Jeff Parker's family will be in attendance Saturday to watch Jeff's alma mater, University at Buffalo, take on UMass at Gillette Stadium one day after holding a Gala in Jeff's memory.
Shortly after graduating from the University at Buffalo in 2008, Foxborough's Jeff Parker was hired by The Kraft Group and worked as the company’s construction manager, a position he took great pride in. But the Foxborough resident was diagnosed with melanoma in July 2009 and after 10 months of treatment, passed away on May 22, 2010 at the age of 25. His caring spirit lives on, however, through a foundation in his name created by family and friends who were touched by Parker. On Friday, Nov. 16, The Jeff Parker Foundation will be holding its second annual Cherish the Champions Gala in the Putnam Club of Gillette Stadium - the facility where Jeff worked after college. Then on Saturday, UMass hosts Parker’s alma mater, the University at …
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The Jeff Parker Foundation’s second annual Cherish the Champions Benefit Gala will be held Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at Gillette Stadium. Tickets for the event are still available.
It’s been nearly two-and-a-half years since Jeff Parker lost his battle to melanoma at the age of 25 but his friendly and caring spirit lives on through a foundation created in his name by family and friends. “Our mission really revolves around Jeff,” said Jeff’s mother and Foxborough resident, Roberta Parker of the Jeff Parker Foundation. “He always gave back to his community. … He was just one of those people that was well known. People liked him; he was real friendly.” Inspired by Jeff, members of the Jeff Parker Foundation are committed to helping children and families affected by cancer. “We strive to give back the things that were most important to Jeff; helping families in financial need with children diagnosed with cancer or …
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