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Giving Day

May 21 is Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund’s annual Giving Day to support our mission to defy cancer.

What is Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund’s Giving Day?

This year’s Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund Giving Day is May 21. Giving Day is a special day that brings our community of donors together to make a lifesaving difference for patients and families facing cancer, in New England and beyond.  

When you donate on Giving Day, you help Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund tackle cancer’s biggest problems by:

  • Funding innovative early-stage research
  • Speeding new drugs into clinical trials
  • Expanding access to care
  • Supporting our industry leading doctors and nurses
  • And much more 

Your Impact

With your donation, you join the Jimmy Fund community in empowering Dana-Farber to achieve groundbreaking research advancement and compassionate patient care by providing funds where they are most needed.

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Innovative Cancer Research

Dana-Farber's discoveries and innovative approaches to care are transforming cancer treatment.

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Compassionate Patient Care

Dana-Farber has improved access to screenings by launching the Centers for Early Detection and Interception.

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Exceptional Expertise

Dana-Farber is consistently ranked the #1 cancer hospital in New England by U.S. News & World Report.