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A Message from Melany Duval
It all started in 1948 with a 12-year-old boy with cancer dubbed “Jimmy,” who inspired thousands to give money in support of cancer research.
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The Dana-Farber Campaign
Dana-Farber has played a critical role in the development of more than half of all cancer drugs approved by the FDA in the past 5 years.
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$10 million gift brings rare cancers to the fore
The Linde Family Foundation has made a transformative $10 million gift to Dana-Farber to launch the Center for Therapeutic Discovery, which will develop novel therapies for patients with rare and hard-to-treat cancers.
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The Jimmy Fund celebrates 75 years
On May 22, 1948, Einar Gustafson, a young boy being treated for lymphoma by Dr. Sidney Farber and dubbed “Jimmy” to protect his privacy, shared his story from his hospital bed.
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Palm Beach surpasses $67 million in gifts to The Dana-Farber Campaign
For over three decades, the compassionate community in Palm Beach, Florida, has provided generous support for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission to conquer cancer in adults and children—not only in Boston and Palm Beach, but also across the country and around the world.
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Mathers Foundation grants promote basic cancer research
Many of today’s important advances in cancer care trace their origins to basic research—a form of scientific investigation aimed at uncovering the fundamental principles of biology, chemistry, and foundational science.
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Endowed fellowship looks to the future
Baila Janock embodies generosity in its many forms. For over 30 years, she has combined her gifts of time, treasure, and talent to make a long-lasting impact on Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and its patients.
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V is for victory over intractable cancers
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, founded by legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano, has granted $1.6 million to four Dana-Farber investigators.
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Over $1 million raised from 2023 Palm Beach Annual Appeal
Each year, the Palm Beach community generously comes together to raise funds for Dana-Farber.
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Gift accelerates new treatment possibilities for neuroendocrine tumors
An anonymous donor first became acquainted with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2021 through their desire to support the fundraising efforts of a friend
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Please note that some translations using Google Translate may not be accurately represented and downloaded documents cannot be translated. Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund assume no liability for inaccuracies that may result from using this third-party tool, which is for website translation.