The Jimmy Fund’s Post

We’re proud to be returning as the presenting sponsor of the Boston Half™ this fall! Help celebrate our partnership by registering to run with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's team today. Be one of the first 300 charity runners to join our team and receive a FREE race entry: https://lnkd.in/gD2PRvZd

Meet the Media Relations Team of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund’s Division of Philanthropy: Molly, Colleen, and Nathalie. Together, their team develops communications and public relation plans for all the amazing philanthropy events, campaigns, and programs the Jimmy Fund offers. Working closely with volunteers, participants, and patients, their team shares those stories across media to raise awareness for the Jimmy Fund’s mission to defy cancer. Hear more from Molly, Colleen, and Nathalie, now on the Jimmy Fund Blog. https://lnkd.in/enzqKB29

"My dad was my number one fan. He was my life coach who motivated me, inspired me to set goals, and drove me to be my best whether it was in academics, athletics, in the community, or at home. There is much I haven’t done yet, but I’m determined to continue to make him proud. My dad ran the Falmouth Road Race for 14 consecutive years before he got diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Last year’s Falmouth Road Race was the start of my journey following his legacy, and I am so happy to be continuing that again this year.” “Dana-Farber helped my dad fight day in and day out and their patient care resulted in more time to watch me and my siblings grow up. While his cancer was too severe to cure, the amazing doctors and nurses at Dana-Farber did their best to keep him as healthy and comfortable as they could. I am so grateful to them and to everyone who has supported my family and me these past six years.” - Tassia, a member of Dana-Farber's 2024 Falmouth Road Race team #FalmouthRoadRace2024 #RunFalmouth

Meet Opry! ❤️ 🐾 Opry is the new facility dog at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, providing goal-based interventions to patients at the Jimmy Fund Clinic. Research shows that facility dogs can help to reduce stress and anxiety, ease perception of pain, lower heart rate and blood pressure, improve coping, and more. If you haven’t already, be sure to give her a follow on Instagram to learn more and follow her journey: https://lnkd.in/ezJN8nRC #tailsofdanafarber #oprythefacilitydog

For more than 70 years, Showcase Cinemas has partnered with the Jimmy Fund to further cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. While the original cannister collection drive has modernized into entirely digital fundraising, our shared goal of defying cancer hasn’t changed. Be part of history and the Jimmy Fund’s longest running fundraiser by visiting a participating Showcase Cinemas near you through August. Pre-order your tickets and snacks online or buy in-store and round up your purchase to support Dana-Farber patients and their families. 💙

Olivia, a patient in Dana-Farber's Jimmy Fund Clinic, and her family enjoyed VIP treatment from new pal, Garrett Whitlock, during a special visit to Fenway Park! Olivia explored the dugout, took photos, and created unforgettable memories with fellow Dana-Farber patients. Thanks to your support, moments like this are made possible for patients like Olivia. Be sure to tune in to the WEEI Sports Radio Network/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance Group on August 13-14 to help strike out cancer.

This month, the cover of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's IMPACT magazine features entrepreneur and philanthropist Emilia Fazzalari, and Wyc Grousbeck, managing partner, governor, and CEO of the 2024 NBA championship Celtics. Over the years, the couple has championed Dana-Farber's mission to defy cancer by helping to fund research and care efforts including most recently providing a gift to support the launch of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Center for Early Detection and Interception. Explore the latest issue of IMPACT to learn more about how their contributions and others are helping to advance Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission: https://lnkd.in/eR8pG9-h

“I went to my OB/GYN because my husband and I were considering a third child. I wanted to be sure I was in the best health possible. When I was then told I had cervical cancer, it was a total shock. It was as if I was watching a movie screen and it wasn’t really happening to me,” shares Julie. Just a few short months later, Julie went in for a radical hysterectomy to remove her cancer and determine if further operations would be needed. What made the difference for Julie during those long post-op days was the exceptional care she received from everyone at Dana-Farber. “One week later, my hope became a reality when I was told that the cancer had not spread,” she recalls. When she found out that all margins in her follow-up PET scan were clear, Julie felt “as though she had won the life lottery." Read Julie’s story this #CancerSurvivorsMonth: https://lnkd.in/ev5qHm9P

The world is a better place when we come together, not only in our mission to defy cancer, but for a more just, inclusive, and welcoming future. As Pride Month comes to an end, we hold this message from Jonathan, a fellow member of our Jimmy Fund community, close to our hearts. Let’s make a better world—for everyone—together. #PrideMonth 🏳️🌈