Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 1, 2023 Malden dentist joins the Jimmy Fund Walk to support head and neck cancer research M alden resident Dr. Janis Moriarty registered for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai after a friend of hers became a patient at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 12 years ago. Due to Moriarty’s commitment to the Walk and fundraising eff orts, she was honored with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Walk this past year. Malden resident, Dr. Moriarty, at a previous Jimmy Fund Walk, Co-Captains Team Miles and Smiles. Lawrence A. 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(Courtesy Photo) For Advertising with Results, calcalll The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net he A cate Ne spapers Janis is a dentist and Co-Captain of Team Miles and Smiles, which is comprised mainly of dentists and those who work in the dental fi eld. The team raises funds to support head and neck cancer research by Dr. Jonathan Schoenfeld, an oncologist at Dana-Farber. Her team has been a Top Team in terms of fundraising for years. The team is made up of a diff erent number of walkers each year. They have several dental students, and they change each year as new IRISH AMERICAN | FROM PAGE 1 This has always been basically a Malden event, with a “good dose of Medford” in it, as Medford residents customarily run the races and/or take part in the post-race activities and entertainment at the IA Club. Many Medford residents are IA members as well. Popular former Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn has been a frequent attendee at the event, every year when he was in offi ce in the 1990s and 2000s, as well as most years since he has been retired from public service. Medallions are awarded for ones come and others graduate and move away. Up until walk day, they will continue to welcome teammates. “People like Janis make this one of the most meaningful ways to honor the heroes we are walking for and inspire other walkers to join the cause,” said Zack Blackburn, director of the Jimmy Fund Walk. About the Jimmy Fund Walk The 2023 Jimmy Fund Walk will take place on Sunday, October 1. The Walk raises funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Whether participating for themselves, loved ones, neighbors, or coworkers, each walker shares a common purpose: to defy cancer and support breakthroughs that will benefit cancer patients 1st & 2nd place fi nishers (both male and female) in both the 5K & 10K races in the following age categories: 17 & under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & over. The entry fee is $40 and includes a free T-shirt. Music, entertainment, food and a variety of post-race refreshments, including hot dogs, burgers, water, soda and beer, are available for runners and race fans alike at the Irish American Club (177 West St., Malden). Some of the many sponsors are Doherty-Keane Construction, O’Brien Construction & Remodeling, Brandano around the world. Participants have the fl exibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical campus), 10K walk (from Newton), Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley) or Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers can also participate virtually by “walking their way” from wherever they are most comfortable — whether that be in their neighborhood, on a favorite hiking trail or on a treadmill at home. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $167 million for Dana-Farber in its 34-year history. The 2023 Walk will be held during the Jimmy Fund’s 75th anniversary year and will aim to raise $9 million in the effort to prevent, treat and defy cancer. To register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit www. JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255. Plumbing, Stop & Shop and Anheuser-Busch. Race organizers encourage all to “Come on down to the ‘IA’ and meet up with old acquaintances and also make some new friends!” Check-in and assigning of race bibs begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, September 4, Labor Day. Both the 10K and 5K races begin at 10:00 a.m. sharp. *** Register for the IA Road Race online Runners should register for the races at https://runsignup. com/Race/MA/Malden/IrishAmericanq510kRoadRace to guarantee a spot in the race. Let’s Go,Let’s Go, PATS!PATS!
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