Co-Chairs of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund: Former Red Sox player Brock Holt and NESN anchor Tom Caron

Tom Caron (left) and Brock Holt (right) are the Co-Chairs of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund

Dana-Farber proudly announced on August 14, 2024, that Brock Holt and Tom Caron are now the Co-Chairs of the Jimmy Fund. We are thrilled that these fan favorites and long-time Jimmy Fund supporters are leading the Jimmy Fund’s charge to support lifesaving cancer research and care.

As Co-Chairs, Holt and Caron are the lead ambassadors in the community and public spokespeople on behalf of the Jimmy Fund. In these esteemed positions, they will strengthen relationships with professional sports teams, strategize on fundraising initiatives, and recognize and celebrate the many passionate Jimmy Fund supporters and event participants. Holt and Caron will increase awareness of the importance of philanthropic support for Dana-Farber and highlight the breakthroughs and milestones that Dana-Farber doctors and researchers have achieved and continue working on to find cures and treatments for cancer.

Holt, nicknamed “The Brock Star” is a former Major League Baseball utility player who played for the Boston Red Sox (2013–2019) and was a member of the 2018 World Series-winning team. He previously served as the Jimmy Fund Captain from 2015-2019 and has been a long-time supporter of Dana-Farber’s fundraising efforts. Caron has been a member of NESN's Red Sox broadcast team and host of pre- and post-game shows for more than two decades. He has been involved in Jimmy Fund events including the WEEI-NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon for more than 20 years.

“Brock and Tom have been stalwart supporters of the Jimmy Fund, and it is only fitting that they are our new Jimmy Fund Co-Chairs,” said Melany N. Duval, senior vice president and Chief Philanthropy Officer for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Division of Philanthropy and the Jimmy Fund. “Brock and Tom’s dedication to our patients and their families, combined with their deep roots in the Red Sox community and beyond, make them the perfect champions for helping build awareness and raise funds for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.”

The beloved Larry Lucchino served as previous Chair of the Jimmy Fund until his passing in April 2024. Other Jimmy Fund Chairs include the much-admired Red Sox infielder Mike Andrews (1984-2009), legendary broadcaster Ken Coleman (1978-1984) and Bill Koster (1948-1977), known as “Mr. Jimmy Fund” and one of the three founders of the Jimmy Fund.

“It is an honor to follow in Larry’s footsteps to help grow the storied partnership between the Boston Red Sox and Dana Farber’s Jimmy Fund,” said Holt. “I want to continue to help raise awareness and funds for cancer research and care in any way I can. Some of my earliest memories are coming to Red Sox games as a kid and dropping change in the Jimmy Fund can.”

“To be Co-Chair of this incredible philanthropic organization is truly humbling,” said Tom Caron, longtime NESN studio host. “I’ve witnessed the life-saving work done at Dana-Farber over the years and have seen the direct impact of fundraising efforts like the Radio-Telethon. I’m also a former patient, after a lymphoma diagnosis in 2015. I can’t wait to work alongside Brock, a tireless advocate of the Jimmy Fund, and help lead the charge to strike out cancer.”

To learn more about Holt and Caron’s illustrious careers and history with the Jimmy Fund, read the official press release.