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Pan-Mass Challenge makes record-breaking $78 million gift to drive Dana-Farber’s progress against cancer
The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the world, has built an unparalleled track record for success strengthened by touchstone traditions and continuous improvements in pursuit of the goal of defying cancer.
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Fostering patient-centered research
How can exercise and diet improve the cognitive and physical abilities of cancer survivors 65 and older? Can artificial intelligence tools analyze clinical notes and other data in electronic medical records to determine which treatments are most effective?
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The Impact You Have Made Possible
Each year, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute aspires to provide the care and treatment our patients deserve. We are able to achieve these ambitions because of our dedicated donor community.
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Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon breaks records with $5.7 million raised for Dana-Farber
The WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance continued to be a beacon of support for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund in August with a record-breaking fundraising year.
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American Cancer Society grants propel research and programs forward
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently awarded more than $3.1 million in grants to 11 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators. These grants support various areas across Dana-Farber, including research on improved outcomes and patient assistance programming to help with access to care.
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Deitch’s formula for impact accelerates progress
Joseph S. Deitch, founder and Chairman Emeritus of Commonwealth Financial Network and creator of the Elevate Prize Foundation, is a philanthropist with a bold vision: to amplify changemakers and inspire collective action. He believes that empowering leaders in their fields can spark transformative change and redefine what’s possible.
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Family of Jane Rodgers honors her memory with new Dana-Farber chair
When Jane Rodgers was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, her family took comfort in the fact that she was receiving the best possible care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Jane’s natural ability to connect with people meant her doctors and nurses soon felt like an extension of the family.
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Advancing Parkinson’s research: Spiegelman’s groundbreaking work
From a remarkable act of generosity, the Tyler Family has donated $3 million to establish the Tyler Family Fund for Parkinson's Research, supporting the groundbreaking work of Bruce Spiegelman, PhD, the Stanley J. Korsmeyer, MD, Professor of Cell Biology and Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
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Dolores Tassinari’s gift supports Hodgkin lymphoma care and research
When Dolores Tassinari passed away at the age of 94 last year, she left behind a legacy of quiet strength, family devotion, and enduring generosity. A longtime resident of Plymouth, Mass., Dolores lived a life rooted in service—to her family, her community, and, in her final wishes, to a cause deeply personal to her heart.
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Suprenant’s intuitive philanthropy drives holistic cancer care
Cynthia Suprenant believes in keeping things simple. While her cumulative $1 million in contributions across Dana-Farber Cancer Institute may seem driven by results or carefully calculated outcomes, she insists her approach is rooted in something far more intuitive. Much like an investor backing promising startups, Suprenant places her trust in the leadership and vision of…
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