Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA JimmyFundWalk.org

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1 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA JimmyFundWalk.org

2 SUP P O R T T H E JIM M Y F UND Event Handbook September 8, 2013 Walk to Conquer Cancer

3 Go The Extra Mile Become a Pacesetter! Raise $1,500 or more and receive special recognition items such as pins, hats, socks, and more to wear on Walk day! See page 9 for details or visit JimmyFundWalk.org/Pacesetter

4 table of contents A Message from hyundai motor america...2 A Message from the director of the Jimmy Fund...3 Who we are...4 Fundraising information...6 Follow the path to Fundraising Success...8 Become a Pacesetter...9 Walking as a Team...11 Walk WEekend...12 Course Timeline...14 hopkinton 26.2-mile route details...15 babson to boston 13.1-mile route details...16 boston college 5-mile route details...18 dana-farber 3-mile route details virtual walker option...21 Finish line details...22 Contact information Walk Sponsors...25

5 2 a message from hyundai motor america Dear Walk Participants, Hyundai Motor America is proud to be the presenting sponsor the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk for the 11th consecutive year. The commitment to the fight against cancer, enthusiasm, and pride that every walker and volunteer radiates on Walk day is truly inspiring to us at Hyundai. Whether it be walking or volunteering, Hyundai employees, dealers, and friends look forward to supporting you every year. We are thrilled to be joining you on the walk route Sunday, September 8, and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the event. Over the past 11 years, Hyundai has witnessed revolutionary breakthroughs in cutting-edge research and compassionate patient care at Dana- Farber Cancer Institute. This tangible progress makes us value our role as presenting sponsor and strengthens our commitment to Dana-Farber s mission. In our time as presenting sponsor, Hyundai has contributed more than $4 million to the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk and looks forward to supporting another record-breaking fundraising year for Dana-Farber. Thank you for your participation in the 2013 Walk. Each and every participant is making a difference in the fight against cancer and together we can eradicate this disease. We look forward to seeing you in September. Sincerely, The Eastern Region Hyundai Dealers

6 a message from the Jimmy Fund director Dear Walk Participants, This year marks a special milestone for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, our 25th anniversary. Each year of the Walk has been unique and the one thing that remains the same is the support from our participants. For that, I would like to thank you for your unwavering commitment and dedication. The Jimmy Fund Walk has grown to raising the most money of any single-day walk in the nation. We ve become a community that shares 24 years of stories: why teams have formed, family and friends coming together, and celebrating loved ones, all while sharing the same goal of supporting Dana-Farber s mission to conquer cancer. fundraising efforts help improve the lives of adult and pediatric patients at Dana-Farber. This year, let s continue the tradition of walking as a community and have another record-setting year. Let s each recruit one more walker and help get one more person to be a Pacesetter. Share fundraising tips with new walkers and reminisce on past Walks with alumni walkers. On Walk day, take time to contemplate the inspiring Walk Hero signs along the route, reminding you why each of the 26.2 miles matters. I look forward to seeing you on the course, September 8, as we walk together and celebrate 25 years of conquering cancer. This event is so special because you make it possible. As first-time walkers, alumni walkers, Pacesetters, Team Captains, Walk Heroes, Virtual Walkers, and volunteers, everyone plays a role in the success of the Walk and your extraordinary Sincerely, Suzanne Fountain Director, The Jimmy Fund 3

7 4 who we are ABOUT THE WALK The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is the largest single-day participatory event to benefit the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and raises the most money of any single-day walk in the nation. The Walk is supported by the Boston Athletic Association, and it is the only event, other than the Boston Marathon itself, that travels along the historic 26.2-mile route from Hopkinton to Boston. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Walk has been raising money to conquer cancer for a quarter century. The Walk has raised nearly $90 million for research and care to support patients with all forms of cancer at Dana-Farber. In 2012, the event drew nearly 8,000 walkers from 37 states and 4 countries. We look forward to a stellar year in Thank you for walking! ABOUT DANA-FARBER And THE JIMMY FUND Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides expert, compassionate care to children and adults, and is home to groundbreaking cancer discoveries. Since its founding in 1948, the Jimmy Fund has raised millions of dollars through thousands of community efforts to advance Dana-Farber s lifesaving mission. Learn more at Dana-Farber.org and JimmyFund.org.

8 25th Anniversary 25 years ago, approximately 600 Jimmy Fund supporters walked the Boston Marathon course during the first annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk in Proceeds from the walk totaled $161,000, a record amount for a first-time Jimmy Fund event. 5

9 6 fundraising information WALKER AGREEMENT Fundraising Minimum As a registered walker, you commit to raise a minimum of $300 by September 30, Children 12 years and younger on Walk day commit to raising a minimum of $100. Additional funds above the minimum can be submitted through October 31, Credit Card Policy To complete registration, all participants must provide credit card information. In the event that the fundraising minimum is not met by September 30, 2013, the participant s credit card is charged the remaining balance. Example: If a walker has raised $200 by September 30, 2013, the credit card the walker used to pay the registration fee is charged the remaining $100. Cancellation Policy Participants who cancel by noon September 6, 2013, are not responsible for the fundraising minimum. Any registered walkers (excluding Virtual Walkers see page 21 for details) who have not cancelled by this date are required to submit the fundraising minimum even if they do not attend the event. Your registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. to cancel your registration, contact the Walk staff by noon September 6, 2013, at JimmyFundWalk@dfci.harvard.edu or how to collect gifts Ask people to support your Walk by giving in any of the following ways: Online Encourage supporters to use credit cards to make online gifts through your walk fundraising page. Download the Walk Facebook Fundraising Application. Friends will learn of your fundraising goal and be encouraged to give through automatic newsfeed alerts that appear on your profile page.

10 Checks or Money Orders All checks should be made payable to Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. If checks are made out to you, please endorse the back as Pay to the order of Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, and sign your name. Matching Gifts Thousands of companies match all or a portion of a charitable gift made by an employee. Have your supporters check with their Human Resources departments to find out if their workplaces have this kind of program to help support your Walk. Gifts of Stock/Securities Making gifts of stock or securities rather than cash is easy and offers many benefits. If this option appeals to you or your supporters, visit JimmyFund.org/stocks for more information. how to submit gifts Please do not submit cash at any time. If a supporter gives you cash, please submit a money order or check made payable to Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk for the amount of the cash gift. Send gifts in a timely manner to: Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk P.O. Box 3595 Boston, MA Please submit gifts for one walker per envelope. Do not put gifts for multiple walkers in the same envelope. Please allow two weeks for processing. To ensure proper credit for your fundraising efforts, please be sure to include the following in each submission envelope: Gifts collected to support your Walk Name and participant ID number with return address on outside of envelope Please note: Your participant ID number can be found on your MyHQ Web page. GIFT ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM DFCI Supporters receive a tax acknowledgment in the mail if they submit a check of $50 or more. The letter is sent to the name and address printed on the check. Supporters receive a tax acknowledgment if they make a credit card gift online. 7

11 8 follow the path to fundraising success Going the distance on Walk day is only half the battle. Every dollar you raise makes a difference in Dana-Farber s mission to conquer cancer. The steps below highlight a handful of fundraising tips and tools. Kick Start Your Walk Start off your fundraising by giving a gift to yourself. Motivate others to support your Walk by showing your commitment! Get Going Achieve the $300 fundraising minimum by reaching out to family and friends and asking for a specific gift amount. Direct supporters to your Walk fundraising page, and be sure to take advantage of the new Walk Mobile App, Facebook Fundraising App, How to raise $300 in 7 days document, and other materials to help promote your fundraising efforts. Double Your Efforts Matching gifts are a great way to increase your fundraising. Many companies will match a participant s fundraising dollars, or will directly match a supporter s gift. Talk to your Human Resources department and remind your donors to inquire about matching gifts within their own companies. Go the Extra Mile Raise $1,500 to reach Star Pacesetter status and earn great rewards. Here are a few fundraising tips to help you reach this goal: Post the link to your Walk fundraising page within your Facebook status updates. You can also host a dinner party, trivia night, bake sale, or yard sale where financial contributions directly support your Walk fundraising efforts!* Mark Your Milestones Send a personalized message to donors thanking them for their support, or use one of the available Walk Thank You sample letters found in the Tools section on the Walk s website. Gratitude goes a long way, especially when you approach supporters again next year! Keep on Trekking Continue fundraising through October 31, Encourage family and friends to support your Walk after the event by sharing your Walk day photos and memories with them! * If you plan to hold a fundraising event on behalf of Dana- Farber and the Jimmy Fund, please contact Molly Moss at mary_moss@dfci.harvard.edu or

12 become a p cesetter Raise $1,500 or more and become a Pacesetter, an elite fundraiser. Demonstrate your unwavering commitment to ending cancer and enjoy great rewards as a Pacesetter. PACESETTER Rewards All Pacesetters receive: Pacesetter Levels T-shirt and bib number* Socks Recognition pin Hat Invitation to the 2013 Extra Mile Brunch Recognition in the Extra Mile Booklet Special-edition Pacesetter T-shirt at the Extra Mile Brunch Recognition on signage at the Extra Mile Brunch * For returning 2012 Pacesetters and those who submit $1,500, or $500 if 12 and younger, by August 14, Young Pacesetters are participants age 12 and younger as of Walk day. Pacesetters receive additional rewards based on star levels. Visit JimmyFundWalk.org/Pacesetter to learn more. 9

13 10 Get Mobile Conquer cancer from your phone: fundraise and recruit with the Jimmy Fund Walk Mobile App! Download the app for your Apple or Android mobile device and ask for contributions by text, , or social media. You can also recruit team members and follow up with donors. Learn more at JimmyFundWalk.org/MobileApp

14 walking as a team Take advantage of training, fundraising, and walking together! START A TEAM! Team up with family members and friends, or start a corporate team to further engage your colleagues with a universal cause. Walking with others is a fun way to share the event day experience. Team Captains have access to the Walk s Tools section, JimmyFundWalk.org/tools, where ideas can be found on how to fundraise as a team and how to grow your team. Alumni Team Captains are also great resources to give you tips and advice about leading a team. Connect with a Captain by ing jimmyfundwalk@dfci.harvard.edu, using the subject line 2013 Team Captain Inquiry. JOIN A TEAM! Contact the Walk staff if you are an individual participant looking to join forces with a team. The Walk staff can help pair you with a group from your local community, or a group walking from a similar start location. For more information call or send an to jimmyfundwalk@dfci. harvard.edu. TEAM RECOGNITION Set your fundraising sights high and aim to be a top team in 2013! The top 10 teams* in each of the following categories are recognized at the annual Extra Mile Brunch: top fundraising teams, top new teams, top tribute teams, and top corporate and community teams. In addition, the top 10 teams with the most Pacesetters and 100 percent Pacesetters will be highlighted at the Brunch. * Teams are considered for recognition only if there are at least five members and every team member has satisfied the Walk s minimum fundraising requirement. 11

15 12 walk weekend The Walk will be held Sunday, September 8. Please refer to pages 14 through 21 for details about starting times, directions, and transportation for each route. WHAT TO BRING Seasoned walkers recommend you bring a small backpack or fanny pack with the following items: Camera Sunglasses and sunscreen even if it s not sunny (TIP: Sweat- and water-resistant sunscreen works best) Extra socks (TIP: Rather than cotton, try a pair made of wicking material) A mini first-aid kit with adhesive bandages and pain relievers Wallet with ID and a small amount of cash and/or credit card Cell phone WHAT NOT TO BRING Large strollers or carriages (Only collapsible carriages are permitted on buses) Inline skates, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, etc. Pets Help the Walk Go Green In an effort to be environmentally friendly, the Walk staff encourages participants to carpool or take public transportation. WHERE TO GO and what to do Start At each of the starting locations and at early check-in, there will be designated areas to do the following: Pick Up Bib and T-Shirt If you haven t received your bib and/or T-shirt you can pick them up at the start Drop Off Money Turn in any money that you have collected and not yet submitted at any of the registration tables (refer to page 6 for information on collecting and submitting gifts) Pacesetter Items Walkers who were Pacesetters in 2012 or who have raised $1,500 in 2013 can pick up their bibs, T-shirts, socks, hats, and pins if they have not received them * If you have already received your bib and T-shirt, you may begin walking and do not need to check in. Feel free to enjoy refreshments and pick up a hat if you don t have one.

16 Along the Route Support is provided for walkers on each route: 12 refueling stations are located along the course with snacks, beverages, port-a-johns, and medical support Lunch is available to walkers on the 26.2-mile and 13.1-mile courses Medical sweep buses drive along the Walk route. To catch a ride, wait at a refueling station or at a mile marker along the course Finish The finish line celebration is located at Copley Square in Boston. For detailed information and directions, please refer to page 22. Early Check-in Walkers may check in, register for the Walk, and pick up bibs and T-shirts Saturday, September 7, from 1 to 4 PM at Babson College. * Please note that the registration fee during early check-in is $40 rather than $25. Babson College, Knight Auditorium 231 Forest Street Babson Park, MA Early Check-in Driving Directions & Parking Parking at Babson College is only available on Saturday for Early Check-in. There is no parking on campus Sunday. Please refer to the route details section on page 16 for more information. From Points North and South Follow Interstate 95/Route 128 to Exit 21 (21B from the north) for Route 16 Newton/Wellesley. At the end of the exit ramp, follow signs for Route 16 West (Washington Street). Follow Route 16 for approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Forest Street. (This will be the seventh light and there is a sign directing you to Babson). Proceed on Forest Street for approximately 1 mile (passing through one major intersection with a four-way stop). The main entrance to Babson College will be on your right. From Points East or West Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) to Interstate 95/Route 128. After the tolls, follow signs to Route 95/128 South to Exit 21B (Route 16 Newton/Wellesley) and follow the directions above. 13

17 14 course timeline The course timeline below provides information about when and where enthusiastic volunteers will be handing out refreshments along the course on Walk day. Station W. Union St., Ashland Mile: 1.9 Opens: 6:00 AM Closes: 9:45 AM Station 2 89 Waverly St., Ashland Mile: 4.4 Opens: 6:30 AM Closes: 10:30 AM Station 3 W. Central St. & Boden Ln., Natick Mile: 8 Opens: 7:30 AM Closes: 11:45 AM Sponsored by Target Station 4 Central St. & Main St., Natick Mile: 10.2 Opens: 8:00 AM Closes: 12:30 PM Sponsored by Long s Jewelers Station 5 Central St. & Weston Rd., Wellesley Mile: 12.9 Opens: 8:30 AM Closes: 1:15 PM Sponsored by Mama Rosie s Station Washington St., Wellesley Mile: 14 Opens: 8:30 AM Closes: 2:30 PM Sponsored by Juran Institute Station 7/Lunch Stop Washington St., Wellesley Mile: 16.1 Opens: 9:00 AM Closes: 3:30 PM Station 8 NEW Location! Comm. Ave. & Carriage Lane across from Fuller St., Newton Mile: 18.4 Opens: 9:30 AM Closes: 4:00 PM Sponsored by Cape Cod Potato Chips Station 9 Comm. Ave. & Old Colony Rd., Newton Mile: 21.1 Opens: 10:00 AM Closes: 5:00 PM Sponsored by Agero Station 10 Chestnut Hill Ave. & Beacon St., Brighton Mile: 22.3 Opens: 10:15 AM Closes: 5:30 PM Sponsored by Boston Capital Station Beacon St., Brookline Mile: 23.4 Opens: 10:30 AM Closes: 5:45 PM Sponsored by Energi Insurance Services Station 12 Beacon St. & Maitland St., Boston Mile: 25.5 Opens: 11:00 AM Closes: 6:30 PM Sponsored by HomeGoods Copley Square Finish Mile: 26.2 Opens: 11:15 AM Closes: 7:00 PM Sponsored by Celebrity Cruises NEW: 26.2-mile and 13.1-mile walkers will utilize the carriage lane for a portion of the route along Commonwealth Ave. in Newton. Please be on the lookout for directional signage and traffic police to guide you!

18 hopkinton 26.2-mile route details Rolling Start...5:30 7:30 AM Hopkinton Center School, Hopkinton, Mass. Sponsored by AutoTrader.com Copley Square Finish Line...11:15 AM 7 PM Copley Square, Boston Driving Directions and Parking Driving to Hopkinton Parking for participants is available in the Hopkinton Middle and High School lots. Hopkinton Middle School and High School 89 Hayden Rowe Street Hopkinton, MA Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) 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 Street/Route-85 which turns into Hayden Rowe Street, and drive.7 miles until you reach the Hopkinton Middle School on the left. Shuttle buses will be available to bring walkers to the starting location at the Center School. Driving to Copley Square Please refer to the Finish Line Details section on page 22 for directions and parking information. Shuttle Bus information to Start and Finish Walkers starting in Hopkinton can either park at Copley Square and take a shuttle bus to the starting line in the morning, or drive to Hopkinton and take a shuttle bus back to their cars upon completion of the Walk. * Please note there is no option for walkers to be dropped off at the start, only at the Middle and High School parking lots. Shuttle Buses from Copley Square to Hopkinton Start :45 AM Bus pick-up is on St. James Avenue across from the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Shuttle Buses from Copley Square Finish to Hopkinton Parking PM Bus pick-up is on St. James Avenue across from the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel 15 15

19 16 16 Sponsor Support babson to boston 13.1-mile route details Rolling Start... 8:30 10:30 AM Babson College, Knight Auditorium Parking Lot, Babson Park, Mass. Copley Square Finish Line... 11:15 AM 7 PM Copley Square, Boston More than 25 generous sponsors support the Walk! Thanks to them, Walk participants can refuel with water and snacks at 12 stations along the course. Those who walk the Hopkinton and Babson to Boston routes also receive a free lunch! See all of our 2013 sponsors at JimmyFundWalk.org/Sponsors Driving Directions and Parking Driving to Babson College Parking will be available for $6.00 at the Riverside MBTA Station. Please note that no parking is available at Babson nor in the surrounding neighborhoods. All walkers must park at Riverside Station and take a shuttle to the Babson start. Riverside Station 271 Grove Street Newton, MA 02146

20 Take Interstate 95/Route 128 to Exit 22 for Grove Street/Riverside MBTA Station. Merge onto Grove Street. Riverside Station is on the left. Shuttles are provided to bring walkers from the parking area to Babson College. Driving to Copley Square Please refer to the Finish Line Details section on page 22 for directions and parking information. Take the MBTA Ride the Green Line s D (Riverside) branch to Riverside Station. Shuttle buses to Babson are available in the parking area. Shuttle Bus information to Start and Finish Walkers starting at Babson can park at Copley Square and take a shuttle bus to the starting line in the morning, take the MBTA Green Line s D (Riverside) branch, or drive to Riverside Station and take a short shuttle bus to the starting line. Shuttle buses will return walkers to Riverside upon completion of the Walk. Shuttle Buses from Copley Square to Babson College AM Bus pick-up is on St. James Avenue across from the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Shuttle Buses from Riverside Station to Babson College...8:15 10 AM Bus pick-up is in parking area of Riverside Station Shuttle Buses from Copley Square Finish to Riverside Station PM Bus pick-up is on St. James Avenue across from the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel; please note that buses will deliver walkers to Riverside only; there will be no return buses to the Babson campus 17

21 18 boston college 5-mile route details Rolling Start AM 12 PM* Edmonds Hall parking lot, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass. Supported by Deloitte Copley Square Finish Line...11:15 AM 7 PM Copley Square, Boston Driving Directions and Parking Driving to Boston College Parking is available on the Boston College campus. Check the Event Updates section of the Walk website for more information as the event approaches. 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 5 miles to Boston College. FROM POINTS WEST: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 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 1.5 miles to Boston College. Driving to Copley Square Please refer to the Finish Line Details section on page 22 for directions and parking information. Take the MBTA Ride the Green Line s B (Boston College) branch until it ends at Boston College Station. Follow signs to the Walk Start area. * Please note: You may only pick up T-shirts and bibs during the rolling start time. You may meet up with participants walking other routes at the finish line, or arrange an alternate location.

22 Shuttle Bus Information to Start and Finish Walkers participating in the 5-Mile route can take the MBTA Green Line s B (Boston College) branch to Boston College, drive and park at the starting location, or park at Copley Square and take a shuttle bus to the starting line in the morning. Shuttle buses will be available from Copley Square for walkers who park at Boston College to return them to their cars upon completion of the Walk. Meaning In Every Mile Shuttle Buses from Copley Square to Boston College Start... 9:45 11:30 AM Bus pick-up is on St. James Avenue across from the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Shuttle Buses from Copley Square Finish to Boston College...11:30 AM 4 PM Bus pick-up is on St. James Avenue across from the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Who do you walk for? The faces of Dana- Farber adult and pediatric patients mark each mile of the Walk route. These Walk Heroes inspire walkers to go the distance in the fight to conquer cancer. Meet the 2013 Heroes at JimmyFundWalk.org/Heroes 19 19

23 20 dana-farber 3-mile route details Gathering and Activities :15 PM Sponsored by Harbor Consulting IP Services Official Start time...1:30-2 PM Yawkey Center for Cancer Care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Copley Square Finish Line...11:15 AM 7 PM Copley Square, Boston Driving Directions and Parking Driving to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Parking is available at the following location: Longwood Garage 375 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA FROM POINTS NORTH Take Interstate 93 to Storrow Drive West. Continue for 1.5 miles, take the Kenmore Square/Fenway, Route 1S exit, to the left, and stay in the far left lane as you drive up the ramp. At the first light, bear right on Boylston Street (outbound) and continue straight as the road merges onto Brookline Avenue. At the fourth light, turn right onto Longwood Avenue to park in the 375 Longwood Garage. The Yawkey Center for Cancer Care is located at 450 Brookline Avenue. FROM POINTS SOUTH Take Interstate 93 to Exit 16, Andrew Square. At the light at the top of the ramp, turn left. At the fourth light, turn left on Melnea Cass Boulevard and continue for.9 miles to the seventh light, turning left onto Tremont Street. At the first intersection (Boston Police Station on the corner), turn right onto Ruggles Street. At the third light, turn left onto Huntington Avenue. After passing the Massachusetts College of Art, turn right at light on Longwood Avenue. Continue straight to park in the 375 Longwood Garage (on right). The Yawkey Center for Cancer Care is located at 450 Brookline Avenue.

24 FROM POINTS WEST Take Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) to Exit 22, Copley Square/ Prudential Center, bearing left toward Prudential. Merge left onto Huntington Avenue. Follow for 1.3 miles. After passing the Massachusetts College of Art, turn right at light onto Longwood Avenue. Continue straight to the 375 Longwood Garage (on right). The Yawkey Center for Cancer Care is located at 450 Brookline Avenue. Driving to Copley Square Please refer to the Finish Line Details section on page 22 for directions and parking information. Take the MBTA Ride the Green Line s D (Riverside) branch to Longwood Station. Take a left out of the station, walk up to Longwood Avenue, and take another left over the bridge. Continue walking straight, take a right on Brookline Avenue. The Yawkey Center for Cancer Care will be on your left at 450 Brookline Avenue. Shuttle Bus Information from Finish Line Walkers starting at Dana-Farber can take the MBTA Green Line s D (Riverside) branch to Longwood Station, or drive and park in the 375 Longwood Garage. Buses will be available to return walkers to Dana-Farber upon completion of the Walk. * Please note that no shuttle buses will go to the Dana- Farber start prior to the Walk. Buses from Copley Square Finish to Dana-Farber...3:30 5 PM Bus pick-up is located between the John Hancock Tower and the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel at Trinity Church virtual walker option For those who are unable to attend the Walk September 8, you can still raise funds to conquer cancer as a Virtual Walker. Virtual Walkers can register at JimmyFundWalk.org. There is no fundraising requirement, but those who raise $300 or more receive a Walk T-shirt following the event. 21

25 22 finish line details Celebrate your completed journey at the Copley Square finish area! Receive a 25th anniversary Walk medal, have an official photo taken on the Boston Public Library steps, and enjoy complimentary food, beverages, a speaking program, and entertainment. Copley Square Finish Line...11:15 AM 7 PM Speaking Program... 3 PM Driving Directions and Parking Walkers may drive to Copley Square and take shuttle buses to the 26.2, 13.1, or 5-mile starts. * Please note: No buses will go to the 3-mile start until after the Walk. Driving to Copley Square Parking is available at the Garage at 100 Clarendon, located at 100 Clarendon Street. The Garage at 100 Clarendon 100 Clarendon Street Boston, MA FROM POINTS NORTH OR SOUTH Take Interstate 93 North or South toward Boston to the Storrow Drive Exit. Follow Storrow Drive to the Massachusetts Avenue (Route 2) exit on the left. Drive.2 miles and take a left onto Commonwealth Avenue (Route 2 East). Drive.7 miles and take a right onto Clarendon Street (Route 28 South). 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 100 Clarendon, which will be on your right. FROM POINTS WEST Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) to Exit 22 Copley Square/ Prudential Center. Keep right at the fork and follow signs toward Copley. Merge onto Route 9 East/Stuart Street. Walkers and volunteers may be dropped off at the corner of Route 9 and Trinity Place, and walk up Trinity Place to Copley Square. To park, continue straight to 100 Clarendon Street to the Garage at 100 Clarendon, which will be on your right. Take the MBTA Take the Green Line (any branch) to Copley Station. Walk toward Copley Square at the intersection of Boylston Street and Dartmouth Street.

26 Help Across the Miles Unable to walk this year? Lend a helping hand. Gather your friends, family, and colleagues and volunteer on Walk day. The success of this event would not be possible without our volunteers! Visit JimmyFundWalk.org/Volunteer for more information 23

27 24 contact information Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA Phone Fax Website JimmyFundWalk.org Submitting Gifts Address to submit collected checks only: Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk P.O. Box 3595 Boston, MA Be sure to include name, participant ID number*, and address on the outside of the submission envelope. All checks should be made payable to Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. * Please note: Your participant ID number can be found on your MyHQ Web page. Jimmy Fund Walk Staff Ann Beach, Director ann_beach@dfci.harvard.edu Courtney Norian, Associate Director courtney_norian@dfci.harvard.edu Kyle Cutter, Associate Director kyle_cutter@dfci.harvard.edu Jacquelyn Callahan, Development Officer jacquelyn_callahan@dfci.harvard.edu Sarah Holroyd, Development Officer sarah_holroyd@dfci.harvard.edu Natalie Kinder, Development Officer & Volunteer Coordinator nataliec_kinder@dfci.harvard.edu Molly Moss, Senior Assistant & Hero Program Coordinator mary_moss@dfci.harvard.edu Molly Goodman, Development Assistant molly_goodman@dfci.harvard.edu

28 THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 SPONSORS! PRESENTING SPONSOR MAJOR SPONSORS REFUELING STATION and supporting SPONSORS In-Kind Sponsors IN COOPERATION WITH Media sponsor 25