BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2024 ~ Boston, MA - The Cam Neely Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical cancer support services and care for patients and their families in Boston, has announced that DraftKings will be the title sponsor for their 28th annual Comics Come Home event. This highly anticipated comedy fundraiser, hosted by actor and comedian Denis Leary, will take place on November 2, 2024 at TD Garden.

DraftKings' commitment to supporting The Cam Neely Foundation highlights their dedication to the Boston community. As the title sponsor, DraftKings will play a crucial role in amplifying the success of Comics Come Home and increasing the impact of The Cam Neely Foundation. All proceeds from the event will go directly towards supporting the foundation's services and programs in Boston that address the immediate needs of cancer patients and their families.

"We are proud to support The Cam Neely Foundation in their unwavering commitment to providing critical support services and care for cancer patients and their families," said Sabrina Macias, Senior Vice President of Global Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility at DraftKings. "As a company founded in Boston, supporting Comics Come Home is a natural fit for DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S., a program we launched in 2021 to give back to the communities we call home. We look forward to a night of laughter that not only celebrates our shared community but also contributes to a cause that is close to our hearts."

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Comics Come Home was founded in 1995 by Hockey Hall of Famer and Boston Bruins President Cam Neely and his friend Denis Leary. Since its inception, this event has raised over $15 million for The Cam Neely Foundation. These funds are crucial in helping the foundation achieve its mission of providing comfort, support, and hope to cancer patients and their families.

"We are thrilled to announce DraftKings as our title sponsor for this year's Comics Come Home event," said founder and president Cam Neely. "This partnership represents a significant milestone in our show's history and showcases DraftKings' unwavering commitment to the Boston community. As we approach our 30th anniversary, we are excited about the potential for future collaborations that will have an even greater impact on cancer patients and their families here in Boston."

The 2024 Comics Come Home event will feature a star-studded lineup of well-known comedy giants, including fan favorite Bill Burr, alongside local Bostonian comedians Lenny Clarke and Robert Kelly. Joining them will be an eclectic mix of incredible talent, such as Malaysian comedian and actor Ronny Chieng from Comedy Central's The Daily Show, Bostonian Alec Flynn, TikTok comedy sensation Zarna Garg, rising talent Sam Morril from Comedy Central, and returning performer Lil Rel Howery who had the crowd in stitches at last year's Comics Come Home event.

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With DraftKings as the title sponsor for this year's Comics Come Home event, The Cam Neely Foundation is looking forward to another successful fundraiser that will make a significant impact on the lives of cancer patients and their families in Boston. Tickets for this highly anticipated event are now available for purchase. Don't miss out on a night of laughter while supporting a great cause.

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