WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon

Elijiah Conyers and his family joined the Greg Hill Show to discuss his treatment at Dana Farber. 

Lisa Scherber tells us about how much the Jimmy Fund means to others not only the ones that are affetced by Cancer but even the ones who arent that pledge to help this fundraiser. 

Ethan Hawes and Mut discuss his story of after being diagnosed with Cancer in College and the life changing experience it brought to himself family and friends. 

Kyle and Bob talk about their experience with Dana Farber as both a patient and volunteer.

Alex found out he had a rare form of testicular cancer from a routine physical right before his wedding. Now he has a family and has always had his love for the Red Sox and Boston sports.

Roger Clemens joins the booth to talk about Steve Buckley’s Old Time Baseball Game which raises money for ALS  how he was a better batter than Ted Williams at Fenway Park. He also tells a story about how he almost missed a start because he was stuck in traffic on Storrow Drive

James Gould and his parents Brad and Pam join Joe and Chris Berman in the booth to talk about his relationship with Brock Holt, his brand new sneakers, his family and even has a couple jokes along the way.

Chris Wideman and Calvin Kattar are seen as the fighters but they reiterate that the kids are fighting the only fight that really matters. They also talk about their upcoming UFC fights and the New York- Boston rivalry.

Jake Decarolis was diagnosed with a brain tumor during his senior year of high school, while he was preparing for three AP classes. Lisa Scherber talks about how the Spring Training trips are great for the kids because they get to escape for a little while and hang out with Red Sox players. Jake got to meet some of his hero’s including David Ortiz and Brock Holt has become a leader for the Red Sox...

Gerry Callahan gave his heart and soul to the Jimmy Fund over the last 18 years. Glenn and Lisa recognize Gerry's contributions and give some great Gerry Callahan Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon moments.

Lisa Scherber is OMF’s final guest in their second day at the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon.

Kyle Stanley is the son of Red Sox pitching legend Bob Stanley. Kyle was nine years old when he was diagnosed with cancer, had the tumor removed when he was ten, is now 38 and has been cancer free for 28 years. Bob details his relationship with the Jimmy Fund going back to his playing days, including knowing a boy who died only five years before his own son was diagnosed with the same tumor.

5-year old Ellie Levine was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March. Ellie and her parents Leah and Doug join OMF and detail the fear they experienced leading up to Ellie’s diagnosis and during treatment. Ellie reveals she had such a large appetite in the hospital that she ordered 10 very diverse meals and ate all of them in one sitting.

Tedy Bruschi joins OMF as part of the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon. Before hitting on some Patriots and NFL topics, Tedy details his recent health scare, stresses knowing the signs of a stroke, and discusses the importance of the Jimmy Fund.

Dan Head knew he had a genetic predisposition to cancer after his father was diagnosed with colon cancer and was on a preventative path leading up to his diagnosis—thus catching the cancer at an earlier, more treatable phase. Dr. Matt Yurgelun, director of the Lynch Syndrome Center at Dana-Farber joins Dan and OMF to discuss hereditary predispositions to cancer and his research.

Conor Canavan was diagnosed with a brain tumor as an infant in 2017, and unfortunately relapsed nine months after his first major surgery. Conor and his parents Michelle and John join OMF to discuss their family’s journey and how grateful they are for the support system at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund Clinic.

Current Phillies manager and former Red Sox player Gabe Kapler joins OMF as part of the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon. Gabe discusses interactions he’s had with other coaches both in Philly and elsewhere, the responsibly of coaches and athletes to make an impact in the community, and his relationship with Bryce Harper.

32-year old Alex White was only a month into his marriage when he was diagnoses with testicular cancer following a routine physical. Alex had a rare type of testicular cancer called Testicular + PNET. Alex went to Dr. Bradley McGregor at Dana-Farber, who consulted the hive of cancers around the country to figure out the best way to treat Alex. Alex finished treatment in June.

Alison Katz is from Maryland but after being diagnoses with inflammatory breast cancer, a rare kind of breast cancer that doesn’t present a lump, she and her family sought out breast cancer experts and landed at Dr. Beth Overmoyer, director of the IBC program at the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers at Dana-Farber. Alison and Dr. Overmoyer discuss Alison’s treatment, why she came all the w...

Alex Epshteyn was diagnoses with a brain tumor in the summer of 2016. After surgery and two months of daily radiation treatments Alex’s tumor returned and required the treatment to halt. This is when Alex ended up in Dr. Patrick Wen’s clinical trial at Dane-Farber, which focuses on novel treatments of brain tumors.

Claire Curbeau’s parents Kait and Matt detail how they realized something was wrong with their infant daughter, which lead to her diagnosis with eye cancer. Kait and Matt discuss how being at Dana-Farber put them at ease despite being young parents with an infant receiving cancer treatment

Red Sox pitcher Chris sale joins OMF as part of the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon. He discusses his injury, his upcoming recovery, the down year from him prior to the injury, and the rest of the season.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick joins OMF, Brad Stevens, Bruce Cassidy, and Alex Cora via phone for the Coaches’ Round Table at Fenway Park. They discuss the interactions between the four coaches, how each of them perceive the changing media landscape, and what non-lacrosse sport Bill would coach if he had to pick between hockey, baseball, and basketball.

Jim Calhoun was diagnosed with leukemia after he fell and hit his head on a granite countertop. Jim received a bone marrow transplant and was actually able to meet his donor. Dr. Corey Cutler is the Medical Director of the Stem Cell Transplantation Program at Dana-Farber—Dr. Cutler joins OMF with Jim to discuss bone marrow transplants, advancements in stem cell research, and the bone marrow regist...

As part of the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon, Alex Cora, Brad Stevens and Bruce Cassidy join OMF live at Fenway Park. The three coaches discuss the relationship they have with each other as well as with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the pressure of coaching in a city like Boston, and observing how Bill Belichick operates in Foxboro.