The Jimmy Fund

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

Only a few days left to receive your FREE limited edition drawstring bag! Sign up for the 2024 Jimmy Fund Walk by June 30 with code DRAWSTRING for $5 off your registration fee: https://lnkd.in/gVsqyudF. The Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai Motor America on Sunday, October 6, benefits cancer research and care at Dana-Farber.

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 🏳️🌈

We’re hiring for a new role: Assistant, Recognition, Donor Experience & Engagement. The Assistant position supports a comprehensive recognition and events program for a major donor base. This role provides essential administrative support for the Donor Experience & Engagement recognition and events teams. No prior experience is required. Please apply today or share with your network! https://lnkd.in/gK4ZsguM

We’re hiring for a new role: Officer, Recognition, Donor Experience & Engagement. The Officer, Recognition, Donor Experience & Engagement works collaboratively as a member of the Division of Philanthropy to help the department meet its annual fundraising goals. This position works with the entire Donor Experience & Engagement team on recognition programs, including maintaining the inventory of nameable space recognition opportunities at Dana-Farber, facilitating updates and maintenance for recognition displays, coordination of our patient partner program, and more. Please apply today or share with your network! https://lnkd.in/eBcBxqEx

Fill in the blank: What are you grateful for this #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth? Whether you’re a cancer survivor yourself, a caregiver, a loved one, a friend, a proud member of the Dana-Farber community—or all of them—we want to hear from you. #CancerSurvivorsMonth #DanaFarber #JimmyFund #DefyCancer