New Stars for Young Stars
January 10, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tickets purchased after 12 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7th, will be available for pick-up at Jillian's on Saturday morning. Any tickets purchased before this time will be mailed to the address provided.
Presented by the Jimmy Fund Council of Greater Boston, this Boston Red Sox autograph-signing event provides a unique and memorable opportunity to meet and greet some of the newer Red Sox players, as well as many of the up-and-coming minor league players from the Red Sox organization.
Before the event opens to the public, the players make the day extra special for Jimmy Fund Clinic patients and their families by privately signing autographs, bowling, and playing pool with the kids.
The 2009 event welcomes the following players*:
- Justin Masterson
- Michael Bowden
- Chris Carter — Red Sox outfielder
- Lars Anderson — 2008 Red Sox Minor League Player of the Year
- Daniel Bard — 2008 Red Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Year
- George Kottaras — Red Sox catcher
- Josh Reddick — SoxProspects.com #3 ranked prospect
- Jason Place — Red Sox 2006 first round draft pick
- Richie Lentz — SoxProspects.com All Star
- Special Guest Terry Francona
*Please note players are subject to change. One autograph per player, per ticket holder. While guests are not allowed autographs, they are welcome to enjoy the bowling contests, silent auction, and sports memorabilia sales.
MVP Package — $250
The MVP Package guarantees you one of the first 30 spots in line, one autograph from each player, an official MLB jersey, a New Stars for Young Stars hat (new in 2009), and lunch. You are also invited to bring one guest.
Fan Package — $150
The Fan Package provides you one autograph from each player and a lunch buffet. You are also invited to bring one guest.
Since 2006, New Stars for Young Stars has raised more than $90,000 for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
View photos from the 2008 event
For more information:
Contact: Scott Shuster, president, Jimmy Fund Council of Greater Boston
E-mail: sshuster@11development.com
Contact: Sarah Neukom, Jimmy Fund Special Events
Phone: (617) 632-5008
E-mail: sarah_neukom@dfci.harvard.edu



