Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Announces Return of Fundraising Campaign by BJ’s Wholesale Club  

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is pleased to announce the return of the BJ’s Wholesale Club point-of-sale (POS) donation campaign in support of Dana-Farber's lifesaving mission to defy cancer. The campaign will run from Monday, August 17 through Monday, September 21, with 100% of the proceeds supporting adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber.

BJ’s donation campaign for Dana-Farber will be hosted in all 267 BJ’s Wholesale Club locations. BJ’s members will have the opportunity to round up the amount of their purchase to the next dollar at checkout, with the difference going directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Through this fundraising effort, BJ’s and its members aim to help Dana-Farber reimagine the future of cancer care.

Mariah Ponte, 7, of New Bedford, Mass., is the pediatric patient partner for this campaign. Around the holidays, Mariah experienced lower back pain. After a trip to the doctor’s office and further evaluation, she was diagnosed with leukemia and spent 35 days in the hospital. Mariah began outpatient treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund Clinic in February and will continue to receive treatment for the next two years. She loves animals, playing Uno with her brothers and sisters, music, and dancing.

“We would like to thank BJ’s Wholesale Club for this opportunity to help advance cancer care and research for patients like Mariah,” said Sheena deMedeiros, Mariah’s mother. “We can’t change what happened to Mariah, but if we can help because of what happened, then it’s a win.”

“We are so grateful for BJ’s support of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with the return of this register campaign, which will span across all 267 clubs,” said Melany Duval, senior vice president, chief philanthropy officer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “The generosity of BJ’s Wholesale Club, the leadership team, the members, and team members has helped further our mission to provide expert and compassionate care to Dana-Farber patients and advance clinical research.”

BJ’s Wholesale Club is an active philanthropic partner to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund through various fundraisers and programs, resulting in significant contributions over the years. In addition to their in-club register campaign, they are also loyal sponsors of the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. This year’s campaign is the latest effort in the partnership between BJ’s and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute that dates back to 1999.

“We’re excited to bring our register campaign to all 267 BJ’s Wholesale Club locations this year, making it easier than ever for our members to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the fight against cancer,” said Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “At BJ’s, we’re driven by a powerful purpose: we take care of the families who depend on us. Our partnership with Dana-Farber and our members helps bring this purpose to life by fueling research, world-class care and hope for families affected by cancer.”

About BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.  
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs focused on delivering significant value to its members and serving a shared purpose: “We take care of the families who depend on us.” The company provides a wide assortment of fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, fresh bakery, household essentials, various exclusive offerings, gas and more to deliver unbeatable value to smart-saving families. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company pioneered the warehouse club model in New England in 1984 and currently operates 267 clubs and 206 BJ's Gas^® locations in 22 states. For more information, please visit us at www.BJs.com or on Facebook, or Instagram.

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world’s leading centers of cancer research and treatment. Dana-Farber’s mission is to reduce the burden of cancer through scientific inquiry, clinical care, education, community engagement and advocacy. Dana-Farber is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 3 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care.

As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,200 clinical trials.