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Why I’m fundraising for the very first time for Jimmy Fund Golf

June 18, 2016

I have a small confession to make. I have never fundraised. Sure, my high school sports teams held car washes, and I’ve sampled more than my share of bake sale goods over the years. But never have I had the…

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Patient and Family Assistance Program Offers Help to Struggling Patients

June 11, 2016

Cancer does not wait for financial stability. For many, the disease creates an enormous financial burden, putting day to day costs into question. How will I travel to my treatment? How will I put food on tonight’s table? How will…

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Dana-Farber Staff Rides Pan-Mass Challenge to Conquer Cancer

May 28, 2016

Coming back as a second year rider, Hillary Repucci, a Director on Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund’s Principal and Major Gifts team, will ride in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) on August 6 and 7. Hillary will ride the 164 miles…

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Gift in estate plans creates legacy and honors Dana-Farber community

May 26, 2016

When Allan Osborne was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2008, he and his wife, Debbie, thought they would be on their own through this frightening experience. That all changed when they walked through the doors of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.…

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Five Skin Cancer Myths Debunked

May 21, 2016

How much do you know about skin cancer? With an estimated one in five Americans developing skin cancer in their lifetime, this often-misunderstood disease is the most common form of cancer in the United States. We talked to Dr. Stephen…

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One bride’s vow to help end cancer

May 16, 2016

In 2010, Anna met Brian. Six years later, the time was right to tie the knot. With the joy of wedding preparations also came sadness. Anna was planning her wedding without her big sister, Phoebe, who had passed away from cancer…

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Family raises money to fulfill Jimmy Fund Clinic patient’s baseball dreams

April 30, 2016

When 5-year-old Liam DiPilato grows up, he’s going to be a professional baseball player. Better yet, he’s going to play for his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox. “He always tells us he’s going to be a better hitter than…

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