Marrandette running half-marathon for Dana-Farber Oct 10, 2009
Jennifer Marrandette of Marshfield, seen here running the 2008 Marshfield Road Runners 20K, will participate in the Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund ... 1-mile run, 471 of them, including Marrandette, have committed to running and raising funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund ... Most people have a personal connection to cancer and want to give back, said McChesney, who added that runners on the Dana-Farber... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Breast cancer an equal opportunity disease Oct 9, 2009
Duggan is the director of the Faulkner Hospital Breast Centre in Jamaica Plain and a breast surgeon at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston ... - Program for Young Women with Breast Cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 617-632-3916 or dana-farber. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Residents running half marathon Sunday Oct 6, 2009
On Sunday, Oct. 11, runners Joseph Bozoyan, Stephan Carlini, Catherine Collins, Melanie McComas, Douglas McLaughlin, and Pedro Santos, will be running the ninth annual B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, as members of the official Dana-Farber team in the Running the Race Against Cancer(SM) program. As members of the Dana-Farber team, they have committed to raising at least $500 for cancer care and research for both children and adults at... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Boston geneticist shares Nobel Oct 6, 2009
You have someone asking a very fundamental question about how Tetrahymena - pond scum - or yeast maintains their chromosomes, and setting out a set of basic scientific principles that taught us something basic about chromosome biology without a clue as to its relevance to human disease, said Dr. Ron DePinho, director of the Belfer Institute for Applied Cancer Science at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. It turns out to be very, very important. (Boston Globe)
Keynotes for Oct. 1 Oct 2, 2009
All proceeds will be donated to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Michele Beland Steere, wife of Jeff Steere and daughter of Ernie and Marion Beland. For more information email. (Hudson Sun, MA)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: Get your tickets for the firefighters union ball Oct 2, 2009
The event proceeds will benefit the Andrea Gaziano Memorial Fund, within The Jimmy Fund, to support ongoing pediatric oncology research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Last month, close to 30 members of Andrea s Angels walked in the 21st Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, raising more than $6,000 in Andrea s memory for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Complementary therapies can help in fight against cancer Oct 2, 2009
For example, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, a department dedicated to the combining new approaches to cancer care with the trusted treatments that have been saving lives for half a century. Their services include massage therapy, acupuncture, and nutritional guidance. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Holliston's fight against breast cancer starts at home Oct 2, 2009
At the time, Miller had just finished treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, but her cancer later returned. The mother of four was 45 when she died last year. (Holliston Tab, MA)
From Oak Hill, she writes, walks for a cancer cure Oct 2, 2009
Wicked Local staff photo by Jim Walker Breast cancer survivor Rochelle Novak of Newton will take part in this year's American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk with co-workers at Paraxel in Waltham. By Leslie Friday/Correspondent Wicked Local Newton Posted Oct 01, 2009 @ 06:00 AM Last update Oct 01, 2009 @ 09:53 AM. (Newton Tab, MA)
Jimmy Fund walk boasts Hopkinton team Oct 1, 2009
6 million for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This is a photo of Susan and her team at the walk s finish line in Boston s Copley Square. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Letter: Churchill American raises $6K for Jimmy Fund Sep 30, 2009
8 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. The Churchill League conducted its fundraising after each and every game, blanketing the downtown area, seeking donations from local residents. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Danvers resident running in the Race Against Cancer Sep 30, 2009
Melissa Jackman of Danvers is running the ninth annual B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund on Sunday, Oct.11, as a member of the official Dana-Farber team in the Running the Race Against Cancer program. As a member of the Dana-Farber team, Jackman has committed to raise at least $500 for cancer care and research for both children and adults at world-renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its fundraising arm, the Jimmy Fund. (Danvers Herald, MA)
'A fantastic addition to the South Shore' Sep 30, 2009
The center will provide outpatient treatment under a clinical affiliation with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. The medical oncology will be operated by Dana-Farber," project manager Robert Rodak said. "Patients will be able to get chemotherapy and infusion treatments here. (Weymouth News, MA)
Newcomers club walk to support cancer research Sep 26, 2009
All donations should be made by check to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. At least a $10 donation per family is requested. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
New cancer center in Weymouth gets rave reviews Sep 25, 2009
Dr. Rolf Freter of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute prescribed weekly chemotherapy treatments for Legg. He recommended that Legg receive the doses at his Harbor Medical practice at Stetson Place instead of riding into Dana-Farber because the travel time was too lengthy for her. (Weymouth News, MA)
Boys soccer benefit game postponed Sep 25, 2009
The game is the annual Kicks for Cancer benefit game to raise funds for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Loading commenting interface. (Concord Journal, MA)
Concern for cancer patients drives Weymouth cyclist Sep 22, 2009
Proceeds collected from sponsors are given to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute s research and community programs. The cause is unbelievable, Grimes said. (Weymouth News, MA)
Scituates 13th Annual Joshuas Run on tap Sep 17, 2009
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Andrea Gaziano Memorial Fund to benefit pediatric oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ... She received treatment at both, The Jimmy Fund Clinic at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and at Boston s Children s Hospital ... During the course of the race, there are sponsored hills that are named for Hill Heroes, all patients, from the community who are or have been treated at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Kids up to the 'Challenge' in Hudson Sep 15, 2009
Riders in the Pan-Mass Challenge raise cash for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund. Fifty-two riders, ages 3 to 14, took part yesterday in the town's first Kids Ride, organizer JoAnne Butler said. (Hudson Sun, MA)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: Let go of some of that job stress Sep 13, 2009
Gayle Mullin of Scituate wrote to let us all know about a bone marrow drive that will be held this coming Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Hingham Community Center from 1 to 5 p.m. in conjunction with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Almost everyone knows a person who has been touched with a form of cancer in some way, Gayle said. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Marshfield residents take part in Jimmy Fund Walk Sep 13, 2009
Dubbed Team Pellegrini, the group will be among 8,000 walkers who collectively, hope to raise upwards of $6 million for research and care for patients at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ... Shane spent all of June and some of July undergoing treatment at Children s Hospital Boston, which is right next door to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, McCue said, adding that the two hospitals are affiliated with one another and that a Dana-Farber doctor treated Shane ... Although his friend Lindsey... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Kids Pan-mass Challenge is this weekend Sep 12, 2009
They are modeled after the PMC, a 190-mile charity bike-a-thon that raises money for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute thorugh its Jimmy Fund. For more information about riding or volunteering for the Hudson Kids Ride please vist http:kids. (Hudson Sun, MA)
'Team Neuro' aims high for Jimmy Fund Walk Sep 11, 2009
And somewhere under a balloon the color of the brain s gray matter, oncology nurse Debra LaFrankie of Marlborough will be marshalling a team of 115 walkers, called Team Neuro, which for the past five years has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund Walk ... Team Neuro members like Tomassian and Doherty can depart for Boston from one of several several starting points: Hopkinton, Wellesley, Boston College in Newton, and Dana Farber... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Danvers profile: Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Sep 11, 2009
All the proceeds go toward the Jimmy Fund for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ... All the funds raised by Team Elliot go to Elliot s Fund for the research of Infant ALL at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Chelmsford resident has an impact Sep 11, 2009
At age 20, Christina Buettner has already had a profound impact on one stranger s life: On Aug. 27, the Chelmsford native donated bone marrow during a procedure at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Buettner s name was on the national marrow registry because she d been tested during her freshman year at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Travis Hooper and Sherborn bicyclist Nathaniel Higley cross country to fight cancer Sep 11, 2009
The recent Hobart and William Smith College graduate teamed up with friend and fellow cyclist Travis Hooper on a cross-country bicycle tour, raising funds along the ride for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Both Higley, whose uncle battled skin cancer, and Hooper, who lost his father to pancreatic cancer five years ago, decided to postpone entering the workforce in order to see the country and help prevent other families from facing similar loss. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Dover Police Chiefs cause: helping find a cancer cure Sep 11, 2009
Walkers may also choose the 14-mile route from Babson College; the five-mile route from Boston College; or the three-mile route starting at the main Dana-Farber Cancer Institute campus. The goal for this year s Jimmy Fund Walk is to raise more than $6 million for Dana-Farber. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Coye to join fellow Bay State chiefs to walk Boston Marathon route Sep 11, 2009
More than 50 police chiefs from across the commonwealth of Massachusetts, including Malden Police Chief Kenneth Coye, will walk together on Sunday, Sept. 13 on the historic course of the Boston Marathon to raise money for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year s Walk carries a particularly important meaning for the chiefs as they will walk in honor of Chief Bill Webber, the Southborough chief of police who lost his life to pancreatic cancer in October 2008. (Malden Observer, MA)
Dana-Farber campaign hits $1b goal early Sep 9, 2009
A Dana-Farber Cancer Institute fund-raising campaign has hit the $1 billion mark a year earlier than expected - despite the ragged economy - setting what is believed to be a record for New England health care institutions. The drive s success, which will be announced today, appears to have few national parallels, although at least one other cancer center has embarked on a similar campaign. (Boston Globe)
Yarmouth cancer survivor takes on Jimmy Fund walk Sep 6, 2009
Following a radical hysterectomy at Brigham and Women s Hospital, the surgical arm of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, today Swindler is 100 percent cancer free. The Barnstable High School English teacher and mother of two young children has spent the summer training for the 26. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Salon fund-raiser to benefit cancer-stricken teenager Sep 5, 2009
Salon fund-raiser to benefit cancer-stricken teenager - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle. Salon fund-raiser to benefit cancer-stricken teenager. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
COLUMN: Water under the bridge Sep 5, 2009
Without the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute many patients, primarily children could not receive the same quality care that Ted Kennedy did in the final year of his life. As editorials across the land hit the streets, or in my point of reference, the Internet, the one that struck me as unseemly was in fact that of The Malden Observer s staff. (Malden Observer, MA)
Sailing toward a breast cancer cure in Hingham Sep 4, 2009
During its first two years, the regatta netted $54,000, which was split evenly between the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Dr. Susan Love Breast Cancer Foundation. The organizing committee will determine the beneficiaries of this year s sailing and rowing regattas after the rowing event is held. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Jimmy Fund Walk set for Sept. 13 Sep 4, 2009
Those walking the Boston Marathon's 26-mile route on Sept. 13 aim to earn $6 million for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Photographs of young cancer patients will serve as mile markers along the way in the 21st annual Jimmy Fund Walk. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Yolanda's closes its doors in Waltham Sep 1, 2009
To kick-start her charity career, Cellucci will donate $500,000 worth of wigs from the store's inventory to both the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Blaine Beauty School. Although she will be leaving the store and the long hours, she will not be leaving the business. (Newton Tab, MA)
Letter: Thanks for helping with Pan-Mass. Challenge Aug 30, 2009
They pedaled up to 190 miles, through 46 scenic towns, in effort to raise $30 million for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. Raising money for cancer research is a community effort, conducted by many for the benefit of everyone. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Wellesley Police Chief Terrence Cunningham to walk Boston Marathon route Aug 29, 2009
The chiefs also show their support through the Hall of Badges, which showcases 200 police badges from across the Commonwealth and is on display at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. To register or make financial contributions for the 21st annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, visit or call (866) JF-1-WALK.. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
St. Anne’s Hospital, Fall River, to ally with Dana-Farber Aug 28, 2009
Saint Anne s Hospital in Fall River is set to disclose today that it has struck an agreement to allow Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston to provide oncology care at Saint Anne s.. A memo of understanding between Dana-Farber and Saint Anne s, a community hospital owned by Caritas Christi Health Care, is the latest example of Boston health care providers moving outside the city to offer care in partnership or in competition with local institutions. (Boston Globe)
Susan Herman; professor began leadership programs Aug 27, 2009
Susan J. Herman, cofounder of an international summer camp in New Hampshire and a former longtime professor of management at Keene State College, died of pancreatic cancer June 24 at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. She was 66. (Boston Globe)
Combined Transplant-Vaccine Therapy For High-risk Leukemia Shows Promise Aug 26, 2009
25, 2009) Two of the most powerful approaches to cancer treatment -- a stem cell transplant and an immune system-stimulating vaccine -- appear to reinforce each other in patients with an aggressive, hard-to-control form of leukemia, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have found. See also. (Science Daily)
VIDEO EXTRA: Chance encounter leads to friendship for Easton family Aug 26, 2009
So far, the Marturanos have introduced Dr. Lee to doctors and researchers at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Vinny Marturano, 59, who is director of the Old Colony YMCA, has also made sure that Akane Lee has had time for horseback riding, rope climbing and swimming at the Y s Camp Yomechas in Middleboro and Camp Clark in Plymouth. (Easton Journal, MA)
Study finds promise in combined transplant/vaccine therapy for high-risk leukemia Aug 25, 2009
BOSTON--Two of the most powerful approaches to cancer treatment -- a stem cell transplant and an immune system-stimulating vaccine -- appear to reinforce each other in patients with an aggressive, hard-to-control form of leukemia, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have found ... Dana-Farber Cancer Institute () is a principal teaching affiliate of the Harvard Medical School and is among the leading cancer research and care centers in the United States. (EurekAlert!)
15 Weymouth residents taking part in Sept. 13 Jimmy Fund Walk Aug 25, 2009
They will be among the more than 8,000 walkers who will participate with the collective goal of raising over $6 million for lifesaving cancer research and care for adult and pediatric cancer patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. Presented by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 600 U.S. dealers, the Jimmy Fund Walk gives participants the unique opportunity to walk along the Boston Marathon s historic route. (Weymouth News, MA)
Local women take on Jimmy Fund Walk Aug 23, 2009
Since its founding in 1948, the Jimmy Fund has supported the fight against cancer in children and adults at Boston s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping to raise the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world. The Jimmy Fund has been integral to the success of treatment for once-incurable childhood cancers for more than 60 years. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Letter: Support for Tims dream did not go unnoticed Aug 22, 2009
This year we had a record 56 teams come to play and support the Timothy P. Roberts Reeling in a Dream Foundation at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This foundation was started by family and friends following Tim s death at the age of 22 from esophageal cancer in August of 2005. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
‘Death panel' sideshow Aug 16, 2009
A study of 603 patients with advanced stages of cancer, published this year by Harvard researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, found that the final week of health costs for those who had discussed end-of-life treatment with their doctors was 36 percent lower than for those who did not have such talks. But here's the more important finding: Patients who hadn't discussed treatment options did not live longer, but they had a worse quality of life in the final week, more likely to be in... (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Remy's woes befall many after cancer Aug 14, 2009
But that is not what Fasciano witnesses in her office at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There, she sees patients who are bereft and bewildered. (Boston Globe)
Locals take the challenge: Malden residents ride for cancer in 30th annual PMC Aug 14, 2009
All funds raised are donated directly to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute s Jimmy Fund for research and care for adult and pediatric cancer patients ... Current cancer patients ride along with their doctors as well as many other employees at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as well as a large number of survivors ... After studying Psychology at College of the Holy Cross, Scibelli began working at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute herself. (Malden Observer, MA)
HINGHAM TRIBUTE: Jim Overbecks scientific life Aug 14, 2009
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Jim s life at a memorial service at St. John the Evangelist, 172 Main St., Hingham, Saturday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Jim s memory may be made to support Dr. Meyerson s genetic research in lung cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445. See www. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Fifteen residents to try annual Jimmy Fund Walk Aug 13, 2009
They will be among the more than 8,000 walkers who will participate with the collective goal of raising over $6 million for lifesaving cancer research and care for adult and pediatric cancer patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. Presented by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 600 U.S. dealers, the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk gives participants the unique opportunity to walk along the Boston Marathon s historic route. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Medford's Holmes family makes Pan-Mass Challenge a family affair Aug 13, 2009
The Holmes family of Medford participated in the annual Pan-Mass Challenge, Aug. 1-2, benefiting the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ... The 47-year-old was entering his 10th Pan-Mass Challenge, an annual fundraiser benefiting the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and nothing was about to stand in his way. (Medford Transcript, MA)
A Woman with Hormone-Receptor–Positive Breast Cancer Aug 13, 2009
From the Division of Medical Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (H.J.B.); the Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology (I.S.), Radiology (H.A.D.), and Pathology (D.C.S.), Massachusetts General Hospital; and the Departments of Medicine (H.J.B.), Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology (I.S.), Radiology (H.A.D.), and Pathology (D.C.S.), Harvard Medical School all in Boston. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Aspirin helps colorectal cancer patients live Aug 13, 2009
Patients with colorectal cancer who regularly used aspirin before and after a diagnosis were almost one-third less likely to die of the disease than nonusers, according to the study written by researchers from Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Patients who initiated aspirin use only after a diagnosis did even better and had half the risk of dying from the cancer, possibly because of differences in their tumors, the study published in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kira Corning a Walk Hero for Jimmy Fund Aug 13, 2009
2 miles along the historic route of theBoston Marathonand raise money for cancer care and research through Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and its Jimmy Fund ... Kira was diagnosed with multifocal pilocytic astrocytomas, and is being treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute s pediatric oncology center, the Jimmy Fund Clinic. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Lecours recognized by annual Jimmy Fund Walk Aug 13, 2009
2 miles along the historic route of the Boston Marathon and raise money for cancer care and research through Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and its Jimmy Fund ... Lecours was diagnosed with Wiokott-Aldrich syndrome and is being treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute s pediatric oncology center, the Jimmy Fund Clinic ... The Jimmy Fund supports the fight against adult and pediatric cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world-renowned pioneer in discovering and developing innovative, more... (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
On anniversary of fatal Easton plane crash, no official cause Aug 13, 2009
The flight had been arranged to take a 43-year-old cancer patient to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. about this issue. (Easton Journal, MA)
Amesbury nurse participates in first PMC, and plans to do it all over again to fight cancer Aug 9, 2009
Beauparlant was the focus of a feature on New England Cable News (NECN), the official television station of the annual fundraising 200-mile, two-day bike ride for cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. And finally, during an event that hundreds attended over the weekend, Beauparlant s NECN feature was aired on a large projector screen. (Amesbury News, MA)
Losing a loved one, to recovering from cancer: Parkway residents rode in PMC for different reasons Aug 8, 2009
This year was the 30th annual PMC and its goal is to raise at least $30 million to go to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. Riders also ride for many different reasons, but most have close friends or relatives that have or died of cancer. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
LHS grad works on tumor eradication project Aug 8, 2009
Matthew Vanneman of Lexington has spent the summer serving as a 2009 Betty Lea Stone-American Cancer Society research fellow under the guidance of Glenn Dranoff, MD, a researcher at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Vanneman is a first-year student at Harvard Medical School. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Norwell resident tackles Pan Mass Challenge for 11th year Aug 7, 2009
Participants in the PMC range between 13 and 85 years of age and ride with the collective goal of raising millions of dollars for lifesaving cancer research and care for adult and pediatric cancer patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. Many riders are seasoned cyclists or tri-athletes, while others are PMC weekend warriors, having trained for this event alone. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Medford residents embark on Pan-Mass Challenge cancer ride Aug 6, 2009
Medford - Medford residents displayed plenty of pedal power over the weekend joining a legion of 5,000 other cyclist all riding to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the Pan-Mass Challenge. Over 14 Medford residents signed up to take the challenge. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Keeping score around New England Aug 6, 2009
WEEI morning host John Dennis will host the second Tame the Tigers, a Jimmy Fund event that raises money for cancer care and research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. From the Tiger Tees, the Pines Course at The International will be stretched to more than 8,300 yards. (Boston Globe)
Amesbury boy named Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Hero Aug 5, 2009
2 miles along the historic route of the Boston Marathon and raise money for cancer care and research through Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and its Jimmy Fund ... Brian was diagnosed with Ewing s sarcoma and is being treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute s pediatric oncology center, the Jimmy Fund Clinic ... The Jimmy Fund supports the fight against adult and pediatric cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world-renowned pioneer in discovering and developing innovative, more effective cancer... (Amesbury News, MA)
Pan-Mass Challenge riders pedal through Franklin, Wellesley Aug 4, 2009
The money raised is donated to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for research and treatment. Two legs of the bike ride began yesterday, in Wellesley and Sturbridge. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
PMC riders tackling annual fund-raiser in honor of Lecours Aug 1, 2009
In nine years, FLAMES has raised more than two million dollars for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute s Jimmy Fund while participating in the fund-raising bike ride that spans two days and almost 200 miles. Each year, the team is paired with a young cancer patient that the PMC refers to as pedal partners. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
