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Life as a medical interpreter during the COVID-19 crisis

By Carolina Olavarria, a Spanish Medical Interpreter and Translator in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Interpreter Services As interpreters, we build the bridge of communication between the medical team and their patients who have limited English. We are the voices of the…

The Jimmy Fund
April 23, 2020
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Cancer Fundraising Events

Get your #ScoopsforJimmy at home

Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® presented by Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM is being postponed from June to September to keep our supporters safe and healthy during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. But there is always a reason for a sweet treat, especially…

The Jimmy Fund
April 20, 2020

Total Patient Care

Coping Day-to-Day with COVID-19 Uncertainty

Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Sue Morris, PsyD and Karen Fasciano, PsyD We are currently living in a very uncertain world with the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. Not knowing what will happen next or worrying…

The Jimmy Fund
April 18, 2020

Fundraising Tips, News and Announcements

We’re here to help you fundraise in new ways

Updated September 2022 We here at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund are amazed by our dedicated community of supporters and volunteers who are committed to our mission to defy cancer. While you are out in the community supporting us, we are here to support…

The Jimmy Fund
April 16, 2020

News and Announcements

Our amazing community and COVID-19

Like you, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund are closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The health of our patients and our staff remain our first priority through these unprecedented and unsettling circumstances—and is at the heart of every decision…

The Jimmy Fund
March 30, 2020

Cancer Patient Stories

Young multiple myeloma patient pays it forward

By Ethan Hawes So much of a cancer diagnosis is how you view it. From 2013, when I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma as a 22-year-old college senior, until 2016, I felt isolated and insecure. Getting diagnosed with something so…

The Jimmy Fund
March 4, 2020

Cancer Patient Stories

Cervical cancer patient aims to raise awareness after fourth diagnosis

In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Karen, a Dana-Farber patient, is sharing her story to raise awareness for the disease, which affects more than 13,000 women in the United States per year. It all started back in August of…

The Jimmy Fund
January 27, 2020

Support Cancer Research

Breast cancer patients inspire OOFOS to develop Project Pink program for Dana-Farber

A blog written by the employees of OOFOS Five years ago, Duncan Finigan, Head of Brand at OOFOS and our very first employee, was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and began treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute under the…

The Jimmy Fund
January 13, 2020
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News and Announcements

Top 10 moments of the 2010s: A decade of dedication and discovery – thanks to you!

The past 10 years at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund brought many groundbreaking advances in cancer research and care—and countless inspiring stories of hope and courage from our patients. As we close the decade and prepare to start…

The Jimmy Fund
December 30, 2019

Cancer Patient Stories, Community Fundraising Events

Thru-hiker conquers Pacific Crest Trail in memory of mother

Jim “Slim” Klumpp first set his sights on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2018, one year after his mother, Susan “Sue” Klumpp, passed away. Sue was Slim’s biggest supporter, in both his adventurous and creative pursuits. Slim’s grandparents were…

The Jimmy Fund
December 16, 2019

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