Newton Resident To Present Concert In Memory Of His Wife

NEWTON, MA — Newton resident Jordan Lee Wagner is producing a Gala Jimmy Fund Benefit Concert in honor of his wife, Sarah Boling, on March 26, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Temple Emanuel.

The concert, which will raise money for Glioblastoma brain tumor research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will feature the world premieres of new music being commissioned for this event from some of Boiling’s favorite composers.

Performing ensembles recruited so far include The Zamir Chorale of Boston, Koleinu, and several others.

Boiling passed away on March 24 after a year of battling Glioblastoma, a brain cancer. She left her Wagner a single parent of three children ages 9 to 14.

"Sarah endured brain surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy,” Wagner said in a statement. "These treatments extended her life expectancy from 4 months to 12 months, enabling Sarah to be at home with our children for a full year, for which she was grateful."

"With support from the community, the Gala Benefit Concert in memory of my wife Sarah will drive progress to help others battling Glioblastoma by developing lifesaving treatments and administering groundbreaking clinical trials,” he continued.

To purchase tickets or donate to the cause, visit https://jimmy.fund/concert. Anyone with questions may contact Wagner at manager@concert-2023.jimmy.fund.