4 Westborough Residents Recognized by Dana Farber

Four Westborough residents were recently honored as Pacesetters in the 2011 Boston Marathon  Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Chief Alan Gordon, Sally Harwood, Timothy Horgan and teacher Kathleen Swanson raised more than $15,000 of the nearly $7 million in the 2011 Jimmy Fund Walk, which benefits adult and pediatric cancer research and care at Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

“The commitment of our walkers, especially at the Pacesetter level, is crucial to the Jimmy Fund Walk’s fundraising efforts,” said Ann Beach, director of the Jimmy Fund Walk.

Pacesetters are walkers committed to raising at least $1,250 for Dana Farber. In 2011, nearly 1,300 of the 8.500 walkers achieved Pacesetter status. The four Westborough residents were among those recognized at a March brunch at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

The 24th annual Jimmy Fund Walk will take place on Sunday, Sept 9 and aims to raise more than $7.5 million. Nearly 9,000 people are expected to participate. To register for the Jimmy Fund Walk or to support a walker or virtual walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255.

Information courtesy of Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

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