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Cancer Fundraising Events

A new partnership with the ASICS Falmouth Road Race

2022 marks 20 years of Dana-Farber’s participation in the Falmouth Road Race’s charity program, Numbers for Nonprofits. It is with great excitement that Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund are celebrating this milestone with a new legacy partnership with…

The Jimmy Fund
February 22, 2022

Cancer Awareness

Expanding care—and defying cancer—globally

According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, and access to care varies widely around the world, with comprehensive treatment available in more than 90% of high-income countries, but less than 15% of low-income…

The Jimmy Fund
February 3, 2022

Cancer Fundraising Events, Youth

Dana-Farber runner feels privileged to be able to run again

Kim Alley was thrilled to be accepted to the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (DFMC) team for what she thought would be her “one and only” Boston Marathon® in October 2021. But after successfully completing 26.2 miles in October, Kim quickly realized…

The Jimmy Fund
February 2, 2022

Cancer Patient Stories

Cervical cancer patient embraces life after navigating treatment

Patsy McSweeney did not expect her primary care visit at the end of 2019 to lead to a cancer diagnosis. At the time, she was enjoying life with her family in Maine, where they had lived for more than 15…

The Jimmy Fund
January 19, 2022

News and Announcements

Dana-Farber’s mailroom team delivers kindness to cancer patients

While doctors and nurses are often recognized as the “heroes” in a cancer treatment, care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute extends far beyond frontline medical staff. From parking attendants to interpreters, facilities staff to cafeteria workers, the behind-the-scenes workforce at Dana-Farber…

The Jimmy Fund
January 10, 2022

Cancer Awareness, Planned Giving, Working to Defy Cancer

Working to defy cancer: Meet Erin McKenna

This post is part of a series highlighting staff members within Dana-Farber Cancer Institute & The Jimmy Fund’s Division of Philanthropy, to give supporters an inside peek at life at New England’s favorite charity. Today, we’re talking to Erin McKenna,…

The Jimmy Fund
December 27, 2021

Cancer Fundraising Events, Cancer Patient Stories, Why I Run for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund

Runner, sister gives back to Dana-Farber through B.A.A. 5K

Jenny Thurber grew up with a dedication to giving back, and as she got older and more people in her life were diagnosed with cancer, her volunteering and philanthropy efforts focused more and more on cancer research and care. But…