Category Support Cancer Research

Family supports brain tumor research—and their daughter—by golfing

March 25, 2019

In March 2007, the Hamilton family was eagerly awaiting a big moment: Rick Hamilton was about to return home from an Air Force tour in Baghdad, and the family was looking forward to reuniting on a trip to Florida. His…

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Patient’s legacy gift celebrates “second life” and will fuel research

June 15, 2018

Lu Kleppinger, of Vienna, Va., has loved every minute of the past few years. She’s been busy volunteering, traveling with her husband, Tony Sabló, and spending time with her beloved toy poodle, Maia. Lu describes this time as the most…

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Senator’s Spontaneous Chin-Up Challenge Supports Dana-Farber Research

October 2, 2017

When Rob Hale, president and CEO of Granite Telecommunications, was providing U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida with a tour of the company’s headquarters in Quincy, Mass., Nelson noticed the many plaques and displays of the company’s philanthropic commitment to…

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Brother Finds Real Hope and Inspiration at Dana-Farber

July 26, 2017

By Jim Donovan It’s not easy to talk about losing a friend to cancer. Several years ago, my good friend from college died of prostate cancer. I never imagined that years later, I would be touched by cancer again. This…

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Memorial gift creates fellowship to celebrate patient’s love of learning and discovery

June 23, 2017

Maureen Twomey had a lifelong love of learning. She was an avid reader, and had earned degrees from both Tufts University and Harvard University. She also would complete the notoriously difficult crossword puzzle in The New York Times, and enjoyed…

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Patient-designed bags support HomeGoods’ “Help Families Fight Cancer” campaign

June 16, 2017

Seventeen-year-old Evan Yu loves to draw and enjoys outdoor activities such as kayaking and fishing. Combining his love for the ocean and art, Evan designed a beautiful underwater scene for one of two bags available this year to purchase in…

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Cape Cancer Thrift Shop has personal connection for patient family

May 20, 2017

Lisa Conway frequently shopped at the Cape Cancer Thrift Shop in West Barnstable, Mass., because she liked the unique selection of items for sale. She had no idea that the store’s mission benefitted a cause very dear to her and…

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