TIM'S TEAM
TIM'S TEAM
Thank you for your interest in the
Timothy O'Connell Foundation.
Timothy O’Connell, in whose honor and loving memory the Foundation was established in 2008, courageously battled acute myeloid leukemia between May 2007 and his death on September 9, 2008, just two days after his tenth birthday. His loving spirit and warm smile will always live with those who were lucky enough to know him.
From the very first days of Tim's diagnosis, family, friends, members of the Holliston, Massachusetts community, and others who were touched by Tim's strength and courage offered to make donations in tribute, ultimately resulting in the organization of the Foundation. This website has been established to raise awareness of The Timothy O'Connell Foundation and its goals.
Since its founding, The Timothy O'Connell Foundation has raised over $1,000,000! To date, we have granted over $850,000 in gifts to worthy cancer-related causes, and have awarded more than $125,000 in scholarships to students pursuing health-related fields of study.
Boston Marathon
Support Our Runners!
Special thanks to our past and present team members
who have generously raised funds on behalf of
Tim's Team over the past 13 years!
Boston Marathon
Support Our Runners!
Special thanks to our past and present team members
who have generously raised funds on behalf of
Tim's Team over the past 13 years!
After years as a spectator and cheerleader, Brendan will run his first-ever marathon this April. Despite being very engaged in sports and athletics in his youth, Brendan was never all that interested in running. He is now ready to embrace running, with the support of his family, his friends, his students (who know him as Monsieur O'Connell) and colleagues, and all the incredible supporters of The Timothy O'Connell Foundation. As part of Tim's Team, Brendan will run 26.2 miles on April 15 - the eve of his 27th birthday - in memory of his younger brother, Tim.
Kaylee Osterberger is running her first Boston Marathon as a part of Tim’s Team! She feels honored to represent Timmy and his legacy – one of great courage and perseverance. She is motivated by Timmy and all those who fight such an unpredictable battle with grace and optimism.
Joanne O’Connell is running the Boston Marathon this year to raise money for the Foundation! It is her 11th marathon. Running always brings her closer to Timmy, who continues to inspire her with every step she takes.
We are grateful to all of the past marathon team members who have generously raised funds on behalf of Tim's Team over the past 13 years!
Bobby Kiley
Jeff McLinden
Annalisa Michielli
Matt Picard-Fraser
Rob Young
Allan Fraser
Claire Picard
Don Quindley
John Mulvaney
Philip Picard-Fraser
Jaime Murphy
Claire Picard
Kate Lee
Max Athy
The Foundation
The Timothy O'Connell Foundation
The Foundation has awarded over $850,000 in gifts
and more than $125,000 in scholarships
The Foundation
The Timothy O'Connell Foundation
The Foundation has awarded over $850,000 in gifts
and more than $125,000 in scholarships
The Timothy O’Connell Foundation is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, established in 2008
in honor and loving memory of Timothy O'Connell.
With the generous support of Holliston residents and many others, The Foundation has raised more than $1,000,000 to help children and families struggling with pediatric cancer and bereavement. Everyone's support of Timmy Cakes, Tim's Trot, Tim Ties, the Boston Marathon runners for the Foundation and the Orange Appeal adds up and makes a difference in the lives of children with cancer.
We have given many donations to organizations that helped our family - and continue to help families - through treatment and bereavement.
Beneficiaries of The Timothy O'Connell Foundation’s support include:
Make-A-Wish Foundation
The University of Minnesota’s Timothy O’Connell Memorial Fund for the Study of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Jimmy Fund programs and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Camp Sunshine
Flashes of Hope
Alex's Lemonade Stand
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s BEAT AML Campaign
Pan Mass Challenge / Pedals for Pediatrics
Give Kids the World
Children's Hospital Boston
Be the Match (The National Marrow Donor Program)
“Since its founding, The Timothy O’Connell Foundation has raised over $1,000,000! To date, we have granted over $850,000 in gifts to worthy cancer-related causes, and have awarded more than $125,000 in scholarships to students pursuing health-related fields of study.”
Tim's Trot
Tim's TROT
Tim's Trot
Tim's TROT
The Tenth and Final Tim's Trot was held on
September 17, 2022, and it was a huge success.
Thanks to all who sponsored, ran, walked, and volunteered
for this last and best of our ten fun runs in memory of Tim,
and to all who participated over the years!
Thank you to all of our 2019 sponsors, volunteers and participants.
Together with more than 850 Trotters we raised over $20,000 for the Foundation!
Thank you for your continued support!
If you have any questions, or if you are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Joanne O’Connell at joanneoconnell@comcast.net or 508-662-7282.
*not a school sponsored event
Photos contributed by Andrea Murphy + the Holliston Reporter
Timmy Cakes
Timmy Cake Sales
Timmy Cakes
Timmy Cake Sales
Stay Tuned!
“The generosity of so many in Holliston and surrounding communities who give to The Timothy O’Connell Foundation by buying a cake at our September cake sale fundraiser, by running in Tim’s Trot, by supporting the Foundation’s Boston Marathon runners, and by volunteering their time for these and other events, has enabled the Foundation to make several major gifts again this year. ”
The Orange Appeal
The Orange Appeal
Our 7 Orange Appeal events raised over $275,000…from ticket sales,
silent auction bids and donations! Thank you for your support!
The Orange Appeal
The Orange Appeal
Our 7 Orange Appeal events raised over $275,000…from ticket sales,
silent auction bids and donations! Thank you for your support!
Our 7th event and final ORANGE APPEAL took place on
April 11, 2019 at the Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton, Massachusetts.
2017 Photos
Photos contributed by Margot Lurie
2016 Photos
