Seekonk The Paper Store to ‘Strike Out Cancer’ with the Jimmy Fund

ACTON, MA – From July 26 through August 15, customers at participating The Paper Store locations will be invited to contribute $1, $3, or $5 to the Jimmy Fund’s “Strike Out Cancer” pin-up campaign. In return for their contributions, customers will receive a baseball pin-up to write their name, or the name of a friend or loved one. The pin-ups will be displayed in stores, showing customers how easy it is to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The Paper Store has over 70+ store locations across the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ & RI).

The Paper Store has generously supported the Jimmy Fund since 2011, having raised more than $260,000 for the “Strike Out Cancer” campaign. When customers purchase a baseball pin-up, 100 percent of the proceeds go directly to the Jimmy Fund, which supports cancer research and patient care at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “The message of giving back and helping others is at the heart of what we do,” says Tom Anderson, Chief Operating Officer of The Paper Store. “We are consistently overwhelmed by the generosity of our customers and grateful for their contributions to the’ Strike Out Cancer’ campaign.” “We’re very excited to kick-off this year’s program and look forward to connecting our community with this incredible cause.”

About the Jimmy Fund

The Jimmy Fund (www.JimmyFund.org) solely supports Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world. It is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, as well as the official charity of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejimmyfund and on Twitter: @TheJimmyFund.

About The Paper Store

Founded more than 50 years ago as a family-run stationery store in Massachusetts, The Paper Store (www.thepaperstore.com) has grown into a gift-giving mecca with over 70 locations throughout the Northeast. The Paper Store's devout fan following is thanks to the company’s ability to offer the latest trends in fashion apparel and jewelry like Alex and Ani, lokai and Mia + Tess® Designs; Hallmark cards and ornaments; home accents like Nora Fleming™ and Willow Tree; and Vera Bradley™ handbags. The key to the company’s runaway success has been its focus on celebrating the art of gift giving through unique, fun and quirky gifts. The Paper Store’s highly skilled gift specialists aid shoppers on their journey to find the perfect gift for all of life’s occasions, from heartfelt to humorous.