News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: July 24, 2008
NECA Boston Chapter Electrical Industry Appreciation Night At Fenway Park Raises $32,275 for the Jimmy Fund
On June 17, the Boston Chapter of NECA hosted a Greater Boston Electrical Industry Appreciation Night at Fenway Park on June 17 to benefit The Jimmy Fund. The event, attended by 106 NECA members from 30 member firms, and 66 representatives from 31 key electrical industry vendor companies, raised $32,575 for The Jimmy Fund. Red Sox great Jim Rice was on hand for the festivities, greeting all attendees. Representatives from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute addressed the gathering, discussing current cancer research and treatment programs that will greatly benefit from the contribution.
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