THE CAM NEELY FOUNDATION FOR CANCER CARE ANNOUNCES THE 23rd ANNUAL “COMICS COME HOME” LINE UP

Host Denis Leary leads an all-star line-up at TD Garden benefiting The Cam Neely Foundation on November 18, 2017. To purchase tickets visit

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BOSTON, MA (August 21, 2017) -- Comics Come Home, the longest-running comedy fundraiser in the nation, today announced the talented line-up of comedians who will give New England something to laugh about for a good cause. The highly-anticipated annual event, founded by Cam Neely and Denis Leary, will take place at Boston’s TD Garden, November 18. All proceeds from Comics Come Home will benefit The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care which provides comfort, support and hope to adult and pediatric cancer patients and their families.

This year’s lineup is hosted by Denis Leary and brings together the who’s who of the comedy world; Lenny Clarke, Jimmy Fallon, Mo Amer, Jared Freid, a first timer from Needham, MA, Lil Rel Howery, Robert Kelly, Juston McKinney, and Jeff Ross. Additional comedians may be announced and details are subject to change, so we encourage following @CamNeelyFdn on Twitter hashtag #CCH23 for the latest updates. first time local boy performer from Needham.

“Having a great comedy like Jimmy Fallon return to our stage is a tribute to how great the Boston audience is,” said Leary. “Not to mention Lil Rel - whose breakout performance in the hit movie Get Out has made him into a huge comedy star. And of course we can't do this show without Lenny Clarke and Bobby Kelly - two legendary Boston born comics who have been such devoted supporters of this cause for so long.”

All proceeds from this year’s show will help complete the foundation’s pledge of 1.5 million for the construction of The Marlene Neely Gastroenterology Center, in memory of Cam Neely’s mother. The Marlene Neely Gastroenterology Center is the foundation’s eighth space . Since its inception in 1995, Comics Come Home has generated over $10.5 million. On average, $0.91 of every dollar raised by The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care is

invested in essential programs, cutting-edge research and much-needed services based at Tufts Medical Center.

According to founder and president Cam Neely, the impact of Comics Come Home on the Foundation is real and measurable. “We are incredibly proud of Denis Leary and all of the great performers who have donated their time and talents over the past 22 years and have helped us make a monumental impact in the lives of a countless number of cancer patients and their families. We know that we are not able to achieve this alone- only together, which is why our partnership with the comedians taking part in this event is so important.”

For full lineup details and more information, please visit: here. Like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter. To make a donation to The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care visit here. To purchase tickets visit here.

About The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care: The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care was launched in 1995 by Cam Neely after the passing of his parents, Marlene and Michael Neely, from cancer. This experience inspired Neely, the legendary right winger for the Boston Bruins who now serves as team president, to help others living with cancer. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides comfort, support and hope to cancer patients and their families through cutting-edge research, ground-breaking treatments and essential support services based at Tufts Medical Center, an internationally-respected academic medical center and teaching hospital. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised nearly $30 million. Visit The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care online at www.camneelyfoundation.org.

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Contact Information:The Vanguard PR on Behalf of The Cam Neely FoundationKristinAnn Janishefski kristin@thevanguardpr.com , 310.560.6258