The Jimmy Fund of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Summary: True Heros
Review: Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer will appreciate this wonderfully chronicled journey of "true heros" in the fight against cancer. From Dr. Sidney Farber's early successes in achieving temporary remission in pediatric patients to the long-standing support from the Boston Braves (now Boston Red Sox) that helped make "The Jimmy Fund" a household name.
The vivid collection of pictures takes you through the half a century of support from sports stars and celebrities who came to visit Dr. Farber's clinic and his patients. Ted Williams' quiet devotion to The Jimmy Fund Clinic's young patients is heartwarming, and his public support brought about much needed attention and funding.
In looking at these early photos of children at The Jimmy Fund Clinic, you realize that sadly many of them died from their disease. Today, because of Dr. Farber, and the support from so many who continue to support New England's favorite charity, cure rates for certain children's cancers have reached over 80 percent. The author did a tremendous job in assembling the vast selection of photos, which alone, tell quite a story.

Rating:
Summary: True Heros
Review: Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer will appreciate this wonderfully chronicled journey of "true heros" in the fight against cancer. From Dr. Sidney Farber's early successes in achieving temporary remission in pediatric patients to the long-standing support from the Boston Braves (now Boston Red Sox) that helped make "The Jimmy Fund" a household name.
The vivid collection of pictures takes you through the half a century of support from sports stars and celebrities who came to visit Dr. Farber's clinic and his patients. Ted Williams' quiet devotion to The Jimmy Fund Clinic's young patients is heartwarming, and his public support brought about much needed attention and funding.
In looking at these early photos of children at The Jimmy Fund Clinic, you realize that sadly many of them died from their disease. Today, because of Dr. Farber, and the support from so many who continue to support New England's favorite charity, cure rates for certain children's cancers have reached over 80 percent. The author did a tremendous job in assembling the vast selection of photos, which alone, tell quite a story.