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Impact dana-farber.org and jimmyfund.org THANKING THOSE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

FALL 2012

11Support Is in the Bag

14Rock Solid Growth

6Building a Bridge

430 Years on the Course

8Their Legacy Lives On

2012 Pan-Mass Challenge cyclists power the fight against cancer


More than 4,200 cyclists from around the world participated in the 2012 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge: the country’s highest-grossing athletic fundraiser.

On September 9, nearly 8,000 walkers from 37 states and five countries set foot on the legendary Boston Marathon® course for the 24th annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. The largest

one-day Jimmy Fund event, the Walk unites thousands of participants, spon-sors, and volunteers for one mission: to raise funds to help Dana-Farber Cancer Institute conquer cancer. Taking on one of four routes—ranging from the 3-mile Dana-Farber route to the full 26.2-mile marathon course from Hopkinton— participants will raise $7 million by Dec. 31, 2012.

Dedicated supporters who were not able to participate that day demonstrated their commitment by raising funds as “Virtual Walkers.”

“Being a Virtual Walker is a great way to participate in the Walk and be part of the cause from a distance,” said Institute President and CEO Edward J. Benz Jr., MD. “I’ve walked for many years, and while physically participating is completely exhilarating, being a Virtual Walker was a wonderful way to stay involved even though I could not be there on Walk day this year.”

The only event other than the Boston Marathon itself that travels along the famed route from Hopkinton to Boston, the Walk is a fun and inspirational day for family, friends, and colleagues to come together and honor those who have been affected by cancer. The friendly faces of Walk Heroes—adult and pediatric patients from Dana-Farber—are displayed along the route, reminding walkers why each mile counts.

Every mile matters: Walkers journey 105,138 miles to conquer cancer

On August 4 and 5, more than 4,200 cyclists took to their bikes in hot summer weather to participate in the prestigious Pan-Massachusetts Challenge

(PMC) bike-a-thon. In its 33rd year, this premier fundraiser for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund took place with the help of an impressive 3,300 volunteers, nearly 200 corporate sponsors, and thousands cheering on and supporting the riders, all with the goal of raising a collective $37 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

This incredible fundraising effort is an amazing example

of the power of numbers when fighting cancer, with 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar contributed to patient care and cancer research at the Institute. Co-presenting sponsors New Balance and the Red Sox Foundation led the charge, providing both in-kind and monetary support to further bolster the PMC’s tremendous fundraising totals.

“The Red Sox Foundation and New Balance are at the head of the list of, literally, hundreds of sponsors that are investing millions of dollars and product annually to ensure

The 2012 Jimmy Fund Walk brought together nearly 8,000 walkers from 37 states and five countries.

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The recent death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs of a pancreatic neuroen-docrine tumor has thrust neuroendocrine cancer into the headlines and underscored the need for better treatments for this disease. That necessity

is urgent for the more than 200 new neuroendocrine tumor patients who will be evaluated this year in Dana-Farber’s Neuroendocrine and Carcinoid Tumor Program, under the leadership of world-renowned neuroendocrine specialist, Matthew Kulke, MD.

Recently, Kulke and his team earned a four-year $2.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), to uncover predictors of neuroendocrine tumor risk and prognosis. The results will help identify patients at risk for this disease, and will speed the discovery of clinically useful prognostic markers and novel therapeutic targets. This grant, one of only two neuroendocrine-specific grants funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in recent years, will leverage the resources of a sophisticated database developed at Dana-Farber thanks to continued donor support over the past decade. Philanthropic funds helped Kulke’s team collect and link patients’ blood and tissue samples to clinical outcomes, a critical component of the design of the research project selected by the NCI.

This example is just one of the many research projects that attract federal funding as a result of productive discovery made possible by private support. Dana-Farber’s faculty have been highly successful in securing NIH funding and consistently rank among the top recipients of research grants from the NCI. Still, Dana-Farber is not immune to new NIH budget cutting measures. For example, senior Dana-Farber investigators who have grant funding that exceeds $1.5 million in total costs may be subject to an extra layer of project evaluation by NIH. Also, NIH grants will no longer include a provision for cost of living. This is all part of the NIH’s effort to spread limited dollars among a greater number of grants and to focus on funding investigators early in their careers.

Donor passion and generosity helps the Institute to offset these changes in the federal funding landscape so that Dana-Farber can stay competitive in the marketplace to recruit and retain world-class, talented faculty, and remain steadfast in our research mission. n Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health under award number 5R01CA151532-02.

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This issue covers gifts received and finalized through the spring of 2012.

President and Chief Executive Officer Edward J. Benz Jr., MD

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dorothy E. Puhy, MBA

Chair, Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care Susan D. Block, MD

Chair, Medical Oncology James D. Griffin, MD

Chair, Radiation Oncology Jay R. Harris, MD

Chair, Executive Committee for Research David M. Livingston, MD

Chair, Pediatric Oncology Stuart H. Orkin, MD

Senior Vice President and General Counsel Richard S. Boskey, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Research Beverly Ginsburg Cooper, MBA

Senior Vice President, Experimental Therapeutics George D. Demetri, MD

Senior Vice President, Human Resources Deborah Hicks, MA

Senior Vice President, Experimental Medicine Lee M. Nadler, MD

Senior Vice President, Institute Operations Maria Papola, MHA

Senior Vice President, Development and the Jimmy Fund Susan S. Paresky, MBA

Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services; Chief Nursing Officer Patricia Reid Ponte, RN, DNSc, FAAN

Senior Vice President, Communications Steven R. Singer, MPA

Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer Karen S. Bird, MPH

Chief Medical Officer Craig A. Bunnell, MD, MPH, MBA

Chief Quality Officer Joseph Jacobson, MD

Chief Clinical Research Officer Philip W. Kantoff, MD

Chief Scientific Officer Barrett J. Rollins, MD, PhD

Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs Lawrence N. Shulman, MD

Chief of Staff Emeritus Stephen E. Sallan, MD

Chief Surgical Officer Scott J. Swanson, MD

Chief, Department of Imaging Annick D. Van den Abbeele, MD

Assistant Vice President, Development Marketing and Donor Relations Jan Lawlor

Impact Editors Lori Dougherty, Diane Schmidt

Contributors Lindsay Budnik, Katie Connors, Paul Goldsmith, Kelsie Guerriero, Sarah Holroyd,

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Monica Zurlinden

Art Director Diana Parziale

Designer Sharon Veino

Production Coordinators Ryan Agate, Maria Cipicchio, Katie Connors, Kate Harper,

Georgina Morales Hampe

Photographers David Alaimo, Mark Avery, Bryan Barth, Cynthia Bersani, Rocio Cordero, Liz DeLucia,

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Steve McLaughlin, Aki Morizono, Sam Ogden, Maria O’Meara, Bethany Versoy, Visage Photography,

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to groundbreaking cancer discoveries. Since its founding in 1948, the Jimmy Fund has raised millions

of dollars through thousands of community efforts to advance Dana-Farber’s lifesaving mission.

Dear Friends, With leaves on the ground and a crisp chill in the air, now more than ever our minds have shifted to the season of giving thanks. Here in Boston, and around the world, there is much to be grateful for—your inspiring participation in our summer and fall fundraising events, the extraordinary generosity of our donors, and the steadfast resolve that we will conquer cancer together. It is truly satisfying to pause and consider what can be accomplished when forces unite.

In this issue of Impact, we are pleased to highlight the power of long-term collaboration. Through the commitment of thousands of participants, donors, volunteers, organizers, and sponsors, the 33rd Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, the 24th annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk, the 11th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon, the 22nd annual Stop & Shop Triple Winner program, and all our Jimmy Fund Golf tournaments were outstanding successes yet again. Such dedication plays a crucial role in helping Dana-Farber forge ahead with innovative discoveries and expert, compassionate care.

We are especially appreciative of a new, four-year $2.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), addressing the need for improved neuroendocrine cancer treatments. This remarkable grant will help to recognize predictors of neuroendocrine tumor risk and prognosis, encouraging the creation of improved therapies. One of only two NIH neuroendocrine-specific grants funded recently, the initial support for this research was provided through private philanthropy. The NCI grant exemplifies the power of early donor investment and its leverage. Read more about the vital connection between donor gifts and federal funding in the story to the right.

We are very fortunate for the donor generosity that has enabled us to attract this NCI grant, and it is crucial that we keep this momentum going. Federal funding is a powerful resource, but securing such support is an increasing challenge. There are many ways we are addressing this in order to achieve our ambitious research agenda without limitation. One such strategy is the creation of a Faculty Research Fund through which 10 percent of new restricted gifts will be used to bolster our research mission. This will keep Dana-Farber on the forefront of cancer research, allowing our physician-scientists to pursue exciting new avenues of discovery.

As illustrated above, amazing things are realized when exceptional talent intersects with perseverance. Thank you again for your valuable encouragement as we work toward a future without cancer.

Sincerely,

Susan S. Paresky Senior Vice President for Development

NIH research awards connect to donor generosity

DonorpassionandgenerosityhelptheInstitute offsetchangesinthefederalfundinglandscape sothatDana-Farbercanstaycompetitive,recruit world-classfaculty,andremainsteadfastinour researchmission.

Impact FALL 2012 310% of all designated gifts supports our Faculty Research Fund to advance Dana-Farber’s research mission.

For 36 hours beginning in the early morning hours of Aug. 21 and stretching late into the night on Aug. 22, the Jimmy Fund partnered with WEEI Sports Radio Network, New England Sports Network (NESN), and the Boston Red

Sox to raise more than $3.4 million in the two-day, WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon, live from Fen-way Park. Hosted in one of Boston’s most beloved landmarks, the live radio show and telecast featured emotional and inspirational stories from Dana-Farber patients, doctors, researchers, and nurses, in addition to appearances by professional athletes and the entire Red Sox team.

In interviews spanning both days, Dana-Farber doctors and researchers shared the profound impact that contributions to the Jimmy Fund are having, transforming research into treatment for adults and children with cancer.

“All of a sudden, in the past five to seven years, we’ve started to soar in all of the research here at Dana Farber,” said Stephen Sallan, MD, Dana-Farber chief of staff emeritus. “Much of our success is directly attributable to listeners whose contributions really help to make these great strides possible.”

These efforts are not lost on patients and their families. The Radio-Telethon’s featured speakers included those grateful to call themselves survivors, patients encouraged by progress who refuse to give up hope, and families that have lost loved ones and still fervently support the Dana-Farber team in their commitment to research and providing world-class care.

Day-one highlights included interviews with Red Sox CEO and Institute

$2.5 million gift from Stop & Shop helps turn the tide against pediatric brain tumors

D ecades ago, a lack of basic understanding, combined with harsh, often ineffective drugs developed for and tested on adults, made pediatric brain tumors among the most difficult cancers to treat. But beginning in 1991,

with support from The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, LLC, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute helped turn the tide against pediatric brain tumors. Today, the survival rate for children with brain tumors is more than 65 percent, thanks in large part to discovery science made possible through Stop & Shop’s generosity.

Now, for the 22nd year, Stop & Shop presented Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund with a gift of $2.5

million. The gift, made possible through Stop & Shop’s Triple Winner Game®, will help pediatric brain tumor patients at Dana-Farber to live longer, more fulfilling lives and fund the ground-breaking research of Mark Kieran, MD, PhD, director of Pediatric Neuro-oncology at Dana-Farber. To date, the Triple Winner Game has raised more than $50 million to help fight pediatric brain cancer at Dana-Farber.

“At Stop & Shop we strive to help make a difference in our customers’ lives,” said Joe Kelley, president of Stop & Shop New England Division. “This year, we proudly featured television commercials telling the stories of past Triple Winner kids who not only beat their cancer, but also went on to high school, and college. On behalf of Stop & Shop, I want to thank our associates, trade partners, and customers for their support of Triple Winner.”

Over the past 20 years, Stop & Shop’s crucial support has enabled Kieran and his colleagues to challenge deeply rooted assumptions about pediatric brain tumors. Utilizing advanced molecular and genetic analysis, Kieran and his team

revealed the unique nature of many pediatric brain tumors, shattering decades-old conventions. Results of these studies have contributed to breakthroughs in preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic techniques. In particular, Dana-Farber researchers recently identified cancer-causing mutations in glioma and medulloblastoma, the two most common malignant pediatric cancers. Today, almost all new patients in the Stop & Shop Family Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic have their tumors undergo genetic and molecular analyses, which allow Kieran and his team to pursue the most informed and effective treatment decisions. From diagnosis to treatment, and all the way through survivorship, Stop & Shop is helping Dana-Farber set a new standard of care and research.

“You can’t treat brain tumors until you understand them, and for decades we were barking up the wrong tree,” said Kieran. “The money raised by Stop & Shop allowed us to go back and ask fundamental questions, and as a result, we have redefined what state-of-the-art care means for kids with brain tumors. We remain so grateful for Stop & Shop’s support.” n

Outstanding fundraising and emotional patient stories were punctuated by support from some of Boston’s biggest stars. On Tuesday, Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia joined the broadcast to talk about his family’s passion for the Jimmy Fund.

Patient interviews and stories inspire widespread support for Radio-Telethon

Thank you for supporting Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund!

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The research of Mark Kieran, MD, PhD, is made possible in part by Stop & Shop’s long-running Triple Winner Game.

WEEI Vice President of Programming and Operations Jason Wolfe (center) joins Dana-Farber doctors Stephen Sallan, MD, (left) and George Demetri, MD, to celebrate 11 years of successful fundraising at the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon.

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Jimmy Fund Golf celebrates 30 years and $91 million

W rapping up its 30th season in 2012, Jimmy Fund Golf and its dedicated group of tournament directors, golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters have continued to play an enormous role in supporting

Dana-Farber’s mission to pursue lifesaving research and compassionate patient care. This year, throughout New England and from coast to coast, more than 150

tournaments raised more than $6.4 million, reinforcing Jimmy Fund Golf ’s stature as one of the nation’s premier charity golf programs and pushing the all-time fundraising total to more than $91 million. The program is also sustained by presenting sponsors ’47 Brand, American Airlines, Callaway Golf, Champ, Dunkin’ Donuts, HomeGoods, Wicked Local, and The International.

Jimmy Fund Golf continued to grow in 2012, with more than 25 new tournaments and increasingly

creative ways for communities to get involved. From club-wide participation at private clubs, to joining friends and neighbors at fun-filled mini golf putt-a-thons, supporters celebrated their passion for golf while contributing to a greater cause: conquering cancer.

The women members of Kernwood Country Club in Salem, Mass., were excited to learn just how impactful their efforts are, at the first annual Swing to Support Dana-Farber. During the tournament luncheon, Dana-Farber Chief Scientific Officer Barrett Rollins, MD, PhD, highlighted the Profile project as evidence of the considerable effect that Jimmy Fund Golf and golfers have on the future of the Institute’s lifesaving mission. Funded in large part by donor philanthropy, Profile is the nation’s leading personalized cancer medicine research effort, testing the tumors of all consenting patients for nearly 500 mutations in 41 cancer genes.

Funding innovative projects like Profile and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge research and treatment in their own backyard is what motivated members at Kernwood to hold the tournament to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. Tournament co-chair, Robin Dale, notes that because of the personal connection many members have to Dana-Farber and the extensive support from Jimmy Fund Golf staff, their tournament garnered club-wide excitement and had impressive fundraising results.

“Having a liaison from Dana-Farber working with us from start to finish, providing personal advice, consultation, and support, made us feel appreciated and

Mini golfers at the Bell & Hudson/Evergreene Putt-A-Thon came out to take part in the community-wide event to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund and their friends and neighbors battling cancer. Over eight years, mini golfers have picked up their putters to raise more than $335,000 for Dana-Farber.

The women of Kernwood Country Club in Salem, Mass., pictured here with committee co-chairs (front row, left to right) Shari Berman-Dicker, Robin Dale, Judi Karas, and Lori Groipen, held a successful first annual Swing to Support Dana-Farber on July 17.

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“HavingaliaisonfromDana-Farberworkingwith usfromstarttofinish,providingpersonaladvice, consultation,andsupport,madeusfeelappreciated andsupportedthroughouttheentireprocess.” —Robin Dale, co-chair, Swing to Support Dana-Farber


supported throughout the entire process,” Dale said.

Likewise, Dana-Farber’s status as a local and well-known organization is what inspires the Belchertown, Mass., community to come out and raise money while having a great time at the Bell & Hudson/Evergreene Putt-A-Thon, year after year. Over the past eight years the putt-a-thon has raised more than $335,000, demonstrating an alternative to the traditional tournament and providing participants of all ages and experience with an easy way to fight cancer while having fun at the same time.

“The enthusiasm I witness when speaking to Jimmy Fund golfers, and the success of the 2012 golf season, demonstrates great community interest in being involved and giving back,” says Rollins. “We are so grateful for the dedication of these loyal supporters and for the impact they are having on cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber.” n

The Expect Miracles Foundation (EMF)—Financial Services Against Cancer continues its strong commitment to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its golf tournaments and special events. To date, Expect Miracles

Foundation’s partnership has raised more than $5.5 million for Dana-Farber, with recent funds supporting our Belfer Institute for Applied Cancer Science.

“We have been supporting Dana-Farber from day one, and remain committed to the Belfer Institute,” said Christina Thirkell, executive director of the foundation.

The foundation grew out of a 1995 charity golf tournament held by EMF Founder and Chairman Frank Strauss to honor his mother’s battle with cancer and the care she received at Dana-Farber. Expect Miracles now hosts fundraising and special events in both Massachusetts and California.

“The financial community has truly embraced the foundation’s mission,” added Thirkell.

One very special event took place Aug. 1 with the foundation’s fourth annual Expect Miracles Kids Golf Day, an extraordinary day for families impacted by cancer. The 2012 event was held at Fenway Park, Boston, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the park and give kids a once-in-a-lifetime experience. More than 100 attendees, including families from Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic, enjoyed mini golf, a skills clinic, a tour of Fenway, and the chance to make unforgettable memories.

Beyond Kids Golf Day, the financial community also shows its support on the fairways throughout the year. On June 14, more than 350 senior executives from more than 80 financial services firms participated in the 18th annual Expect Miracles East Coast Classic golf tournament at Pinehills Golf Club and Waverly Oaks Golf Club, both in Plymouth, Mass. The fourth annual West Coast Classic welcomed hundreds to Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, Calif., on Sept. 21.

“We value contributing to a very worthwhile organization, as well as participating in the foundation’s first-class events. We are proud to partner with Expect Miracles,” said Nick Nichols, chief operating officer of Keane, an unclaimed property specialist firm and EMF corporate supporter.

Additional EMF corporate supporters include J.P. Morgan, Interactive Data Corporation, Computershare, RR Donnelley, Eaton Vance Corp., BNY Mellon, and Citi—to name a few. n

Jimmy Fund Clinic patient Jonathan Gualdarrama, 6, and his father, Juan, enjoyed a fantastic day at Fenway Park with Wally the Green Monster during Expect Miracles Kids Golf Day Aug. 1.

Expect Miracles Foundation strengthens commitment to Dana-Farber, on and off the course

Support the Jimmy Fund through the game you love at JimmyFundGolf.org

2012TopFundraisingTournamentsTournaments that raised $100,000 or more as of Sept. 30, 2012

Dunkin’ Donuts George Mandell Memorial Golf Tournament $615,000

Expect Miracles Golf Classic $500,000

Stop & Shop/Donovan-Carlson Memorial Jimmy Fund Golf Classic $475,000

Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament/Jeffrey Vinick Memorial $330,000

Robyn Elise Abrams Memorial Golf Tournament $261,000

John R. Svenson Classic $215,000

Joan H. Brack Memorial Golf Tournament $200,000

Ted Rubin Memorial Golf Tournament $172,000

C&S Charity Outing $150,000

Women’s Cancers Classic $149,000

The Jimmy Fund/UGL Services Golf & Tennis Classic $142,000

Jimmy Fund Players Tournament $137,000

Charity Classic at Shelter Harbor Golf Club $129,000

Tame the Tigers $106,000

Jimmy Memorial Golf Tournament $102,000

Golf Fights Cancer-Ellie Kavalieros Good Guys, Good Gals Invitational $100,000

Golf Fights Cancer-Good Guy Invitational $100,000

Maria Ambach (left) and Melanie King, co-chairs of the Dunkin’ Donuts George Mandell Memorial Tournament, the top fundraising tournament for 2012, celebrate the 15th annual event with a recognition letter from Dana-Farber President and CEO Edward J. Benz Jr., MD.

TournamentsCelebratingAnniversaries

Meadow Brook Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament 25

Rybacki Memorial Invitational 20

The Corbeil Classic 20

Dunkin’ Donuts George Mandell Memorial Golf Tournament 15

Ken O’Neill’s Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon 15

IBEW Local 103 Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament 15

Robyn Elise Abrams Memorial Golf Tournament 15

Golf Fore the Kids, the Jacob Osit Memorial Golf Tournament 10

Bobbie Jo’s Friends Playing for Her Only Wishes 5

Chickaroo Classic 5

Connecticut Conquers Cancer Jimmy Fund Golf Outing 5

Elsie Osman/Esther Cressotti Memorial Golf Tournament 5

John R. Svenson Classic 5

Just Fore the Kids 5

Tame the Tigers 5

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The mission is simple: collect hope, fight cancer. For more than 60 years, the Jimmy Fund/Variety Children’s Charity Theatre Collections has connected to the public participating in one of America’s favorite pastimes: catching a

movie on the big screen.

Every summer since 1949, moviegoers have supported Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund by filling the familiar blue-and-white Jimmy Fund canisters with spare change and dollars when they are passed down the aisles before the start of a

feature film. From June through July, moviegoers at participating National Amusements theatres in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island were shown a special Jimmy Fund trailer, “Stronger Than Ever,” the brief but inspiring video that tells the story of pediatric cancer survivor Dan Pardi. In the end, more than $533,000 was raised to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund; this includes a $125,000 gift from The Regal Foundation, the charitable branch of Regal Entertainment Group.

“National Amusements is proud to support the Jimmy Fund's longest-running fundraiser,” said Tony Pungitore, director of operations at National Amusements. “Our staff is

committed to the Jimmy Fund/Variety Children's Charity Theatre Collections, a summer tradition that supports Dana-Farber.”

Theatre Collections has evolved with the times—today, folks who prefer to enjoy their movie blockbusters at home can contribute via the “Virtual Can” on JimmyFund.org—thus still participating in a tradition that continues to thrive. n

R enowned philanthropist and inventor of three electrical technology patents, Thomas Peterson Jr., owns a book collection of 4,000 rare scientific volumes dating back to the 1500s. Based on decades of reading from his library,

Peterson remarks that “some of the greatest breakthroughs in history were made by creative risk-taking and collaboration.”

Peterson demonstrated his commitment to scientific inquiry and cross-disciplinary partnership by making a pivotal $500,000 gift to support the Bridge Project, an unprecedented collaboration between the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology aimed at solving the most intractable challenges in cancer.

Peterson’s gift is also motivated by personal experience. His wife, Jessie, passed away from colon cancer that went undetected largely because nerve damage from multiple sclerosis masked her symptoms. Peterson himself is a colon cancer and prostate cancer survivor.

Peterson’s intimate connection to cancer and lifelong interest in scientific research and innovation drew him to last summer’s standing-room-only symposium at Harvard Medical School where clinicians, scientists, and engineers convened to brainstorm Bridge Project ideas.

“During the coffee breaks, you could hear people saying ‘we have the equipment’ and others saying ‘we have the skills.’ It was then that I realized the Bridge Project was definitely going to work and it became even more essential for me to get involved so that more projects could receive funding,” said Peterson.

“Tom’s remarkable commitment will enable unusually powerful research projects that unite bioengineers and clinical oncologists in common purpose,” said David Livingston, MD, deputy director of DF/HCC. n

Peterson gift fuels early Bridge Project teams

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Thomas Peterson Jr., whose gift supports team science that has the greatest potential of generating high-impact clinical outcomes, at a celebratory lunch to honor the first award recipients of the Bridge Project.

“Forthepast12years,BURGERKINGrestaurants throughouttheNortheasthavebeenproudsup- portersoftheJimmyFund,whichhelpsfightpediatric cancer.Ouremployees,franchisees,andguestsmake adifferenceinthesechildren’slivesbyraisingmore than$10.9milliondollarsforthisorganization.” —Jim Froio, president of the New England

Franchisee Association for Burger King

“NationalAmusementsisproudtosupporttheJimmy Fund’slongest-runningfundraiser.”—Tony Pungitore, director of operations at National Amusements

A Chance for Kids® has a promise that every card is a winner. From the end of May through October, as thanks for giving $1 to the Jimmy Fund, BURGER KING®, Olympia Sports, and Aubuchon Hardware customers

received a promotion card guaranteed to win great prizes contributed by corporate sponsors, including American Airlines® miles, Six Flags Amusement Park passes, and the grand prize, a TNT Vacations trip to Aruba. Now in its 13th year, A Chance for Kids raised more than $676,000 for pediatric cancer research and care initiatives at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, in addition to the $11.6 million raised since the program’s inception in 2000.

“For the past 12 years, BURGER KING restaurants throughout the Northeast have been proud supporters of the Jimmy Fund, which helps fight pediatric cancer,” said Jim Froio, president of the New England Franchisee Association for Burger King. “Our employees, franchisees, and guests have been able to make a

difference in these children’s lives by raising more than $10.9 million dollars for this organization.”

“While there are many great causes to support, the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute stand alone,” said Ed Manganello, president of Olympia Sports. “Olympia Sports is proud to play a small part in their efforts to treat pediatric cancer. We are thrilled to be part of A Chance for Kids. Each $1 adds up and can go a long way in helping kids and their families fight cancer.”

The 2012 patient partners included Payton, 7, of New York; Jonathan, 3, of Rhode Island; Jillian, 6, from Maine; Grant, 9, of Connecticut; Rylee, 3, from New Hampshire; and Anaida, 9, from Massachusetts. Their smiling, hopeful faces adorned colorful in-store promotional displays at BURGER KING, Olympia Sports, and Aubuchon Hardware locations throughout the Northeast, inspiring both customers and employees.

“It is a unique privilege for us to partner with Dana-Farber and the other retail establishments involved in the A Chance for Kids program,” said Marcus Moran Jr., President and CEO of Aubuchon Hardware. n


A lthough doctors diagnose, on average, fewer than three cases of Walden-ström’s macroglobulinemia per million people each year, the rarity of this unusual blood cancer does nothing to diminish the burden on those with

this as yet incurable disease.“It’s still a cancer that we don’t know how to more effectively treat, and I still

have it,” said Steven Kirsch, a renowned philanthropist who has given tens of millions of dollars to support research, education, and environmental protection.

This year, Kirsch and his wife, Michele, have renewed their unwavering support of Waldenström’s research and Dana-Farber with a generous $600,000 gift under the direction of Irene Ghobrial, MD.

Researchers at the Institute are at the center of the nation’s quest for answers to the mysteries surrounding Waldenström’s. They have made tremendous strides in the five years since the Kirsches’ first gift of $1 million named Ghobrial’s laboratory within Dana-Farber’s Bing Center for Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia—one of the only centers in the world devoted exclusively to studying and treating this disease. Recent studies in the Kirsch laboratory revealed the importance of tiny

chemical tags that accumulate over time and can turn genes on or off in Waldenström’s cell growth and survival.

“Dr. Ghobrial is pursuing a number of avenues and it’s a long-term process,” said Kirsch. “Now, more than ever, philanthropists need to continue or increase giving. The money poured into research is magnified many times because it’s more efficient to cure and stop progression early rather than treat it later.”

Since it was first described by Swedish physician Jan Waldenström more than six decades ago, Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia has garnered little attention from federal funding agencies, which do not prioritize rare cancers. That federal funding is unguaranteed and is currently flat only exacerbates the need for private support for an orphan disease like Waldenström’s.

“The Kirsches’ commitment makes a tremendous difference. It allows us to initiate high-risk, high-reward projects and new lines of investigation, such as biological indicators of disease that may help us to more quickly determine whether a patient is responding to treatment,” said Ghobrial. n

Kirsch gift sustains vital research for uncommon form of cancer

Steven and Michele Kirsch help drive research at Dana-Farber to combat Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, prevent drug resistance, and decrease the toxicity of treatments.

In extreme heat that had race officials warning

runners to be cautious and take it slow if they

opted to run, more than 550 Dana-Farber

Marathon Challenge (DFMC) athletes made

their way from Hopkinton to Boston in the B.A.A. Boston Marathon® April 16.

These determined runners raised more than $4.4 million, an outstanding effort that

marks one of the team’s best seasons. Since 1990, the DFMC has raised more than

$56 million for Dana-Farber’s Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Research.

Several DFMC team members proudly present a check for more than $4.4 million:

(front row, left to right) Sydney Costello, Emily Lindberg, Jackie Shydlowski, Katie

McGuirk, (back row, left to right) Eric Kaye, Megan Barrows, Dana-Farber Chief Scientific

Officer Barrett J. Rollins, MD, PhD, Katie Connors, Julie Hurley, and Jan Ross, who is also

director of Dana-Farber Running Programs.

Marathoners rise to the challenge

“Now,morethanever,philanthropistsneedto continueorincreasegiving.Themoneypouredinto researchismagnifiedmanytimesbecauseit’smore efficienttocureandstopprogressionearlyrather thantreatitlater.” —Steven Kirsch

When Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Trustee Debbie First was treated for ovarian cancer at Dana-Farber in 1977, the support and positive attitude she experienced reassured her from diagnosis through her

treatment. “I had compassionate care from everyone and especially from my doctors,

David Livingston and Tak Takvorian,” said Debbie First.That compassionate care, combined with Dana-Farber’s cutting-edge scientific

research, has inspired several major gifts from Debbie and her husband Bob, also a Dana-Farber Trustee. Most recently, the Firsts have generously given $500,000 to support ovarian cancer research at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center (DF/BWCC).

“Our goal remains the same: Making strides to eradicate cancer and make life better for patients and their families,” said Bob First. “Everyone is touched by cancer, and there is no better place on earth to be treated than Dana-Farber.”

This gift is supporting a collaborative DF/BWCC project focused on identifying key dependencies in ovarian cancer that might be amenable to therapeutic intervention. DF/BWCC collaborators include Alex Shu-Wing Ng, PhD; Ross Berkowitz, MD; and Ronny Drapkin, MD, PhD, principal investigator in Dana-Farber’s Department of Medical Oncology and Molecular Oncologic Pathology, and assistant professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School.

“This is a great time in ovarian cancer research,” said Drapkin. “New insight into the genetics of ovarian cancer, combined with knowledge on the genesis of

ovarian tumors gained through DF/BWCC research, leave us poised to make great advances that can help our patients.”

Early diagnoses for ovarian cancer remain difficult, as ovarian cancer tumors develop with different DNA mutations than other solid tumors. Drapkin’s current research is centered on understanding the function of specific proteins and their activation in ovarian cancer progression, with the goal of developing treatments to inactivate them.

“We are hopeful that the results of this collaboration will benefit future generations, so they don’t have to face the challenges of ovarian cancer,” said Debbie First.

“In a time of shrinking federal budgets and economic downturns, the support of the Firsts will keep our mission alive,” added Drapkin. n

Firsts’ gift funds DF/BWCC collaboration to end ovarian cancer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Trustees Debbie and Bob First are committed to fostering collaboration on ovarian cancer research at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center.

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Together, nearly 375 companies, 100 schools, and thousands of passionate Boston Red Sox fans contributed more than $528,000 toward cancer re-search and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy

Fund’s seventh annual Rally Against Cancer, helping the program reach an incred-ible cumulative fundraising total of $3 million. An Opening Day tradition, Rally

is an opportunity for Red Sox fans to unite with their colleagues, classmates, and friends. By contributing $5 or more to the Jimmy Fund, participants earn the right to “dress for Sox-cess” by wearing Red Sox gear to the office or the classroom to celebrate the Red Sox home opener at Fenway Park.

The company and school with the highest fundraising totals each win a visit from a Red Sox player. This year,

Red Sox pitcher and Jimmy Fund Co-Captain Daniel Bard stepped up to the plate as the Rally Against Cancer spokesplayer.

“I am honored to work with the Jimmy Fund in this role,” said Bard. “Growing up, I had family in the Boston area so I knew about the Jimmy Fund at a very young age. Since I started playing for the Red Sox, I have met many people who have been treated at Dana-Farber and are now cancer survivors. I am grateful to be part of the Jimmy Fund and to be able to give back to the community.”

The 2012 Rally Against Cancer winning school team was Samantha’s Weston Wildcats from Weston’s Woodland and Country Schools, which rallied in honor of Samantha Burns, a second grader at Woodland School and current patient at Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic, to raise more than $6,500. State Street Corporation of Boston was the winning corporate team, raising more than $52,000—the most raised by a single team in the program’s history, and the team’s third win in a row. Between 2006 and 2012, State Street’s 21 teams have raised a combined $184,348.

“Rally Against Cancer is an annual tradition at State Street,” said Chris Carlin, State Street’s Rally team captain. “We’re honored to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund and proud to help drive breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care.” n

A $250,000 unrestricted gift from the estate of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s late President Emeritus Baruj Benacerraf, MD, will advance the vision of compassionate patient care and groundbreaking scientific

research that Benacerraf pursued as Institute president from 1980 to 1992. Benacerraf passed away in August 2011 at age 90.

“Under Dr. Benacerraf ’s visionary leadership, Dana-Farber grew to be a preeminent research institution, with unsurpassed care for its patients, and a

strong community of supporters committed to the future of the Institute,” said Dana-Farber President and CEO Edward J. Benz Jr., MD. “Additionally, his discoveries as an immunologist shaped the course of modern medical research.”

Benacerraf was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1980 for his collaborative breakthrough on genetic factors in the immune system’s function.

“When he was president of Dana-Farber, he was interested in the entire Institute,” said Beryl Benacerraf, MD, daughter of Benacerraf and his wife, the late Annette Dreyfus Benacerraf, also a longtime Institute supporter. “He enjoyed the scientific, administrative, and financial aspects of running Dana-Farber.”

Benacerraf ’s deep commitment to the Institute as a whole led to

his unrestricted bequest through his estate, which will provide critical, flexible spending when and where the Institute’s need is greatest.

In addition to the monetary gift, Benacerraf left a number of his research papers, awards, and degrees to The Benacerraf Library and Reading Room at Dana-Farber to inspire and educate DFCI faculty. n

Emily “Luli” MacNaught was recovering from her first bout with melanoma when she met Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s F. Stephen Hodi, MD, at an informational event in 2001. The least common form of skin cancer, mela-

noma is also the most lethal, and the number of cases is on the rise.“At the time, there was very little research being done,” said Luli, who was

impressed by Hodi’s commitment. “I told him remember this face. Remember me. Since that day, I have had four additional melanomas, and we established a fund with Dana-Farber to support melanoma research.”

Today, Hodi is one of the most recognized names in melanoma research and care. With the FDA approval of Ipilimumab in March 2011, Hodi helped usher in a new class of melanoma treatment known as immunotherapies. Unlike traditional therapies that attack a cancer directly, immunotherapies use the body’s own internal defenses to fight the disease.

Now, with the help of an additional $300,000 gift from Luli and Malcolm

MacNaught, Hodi was able to launch the Center for Immuno-Oncology at Dana-Farber to develop immunotherapies, including vaccine-based treatments, to treat melanoma as well as other cancers.

For the MacNaughts, supporting Hodi is about more than philanthropy. It is a responsibility. “If the government isn’t going to fund this kind of research, it is up to us,” said Malcolm MacNaught. “We hope others will do the same.”

The Center for Immuno-Oncology will help Hodi translate new immuno-therapies into early clinical trials. “Immunotherapy is finally becoming a reality for cancer patients, and with the help of the MacNaught family, Dana-Farber is leading the way,” said Hodi. n

Estate gift ensures visionary legacy of Baruj Benacerraf, MD

MacNaught gift supports innovative new treatment

Rally Against CancerSM

reaches $3 million milestone

An unrestricted gift from the estate of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute President Emeritus Baruj Benacerraf, MD, (right, with his wife, the late Annette Dreyfus Benacerraf) will continue his legacy of visionary leadership at Dana-Farber.

A gift of $300,000 from Luli and Malcolm MacNaught is helping launch the Center for Immuno-Oncology at Dana-Farber.

On August 12, more than 100 runners on the official Dana-Farber team—the largest

in Dana-Farber’s 10-year history of participating—took to the starting line for the 40th

annual New Balance Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod, Mass. Covering seven

rolling miles from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights Beach, this year’s runners were

united in their mission to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber

Cancer Institute, raising more than $426,000, a record-breaking total.

Team Lanzoni (above) from the 99 Restaurants runs the Falmouth Road Race for

Dana-Farber in memory of their friend and co-worker David Lanzoni. In their seventh

year participating in the Falmouth Road Race they raised more than $216,000, bring-

ing their cumulative Falmouth total to $600,000.

Record-breaking year for Falmouth runners


N ancy Etani was a successful busi-nesswoman, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design,

and a gifted potter who maintained a potter’s wheel and kiln in her Groton, Mass., home. She was also a devoted philanthropist and longtime supporter of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where her husband Kenji was treated for lung cancer in the mid-nineties.

“She was old-fashioned New England,” said Christine Morgan, Etani’s friend and attorney. “She didn’t need to live lavishly, and she felt very strongly about giving back to the places that touched her life.”

Although Etani passed away in 2008, her legacy of giving back continues. In recognition of the care her late husband received, Dana-Farber received an unrestricted bequest of $116,155 from Etani’s estate.

Unrestricted gifts are the lifeblood of the Institute. They can be quickly allocated when and where the need is greatest. In recent years, unrestricted funds supported the launch of innovative genetic profiling technology, cancer chemical biology breakthroughs, and state-of-the-art imaging capabilities, to name a few examples.

“This kind of flexible, unrestricted funding is critical to the future of Dana-Farber,” said Dana-Farber President and CEO Edward J. Benz Jr., MD. “It promotes change and innovation by allowing us to think fast on our feet. Ms. Etani’s vision and genorosity will help Dana-Farber maintain its position as a leader in the research and treatment of cancer.” n

N early 50,000 ice cream enthusiasts, families, Jimmy Fund fans, and busi-ness people gathered on Boston’s City Hall Plaza June 5– 7, to sample more than 30 flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet at the 30th annual

Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® presented by FedEx. This all-you-can-eat ice cream festival raised more than $345,000 to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The spirited crowd indulged in more than 20 tons of delicious flavors such as Salted Caramel, Holy Cow, and Splish Splash, that were generously provided and scooped by employees from 10 of the nation’s top ice cream companies—Baskin-Robbins®, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers®, Brigham’s®, Byrne Diary Ice Cream,

Ciao Bella Gelato®, Edy’s Grand Ice Cream®, Friendly’s®, HP Hood®, and SoCo Creamery. Byrne Diary Ice Cream, a new vendor, became involved when Sales Director Eric Greiner learned about the event while bringing his daughter to treatments at Dana-Farber. He knew it was an opportunity to express his gratitude for the compassionate care his child received.

“I have such an overwhelming feeling of appreciation for a group of people who have come together with a common goal to help children with cancer,” says Greiner. “The Jimmy Fund truly understands how to treat these children, who have had an unfair circumstance change their lives.” n

“Old-fashioned” philanthropist Nancy Etani’s legacy gift funds Institute’s greatest need

In recognition of the care her husband received, Nancy Etani remembered Dana-Farber with a generous unrestricted bequest.

A sweet treat for a great cause

For five consecutive years, supporters from presenting sponsor FedEx have generously volunteered their time and support at the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl.

In 1996 at age 27, Gabrielle Rich Aouad, a vibrant young actress and Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, succumbed to acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Her idea to create a leukemia foundation that would support research for im-

proved treatments with less toxicity and eventually a cure, led to the creation of Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research.

“Gabrielle truly believed in research,” said Denise Rich, president and co-founder of Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. “That’s where the mystery is going to unravel. That’s where the cures are going to be found.”

Since its inception, the foundation has awarded nearly $20 million to the nation’s leading junior investigators through annual Medical Research Awards that support innovative clinical or basic science research that has the potential to result in new therapeutic approaches for blood cancers.

This year, the foundation granted Dana-Farber’s Benjamin L. Ebert, MD, PhD, a three-year, $225,000 award to support his work identifying

genetic dependencies in leukemia stem cells. Ebert will use pooled in vitro and in vivo shRNA screens to identify novel therapeutic targets, offering tremendous promise for developing targeted drug therapies for patients with AML.

“This funding will enable us to investigate novel approaches to the treatment of acute leukemia,” said Ebert. “We aim to identify proteins on the surface of leukemia cells that are essential for the survival leukemia cells, but not normal cells, and would therefore be excellent candidates for novel therapies.” n

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research supports promising new research

More than 1,500 people gathered May 17 at the House of Blues, Boston, for the

second annual Haymakers for Hope boxing event. Haymakers brought together 26

novice boxers who trained for months to literally take a swing at cancer. After the

final bell rang, the event raised more than $146,000 for Dana-Farber.

Haymakers for Hope is the brainchild of boxer and cancer survivor Julie Ann Kelley and

Andrew Meyerson. The two met in 2009 while training for the New York City Golden

Gloves and had the idea to turn the tournament into a fundraiser for cancer research.

Since its inception, Haymakers for Hope has raised more than $289,000 for Dana-

Farber.

Above, Andrew Meyerson, left, and all the participants at this year’s event in Boston.

Haymakers for Hope: fighting cancer in the ring

“Flexible,unrestrictedfundingpromoteschangeand innovationbyallowingustothinkfastonourfeet.” —Dana-Farber President and CEO Edward J. Benz Jr., MD

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A lex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) began on Alexandra Scott’s front lawn in 2000. Then age 4, Alex decided to sell lemonade to find a cure for the disease that affected her and many other children. Although

Alex lost her battle with cancer in 2004, her family has kept her memory alive through the foundation. Recently, ALSF introduced Bridge Grants, a new funding opportunity for researchers whose projects are in jeopardy due to decreased funding from the National Institutes of Health.

“Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation created the Bridge Grant Program in an attempt to fund projects that we felt would have a large impact on childhood cancer treatments and ultimately cures,” said Jay Scott, co-executive director of the foundation.

Kim Stegmaier, MD, and Thomas Look, MD, pediatric hematologist/

oncologists at Dana-Farber each received a $100,000 Bridge Grant to further their novel research. Stegmaier’s work focuses on targeting a protein responsible for Ewing sarcoma, a pediatric solid tumor.

“The privilege of caring for children with cancer makes the dire need for improved therapies obvious,” said Stegmaier. “I am excited that this funding may help us find better treatments for young patients with Ewing sarcoma.”

Look’s research examines why first-line therapy for children with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) continues to fail in approximately 25 percent of patients.

“I was delighted to receive a Bridge Grant from Alex’s Lemonade Stand,” said Look. “It ensured that investigators in my lab could continue conducting research while I re-apply for federal funding.” n

E ach year in the United States, approximately 20,000 people are diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow and cortical bone in which plasma cells grow out of control. During the past 10 years, average

survival for myeloma has improved from 2–3 years to 7–10, progress made possi-ble by the use of combination therapies developed in large part at Dana-Farber.

Celgene Corporation, a company that focuses on the creation of new treatments for malignant diseases, has given $250,000 to Dana-Farber researchers to further studies on combining targeted agents to induce remission in myeloma patients who have relapsed after treatment with currently available therapies.

“From our perspective, the advances made at Dana-Farber have been

remarkable,” said Greg Geissman, associate director of public relations at Celgene Corporation. “We support the discovery of these synergistic combinations that induce successive, lasting responses. Our goal is to help provide patients with more options and longer remissions.”

Celgene’s most recent gift supports essential infrastructure that enables early phase clinical trials led by Paul Richardson, MD, clinical director of Dana-Farber’s Jerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma, in partnership with Kenneth Anderson, MD, director of the Jerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma and the LeBow Institute for Myeloma Therapeutics, and the Kraft Family Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

“Celgene has been an extraordinary partner,” said Richardson. “Their support continues to be critical in the development of combination treatments which are well tolerated and generate deep and durable disease control, further improving patient outcome.” n

Foundation furthers pediatric cancer research with critical Bridge Grant funding

Combination therapies knock relapsed multiple myeloma back into remission

A t the age of 26, John Stellato was diagnosed with a fast-growing form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He came to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where he was treated by George Canellos, MD. With his then-girlfriend

Julene at his side throughout, Stellato underwent a lengthy, aggressive treatment that saved his life. Today, 21 years later, John and Julene, now Mr. and Mrs. Stellato, are supporting Dana-Farber’s David Weinstock, MD, in his research into resistant lymphomas.

When Stellato met Weinstock in 2010, Weinstock had recently discovered a mutation that made some lymphoid cancer cells grow, and had identified a drug that targeted the mutation.

“I really liked David’s approach to problem-solving and his determination to beat the disease,” said Stellato. “He designs his research to get the most bang for the buck.” Impressed with Weinstock’s pragmatism, Stellato saw an opportunity to make a contribution that would make a big difference. With a generous gift from the Stellato family, Weinstock is using his understanding of mutations in lymphoma to move closer to personalized medicine.

“With new technology and knowledge of the mutations we’re looking for, the Stellatos’ gift is helping us use sequencing in an individualized way,” said Weinstock. “Now we can take DNA from an individual’s lymphoma, sequence the 170 genes we know are the most common drivers, and match the right drug for the right patient at the right time. It’s remarkable to see how far we’ve come in just a few years.” n

Survivor funds pragmatic research to find treatments for resistant lymphomas

Julene and John Stellato with their children, Matthew, Zach, and Karinn

Throughout New England, baseball teams took to the field this summer to raise more

than $223,000 in the Jimmy Fund Little League program presented by Extra

Innings. This year, tribute was paid to the program’s late co-founder, George Berardi,

whose dedication to the Jimmy Fund and love for baseball were essential in growing the

program to what it is today, with more than $3 million raised since 1987.

This popular fundraiser invites Little League teams to compete in summer tournaments

after their regular seasons have ended. Young players learn about philanthropy and

volunteerism while engaging their communities in fundraising efforts through car

washes, canister collections, and more to help fight cancer.

This year’s top fundraising team (above), District 5 of Westborough, Mass., raised more

than $29,000. Thank you to the players, coaches, district managers, and communities

who contributed to another successful season for Jimmy Fund Little League.

Little League hits one out of the park for the Jimmy Fund


Nett family gift addresses growing need for cancer care in Latin America

Prostate Cancer Foundation awards promising young investigator

Hormone therapy—the chemical ablation of testosterone, the fuel for prostate cancer growth and proliferation—is commonly used to manage prostate cancer. However, many patients become resistant to hormone

therapy and their cancer returns. For years, researchers have been unable to de-termine the reason some cells survive the treatment. But now a generous award

from the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is helping one researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute move closer to understanding this resistance.

As a 2011 recipient of PCF’s Young Investigator Award, Dana-Farber’s Kexin Xu, PhD, received $225,000 to study the role of epigenetics in the onset and progression of hormone-resistant prostate cancer. At its most basic, epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the genetic code. These changes, which result from environmental factors like diet, stress, and nutrition, can in some cases later be passed on to future generations.

“Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in American men after skin cancer,” said Howard Soule, chief scientist for PCF. “We believe Dr. Xu has the potential to uncover new ways to identify and address treatment-resistant prostate cancer.” PCF’s Young Investigator Awards offer support for young investigators who are committed to prostate cancer research and whose innovative ideas hold promise for improving patient treatments and outcomes.

“This award will enable me to explore why prostate cancer recurs,” said Xu. “I am deeply honored by the recognition of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.” n

M any childhood cancers can be cured if they receive prompt, effective, and complete treatment. Yet, according to the Harvard Global Equity Initiative, 85 percent of the world’s pediatric cancer cases occur in

developing nations that lack the resources, training, and infrastructure needed to provide proper care. As a result, less than 10 percent of these children survive.

In response, the family of one Dana-Farber Cancer Institute patient is seeking to reverse that startling statistic. Thomas and Sandra Nett Cordero recently made

a bold commitment to improving the quality and accessibility of pediatric cancer care in developing nations with a $100,000 gift to establish the Andreina Nett Pediatric Global Health Fund. The fund will support Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo, MD, PhD, and his efforts to develop pediatric oncology programs in Latin America. The Netts were inspired to support Rodriguez-Galindo after he successfully treated their daughter, Andreina, for a rare sarcoma.

“The whole experience helped us recognize how fortunate we are to have access to state-of-the-art medical treatment and that, as a principle of society, you should give in order to receive,” said Thomas Nett.

With support from the Andreina Nett Pediatric Global Health Fund,

Rodriguez-Galindo will help develop training and treatment guidelines to improve existing pediatric oncology programs throughout Central and Latin America.

“All children with cancer should be given the best chance, regardless of where they were born,” says Rodriguez-Galindo. “Thanks to the generosity of the Nett family we are reaching some of the children in greatest need.” n

The Andreina Nett Pediatric Global Health Fund will support Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo, MD, PhD, and his efforts to develop pediatric oncology programs in Latin America.

Fishing enthusiasts of all ages gathered Aug. 3 for the 19th Annual Joe Cronin

Memorial Fishing Tournament to raise funds for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.

The event was held at Oyster Harbors Marine, Nauticus Marina, and Crosby Yacht

Yard, all in Osterville, Mass. The day started with 60 boats leaving the harbor with

more than 300 fishermen to compete for heaviest bass and bluefish.

In the evening, more than 500 guests were treated to a raw bar, dinner, silent and live

auctions, and a speaking program featuring Joe Chabot, pediatric resource program

director at Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic. The tournament, held to honor the late

Red Sox All-Star, American League President, and Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Cronin,

raised $325,000 to fight cancer. BNY Mellon returned as the primary corporate

sponsor for the 15th year.

Above: Bob Greene (left) and friends enjoyed a fun day of fishing during the 19th

annual Joe Cronin Memorial Fishing Tournament.

Fishing for Funds

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For more than a decade, HomeGoods® and the Jimmy Fund have been united in the fight against cancer. Since 2001, the national off-price home fashions retailer has invited customers to support cancer research and patient care at

Dana-Farber through its annual “Help Families Fight Cancer” campaign. From June 7 to July 1, more

than 200 stores across the country were adorned with colorful signage displaying Jimmy Fund Clinic patient artwork and presented patrons with a chance to give $1, $5, or $10 to Dana-

Farber and the Jimmy Fund at the register. New to this year’s campaign, customers also had the opportunity to purchase a reusable shopping bag featuring artwork by eight-year-old Jimmy Fund Clinic patient Samantha Burns from Weston, Mass.

In 2011, Burns was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common type of cancer diagnosed in children, which represents one-third of all cancer deaths among pediatric patients.

“Samantha and her happy butterfly design inspired both our customers and our store associates,” said HomeGoods spokesperson Robyn Arvedon. “The bags became a symbol of Samantha’s strength and courage, and helped us achieve and surpass our fundraising goal.”

HomeGoods contributed 50 cents of every 99-cent bag sold to Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. The campaign raised more than $680,000 for the first time in its history, bringing the cumulative total to more than $3.9 million.

As a national retailer, HomeGoods is committed to sharing the importance of the lifesaving mission of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund in their stores across the country.

“At HomeGoods, we are committed to helping families fight cancer,” said Arvedon. “We know the research that is happening at Dana-Farber in Boston can affect our customers, store associates, and communities nationwide.” n

Support for the Jimmy Fund is in the bag at HomeGoods

Jimmy Fund Clinic patient Samantha Burns and her mother celebrate the kickoff of “Help Families Fight Cancer” with Senior Vice President and Director of Stores David Glenn (left) and President Ken Canestrari of HomeGoods.

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M ichael Brigham had a gift for touching the lives of everyone who knew him. “Mike was a high school basketball coach and a math whiz, an unpretentious guy who made everyone laugh,” recalls Al Gordon of his

college friend. Brigham’s widow Jean remembers a generous husband and lov-ing father who treasured time with family and friends, a “social chairman” who

brought everyone he loved together. When Brigham was diagnosed with

kidney cancer, Gordon and a group of friends who had been Brigham’s fraternity brothers at Dartmouth College rallied round, spending precious time together. Sadly, Brigham’s cancer claimed his life in 2011.

To honor Brigham and to help patients with kidney cancer, Gordon established the Michael Brigham Fund for Kidney Cancer Research with a generous gift of $100,000. Dubbing themselves the Friends of Brigsy, the fraternity brothers and a committee of friends and family members launched a golf tournament and other events to raise additional money for the fund.

Their efforts support the research of Toni Choueiri, MD, oncologist

in the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology at Dana-Farber and director of the Kidney Cancer Center at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center. Choueiri is conducting research to discover why some patients respond to a particular drug while others do not, and is leading clinical trials of targeted therapies to treat different types of kidney cancer.

“Traditional funding mechanisms have become much more difficult,” explained Choueiri. “Thanks to philanthropy from Al Gordon and the Friends of Brigsy, we are building a strong foundation of research that we believe will translate into the next big thing.” n

The Ninety Nine Restaurant’s mission is “We Treat People Right with A Passion to Serve,” and that mission is celebrated through the brand’s devo-tion to the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For the second

summer in a row, from July 9 to August 15, customers at 105 locations had the opportunity to add extra change to their final check to support the Jimmy Fund.

Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of Ninety Nine Restaurants’ guests and team members, more than $170,000 was raised to support Dana-Farber’s commitment to research and patient care. This season’s successful program is only one part of the Ninety Nine’s ongoing story with the Jimmy Fund.

“We are passionate about our relationship with Dana-Farber and look forward to continue that relationship for many years to come,” said Ninety Nine President John Grady. “We are very proud of the amount of money we raised and we sincerely thank everyone who gave so generously.”

The Ninety Nine’s relationship with the Jimmy Fund began in 2006 when a regional vice president, David Lanzoni, was diagnosed with cancer and passed away shortly thereafter. A Ninety Nine colleague, Jim Kiley, created Team Lanzoni to honor him as a mentor and friend. The Ninety Nine’s fundraising efforts have grown tremendously over the last six years, raising more than $1 million to support Dana-Farber through a combination of mini golf tournaments, Pan-Mass Challenge cyclists, and Falmouth Road Race runners. This year’s total from in-restaurant efforts and Team Lanzoni has exceeded $450,000. n

Gift drives groundswell of support for kidney cancer research

The Ninety Nine has a Passion to Serve

Funds raised by the “Friends of Brigsy” support Toni Choueiri, MD, in the development of targeted therapies for kidney cancer.

Great Meal. Great Deal.

J ackie Alaimo loved the ocean, sports, spirited discussions, and traveling with Tom, her husband of 50 years. “Jackie’s life was centered on her family and friends,” reflected Tom. “She had a tremendous impact in shaping their lives.”

Tom brought Jackie to Dana-Farber in 2009 to be treated for lung cancer. At her review several months later, they learned that the cancer had metastasized and was incurable. The couple met with Dana-Farber palliative care physician Jane deLima Thomas, MD, who asked Jackie if she feared death. “Jackie said ‘no,’” recalled deLima Thomas. “Her biggest fear was that Tom would be lonely.” Tom and Jackie had never addressed the end of Jackie’s life. “With Dr. Jane, we got to the core of things,” said Tom. “It was an extraordinary experience.”

In Jackie’s final days, three health care professionals studying palliative care at Harvard Medical School came to see her as part of their coursework. “They learned more from Jackie than they had learned in many other ways,” said deLima Thomas. “She was able to make a difference and teach, even in those moments.”

Deeply moved by the healing care they received, Tom Alaimo made a gift of $100,000 to establish the Jacqueline S. Alaimo Palliative Care Fund. The fund supports palliative care education programs and a fellowship. “We are a long way from a cure for many cancers,” said Tom. “Palliative care is an area that needs funding and can touch the lives of so many people.” n

Honoring a wife who lived with passion and died with grace

“Wearealongwayfromacureformanycancers. Palliativecareisanareathatneedsfundingandcan touchthelivesofsomanypeople.” —Tom Alaimo

“Mikewasahighschoolbasketballcoachanda mathwhiz,anunpretentiousguywhomade everyonelaugh.” —Al Gordon, recalling his friend Michael Brigham

Jackie Alaimo, wife, mother, and grandmother, touched the lives of all who knew her.

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This summer, select Taco Bell®, KFC, and all Paper Store locations throughout New

England teamed up with Dana-Far-ber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund to celebrate the fifth anni-versary of the “Strike Out Cancer” pin-up campaign, which encourages customers to support Dana-Farber’s lifesaving mission.

From July 11 to Aug. 1, participating locations offered customers the opportunity to give $1, $3, or $5 to cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber in exchange for a baseball pin-up that could be personalized and displayed at the store. The collective efforts of 205 stores and generosity of customers raised more than $225,000 during the 2012 campaign.

“We are so proud of our team and our continued relationship with the Jimmy Fund. It is our privilege to raise money to help conquer cancer,” said Institute Trustee Roger Lockwood, who as a franchisee owner, initiated the partnership between Taco Bell and the Jimmy Fund in 2007. “We are pleased again this year to be joining forces with participating KFC restaurants and The Paper Store to raise even more money for this important cause.” n

The Prayers From Maria Foundation funds global research into the causes,

prevention, treatments, and cure for the deadliest childhood brain tumors, known as gliomas. The Foundation is dedicated to raising public awareness about gliomas and bringing hope to children and their families who deal with the hardships of this disease.

Recently, the foundation presented Dana-Farber’s Mark W. Kieran, MD, PhD, director of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, with a $100,000 grant to further his research into improving the standard of care for pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG).

“The foundation’s prestigious Medical Board was unanimous in supporting Dr. Kieran’s research and agreed it would be a wise investment of our funds, producing the greatest potential for results,” said Ed McNamara, co-founder of the Prayers From Maria Foundation. “Before our daughter, Maria, passed away, we had taken her to see Dr. Kieran in the relapse phase of her disease. At that time, and others, we had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time talking to him about this disease and what could be done. We were deeply impressed with not only his being on the front lines of caring for these children, but also his remarkable knowledge and desire to break this disease through meaningful, well thought-out research.”

Kieran’s research will focus specifically on improving the understanding of pontine glioma biology and developing new diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic tools for these tumors.

“The grant award from the Prayers From Maria Foundation will allow us to define the underlying molecular changes in DIPG that have previously made these tumors so resistant to therapy,” said Kieran. n

The D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches restaurant chain continued its longtime support of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund through the return of its “Grand Slam Savings for a Great Cause” in-store coupon

booklet sales. This year’s program ran July 1 through July 29 and featured the addition of a new partner, Papa Gino’s, raising more than $285,000.

“Papa Gino’s is excited to participate in this year’s ‘Grand Slam Savings for a Great Cause,’” said Pete Bell, chief marketing officer for Papa Gino’s.

“Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in cutting-edge research and cancer breakthroughs, and we are proud to support such a great cause.”

By giving $1 to support the Jimmy Fund at a participating D’Angelo or Papa Gino’s locations, customers received a coupon booklet filled with more than $100 in savings on popular menu items and at participating retailers such as Olympia Sports, The Paper Store, Boston Duck Tours, and Zipcar.

This year’s coupon booklet also featured Natasha, a Jimmy Fund Clinic patient and Massachusetts native who enjoys soccer and playing the violin. More than 320 stores participated in this summer’s program across five states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of D’Angelo and Papa Gino’s team members, “Grand Slam Savings for a Great Cause” enjoyed another successful season. n

Prayers From Maria Foundation supports pediatric brain tumor research

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Celebrating 5 years of “Striking Out Cancer”

Inspired by Maria McNamara (above), the Prayers From Maria Foundation is dedicated to raising public awareness about gliomas and bringing hope to children and their families who battle this disease.

Swimmers of all ages joined in three Swim Across America events to support

Dana-Farber’s David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic, marking the 20th year the

organization has raised funds for Dana-Farber. On July 13, 75 swimmers including

former Olympians Janel Jorgensen McArdle, Craig Beardsely, and Daniel Waters, and

triathlete and cancer survivor Karen Smyers, competed in the Boston Harbor Island

Swim, a 22-mile relay. The next morning, at Nantasket Beach in Hull, Mass., more

than 100 swimmers braved the waves in a one-mile race or half-mile swim. Lawrence

Shulman, MD, Dana-Farber’s chief of staff, and Marie Allen, clinical research

coordinator in the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology, swam for Team DFCI. On

April 21, Swim Across America sponsored the “Making Waves Relay Challenge” at

Harvard University’s Blodgett Pool. The three events raised more than $255,000 to

support survivorship programs at Dana-Farber.

Turning the tide for survivorship

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that the PMC passes through 100 percent of the funds raised,” said Billy Starr, PMC founder and executive director. “When that occurs, it is a powerful motivational tool for the cyclists to use to raise large sums of money.”

GOOD KARMAWhen Dave Lafreniere registered to ride in his first PMC, he had no idea what the event would come to mean to him over the next decade. Just the night before participating in that event in 2001, he lost his mother to metastatic uveal melanoma, her third bout with cancer in her lifetime. Determined to honor her, Lafreniere chose to ride the next day, and from there a tradition was born.

After his mother’s passing, a friend suggested Lafreniere learn more about Buddhism to find solace. Lafreniere identified with the Buddhist teachings of compassion and wanted to incorporate that element into his team name. Learning more through his readings, he found the concept of kinetic energy, or “the motion of material bodies and the energy associated therewith,” a perfect fit for the physical exertion expended during the PMC.

Lafreniere, now riding for the 11th year with the team he formed called Team Kinetic Karma, has recruited 31 of his friends and family to participate in the event by cycling and volunteering. So far, the team has raised more than $1.1 million cumulatively to fight cancer at Dana-Farber.

“If we hope to end cancer in our lifetimes, we need to continue to invest money into research of how cancer works on a genetic level,” said Lafreniere. “The PMC is the vehicle that I use to raise those funds.”

Lafreniere’s commitment to the event and to fighting cancer shows in his training and his motivation to involve as many people as possible with his team.

“Many people consider riding upwards of 200 miles in a weekend on a bicycle as a sure sign of lunacy, but with the proper attitude and commitment, the physical aspect is well within the potential of most folks,” said Lafreniere. “We are physically and emotionally challenged during the race, but it is a positive, life- changing experience.” n

Several years ago, Bruce Leshine had an idea for a relay race across Massachusetts

that would raise awareness and funds for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber.

This year, 33 teams signed up to join the third annual Mass Dash Relay.

Held in memory of Leshine’s close friend Neal Webber, who lost his battle with cancer

in 2007, the Mass Dash brings together hundreds of athletes to race the scenic course

across the state. The non-stop relay race, composed of 36 legs, begins at Mount

Greylock in Adams, Mass., and finishes with a barbeque and swimming on Carson

Beach in Boston. Starting at daybreak July 14, teams of up to 12 runners began their

adventures, running a total of more than 200 miles and raising more than $100,000

for the Jimmy Fund for the third year in a row.

Above: Sophia’s Cancer Crushers, a top fundraising team in all three years, raised

more than $20,000 in 2012 to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.

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On June 9, Granite Telecommunications, LLC, hosted its 9th annual Granite Day

carnival, in Quincy, Mass. The free event is open to the public and honors the memory

of company owner Robert Hale Sr., who lost his battle against pancreatic cancer in

February 2008. This year, more than 3,500 attendees enjoyed a day of family fun

including face painting, games for kids, a rock climbing wall, magicians, and a special

visit from superheroes and princesses.

The event raised $420,000 through participant gifts, sponsorships, and matching

gifts to support the Robert T. Hale Sr. and Judith B. Hale Fund for Pancreatic Cancer

Research at Dana-Farber.

Above: Robert Hale Jr. (left), his mother Judith Hale, an Institute Trustee, and

committee chairs Traci Klier and George Meegan (right) present a check to Dana-

Farber Director of Special Events Joe Durkin and Special Events Development Officer

Rebecca Freedman, to support the research of Charles Fuchs, MD, MPH, director of

the Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment Center at Dana-Farber.

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Dave Lafreniere (front, right) and Team Kinetic Karma celebrated another successful ride to help conquer cancer in their 11th PMC. The team has raised more than $1.1 million cumulatively for Dana-Farber.


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Dana-Farber’s 5th annual Music Heals the Soul event raised more than $146,000 on

May 23 to support the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies. The Zakim

Center, which relocated to Dana-Farber’s Yawkey Center for Cancer Care in January, has

become a model of integrative therapies, providing massage, acupuncture, reiki, and a

diverse array of music therapy and creative arts programs to patients.

More than 280 guests celebrated at the Royal Sonesta Cambridge, where they swayed

to the Thaddeus Hogarth Band’s sweet sounds of blues and participated in a Qigong

stretching session before dinner. The “sponsor-a-patient” live cause auction brought in

more than $30,000, with each bid amount representing a form of integrative care that

could be funded for a patient.

From left: Event co-chair Joyce Zakim, Jordan’s Furniture CEO Eliot Tatelman, and event

emcee and cancer survivor Kelley Tuthill.

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WALKInG fOR thOSe WhO hAve WALKeD BefOReTeam Captain Rich Haskins, consistently a Three- or Four-Star Pacesetter, walks because 10 years ago someone else walked, and 10 years before that somebody else walked, too. Thanks to the collective efforts of these walkers, Haskins’ cancer is in remission. Diagnosed in 2008 with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Haskins first walked because he felt that he needed to do something beyond treatment in response to his diagnosis.

“I was able to live a normal life through my treatment thanks to someone who walked before me,” said Haskins. “I walk because I don’t want my kids to know what cancer is.”

In its first year the 20 walkers on Haskins’ team, Rich’s Road Crew, raised $26,000 and were recognized as the Top New Team of 2008. So far in 2012 they have raised $45,000, bringing their cumulative total to more than $337,000 in support of research and patient care at Dana-Farber.

“The fundraising is not hard. You just have to be creative and do what you are comfortable with. My wife has a yard sale, and even if she prices things at 50 cents, people give $20 because of the cause. My sister asks friends and colleagues to write the name of someone they know who has been affected by cancer on a white T-shirt. Each person gives her $10 and she wears that T-shirt on Walk day to honor the memory of all of them,” said Haskins. “It is encouraging to see scientific progress being made at Dana-Farber. Rich’s Road Crew will continue to raise money through the Walk to help propel that research and hopefully, one day, help conquer cancer.” n

Hyundai has been presenting sponsor of the Walk for 10 years and contributed more than $670,000 to Dana-Farber in 2012. Above (left to right): Tom O’Brien, longtime walker and retired local Hyundai dealer; Stephen Sallan, MD, longtime walker and Dana-Farber’s chief of staff emeritus; and Ken Bloech, Hyundai Motor America eastern region general manager.

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Trustee Larry Lucchino, Jimmy Fund Co-Captain Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and his fellow Red Sox players Clay Buchholz and Adrian Gonzalez. Also making appearances and encouraging fans to give were Bruins players Tuukka Rask, Shawn Thornton, and Daniel Paille. That evening, as the Red Sox took on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the game kicked off with a tribute to Sox great and longtime Jimmy Fund supporter Johnny Pesky. By the end of the night, fundraising topped an incredible $1 million.

The second day of the event celebrated outstanding milestones and contributions. Retired Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield phoned in early Wednesday morning, making a generous $10,000 gift in memory of Johnny Pesky. Later, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig called to make a contribution of $59,000, in celebration of the Red Sox and Jimmy Fund’s 59-year partnership. As the phones rang with contributions from around the country and around the world, gifts from loyal supporters and sponsors combined to push the cumulative, 11-year total past $30 million.

The 2012 Radio-Telethon inspired contributions from Dana-Farber and Jimmy Fund supporters across New England, all 50 states, and from as far away as Australia and Japan. n

Rich Haskins (left), team captain of Rich’s Road Crew, and some of his team members celebrate finishing this year’s Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Since 2008, Rich’s Road Crew has raised more than $337,000 for the Jimmy Fund.

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Chefs Cooking for HopePhysician’s Symposium: Insight from the Institute

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CSC Jimmy Fund Snow Challenge

Whet your appetite with tasty treats from various restaurants and Boston’s top chefs at this 15th annual event presented by Friends of Dana-Farber at 125 High Street in Boston. For tickets, contact Joenice Leonard at 617-632-3909 or [email protected].

Join us for a lively discussion with Dana-Farber’s world- class physicians at this fourth annual luncheon, held at The Addison in Boca Raton, Fla. To learn more, contact Erin McKenna at 617-582-9674 or [email protected].

Tantalize your taste buds with fare from Western New England’s finest chefs at Chez Josef in Agawam, Mass., as 30 restaurants from around the region share their celebrated cuisine at this 23rd annual event benefiting the Jimmy Fund. For tickets or more information, contact Kelly See at 617-582-7916 or [email protected].

Hit the slopes at Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, Mass., to compete against other skiers and snowboarders in individual and team skills challenges, and enjoy an outdoor barbecue lunch, après ski party, and auction at this all-day benefit sponsored by Computer Science Consulting (CSC). For tickets, contact Kelly See at 617-582-7916 or visit jimmyfund.org/snow.

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Palm Beach Breakfast with the Doctors

Palm Beach Discovery Ball

Discuss the latest breakthroughs with Dana-Farber physician-scientists at this 12th annual breakfast, held at the Palm Beach Country Club in Palm Beach, Fla., and hosted by Chairs Vicki and Arthur Loring, and Judy and Jim Harpel. To learn more, contact Debra Van De Warker at 561-833-2080 or [email protected].

Join Event Chair Patrick Park and Honorary Chairs Donald and Melania Trump for our premier event of the Palm Beach season, the 22nd annual Discovery Ball. Held at the famous Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., this event supports Dana-Farber physician-scientists in their ongoing search for more effective cancer treatments and, ultimately, cures. For tickets or more information, contact Debra Van De Warker at 561-833-2080 or [email protected].

Trustee Fifi Swerling Kellem was named a 2012 Myra H. Kraft Community MVP by the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation for her 36 years as a Dana-Farber volunteer. Former Patriots fullback Harold Shaw presented the $10,000 award to Kellem and Dana-Farber President and CEO Edward J. Benz Jr., MD.

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Palm Beach Kick-Off Party Cocktail Reception

Meet new Red Sox team members and up-and-coming minor league stars at Jillian’s Boston. This autograph signing event features a buffet lunch, sports memorabilia sale, silent auction, and bowling contest to strike out cancer. For tickets visit jimmyfund.org/newstars, and for more information, contact Kelly Lauriat at 617-632-5091 or [email protected].

Join us for this festive evening hosted by Institute Trustee Michele Kessler and her husband Howard, at their Palm Beach, Fla., residence as Dana-Farber’s Palm Beach fundraising season gets into full swing. To learn more, contact Debra Van De Warker at 561-833-2080 or [email protected].

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Join Dana-Farber’s wonderful Palm Beach–area supporters for an intimate dinner to honor the Institute’s pioneering physician-scientists. Hosted by chairs Bonnie and Donald Dwares, Sandra Krakoff and Martin Phillips, Phyllis and Richard Krock, Judie and Larry Schlager, and Jean and Fred Sharf, dinner will take place at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. For tickets or more information, contact Debra Van De Warker at 561-833-2080 or [email protected].

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