Weei/nesn Jimmy Fund Radio-telethon

Sriram "Sri" Srikant (SHREE-ram "SHREE" SHREE-cant), 33, bile duct cancer, Cambridge, withThomas A. Abrams, MD, Institute Physician of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Dana-Farber· For a few months in early 2022, Shree was experiencing abdominal distress thatprogressively worsened. Eventually, he was unable to eat solid foods. He visited his primary carephysician who informed him that it looked like he had a large growth duct on his liver/pancreasleading to the digestive system. He initially hoped for surgery, but additional scans confirmedthat the cancer was metastatic.· For treatment, Shree started chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy; since thenhe’s almost continuously been receiving immunotherapy and just restarted chemotherapy. Sideeffects have been minimal because of Shree’s young age and good health, according to hisdoctor, Dr. Abrams.· As a post-doctoral scientist at MIT, Shree has been able to understand and appreciatethe details of his journey, but it’s also been more difficult to accept what the fut

Michelle O'Brien, 52, uterine and breast cancer, Needham

Lisa Blanchard, Chief Clinical Officer (COO)and Marybeth Adams, Executive Director of Inpatient Services at New England Recovery Center in Westboro

Ramie Darling (RAY-ME), 10, hepatoblastoma (heh-puh-tow-bla-stow-muh), Boston, withKatie (mom), Raymond “Ramie” Sr., and Allison O'Neill, MD, pediatric oncologist, Jimmy FundClinic, Dana-Farber· Ramie is from Vero Beach, FL and came to Dana-Farber specifically to see Dr. AllisonO’Neill, who leads the pediatric liver tumor center in the Jimmy Fund Clinic. He was diagnosedin December 2022 with Stage IV Hepatoblastoma, a liver cancer. Ramie’s treatment has included8 months of chemotherapy, liver surgery, and he also had a full liver transplant. He is slated tobe done with active treatment after about 2 more months of chemotherapy.· He is a huge Boston sports fan and recently got the amazing opportunity to meetPatriots quarterback Mac Jones. He attended a training camp practice as well as a game, wherehe spent time with Mac and played catch on the field. It was an incredible experience. He saysthat he is a Boston sports fan because Florida gave him cancer, but Boston cured his cancer.Hepatoblastoma facts· Hepatob

Anne Gross, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Dana-Farber· Anne Gross, PhD, RN, is senior vice president for patient care services and chief nursing officer. There are more than 700 registered nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical specialists, and nurse scientists working at all Dana-Farber locations.· Anne can give insight into the growth of Dana-Farber's regional campuses that make receiving care easier and more convenient. For example, care is available now in Merrimack Valley, Foxborough and Chestnut Hill and the team reconfigured the Yawkey Center to accommodate current and future growth. This work is grounded in our commitment to safe,high-quality patient care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and relationship-based care – a modelthat has long distinguished us as leaders amongst our peers.· This year Dana-Farber was the recipient of the Oncology Nursing Society OutstandingEmployer Award – recognizing one organization annually for the investment it

Ernie Boch Jr joins the show and donates $100,000 to the Jimmy Fund!

Kate Nixon, Adolescent Specialist, Jimmy Fund Clinic, Dana-Farber· Some of Kate’s earliest memories are from Jimmy Fund Clinic events, as her mom is apediatric oncology Clinical Educator at Boston Children’s. Every year she brought Kate and hersiblings to the Jimmy Fund Summer Festival.· What Kate remembers is how families reacted to her mom, embracing her like along-lost relative, sharing updates on their families since the last time they saw her, and exudingso much gratitude for the care their child received at the Jimmy Fund Clinic. It was during theseinteractions that Kate realized what an amazing place the Jimmy Fund was and hoped to workthere one day herself.· Twenty-something years later, Kate is proud to be part of the team that makes the JimmyFund Clinic such an amazing place. As an adolescent specialist, Kate works with patients ages13+, providing activities to pass the time in Clinic, help facilitate 3 activity-based support groups,and helping plan the Clinic trips.· She says: “Everyone of us on th

Robert Hale, President and CEO of Granite Telecommunications issues a $750,000 donation match challenge! Rob currently serves on Copley’s investment committee and as an entrepreneur inresidence to assist the development of Copley’s portfolio companies. Rob founded GraniteTelecommunications in 2002 and has grown the company into one of the largest privately heldtelecommunications services companies in the U.S., with revenues exceeding $1.5 billion.· Rob is the founder and board chair of Fox Rock Capital, a single-family office based inBoston, founding owner of FoxRock Properties, a commercial real estate firm, and is co-ownerof the NBA’s Boston Celtics.· Rob lives in the Boston area with his wife and three children. He serves on the Board ofTrustees for Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, the South Shore YMCA,and the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund.· Robert Hale Sr. Rob Jr.'s father was a patient at the Dana-Farber and died in 2008 frompancreatic cancer.· Rob and his family are phila

Former Red Sox CY Young pitcher, Jim Lonborg, and his wife, Rosie, join Joe Castiglione and Will Flemming in the booth to discuss the importance of the Jimmy Fund. 

Red Sox President Sam Kennedy and Laurie H. Glimcher, CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, join Joe & Will to kick off this year’s WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance!

Mike Thomas, Market Manager and Senior Vice President of Audacy Boston joins the show following his first WEEI/ NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon!

11 year old Teddy Cahalane joins the show along with his parents Caroline and Tim Teddy was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2021 after experiencing fatigue, lack of energy, and weight loss. After his diagnosis, he had two years of treatment that included chemotherapy infusions, lumbar punctures and intrathecal chemo, and oral chemotherapy. He went into remission about five weeks after his diagnosis and inpatient treatment.  The thing that makes Dana-Farber special for Teddy and his family are the people, nurses, other children and families. They are especially grateful for Robin Griffey, a Jimmy Fund nurse who retired this fall after 30 years. Teddy will be entering sixth grade this fall. He spends lots of time with his brothers and cousins. He also loves sports, especially golf, lacrosse, and ice hockey (Boston Bruins). 

Director of Patient and Family Programs at The Jimmy Fund Clinic, Dana-Farber Lisa Scherber joins the show Lisa has worked in the Jimmy Fund Clinic for over 30 years.  Lisa and her team are responsible for the programs that help the patients and their families take minds off the treatment.  Events that Lisa and her team plan include Red Sox teen event (coming up next week) Summer Fest and Bereavement Cruise in October  Due to COVID, they had to pivot the programming and create new programs - ask her about their Zoom events.  They also plan programs for parents whose children are being treated at the Jimmy Fund Clinic as well as for siblings of patients in treatment. 

Mike Mottola, and his sister Jenn join the show to discuss their experience with Dana Farber as well as their Lou Merloni fandom  Mike is a Lou Merloni fan and appeared on air with him in 2016 and 2017.  Mike was diagnosed in October 2014 after having severe back pain during a golf tournament. He began treatment at another hospital until February 2015. He was in remission but before long it was clear he was having some complications. By July his cancer was back and he started treatment at Dana-Farber, with a new chemotherapy regimen. By July 12 he was in a coma because of a bad reaction to the chemotherapy and when he woke up he could not move his right arm or left leg and as a result he couldn't walk.  Mike rehabbed and by the end of August was finally able to head home. He spent every couple weeks in the hospital for more chemotherapy and spent the time in between doing more physical therapy.  Early December, Mike was moving around and he began the stem cell transplant process and by early January was allo

Mike Ellis from Deep River Snacks will be their interview representative. He sent the following bio information…  I met with the CEO of Deep River when the company I worked for closed. I was deeply intrigued on the passion of Deep River and their commitment to support various charities.  Deep River has created unique flavors such as Sweet Maui Onion, Rosemary Olive Oil, Spicy Dill Pickle  Deep River is a proud supporter with the Doug Flutie foundation for autism, Feed the children, the American liver foundation, Chris Reeves foundation, Curable foundation  Deep River has grown sales over 35% in New England by developing untapped markets and accounts such as Shaw’s & Big Y  Deep River’s motto “Because we give a chip” is the driving force of our brand and giving back to our communities and neighbors.  I’m proud to still be involved in the continued growth and charitable aspects of our company. And were proud to be a sponsor of the Jimmy Fund.  During the month of August, Deep River Snacks is donating $125 f

Celtics Owner Steve Pagliuca joins the show to discuss the off season, Brad Stevens stepping into the front office, Ime Udoka, the KD rumors, and more!

2 year old Quinn Flanagan joins the show with her parents Kerin and Dan, and brothers Seb and Charlie Quinn was diagnosed with a Wilms tumor in December 2021. Her dad, Dan, was putting on her diaper after a bath and noticed her belly button and abdomen were shifted to the left and harder to the touch.  Kerin is a nurse practitioner and instantly knew something was wrong. By the end of the week, following a CT scan, Quinn was diagnosed with cancer and scheduled for surgery to remove the tumor and her left kidney. She began chemotherapy immediately afterward, that ended in June.  Quinn's tumor had a genetic mutation, and they were able to enroll her in a research protocol that increased the intensity of treatment and countered the mutation's increased risk of relapse. Quinn's doctors are Dr. Lindsay Frazier and Dr. Helen Reed.  Quinn loves to paint and draw, something she looked forward to doing with Jenny and Amanda from Child Life every time she visited the Jimmy Fund Clinic.  She also loves putting on her t

14 year old Jarred Eagan joins the show along with his with parents, Charyn and Angelo, and sister, Gabrielle Jarred was diagnosed in October 2021 with ALL. Jarred presented signs of exhaustion and petechiae on his leg. He started out with a lot of cancer to treat, including a mediastinal tumor in his chest. He was reclassified from High Risk to Very High Risk only a few months after his diagnosis.  He is responding really well to the treatments and is expected to receive his last chemotherapy treatment at the end of November.  Jarred is going into his freshman year at Whitman Hanson High School. He is a very active kid who loves to fish and plays baseball, basketball, and football.  Over the last few months at Dana-Farber, his family has met many people and appreciate how it always feels like a family. 

Jamie Erdahl, Host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network joins the show to discuss The Jimmy Fund, Good Morning Football, and her best Nick Saban interview. 

Tonight's Anthem performer, 16 year old Kaylee Chambers joins the show along with her parents Kristina and Tim During the COVID lockdown in 2020, Kaylee started to get headaches and noticed weight loss. After many Zoom calls with doctors about the symptoms, she was brought in for a CT scan and a colonoscopy. It was confirmed it was adenocarcinoma of the colon that had metastasized to the liver, which is an adult cancer and rare in adolescents.  Kaylee's doctors at Dana-Farber are Dr. Jenny Mack and Dr. Nina Weichert-Leahey. Her treatment has included several different immunotherapies, two colon resection surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and ablations. She is currently in  immunotherapy treatment  Kaylee enjoys all things creative, such as singing, songwriting, making jewelry and stickers, keychains, drawing, and painting. She also spends her time baking and cooking, and with her best friend, Abby.  Her family feels fortunate to be going to Dana-Farber, especially as the Jimmy Fund Clinic team often make