Article: Brooks Foundation Sends First Child to Spring Training; Cancer-Stricken Child Will Enjoy the Red Sox for Five Days.

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2001

The David F. Brooks Foundation announced today its first beneficiary to be sent to Red Sox spring training camp in Fort Myers, Florida. Nicholas Jensen, an eight-year-old Red Sox fan from Plymouth, MA, will travel to Florida with his brother and parents for five days where they will enjoy the warm sun and the pre-season action of Nomar Garciaparra and Pedro Martinez.

"We're very excited to have our organization recognize our first child in need of a boost," said Linda Goodman, president of the David F. Brooks Foundation. "This is what David wanted. He ...

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