Category Cancer Awareness

The Hale family legacy drives pancreatic cancer research

November 12, 2021

November marks Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. This month and throughout the year, we recognize the many pancreatic cancer patients, past and present, at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and beyond, while giving thanks to the generous donors who support the Institute and…

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The Jimmy Fund remembers Jerry Remy

November 1, 2021

We are saddened to hear of Jerry Remy’s passing as he was a strong champion for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Jerry was generous with his time whether it was visiting with our patients, hosting them in the…

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Freddie inspires progress, and hope, for neuroblastoma research

September 17, 2021

Freddie Page has always been a happy little boy. He loves playing with trucks and buses, he loves his family—and his family loves him dearly. In June 2020, the Page Family received devastating news. At just 18 months old, Freddie…

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Doggone Grateful: How a four-legged friend saved Lisa’s life

August 26, 2021

In April of 2012, Lisa Cunningham was home playing with her 10-month-old golden retriever, Bentley, when the puppy accidentally knocked her over. Bentley was a gentle dog, so Lisa was caught off guard when he bumped into her, causing her…

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Stand Up To Cancer features Count Me In

August 20, 2021

Now more than ever, it’s critical for researchers to unlock new information about cancer. When patients and researchers come together to share personal data and experiences, they can uncover new discoveries, solutions, and treatments for numerous types of cancer. This…

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‘Spectacular’ care spurs bequest to defy cancer

July 20, 2021

For Andrea Abraham, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is like family. And just as her four grandchildren will carry on her memory for years to come, Andrea knows the importance of leaving a legacy for her Dana-Farber family, too. A trustee since…

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Canton Together, Wherever, Against Cancer.

July 1, 2021

In order to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai did not take place along its normal route from Hopkinton to Boston. Instead, the virtual event allowed walkers and teams to…

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