Exciting news!

Sully's Tees, an absolutely incredible Boston-based company, has created a t-shirt to commemorate Jon's no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals, and has chosen to donate the proceeds to The Lester Project. We are absolutely thrilled and honored that they have thought of us.

Head on over to http://www.sullysbrand.com/ to order your t-shirt today! It's a great, fresh way to support The Jimmy Fund.

Posted on 21 May 2008 by Christine

CONGRATULATIONS JON!

We are SO PROUD of Jon Lester for throwing a NO HITTER this evening against the Kansas City Royals. Words cannot even describe how we are feeling right now. Way to go, Jon!

Posted on 19 May 2008 by Christine

Thanks to everyone!

Thanks to everyone who came out to New Stars... the event was a huge success for the Jimmy Fund, and we were able to raise an additional 500 dollars on behalf of The Lester Project. We are always grateful to Sarah Neukom, our amazing JF Development Officer for inviting us to these great opportunities.

We had the opportunity to meet Lexi, one of the incredible JF clinic children, who inspired us beyond belief and was definitely the hit of the party! You go get 'em, girl! :)

Thanks to all of your help and support, we have now raised over $57,000 for the Jimmy Fund, and we hope to continue to raise more through the off season.

Posted on 16 Jan 2008 by Christine

New Stars for Young Stars 2008

As many of you know, The Lester Project was lucky enough to attend The Jimmy Fund's "New Stars for Young Stars" event last year. This year, Jon will be attending as well as 2007 Rookie of the Year, Dustin Pedroia. Tickets go on sale December 3rd. Here is the official Jimmy Fund Press Release with more information about the event/tickets!

Red Sox players sign autographs to support the Jimmy Fund

Championship roster at “New Stars for Young Stars III,” Jan. 12

BOSTON – New Boston Red Sox stars, including Rookie of the Year Dustin Pedroia, will sign autographs to benefit the Jimmy Fund at the third annual “New Stars for Young Stars” event. New Stars for Young Stars III will be held on Jan. 12, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Jillian’s Boston.

In addition to Pedroia, the championship lineup includes World Series game four winner and cancer survivor Jon Lester, returning Boston favorite Gabe Kapler, and minor league players Jed Lowrie, Bubba Bell, Michael Bowden, Nick Hagadone and Justin Masterson. The player roster is subject to change.

Tickets go on sale, online only, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. Log onto www.jimmyfund.org/new-stars to make a purchase. Two levels of tickets are available. A $250 ticket includes an official MLB jersey, plus one of the first 40 spots in line. The rest of the tickets are $150 each. All ticket holders can bring one guest, but only one set of autographs will be allowed. A buffet lunch will be served and sports memorabilia will be on sale. In addition, there will be a raffle, silent auction and bowling contests to help strike out cancer.

New Stars for Young Stars III is hosted by the Jimmy Fund Council of Greater Boston and has quickly become a winning event, already having raised nearly $50,000 since its inception in 2005.

Founded in 1948, the Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox. It supports the fight against cancer at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which is a leading cancer research and care center for adults and children, and a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center.

For more information and to buy tickets go to www.jimmyfund.org/new-stars or call 1-800-52-JIMMY.

Posted on 29 Nov 2007 by Christine