2026 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon begins at Fenway Park
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The 24th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon takes place at Fenway Park on August 17 and 18. The event aims to raise funds to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Special ceremonies and activities will feature patients participating in pre-game moments, including ceremonial first pitches. NESN will provide coverage from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., along with streaming on various platforms. Donations can be made online, with previous fundraisers raising over $80 million since 2002.
- •Event runs August 17 and 18 during Red Sox games.
- •Participants include patients, families, and Boston sports figures.
- •Coverage available on NESN and streaming platforms.
- •Donation link is jimmyfund.gives/NESN.
- •More than $80 million raised since the fundraiser's inception in 2002.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — How to Donate During 2026 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon: Help Strike Out Cancer
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — How to Watch 2026 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon: Full Coverage on on Aug. 17 & 18
"Since its launch in 2002, the fundraiser has raised more than $80 million in support of Dana-Farber's lifesaving mission.
"NESN will air complete Telethon coverage from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17 and Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:55 AMHow to Donate During 2026 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon: Help Strike Out Cancer
Since its launch in 2002, the fundraiser has raised more than $80 million in support of Dana-Farber's lifesaving mission.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:40 AMHow to Watch 2026 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon: Full Coverage on on Aug. 17 & 18
NESN will air complete Telethon coverage from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17 and Tuesday, Aug. 18.
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