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ImpactFALL 2013 dana-farber.org and jimmyfund.org THANKING THOSE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Volume 16 • Issue 3 2013 Pan-Mass Challenge 3 Walking to gives a record $39 million Conquer Cancer he 34th annual Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) bike- a-thon registered more than 5,500 riders and 3,000 volunteers, and attracted thousands of spectators T across Massachusetts Aug. 3 and 4 to raise an aston- 6 ishing $39 million for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. Creating The PMC not only raises more money for charity than any a Legacy other athletic event in the country, it also remains the largest annual contributor to Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund’s lifesaving mission. Thanks to the unwavering commitment of participants, who fundraise and ride one of 11 different bike routes, 8 and the generosity of more than 200 sponsors, including Dunkin’s presenting sponsors the Boston Red Sox Foundation and Dedication New Balance, 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly supports innovative research and compassionate patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “The PMC is at once intimate and global. Riders and volunteers are involved in the PMC for personal reasons. 13 It provides catharsis. Yet, their efforts translate into cancer Racing Toward a research and treatments for people around the world,” said World without Cancer Billy Starr, PMC founder and executive director. “I think I speak for most PMCers when I say we receive more than we give. Being a member of the PMC family is its own reward.” A “village” of support 17 Thousands of participants in the 34th Pan-Mass Challenge raised an Rick and Erica Kaitz have been a part of the PMC for more Taking Swings astounding $39 million for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund, the most in the PMC’s history. than 20 years. “It’s a weekend we look forward to all year,” at Cancer said Rick. Both have ridden numerous times, and Erica has continued on page 16 Lavine Family’s tremendous gift leads the way for campus expansion ana-Farber Cancer Institute Trustee Jonathan Lavine understands the importance of easing the burden for patients and families affected by cancer. When approached with the opportunity to make an impact on D the growth of the Institute, and specifically the improvement of the patient and family experience, Lavine and his wife, Jeannie, were only too happy to help. “I have seen Dana-Farber’s great work up close. It is a miracle factory and saves people’s lives,” said Lavine. Lavine witnessed this firsthand when his mother received a grim prognosis for non-Hodgkin lymphoma almost 20 years ago. After being treated by Dana- Farber’s Arnold Freedman, MD, using what was a cutting-edge treatment at the time, she is now “doing great.” Drawing from this personal experience, Lavine recognized how the physical hospital environment can contribute significantly in bringing comfort to patients and families. As a result, the Lavines were moved to make their transformative The $10 million gift from Dana-Farber Trustee Jonathan Lavine, and his wife, Jeannie, provides support gift of $10 million in support of the Institute’s Capital Projects Campaign and to to the Institute’s Capital Projects Campaign, and names the Lavine Family Dining Pavilion in our Yawkey name the Lavine Family Dining Pavilion. Their gift sets the stage for Dana-Farber’s Center for Cancer Care. campus expansion, which includes construction and revitalization of patient-care facilities and research laboratories. gift will drive significant development of the programs to be housed in the Lavine’s keen interest in the details behind the Institute’s needs helped inspire new Longwood Center. This 425,000-square-foot research facility will provide this gift, which will enable Dana-Farber to tackle critical challenges related to the environment for much-needed technological advances and accommodate research and growth. By supporting the Capital Projects Campaign, the Lavines’ growth in cancer biology and chemistry, crucial to achieving Dana-Farber’s continued on page 17 Dear Friends, I have long been inspired by the power of grassroots We are also especially appreciative of our donors who have supported our fundraising in advancing our lifesaving mission. A shining research efforts during what has been a difficult period for federal funding. Since example is the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), which has its inception, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has placed an emphasis on cancer successfully brought together committed cyclists, research and its applications to improve cancer outcomes. This commitment volunteers, corporate sponsors, and individual contributors means that research is prominent in all of the Institute’s strategic decisions. The to raise $414 million since 1980 for Dana-Farber Cancer creation of a Faculty Research Fund was an institutional initiative designed to Institute through the Jimmy Fund. The PMC’s astounding help Dana-Farber achieve its ambitious research agenda. Since the launch of the achievement over the years exemplifies how individual actions combined together Faculty Research Fund on Oct. 1, 2012, 10 percent of all new restricted gifts truly add up to serve as a catalyst for the Institute’s future progress. has been placed in the fund, which is especially important as federal funding In this issue of Impact, we are honored to showcase many inspirational for cancer research remains on the decline. Gifts to the Faculty Research Fund grassroots fundraising stories of remarkable team effort and generosity. Due in no totaled $2.2 million during the first year. In the coming year, these funds will small part to the hard work of our participants, donors, volunteers, organizers, be applied to expand the Institute’s campus into the Longwood Center. The and sponsors, the following events continued their records of incredible triumph: opening of the Longwood Center in early 2015 will significantly advance the the 25th anniversary of the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by delivery of personalized medicine by transforming Dana-Farber’s ability to Hyundai, the 12th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon, the 23rd accelerate drug discovery and enhancing our capabilities in cancer chemistry annual Stop & Shop Triple Winner Game®, and the 31st year of our Jimmy and biology. Fund Golf tournaments. Without question, your collective efforts make a difference on so many And while these events build on their histories of amazing accomplishment, fronts. As we move closer to the latest breakthroughs in cancer, please know transformative gifts from individuals, couples, and families continue to provide how much your partnership and encouragement mean to the Institute, and extraordinary momentum behind our vital cause. We are thrilled and deeply most importantly, to our patients and their families. grateful for the magnificent $10 million commitment from Institute Trustee Jonathan Lavine and his wife, Jeannie, to name the Lavine Family Dining Sincerely, Pavilion in the Yawkey Center for Cancer Care. This gift to our Capital Projects Campaign underscores tremendous dedication to the Institute’s mission and its need for expansion. We are moved by such visionary confidence, enabling us to construct and revitalize essential patient-care facilities and laboratories, and stay Susan S. Paresky at the forefront of cancer science and medicine. Senior Vice President for Development Philanthropy offsets the true cost of world-class research ana-Farber Cancer Institute continues from generous donors. In recent years, downward Another facet of ISR that helps Dana-Farber to to be among the largest recipients of pressures on clinical revenues due to changes in attract and retain world-class scientists and clinical grant funding from the National Cancer healthcare legislation at the state and federal level have investigators is related to the acquisition of state-of- D Institute. Federal funding for cancer increased the Institute’s reliance on philanthropy and the-art equipment and core facilities that are vital to research, however, remains on the decline and covers unrestricted funds to sustain ISR. the work happening every day in Dana-Farber’s clinics only a part of what it actually costs to conduct One example of how ISR bolsters Dana-Farber’s and laboratories. research. The gap between what grants support and ambitious research agenda involves recruitment Dana-Farber’s reputation for excellence is based the true costs of doing research are, to a large extent, of the best talent in the country. The current on the delivery of outstanding cancer care, and at bridged by funds known as Institute Supported industry standard for recruiting exceptional young the same time its reputation as one of the nation’s Research (ISR). ISR totals approximately $29 million investigators requires the Institute to provide premier research institutes is based on the talent each year at Dana-Farber and funds a broad array approximately five years of funding to support each and accomplishments of its faculty. A powerful of projects associated with the Institute’s research new recruit’s research until they attract their own combination of private philanthropy and flexible enterprise. grant funding. Every year, this ISR investment starts funding for ISR enables Dana-Farber’s faculty to Dana-Farber’s ability to supplement federal funds at $2 million per recruit and reflects the Institute’s remain at the cutting edge of science in the fight through ISR primarily relies on revenue from clinical commitment to developing the next generation of against cancer. n margins, philanthropy, and unrestricted support cancer science leaders. Impact FALL 2013 Chief Scientific Officer Barrett J. Rollins, MD, PhD Volume 16 • Issue 3 Chief of Staff Emeritus Stephen E. Sallan, MD This issue covers gifts received and finalized through Summer 2013. Chief of Staff; Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs Lawrence N. Shulman, MD President and Chief Executive Officer Edward J.