Tag support cancer research

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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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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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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acute lymphocyctic leukemia (ALL) survivor

Family and friends rally to support Dana-Farber patient in her time of need

March 21, 2016

Kelly McCue headed off to Brooklyn, New York at age 24 with a theater degree and showbiz aspirations. But her dreams were put on hold when she was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Kelly was alone when she received…

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Son creates a legacy for an unforgettable dad through Jimmy Fund Golf

March 11, 2016

What happens to your name when you die? It’s a question that can elicit strong emotions, from uncertainty and fear to hope and positivity. For the Patterson family, it led to creating a lasting legacy and discovering a greater purpose.…

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College students unite to fight cancer

February 27, 2016

When she was nine-years-old, Jennifer learned how cancer can impact a family. Her three-year-old sister, Allison, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Sadly, Allison passed away only four days after her diagnosis. Although she is gone, Allison will never be…

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