill Avenue to Cleveland Circle. At Cleveland Circle, turn left onto Beacon Street. Refueling Station #10: Mile Cleveland Circle 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Refueling Station #11: Mile Beacon Street 10:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Continue, following directions after Boston 3-Mile Walk reaches Beacon Street. Boston 3-Mile: Harvard Medical School Quad, 200 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA Follow Longwood Avenue, crossing Brookline Avenue and the Riverway. Turn right onto Kent Street. Turn right onto Beacon Street. Continue to Kenmore Square, then follow Commonwealth Avenue inbound. Refueling Station #12: Mile Charlesgate East 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Turn right onto Hereford Street, then left onto Boylston Street. Follow Boylston Street to Copley Square

18 Contact Information Mailing Address Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA Phone JF-1-WALK Fax Website... JimmyFundWalk.org Jimmy Fund Walk Staff Ann Beach, Director Marianne Gibson, Assistant Director.... Beth Dowd, Development Officer.... Erica DeFreitas, Volunteer Coordinator.... Kate Kenly, Walk Assistant... Submitting Gifts Address to submit collected checks only: boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk P.O. Box 3595 Boston, MA Be sure to include name, walker ID, and address on the outside of the submission envelope. All checks should be made payable to Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. 32

19 Ashland Clock Tower: Mile 4 Hopkinton 26.2-Mile Start Framingham Train Depot: Mile 6.2 Natick Town Green: Mile 10 Wellesley College: Mile 12.3 Heartbreak Hill Newton Fire Station: Mile 17.4 Boston College 5-Mile Start Boston 3-Mile Start Wellesley 13.1-Mile Start & Hopkinton 13.1-Mile Finish Johnny Kelley Statue: Mile 20 Legend Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk route Starting location Water Stop

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