John Farrell launches ticket program for patients with lymphoma

Red Sox Manager John Farrell, who was diagnosed with and successfully treated for lymphoma in 2015, today announced a new ticket program, "Farrell's Fighters," that invites patients being treated for the disease and their family to a game each month throughout the season.
 
"It was a challenging battle going through the treatment a few years ago, and beyond the support of family and friends, one of the things that helped me get through it was the escape I found in the game of baseball," said Farrell. "I hope this program can provide a positive, momentary break for the patients and their families from the daily rigors of treatment, and for baseball to be a tonic for them, as it was for me."
 
In addition to VIP seats at the game, the program will include a meeting with the Red Sox manager, a tour of the ballpark, the chance to watch batting practice, and lunch or dinner in the Dell EMC Club restaurant.
 
"Farrell's Fighters" will launch with patients from Massachusetts General Hospital, where Farrell was treated in 2015, but will expand to include other area hospitals. The first patient to take part in the program is 42-year-old Nate Bouley of Sudbury, who was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2015, and is in remission for the third time. Bouley, his wife, and two children will attend the Red Sox-Mariners game this Sunday, May 28.