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Join Us to Defy Cancer

The Jimmy Fund is a global community raising funds to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission to prevent, treat, and defy cancer.

What We Do

For over 75 years, the Jimmy Fund has advanced Dana-Farber’s mission of providing exceptional patient care and conducting lifesaving research that benefits cancer patients around the corner and across the world.

Join the Jimmy Fund community by participating in an event, planning your own fundraiser, volunteering, or donating vital funds.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

The Jimmy Fund offers many ways to get involved, from the largest single-day cancer walk in the nation, to golf, running, pickleball, and even streaming fundraisers with global reach.

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Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl®

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The nation’s largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival and New England’s sweetest summer kickoff, all in support of Dana-Farber’s mission.

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Pan-Mass Challenge

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Every August, thousands of riders, volunteers, and supporters gather for a bike-a-thon across Massachusetts with a common mission: to raise funds to support Dana-Farber.

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Jimmy Fund Walk

Join thousands of walkers and volunteers as we come together against cancer. Choose from four distance options on the historic Boston Marathon® course or walk virtually.

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How Your Support Changes Lives

Funds raised by the Jimmy Fund help Dana-Farber tackle cancer’s biggest problems by funding lifesaving research while expanding and providing access to exceptional care to defy cancer at every turn!

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100% of funds raised benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber conducts transformational cancer research and provides expert, compassionate, and equitable care to children, adults, and their families.

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Advancing discoveries to detect and prevent cancer

Dana-Farber investigators were involved in over 50% of FDA-approved cancer drugs between 2018–2022.

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Sustaining state-of-the-art facilities and care

What Dana-Farber learns in the lab is turned against cancer in the clinic—and vice versa.

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Improving the health of our communities

Support for Dana-Farber brings cancer treatment, screenings, and education to neighbors in Boston and around the world.

Become a Supporter

There are many ways to get involved with the Jimmy Fund and support Dana-Farber.

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Triple Your Impact: Early Giving Day Bonus!

Support Giving Day now through May 20 to have your gift tripled and receive a limited-edition tote bag!

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Stories from Our Community

The impact of the Jimmy Fund community on Dana-Farber patient care and research is immense, but also personal.

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Patient Story

“I just love her because she’s Dr. Nina.”

Colton's battle with cancer showcases courage, the strength of family, and the impact of a caring doctor.

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A Look Inside the Jimmy Fund

See how the Jimmy Fund community makes an impact on Dana-Farber cancer patients and research.

Our Signature Partners

These three organizations generously offer support and opportunities year-round for the Jimmy Fund community to fundraise for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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Pan-Mass Challenge

The PMC is Dana-Farber’s largest donor, reaching the milestone of $1 billion raised since 1980.

About the PMC Partnership

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Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have supported the Jimmy Fund since 1953, raising more than $172 million for Dana-Farber.

About the Red Sox Partnership

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Boston Athletic Association

The Boston Athletic Association’s (B.A.A.) events have raised millions of dollars and support for Dana-Farber cancer research.

About the B.A.A. Partnership