Three walkers celebrating on the course

About the Jimmy Fund

The Jimmy Fund is a community of supporters that comes together to help Dana-Farber defy cancer.

The Jimmy Fund raises much-needed funds and brings together a broad cross-section of the community in support of cancer patients, their families, and breakthrough research that helps patients around the world. A part of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since 1948, the Jimmy Fund has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for Dana-Farber's lifesaving mission to defy cancer. 

The story of the Jimmy Fund is one of grassroots involvement. Thousands of people participate in signature events and programs. Thousands more organize bake sales, lemonade stands, runs, walks, golf tournaments, dances, and softball games to bring together a community of support and raise money for cancer research and care.

Jimmy Fund: By the Numbers

The community that comes together to make up the Jimmy Fund and support Dana-Farber is varied and vast. They participate in events large and small and are making a huge difference for patient care and cancer research.

750+

Fundraising events each year

100,000+

Event participants each year

50

States whose residents donated in 2024

About the Jimmy Fund

What we do at the Jimmy Fund calls on a rich history of a community that brings hope to cancer patients at Dana-Farber and around the world.

A walker giving thumbs up on the course at the Jimmy Fund Walk

What We Do

The Jimmy Fund community fundraises for Dana-Farber via hundreds of events.

Participants holding a Jimmy Fund sign at a past Jimmy Fund Walk

History of the Jimmy Fund

More than 75 years making breakthrough cancer treatments and care possible.

Black and white photo of the original Jimmy Einar Gustafson and his grandchildren

The Story of Jimmy

A boy with cancer who loved baseball was at the start of the Jimmy Fund.

Larry’s Jimmy Fund Story

Get Involved with the Jimmy Fund

Participate in an event or learn about the many ways to give.

Jimmy Fund Walk participant at the Finish Line

Signature Events & Programs

We host a wide range of events each year for people of all ages.

A donor giving to the Jimmy Fund at Fenway Park

Ways to Give

The Jimmy Fund offers many giving options to support cancer research.

Signature Partnerships

The Jimmy Fund is fortunate to have special partnerships with New England icons that go back decades.

Bikers riding on the PMC course

Pan-Mass Challenge

The PMC is Dana-Farber's largest contributor, with over $1 billion raised to date.

The Jimmy Fund and Red Sox partnership logo on a billboard at Fenway Park

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have partnered with the Jimmy Fund since 1953.

Dana-Farber Marathon runners at a past Boston Marathon

Boston Athletic Association

The B.A.A. empowers runners to support our lifesaving mission.