WINTER 2021 Volume 24 | Issue 1

ImpactDana-Farber.org and JimmyFund.org THANKING THOSE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The PMC pedals past the $750 million mark with the 2020 ‘reimagined’ event

he Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), which began in 1980 with Billy Starr and three dozen riders T Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has been the top who wanted to raise money for cancer ranked cancer hospital in New England by U.S. News care and research, this year crossed and World Report for 20 consecutive years, and is the $750 million mark in cumulative the only cancer center in the country ranked in the fundraising for Dana-Farber Cancer top 6 for both adult and pediatric cancer programs. Institute. This notable milestone occurred during the 2020 PMC, a ride Dana-Farber Cancer that was “reimagined” to account for Institute was named the the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. #3 cancer center in the More than 9,600 participated in the world by Newsweek in its summer-long 2020 PMC Reimagined World’s Best Specialized campaign, raising an impressive Hospitals ranking. $50 million by charting their own courses and riding alone or in small The reimagined PMC raised $50 million for Dana-Farber in 2020, surpassing the groups in cities and towns across New $750 million mark since its founding in 1980. England and beyond. “Nothing could be more satisfying 4 than to look back over the past 41 Living Proof rider and Dana-Farber of Medicine. “We are so very grateful Expanding years and see the impact that the patient Theresa Welsh led the virtual for the continued support from the access to care efforts of our incredibly dedicated toast along with Starr, sharing her PMC and the creative ways its riders riders, volunteers, sponsors, donors, personal cancer experience and the reimagined their experience this year to and supporters have had on lifesaving impact the PMC has made in her fight, raise money for Dana-Farber.” cancer research and treatment at noting, “I credit, hands down, all of PMC 2020 Reimagined, which 6 Dana-Farber,” commented Starr, PMC the efforts of everyone on this call and digitally brought to life many of Walking to founder and executive director, and a across the Pan-Mass community and the most beloved activities from conquer cancer Dana-Farber Trustee. our supporters for my being here today a usual PMC Ride Weekend, was At the cornerstone of the PMC because of the advancements in cancer conceptualized after it became clear community are the more than 940 research that have been made possible that the event planned for early August Living Proof riders and volunteers by the Pan-Mass Challenge.” would not be able to go on as it had who have faced their own cancer “The PMC community’s steadfast in the past, with fundraisers pedaling 9 journeys. Each year, the Living Proof commitment to our institution is across Eastern Massachusetts to A lasting legacy community comes together during humbling and inspiring. More than Provincetown in one group. PMC Ride Weekend for a moving ever, PMC dollars are critical to “As much as we would have loved toast to celebrate life and the progress support the world-class cancer care to be out on the roads together that made in the fight against cancer. This and additional resources we provide weekend, I’m very proud of how our summer, that celebration looked a our patients and their families,” said community reimagined this year’s 10 bit different, taking place via a video Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, Dana- PMC experience,” added Starr. “Our Fighting cancer call that joined more than 200 PMC Farber president and CEO and the motto of ‘there’s a lot riding on us’ from the links Living Proof participants. Nine-year Richard and Susan Smith Professor rings truer than ever this year as the 12 “Nothing could be more satisfying than Advancing early careers to look back over the past 41 years and see the impact that the efforts of our incredibly dedicated riders, volunteers, need for cancer research and treatment sponsors, donors, and supporters have funding becomes more and more had on lifesaving cancer research and critical in light of the COVID-19 treatment at Dana-Farber.” pandemic.” The PMC donates 100% of every — BILLY STARR, PMC founder and executive director rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber as its and Dana-Farber Trustee largest single contributor, accounting for 64% of the Jimmy Fund’s annual Committed PMC riders rode alone or in small groups in cities and towns across New England and beyond. continued on page 2 Dear Friends, Ibram X. Kendi keynotes Dana-

Over the past year, as unprecedented events Farber Presidential Symposium challenged every facet of our lives and our work, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute managed to evolve in remarkable ways. We are deeply grateful for your flexibility and willingness to adapt with us. Your incredible philanthropy provided support to advance our Institutional priorities, endowed chairs, exceptional care, and crucial research. Together, we are creating a better future by building on our successful past—and we are committed to providing the very best, science-driven care to our patients and their families. Throughout the year, our Dana-Farber community has stepped forward in different ways and at different times, working seamlessly like teammates passing the baton, to collectively keep us on track in pursuit of our most ambitious goals. Support has bolstered key initiatives like COVID testing and antibody research, and new facilities that bring our top-quality care closer to where patients live. Our loyal Jimmy Fund community established new programs and cleverly adapted existing events that in some cases go back many decades, to maintain From left: Ibram X. Kendi, Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, and Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, during a keynote presentation at the 2020 Presidential Symposium. support for our lifesaving mission. Together in partnership, the Pan-Mass Challenge reimagined its historic ride and the indefatigable community of riders and sponsors crossed an incredible milestone of more than $750 million raised rofessor Ibram X. Kendi, one of undeniable parallels between cancer since 1980. We are so grateful and proud to feature the PMC in our cover story. America’s foremost historians and racial inequity and injustice This exceptional teamwork and commitment allowed us to do more than P and leading antiracist voices, that the Institute is committed to just endure the past year and all of the challenges that COVID-19 brought our was a keynote speaker at Dana-Farber’s addressing. Kendi also shared insights way—it enabled us to thrive and demonstrate our resilience and commitment annual Presidential Symposium, held drawn from his personal experience as to our shared mission. We will build on this powerful momentum in the year online in October 2020. Kendi, who is a cancer patient and caregiver. ahead, and we are inspired and energized by what we have achieved together the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the The event, formerly known as the during this challenging year. Humanities and the founding director Presidential Visiting Committees Thank you for the many ways that you support the community that is of the Center for Antiracist Research Symposium, also featured breakout Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: our frontline heroes, our research faculty, our at Boston University and author of The sessions co-chaired by Institute staff, and our patients and their families. My very best wishes to you and your New York Times #1 best seller “How Trustees and Dana-Farber’s expert family for a safe and happy New Year. to Be an Antiracist,” joined Laurie H. faculty, who shared the latest advances Glimcher, MD, Dana-Farber president in discovery science, gastrointestinal Sincerely, and CEO and the Richard and Susan cancers, hematologic oncology, Smith Professor of Medicine; and thoracic oncology, pediatric oncology, Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, and women’s cancers, and explored Melany N. Duval director of Dana-Farber’s Cancer cancer research and care across Senior Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer Care Equity Program, to discuss the all age groups. ■

PMC pedals past the $750 million mark continued from page 1 GivingTuesday raises revenue. Despite having to reimagine its 2020 ride, the PMC has remained record-breaking $1.6 million unwavering in its dedication to Dana-Farber. PMC 2020 Reimagined was incredibly successful, generating the highest event weekend fundraising results the The 2020 holiday season, more PMC has ever experienced—$4 million from July 31 to August 3. Additionally, than ever, was a time of reflection as part of the PMC’s impressive $50 million gift, the PMC released $4 million in and gratitude as communities May as seed funding for Dana-Farber’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, came together to support those in providing immediate support for cancer patients and their families. ■ need. This spirit of generosity was ever-present on GivingTuesday, an international day of giving observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, as our own community of supporters raised nearly $1.6 million, the highest-ever GivingTuesday total for Dana-Farber and Jimmy Fund.

A variety of efforts, including online, text-to-give, social media, and two matching challenges funded by Arbella Insurance Group and VFW Lt. James A. Logan Post No. 6800, helped to motivate gifts of all sizes from more than 3,000 donors across the country. Longtime Jimmy Fund partner WEEI 93.7 FM hosted a one-day radio broadcast on Dec. 1, WEEI’s GivingTuesday to benefit the Jimmy Fund presented by Arbella Insurance. Interviews with Dana-Farber patients and their families, Institute leaders, and representatives of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and New England Patriots inspired listeners to give generously. The broadcast was bolstered by $138,500 from the Red Sox Partners Challenge and nearly $260,000 from Find Mass Money.

Among the Dana-Farber patients supporting the GivingTuesday effort was Caesar, pictured above with his wife, Gil, who came to Dana-Farber for a second opinion after a diagnosis of prostate cancer with a grim prognosis. Caesar took part in a clinical trial here, is now cancer free, and living life to the fullest. “I could never have imagined this,” he says. “Dana-Farber gave my life PMC Director of Stewardship Meredith Beaton Starr and Founder and Executive Director back to me.” Billy Starr present the incredible $50 million raised for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund in the 2020 PMC Reimagined.

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Stop & Shop hits $73 million in total giving over 30-year partnership

Island, and northern Connecticut wants,” laughs her mother, Kesora stores stores to round their purchases King. “That will serve her well when to the nearest dollar at checkout, she grows up, but she can be a handful with 100% of their change going to now!” Kesora says that Daylight loves pediatric cancer research. Customers the activities specialists in the Jimmy Since 1991, Stop & Shop has been cancer research.The 2020 Help Cure could also purchase reusable shopping Fund Clinic, and is delighted to do partnering with Dana-Farber Cancer Childhood Cancer campaign invited bags featuring patient artwork, with crafts and play games with them when Institute to raise money for pediatric customers in Massachusetts, Rhode 25% of the proceeds also going to the she comes in for treatment. campaign. Activities specialists have been Customers shopping at coming into the clinic throughout the StopandShop.com for pickup or pandemic to provide much needed home delivery—services that have support to families who are coping been extremely popular over the past with the dual stresses of their child’s year—were able to give $1, $3, and $5 cancer diagnosis and COVID-19. at checkout. A gift from the Stop & “Cancer doesn’t stop because of Shop Family Foundation supplemented COVID-19 and neither does Dana- customer contributions, for a total of Farber,” said Scott Armstrong, MD, $2.5 million raised in 2020 and a 30- PhD, chair of the Department of year total of $73 million. Pediatric Oncology and the David G. “Help Cure Childhood Cancer Nathan, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, provides Stop & Shop’s caring who has continued leading research customers and dedicated associates an and treatment during the pandemic. opportunity to make a difference in “Support from Stop & Shop is always the lives of children and young adults critical but even more so this year as who have been affected by cancer,” the pandemic has influenced everything said Stop & Shop President Gordon we do. This vital support allows us to Reid. “Their generosity is matched continue to provide children with the only by their impact.” most effective and least toxic treatments Store signage for the campaign so that one day we can cure all children featured photos of ambassadors like with cancer.” ■ 2-year-old Daylight King, a patient in Stop & Shop ambassador and Jimmy Fund Clinic patient Daylight King loves music and dancing and seeing the activities specialists when she comes into the clinic. Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic. “Daylight knows exactly what she

Mark Foundation grants drive research on pediatric cancers

and mass spectrometry, and Stegmaier’s in preclinical in both pediatric and adult AML. models and the biology and treatment of Ewing Uckelmann is investigating the changes that sarcoma. occur as cells shift from normal blood stem cells to “The success of a USP7 drug in the treatment of preleukemia and leukemia cells and how they respond Since 2015, The Mark Foundation for Cancer patients with Ewing sarcoma would represent a major to menin-MLL inhibitors at different stages of disease Research has awarded more than $90 million in breakthrough, offering a precision medicine for this progression. Her findings have led to a phase 1/2 grants to accelerate research that will change the way difficult-to-treat cancer,” said Stegmaier. clinical trial of menin-MLL inhibition in patients cancer is treated. With two of these grants, totaling The Mark Foundation is also supporting the work with NPM1-mutant leukemia. more than $1.7 million, Dana-Farber investigators are of Hannah Uckelmann, PhD, who is studying ways “These are exciting projects that will lead to exploring new, more effective treatments for pediatric to treat premalignant cells that can progress into acute advances for pediatric cancer patients,” said Ryan cancers. myeloid leukemia (AML). She and her colleagues Schoenfeld, vice president for scientific research at Kimberly Stegmaier, MD, vice chair of pediatric recently showed that NPM1-mutant clones progress The Mark Foundation. “We are proud to partner oncology research and the Ted Williams Chair to give rise to AML and that these cells also develop with Dana-Farber, an institution that shares our at Dana-Farber, previously identified the USP7 dependencies on the MLL gene and a related protein mission of supporting research that will transform the enzyme as a target in Ewing sarcoma, a rare tumor called menin. NPM1 mutations are commonly found prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.” ■ that forms in the bones or soft tissues of children and adolescents. Three Dana-Farber researchers— Sara Buhrlage, PhD, Jarrod Marto, PhD, and Stegmaier—are now working together to develop a best-in-class USP7 inhibitor into a drug candidate and demonstrate its efficacy in preclinical models of Ewing sarcoma. USP7 interferes with the disposal of abnormal proteins in a cell, thus fueling malignancy. There are currently no USP7 inhibitors in the clinic or in latter stages of development. “The Mark Foundation’s generosity is allowing my colleagues and me to advance the development of our USP7 inhibitor so it can benefit patients in the clinic,” said Buhrlage, an inaugural recipient of one of The Mark Foundation’s Drug Discovery Awards. “We are grateful for their support of this exciting work.” To accomplish this, the researchers are combining From left: Sara Buhrlage, PhD, Jarrod Marto, PhD, and Kimberly Stegmaier, MD, are taking a multidisciplinary approach Buhrlage’s expertise in medicinal chemistry and to developing a novel treatment for Ewing sarcoma with support from The Mark Foundation. chemical biology, Marto’s in chemical proteomics

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Blum Family commits $1 million to provide early support to comprehensive campaign

or decades, the Blum Family away at the level I can afford to give. has been an integral part of That’s the Blum Family legacy.” F Dana-Farber’s success. Through This most recent gift will provide service on the Board of Trustees and funding for the new outpatient various committees, as well as strategic facility in Chestnut Hill, Mass., the philanthropic support for key Institute opening of which was pushed to initiatives and programs named in their January 2021 due to the COVID-19 honor, Maxwell Blum and his wife, pandemic. Dana-Farber – Chestnut Eleanor, truly left their mark on Dana- Hill will provide much-needed space Farber. to accommodate our growing patient For the past few decades, their population, expand access to Dana- daughters, Betty Ann and Marjorie, Farber’s cutting-edge patient care, and have honored the memory and legacy ensure that the Institute has additional of their parents through continued clinical space for social distancing involvement and generous giving. The measures that protect the health and sisters recently pledged $1 million in safety of our patients and staff. Betty Betty Ann and Marjorie Blum have pledged early support for the comprehensive support of capital projects and strategic Ann also contributed to Dana-Farber’s campaign with a generous $1 million gift. initiatives at Dana-Farber—a gift which Emergency Response Fund and the provides powerful, early momentum Feed the Frontline initiative in 2020. and provide resources that can help for the comprehensive campaign to the Institute’s comprehensive Funding patient-centric programs them cope. The Blum Family Resource enables us to continue providing the campaign, currently in the quiet phase. like the COVID-19 response efforts Center Van has been providing cancer best care possible for our patients.” “My family has built a legacy of is emblematic of the Blum Family’s education and cancer screenings to “Support for the comprehensive continuous support—we step up and involvement over the years. Through underserved neighborhoods in Boston campaign at this early stage is do what we can, when we can,” said the Eleanor and Maxwell Blum since 2004. invaluable to ensuring we reach our Betty Ann, a Dana-Farber Trustee Patient and Family Resource Center, “The Blums have been valued goal,” said Trustee Monica Chandra, since 1999, and member of the Trustee established in 1996, and the Betty friends to the Institute for many who serves as co-chair of the Trustee Campaign Planning Committee and Ann and Marjorie Blum Pediatric years,” said Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, Campaign Planning Committee the Joint Committee on Quality Resource Center, created in 1999, the president and CEO of Dana-Farber with Trustee Bob Stansky. “We are Improvement and Risk Management. Blums have fostered programs that help and the Richard and Susan Smith very appreciative to the Blum Family “Whenever I hear of a need at the patients and their families understand Professor of Medicine. “Betty Ann and for recognizing a need, and coming Institute, it’s my instinct to give right more about the disease they are facing Marjorie’s thoughtful, strategic support forward immediately to fill it.” ■

Couple provides steady support Grant drives vital investigations through donor-advised fund into the formation of SI-NETs

elf-described “mid-level annual them take advantage of matching SI-NETs.” giving donors” Neil Leonard and gift opportunities at any time during Up to a third of patients S Henry Goodrow have supported the year, which makes their dollars with SI-NETs harbor Dana-Farber through their donor- go further in sustaining Institute multiple primary tumors in advised fund for years. priorities. They also recently became a concentrated location at “We got to a point where cancer members of the Dana-Farber Society the time of diagnosis, but started affecting us more through family by including a provision for Dana- investigators do not yet know and friends. Some did well, some didn’t, Farber in their estate plans. how or why these multiple and we wanted to help,” says Leonard. As for why they give: “I think tumors arise. Mäkinen Though they initially perceived that in Boston, Dana-Farber is hypothesizes that these tumors donor-advised funds as “a little grand,” synonymous with cancer—they’re at Dana-Farber’s Netta Mäkinen, develop when large patches of Goodrow says that the philanthropic the forefront of research, and I think PhD, recently received a $120,000 normal cells in the small intestine are investment account offering an research is key,” says Leonard. grant from the Neuroendocrine transformed into abnormal cells in a immediate tax benefit, “is a much For Goodrow, the compassionate Tumor Research Foundation to process known as field cancerization. simpler and easier way for us to do care his sister received at Dana- support her research into small Leveraging her grant, she aims to use our annual giving on a joint basis.” Farber more than 20 years ago and intestinal neuroendocrine tumors state-of-the-art technology to reveal The couple notes that the fund helps the care he himself received just (SI-NETs), which represent 25% if and how this field cancerization five years ago was of all neuroendocrine tumors. process affects the development of particularly striking. The Neuroendocrine Tumor multiple primary tumors. By better “I was impressed with Research Foundation’s mission is understanding the mechanisms the ease and equality to fund research to discover cures underlying the formation of these of access. I just called and more effective treatments for tumors, physician-scientists may be in on the phone and neuroendocrine cancers—a mission able to make more effective decisions they treated me like the driven forward by their powerful regarding treatment and surgery— most important person support of Mäkinen’s groundbreaking ultimately improving outcomes. in the world.” Now studies. “Supporting early career cancer-free, Goodrow “I couldn’t be more honored to investigators to focus on an uncommon recalls, “The people receive such a remarkable grant,” cancer is key to our mission and working there really said Mäkinen. “Philanthropy is so we are proud to recognize Dr. have big hearts, not important to my work, and the Mäkinen’s work through this grant,” Annual donors Henry Goodrow (left) and Neil Leonard just big brains—it’s foundation’s partnership ensures said Elyse Gellerman, CEO of the support innovative research and compassionate care at Dana-Farber through their donor-advised fund. the happiest group of that we can make critical progress in Neuroendocrine Tumor Research people I’ve ever seen.” ■ advancing our knowledge of Foundation. ■

4 Impact | WINTER 2021 Donor support strengthens Institute during COVID-19 pandemic

ver the past year, Dana-Farber has seen an program to allow patients to visit with their care Professor of Medicine. Philanthropic dollars were, extraordinary outpouring of community team virtually; and a novel decontamination program and remain, crucial to accelerating these efforts, all for O support, with many donors contributing enabling personal protective equipment (PPE) to be the health and safety of our staff and patients. money and resources to help us best serve our patients safely used more than once. All of these measures, “During this difficult time, the value our during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these were and many others, generated significant costs that were healthcare providers and researchers bring to society Wycliffe “Wyc” Grousbeck and Emilia Fazzalari, with offset in part by donors like Grousbeck and Fazzalari. has never been clearer,” said Laurie H. Glimcher, their recent gift to support Dana-Farber’s Emergency “We wanted to help the Institute get through the MD, president and CEO of Dana-Farber and the Response Fund as well as COVID-19 testing and financial strains of this pandemic,” said Fazzalari. “We Richard and Susan Smith Professor of Medicine. antibody testing research. love to support people who are doing world-class “Support from our generous community of donors The couple points to Dana-Farber’s reputation as a work, and Dana-Farber is at the top of the list.” helps Dana-Farber continue delivering the highest leader in cancer research and care as their inspiration A portion of the gift also provides crucial resources standard of care and global scientific leadership.” to give, especially now during a challenging time for for COVID-19 testing and antibody testing research “This is a gift out of respect and love for what the Institute and many of the patients served by the led by Eric Fischer, PhD, and William C. Hahn, Dana-Farber does and for the people it treats,” said Institute. MD, PhD, Dana-Farber’s executive vice president and Grousbeck. “We know that we are supporting the “Our approach to philanthropy is to make chief operating officer, and the William Rosenberg very best.” ■ commitments to the best people and places we can find and stick with it over the long term,” said Grousbeck, a sentiment he and Fazzalari have taken to heart throughout their personal and professional “This is a gift out of lives, their gift to Dana-Farber being one of the many respect and love for ways they are involved in the Boston community. what Dana-Farber does In addition to their personal support, the Boston Celtics, of which Grousbeck is managing partner, and for the people it governor, and CEO, has also supported the WEEI/ treats. We know that we NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon along with the are supporting the very Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and New England best.” Patriots in support of the Jimmy Fund. The Emergency Response Fund was established — WYC GROUSBECK, managing in March 2020 to ensure that Dana-Farber could partner, governor, and chief successfully navigate the challenges brought on by the executive officer of the Boston pandemic. The Institute introduced enhanced safety Wyc Grousbeck and Emilia Fazzalari made a generous gift to help Celtics the Institute and its patients navigate the unique challenges of the procedures including reconfiguration of clinical spaces COVID-19 pandemic. to better maintain social distancing; a telemedicine

Gilead Sciences strengthens Whittaker gift gives the Lynch Life Science Alliance Syndrome Center a lift

organizations in the tephani Life Science Alliance. Whittaker is For Gilead Sciences, S known for her the decision to join this practical, positive, and initiative was a simple proactive response to one. life’s challenges. When For more than 30 years, Gilead “For many years, we have stood she was diagnosed with Sciences has been instrumental in with organizations that provide Lynch syndrome (LS), driving discovery, development, and critical support to people living with a hereditary condition commercialization of innovative HIV, viral hepatitis, cancer, and that increases one’s risk The Whittakers hope their gift to Dana-Farber’s Lynch medicines to treat life-threatening other illnesses,” said Korab Zuka, for developing a variety Syndrome Center will help other families like theirs. diseases. As a research-based vice president, Public Affairs at of cancers, she met it biopharmaceutical company, Gilead Gilead Sciences. “It is crucial, now head on. This brought laboratory, translational, and clinical Sciences regularly partners with more than ever, to partner with these her to Dana-Farber, where she saw research. organizations to break new ground and important organizations as we deal a similarly hope-filled approach in Whittaker has a deeply personal spur innovation in drug development, with the COVID-19 crisis. We are everyone she met, and where she stake in the center’s work because, all for the benefit of patients and proud to support Dana-Farber Cancer knew her philanthropy would make a in addition to herself, several family families across the country. Institute’s Life Science Alliance.” ■ meaningful difference. members have been diagnosed with In 2020, Gilead Sciences joined In this spirit, Whittaker and LS, including two of her children. She Dana-Farber’s Life Science Alliance her husband, Andrew, made a gift has shown them how to live with the with a generous contribution of “It is crucial, now of $200,000 to support Dana- condition without being defined by $250,000. The Life Science Alliance more than ever, Farber’s Lynch Syndrome Center it, and they are following her strong is comprised of our partners in the (LSC)—the first multidisciplinary example. One daughter is expecting a biotechnology and pharmaceutical to partner with center dedicated to the detection, baby soon, while another is working at industries that came together to these important prevention, treatment, and study of Dana-Farber to improve genetic testing provide the financial and tangible organizations as Lynch syndrome. Under the direction for conditions like LS. Whittaker hopes emergency resources needed to achieve of Sapna Syngal, MD, MPH, director that her gift will ultimately allow others our mission during the pandemic. we deal with the of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk with LS to live longer and better, too. Dana-Farber is proud to have remained COVID-19 crisis.” and Prevention Program and founder “I believe in the Lynch Syndrome open and able to serve patients safely of the LSC, these funds will bolster Center team,” she said. “And I am and efficiently throughout this crisis— — KORAB ZUKA, VP, Public the Lynch Syndrome Patient Registry fortunate to support their best efforts Affairs, Gilead Sciences an effort that would not have been and Biobank, which provides the on behalf of patients and families possible without the generosity of essential foundation for the center’s everywhere.” ■

10% of all designated gifts supports our Faculty Research Fund to advance Dana-Farber’s research mission WINTER 2021 | Impact 5 Virtual Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way raises more than $6 million

meant many people outside the Boston Jimmy Fund Walk flag. “Our fundraising events were area were able to join the Walk’s efforts “I am so thankful to our team and different in this year, but the passion without leaving home. With walkers valuable donors, and for the great for supporting Dana-Farber was no in all 50 states and 15 countries as encouragement of our friends, families, less and passion carries us so far,” said far as Afghanistan, Chile, the Czech colleagues, and the community,” said Lam. “Many of our team members Republic, Sweden, Singapore, and Rao Kandukuri, Seshu’s father and team and supporters thought that this was the United Arab Emirates, the event captain of Seshu Strong. “The world is one of the best years yet—bonds were was truly global. The diversity of their built on a great supportive system!” strengthened, awareness was raised, locations highlighted that, regardless Rao was joined by three local students and fundraising went well beyond of where they live, walkers could take who served as co-captains: Ajay Vempati, expectations.” steps to help fight cancer. Sreeja Chaparala, and Sneha Prasad. Lam went on to explain that it was The Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Some popular hallmarks of the Walk Team Brain Aid also knew they a great year and made Team Brain Aid Walk presented by Hyundai changed were made virtual, including the Ribbon wanted to continue their team’s excited for future Jimmy Fund Walks. routes and stayed the course in the Wall, where walkers could electronically participation in the annual Walk and, “Whatever future years bring, we’re fight against cancer by introducing sign a ribbon in honor of the people like many, had concerns about what confident and will be ready to walk its first-ever virtual Walk in 2020. for whom they walk. Among the new a normally large-scale event would be our way, wherever and however we’re Although unable to hold an in-person features of the Walk was the Charity like in a virtual setting. Team captain needed.” ■

Members of Seshu Strong who safely gathered at Grafton High School in Grafton, Mass., to celebrate their 10th year walking. event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miles app, which tracked walkers’ the Walk made incredible strides in the training and offered information about fight against cancer by raising more Walk Heroes, Dana-Farber patients who than $6 million, which brought the share their personal stories to inspire event’s lifetime fundraising total to walkers’ efforts. more than $150 million. The 2020 Walk marked 10 years of The Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way on participation for team Seshu Strong. Oct. 4 invited participants to support Walking in honor of Seshu Kandukuri, Dana-Farber’s cancer research and who passed away in 2012 at the age of patient care just as it has throughout its 19 after a two-year battle with cancer, 32-year history. In an effort to keep all team members joined from all over participants and the community safe, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, participants walked in locations of their including 50 walkers at Grafton High choosing rather than on the historic School in Grafton, Mass., and 40 Members of Team Brain Aid walked in Massachusetts, Colorado, Japan, and Sweden. Boston Marathon® course. Jimmy Fund walkers at Nashua High School in supporters from across the country Nashua, N.H. The team also set out and around the world, walked in their to take hope as high as they could by Kai Lam said that the mission and neighborhoods, on local hiking trails, summiting local mountains—including need remained the same, so Team or wherever else they liked. Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe, Mt. Brain Aid wanted to continue their The flexibility of this year’s event Eisenhower, and many others—with a support of the event.

Five-Star Pacesetter Bob Greene Team Sethi Lab, a first-time employee walked with his wife, Dorothy, near the Team Addie walked their 5K on conservation land in Acton, Mass., in honor of Addie team, made their inaugural Walk near Cape Cod Canal. who is five years cancer free! Dana-Farber’s Boston campus.

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HomeGoods and Homesense fundraising campaign brings in $2.9 million during COVID-19 pandemic

and he found that channeling his another creative outlet for Tyler. His energy into the comic book has design features a relaxing aquatic theme been a motivation and a distraction with fish swimming through a deep throughout his treatment. blue ocean. “When I was diagnosed, I was a bit Since 2001, HomeGoods has raised shocked, but I kind of just kept going more than $19 million in support of For 20 years, HomeGoods has been difference in the lives of our patients. and started my journey while working Dana-Farber’s lifesaving mission. In a valued partner of Dana-Farber Cassilly is most often described as on my comic book,” said Tyler. “I kept addition, their partnership with Jimmy and the Jimmy Fund through their an energetic and athletic 11-year-old afloat with encouraging words from my Fund Clinic patients provides an “HomeGoods Helps Families Fight with a big personality. After being family and just looked to the future.” ongoing opportunity for these young Cancer” campaign. Even during the diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic The opportunity to design a patients to express themselves creatively COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 leukemia (ALL), she maintained her HomeGoods reusable bag provided during treatment. ■ HomeGoods campaign brought in positive attitude and looked for ways more than $2.9 million in support of to give back to the Jimmy Fund. Her Dana-Farber’s cutting edge research and HomeGoods bag features a colorful, patient care—an astounding total and sunny floral design that reflects her the highest in the program’s history. love of summer and the outdoors, and From Aug. 20 through Sept. 16, her passion for making people happy HomeGoods and Homesense invited whenever possible. customers nationwide to make a “Cassilly is great—her positive contribution during check-out. attitude has taken her far through this Shoppers also had the opportunity to treatment. This is not an easy road to purchase a limited edition reusable be on for any child and she’s done a shopping bag, featuring original remarkable job,” said Lewis Silverman, artwork by Jimmy Fund Clinic patients MD, Cassilly’s doctor. Cassilly, age 11, and Tyler, age 17. Tyler is also passionate about giving With 50% of the purchase price back, and loves volunteering with his of each reusable bag and 100% of church and working on a graphic novel customer donations directly benefitting in his spare time. Tyler was diagnosed Jimmy Fund Clinic patients Cassilly (left) and Tyler contributed original artwork for the Jimmy Fund, HomeGoods has in May 2019 with a rare desmoplastic HomeGoods reusable bags. once again made a tremendous small round cell tumor (DSRCT),

Run Any Race raises Dana-Farber fundraisers ‘hit more than $275,000 the ground running’ in virtual

Run Any Race resulted in an Falmouth Road Race incredible total of more than $275,000. Out of the 77 runners, 48 etween Aug. 15 and 29, more of the premier running events of the participated in virtual runs or their than 200 members of Dana- summer season, drawing thousands of own runs. With four virtual events B Farber’s team took part in runners to complete its scenic seven- coordinated through Run Any Race, the first-ever New Balance Falmouth mile course from Woods Hole to fundraising was able to continue Road Race: At-Home Edition, raising Falmouth Heights on Cape Cod. In During 2020, the ability to run while social distancing during the more than $300,000 in support of order to maintain social distancing and formal road races became a challenge, pandemic. Seniors for Children, the Institute’s lifesaving mission. keep everyone safe and healthy during as many were canceled or made virtual #RunWithTheGM, The Dean Team, For more than 45 years, the the COVID-19 pandemic, the event due to COVID-19. This is where Run and CIV Tumornators were all held Falmouth Road Race has been one pivoted to a virtual experience this year, Any Race shined, offering participants virtually at different distances and encouraging runners to complete the the opportunity to fundraise and run locations to continue raising funds seven-mile race from the safety of their any distance—anywhere—to support for Dana-Farber while maintaining own neighborhoods. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the COVID-19 guidelines. The change provided a chance for Jimmy Fund’s mission. One Run Any Race participant Dana-Farber runners like Kara Banosian who turned the lack of in-person to continue fundraising for a cause running events into a success story near and dear to their hearts even in was Tracey McGee. McGee was the midst of the pandemic. Banosian is originally supposed to run the Tokyo the captain of Team Meghan Martin, a Marathon, and upon cancellation, fundraising group on the Dana-Farber registered for the virtual Boston team that runs in honor of her friend Marathon® in its place. McGee who passed away from metastatic breast raised more than $69,000 for breast cancer in August 2019. cancer research in memory of Lori “When someone you know is sick, it Ricciuti, the wife of a close colleague is hard to find things to do or say that at TJX Companies. It’s stories like will make a difference,” said Banosian. McGee’s that made Run Any Race so “Running the virtual Falmouth Road successful amidst the uncertainty of Race was a way for us to come together 2020, as runners found creative ways Kara Banosian, captain of Team and remember Meghan, and to raise Tracey McGee presents a ceremonial to fundraise while still being able to Meghan Martin, ran the first-ever funds for an important cause. Dana- check for funds she raised for Dana- virtual Falmouth Road Race in honor Farber through Run Any Race. find ways to race towards the ultimate of her friend. Farber provides the best treatment in the finish line: a world without cancer.■ world.” ■

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Dana-Farber and Jimmy Fund community finds innovative ways to fundraise

s the COVID-19 outbreak surged across the nation, our dedicated community of A supporters refused to let our patients and caregivers down, finding new and creative ways to fundraise in support of Dana-Farber’s lifesaving mission. Here are just a few of the fundraising initiatives that were developed or modified in 2020, with physical distancing and participant safety in mind.

Jimmy Fund/Variety Children’s Charity Theatre Collections Since 1949, participating movie theaters have shown a Jimmy Fund “trailer” before the start of a feature film, asking patrons for contributions to the Jimmy Fund. When the pandemic forced movie theaters to close, the drive-in theater experienced The Jimmy Fund teamed up with local drive-in movie theaters and outdoor pop-up locations to keep the historic a revival. The Jimmy Fund teamed up with seven Jimmy Fund/Variety Children’s Charity Theatre Collections going. drive-in locations over the summer, as well as pop-up locations at restaurants. Before each movie screening, theaters played Dana-Farber’s new “I am Jimmy” Squares of Love trailer, encouraging attendees to donate via text. Corri Taylor of Wellesley, This socially distanced approach to summertime Mass., was diagnosed with entertainment allowed the Jimmy Fund’s longest- metastatic breast cancer in running fundraiser to continue. 2015. Every week upon returning home from Summer Wellness Series chemotherapy at Dana- With gyms closed, sports on pause, and the Farber, Corri was greeted community “hunkering down” at home, Dana- with a “Square of Love,” Farber’s first-ever Summer Wellness Series aimed a message of hope sent by to provide both physical fitness and mental health her best friend, Catherine options for the Jimmy Fund community. The at- Rosenberg in Virginia. The home series offered virtual fitness classes, education 3” x 3” designs were made sessions, nutrition and wellness webinars, and family- with watercolors, acrylics, friendly activities. Sessions were hosted by some of collage, colored pencil, New England’s best-known fitness instructors, health and ink. After receiving experts, and Jimmy Fund partners. Classes had a her 260th square, Corri suggested donation of $20 per class and all proceeds was so inspired that she went to cancer care and research. and Catherine decided to Squares of Love, originally designed by Catherine Rosenberg to support her best friend, Corri Taylor, during her cancer treatment, are now available as greeting expand on the concept. cards for purchase. They began crafting handmade greeting cards and more, based on Catherine’s original artwork. Jimmy Fund league and take to their communities to Proceeds from the pieces go to the Carol Chaoui fundraise for Dana-Farber. When public gatherings Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Fund, supporting were put on hold to slow the spread of the virus, Dana-Farber. In an era of physical distancing, Squares supporters wondered if there would be a baseball of Love combines friendship and art to provide season this year. As spring approached and reopening community and hope to cancer patients. plans took shape, the league was able to reopen as well, adhering to the guidelines provided by state and Jimmy Fund Little League local health officials. With support from presenting For 34 years, Jimmy Fund Little League players sponsor, Franklin Sports, more than 100 Jimmy Fund across New England have stepped up to the plate Little League participants knocked it out of the park to strike out cancer. Traditionally, Little League® this year, raising vital funds for cancer patients at teams extend their regular baseball season with the Dana-Farber. ■

Kara Duval, a certified STOTT PILATES™ instructor, taught a specialized Pilates class as part of the Jimmy Fund Summer Wellness Series, which aimed to provide virtual physical fitness and overall wellness Jimmy Fund Little League players took a swing at cancer last season, playing ball and raising vital funds for cancer care sessions. and research.

8 Impact | WINTER 2021 In memoriam: The Legacy of Sumner M. Redstone 1923–2020

he Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Jimmy Sumner Redstone also worked tirelessly for history of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. Most Fund community mourns the loss of Trustee causes about which he was passionate, and his notably, the Redstone Family has supported our T Sumner M. Redstone, who passed away in family’s history of giving is closely woven into the longest-running fundraiser, the Jimmy Fund/Variety August 2020 at the age of 97. Children’s Charity Theatre Collections, since 1949. Redstone joined the Dana-Farber Board of Every summer, participating movie theaters show an Trustees in 1962, establishing his family’s legacy exclusive Jimmy Fund “trailer” before the start of a as one of our “first families.” Beginning with feature film, and volunteers and theater personnel Sumner’s father, Michael “Mickey” Redstone, one invite patrons to contribute to our mission by passing of the founding fathers of the Jimmy Fund, the around collection canisters. Even with the closing Redstone Family has committed their support to of many indoor theaters during the COVID-19 Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund for more than 70 pandemic, Theatre Collections persevered, raising years. Sumner’s daughter, Shari Redstone, has been money through text-to-give at drive-ins last summer an active Dana-Farber Trustee since 1995, and the (see story at left). Over seven decades of support, family’s tradition of giving continues with a fourth Theatre Collections has raised more than $30 million generation—Shari’s children, Tyler Korff, Brandon for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber, and Korff, and Kim Ostheimer, who through their KBT created a unique opportunity to engage the public Charitable Foundation have provided support for key and extend the Institute’s presence throughout the Institute priorities over many years. community. A Boston native, Sumner Redstone spent his Redstone will be remembered as a formidable early career as a lawyer and professor of law in San entrepreneur and savvy philanthropist whose Francisco before joining his father in the drive-in dedication to Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund’s movie theater business in Massachusetts. Redstone’s lifesaving mission, carried forward by new generations tenacity, knowledge of law, and negotiation skills of his family, has left an indelible mark and truly helped him grow their 12 drive-in movie theaters benefited countless patients and their families. into novel cinema multiplexes and, subsequently, “The tremendous commitment of four generations the National Amusements empire. He went on to of the Redstone Family over seven decades sets an grow media and film companies, as well. A true inspiring philanthropic example,” said Laurie H. businessman at heart, Redstone held the roles Glimcher, MD, Dana-Farber president and CEO. of chairman, CEO, and controlling shareholder, “We will forever be grateful to Sumner for his role managing the company’s affairs well into his 90s. Institute Trustee Sumner Redstone, whose family has in generating crucial awareness and support for our He was revered among his peers for his ability to helped to raise more than $30 million for Dana-Farber shared mission through National Amusements. His Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund since 1949, close business deals even when others were heavily passed away in August 2020 after a storied career. legacy around the world and here at Dana-Farber and favored to win. the Jimmy Fund endures. He will be deeply missed.” ■

Red Sox fans hit it out of the Annual Susan F. Smith Center park to ‘Fill Fenway’ fundraiser goes virtual

n September, the Susan F. Smith Anchor Lisa Hughes, with music Center for Women’s Cancers provided by local Boston country band I Executive Council hosted its Whiskey-6, the presentation featured first-ever virtual fundraising event, remarks by Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, taking an annual tradition online. president and CEO of Dana-Farber The Executive Council is made up and the Richard and Susan Smith of women business and community Professor of Medicine, and Smith leaders dedicated to supporting the Center Director Alan D’Andrea, MD. The COVID-19 pandemic could not center’s efforts to develop innovative A panel of Dana-Farber experts led stop dedicated Red Sox fans across the therapies for breast and gynecologic by Judy Garber, MD, MPH, chief nation from supporting the Jimmy cancers. Since its formation in of the Division of Cancer Genetics Fund during baseball season. From 2002, the Executive Council has and Prevention and the Susan F. Aug. 10 to Sept. 18, the Jimmy Fund raised more than $18 million for Smith Chair, and Sara Tolaney, MD, invited supporters to experience the Dana-Farber, including more than MPH, director of Clinical Trials, magic of Fenway while remaining at $240,000 from the 2020 event. Breast Oncology, reported on recent home by giving to Fill Fenway for Hosted by WBZ-TV News developments including the first the Jimmy Fund presented by John personalized ovarian cancer vaccine Hancock. By purchasing virtual seat also entered into a raffle for a grand trial, significant progress for patients packages, donors sought to cheer on prize: the chance to watch an inning with HER2+ breast cancer, and a novel the Red Sox by filling every seat in inside the historic Green Monster, targeted therapy trial in endometrial Fenway Park. And these fans certainly plus two tickets to a 2021 Red Sox cancer. hit it out of the park with $213,755 home game. Attendees also participated in a raised and 59,348 seats sold—far Fill Fenway also featured the Q&A with Ursula Matulonis, MD, exceeding the park’s 37,731-seat Jimmy Fund Starting Nine powered chief of the Division of Gynecologic capacity. by Franklin Sports. These nine Oncology and the Brock-Wilson All virtual seats included access to current and former patients were Family Chair, and Eric P. Winer, the Centerfield Scoreboard tribute each featured on their own custom MD, chief of the Division of Breast wall and an online Strike a Pose photo baseball card full of fun facts and Oncology and the Thompson Chair in booth powered by Coca-Cola, which trivia—including favorite Red Breast Cancer Research. Throughout The Susan F. Smith Center for gave participants the chance to create Sox memories—and ensured that Women’s Cancers fulfills the vision the event, patients and families shared their own baseball card or custom every participant was reminded of of the late Susan F. Smith, a Dana- stories of how their lives have been Farber Trustee and lifelong advocate photo to commemorate their virtual the mission they’d all come out to for research into women’s cancers. touched by their treatment at the visit to Fenway. Ticket holders were support. ■ Smith Center. ■

10% of all designated gifts supports our Faculty Research Fund to advance Dana-Farber’s research mission WINTER 2021 | Impact 9 Jimmy Fund Golf community stays the course in 2020

While 2020 was different for many guidelines, others decided to expand celebrate their fundraising success with reasons, one thing that never wavered their events beyond one day and their generous supporters. was the support of the Jimmy Fund offered participants the flexibility to Many tournaments, groups, and Golf community, which helped raise play a round of golf on their own time. individuals also joined the new Jimmy over $4 million for Dana-Farber Cancer In cases where it was not possible Fund Golf Challenge to continue their Institute last year through Jimmy Fund to gather in person, many tournament fundraising in a fun and competitive Golf presented by Mohegan Sun. Across committees chose to continue their way (see article on facing page). the board, the program’s volunteer fundraising virtually, making appeals During such extraordinary times, tournament organizers showed to their dedicated golfers, donors, Jimmy Fund Golf is grateful to the incredible perseverance and resilience to and sponsors to raise funds for Dana- thousands of volunteer tournament fundraise for cancer research and care Farber’s patients and families during a directors, committee members, during a year like no other. time when their support was needed donors, and sponsors for their steadfast Creativity was the theme of the most. Some tournaments creatively commitment to the Jimmy Fund and summer to overcome challenges added to their fundraising efforts by Dana-Farber. In a year with many presented by the COVID-19 selling tournament-branded T-shirts challenges, this community of dedicated pandemic. While many events and face masks, along with running golf supporters showed it will never let successfully adapted their tournament auctions online. Instead of typical up in the fight against cancer. ■ days to bring supporters safely together post-golf banquets, organizers pivoted on the course and adhere to local to online video platforms to safely

C&S Charities and C&S Wholesale Grocers were proud to support pediatric cancer research at Expect Miracles Foundation would not let a pandemic slow Dana-Farber with a remarkable $325,000 gift. They down their support of the Robert and Renée Belfer Center for inspired their tournament sponsors to continue While unable to host their 29th annual golf Applied Cancer Science at Dana-Farber, modifying their three their giving despite not being able to hold an in- tournament, the Store Development Jimmy golf tournaments to comply with state guidelines, providing person event. Pictured here is the celebratory check Fund Classic committee (pictured in 2019) their supporters with an amazing experience, and raising over presentation from their 2019 post-tournament continued their fundraising efforts, rallying $500,000. reception. their sponsors to continue their annual support, resulting in an incredible $550,000 for pediatric cancer research at Dana-Farber.

Dunkin’ and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood The Rybacki Memorial Invitational Foundation showed their support for Dana- had a record-breaking year raising Farber in many ways this year. They generously The Svenson Family is watching 2020 float away and is looking forward to $100,000 for gynecologic research at gave more than $250,000 to fund pediatric an even better 2021 to come! Supporters of the John R. Svenson Classic Dana-Farber. This year’s tournament precision medicine research and, pictured here, were not able to gather in-person this year, but their drive to support was in honor of Meghan Brescia Dunkin’ provided breakfast and coffee to Dana- Dana-Farber continued on. The family raised more than $228,000 for the (second from left) who is a current Farber frontline workers in the spring. Svenson Genomic Research Fund. Dana-Farber patient.

Participants of the Making Gray Matter Golf Classic gathered in a socially distant capacity to hold their 10th annual golf tournament in New Jersey raising money for brain cancer research under the direction of Rameen Beroukhim MD, PhD.

The 20th annual C&W Services/Jimmy Fund Golf Classic raised over Siblings and tournament directors $100,000 for pediatric Carla and Tommy Cosenzi persisted cancer research. in safely hosting the Tom Cosenzi Pictured last year, tournament director Sandy Eskin (second Tournament Director “Driving for the Cure” Charity Golf from left) made the decision to postpone this year’s Jimmy Michael Dunn (left, with Tournament in loving memory of their Memorial tournament, but still received an overwhelming his son, Gregory) helped father. Sponsors showed up on the amount of support from sponsors and participants who to safely organize the course to help raise funds for brain made gifts to the event. Sandy and the committee are looking event at Black Rock tumor research, care, and patient forward to getting back on the course in 2021 and continuing Country Club. assistance. to raise money for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber.

10 Impact | WINTER 2021 Get involved, have fun, and beat cancer – visit JimmyFund.org

New initiative ‘challenges’ golfers to think outside the (tee) box

ith many traditional golf tournaments rounds at their favorite New Hampshire courses; canceled or postponed due to Sean Toland and his group of friends, who Thank you to our tournaments challenges presented by the played 44 holes in one day in memory of Sean’s W and fundraisers!* COVID-19 pandemic, the Jimmy Fund Golf father; Jon Iorio, golfing in honor of his son, Challenge was launched for the 2020 golf season Luke, a patient at Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Basile Family Memorial Golf Tournament as a way for golfers to get creative and safely Clinic; Richie Crifasi, a Dana-Farber pharmacist Bell & Hudson Virtual Putt-a-thon for the Jimmy Fund Bob Parsons Memorial hosted by Shem Creek Capital fundraise without attending a “traditional” golf who hosted a virtual “closest to the pin” event C&S Charity Golf Outing/Tee Up for Kids® tournament. This new virtual initiative gave in honor of his mother; Greg Fedynyshyn, who C&W Services/Jimmy Fund Golf Classic golfers of all levels the opportunity to play and played 36 holes to raise money for the treatment Chris Molloy Memorial Golf Tournament Dana-Farber Leadership Council Golf Tournament raise funds their way—anytime, anywhere—in that saved both him and his brother; and John Danny Williams Memorial Golf Tournament support of patients and families at Dana-Farber Cronin, who played a round of golf on his Dave Worden Classic Cancer Institute. birthday at the last course he played before he DefinitiveCares Charity Golf Challenge Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Some participants took this opportunity to started treatment at Dana-Farber. Expect Miracles Foundation play golf on a special day or place, while others A few existing Jimmy Fund Golf tournaments Friends of Jay Dion Memorial Golf Classic decided to play more than one round in a day, rallied their participants and joined the Jimmy Golf Fore the Kids Golfing For Gabi all while utilizing their online fundraising page Fund Golf Challenge as well. Leading the way H.T. Berry Open to share their story and easily fundraise. With its was the DefinitiveCares Charity Golf Challenge, Harry C. Flessas Memorial Golf Tournament flexibility of play and no fundraising minimum, which encouraged their employees to fundraise Horseshoe Grille Golf Tournament Hyannisport Jimmy Fund Classic the Jimmy Fund Golf Challenge was the perfect for Dana-Farber’s patients and families virtually. Jason Forget Memorial Jimmy Fund Tournament way to give new and seasoned golfers alike a Other top tournaments included the Jim Jim McNally Memorial Golf Tournament way to get involved and give back. Leaning on McNally Memorial Golf Tournament and the Jimmy Memorial Golf Tournament Jimmy Fund Golf Challenge support from the program’s generous sponsors, Steve Ronan/Tom McKay Budweiser Jimmy JoAnne Sullivan Memorial Golf Tournament participants were also treated to prizes from Fund Golf Classic, whose dedicated supporters John R. Svenson Classic companies like Mohegan Sun and Callaway as continued to fundraise despite not being able to Kernwood Country Club’s Swing to Support Dana-Farber Making Gray Matter Golf Classic they hit their fundraising goals. gather in person. Meadow Brook Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament As Jimmy Fund Golf’s flagship event, the In total, the Jimmy Fund Golf Challenge Mike Berry Golf Scramble Sunrise to Sunset Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament, raised over $200,000 for Dana-Farber, funds MPPA Golf Tournament Paul Dowd Jimmy Fund Golf Classic was canceled due to the pandemic, many past that will make a lifesaving difference for adults Putting for Patients participants took part in this new initiative. and children with cancer during these difficult Rybacki Memorial Invitational Golfers included top individual fundraiser Kathy times. ■ Steve Ronan/Tom McKay Budweiser Jimmy Fund Golf Classic Store Development Jimmy Fund Classic Moore and her husband, Kevin, who played two Team Cork Open Tom Cosenzi “Driving for the Cure” Charity Golf Tournament Tom Gustin Charity Golf Tournament US Wealth Jimmy Fund Golf Classic VHB Frank O’Callaghan Memorial Tournament WEEI Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament Hosted by Jayme Parker Women’s Cancers Classic Woonsocket Little League Jim Carr Memorial Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament

*Tournaments that raised $5,000 or more in 2020

Nick and Fabiana Pellicani, pictured here, safely hosted the second annual Golfing for Gabi event in Rockville Centre, N.Y., in September. Friends and family Tournament Director Jimmy Suppelsa (second from right) gathered for the 18-hole tournament safely organized the Hyannisport Jimmy Fund Classic, and outdoor reception, to raise raising funds for the Pediatric Experimental Therapeutics funds for pediatric brain cancer Tournaments Celebrating Program under the direction of Steven DuBois, MD, MS. The research at Dana-Farber, in loving Milestones tournament committee celebrated the 10th anniversary of the memory of Nick and Fabiana’s event. daughter, Gabi Pellicani. C&S Charity Golf Outing/Tee Up for Kids® ...... 35 years Horseshoe Grille Golf Tournament...... 35 years Steve Ronan/Tom McKay Budweiser Jimmy Fund Golf Classic...... 35 years C&W Services/Jimmy Fund Golf Classic...... 20 years Tooley-Williams Family Golf Tournament...... 20 years Hyannisport Jimmy Fund Classic...... 10 years Making Gray Matter Golf Classic...... 10 years JoAnne Sullivan Memorial Golf Tournament...... 10 years US Wealth Jimmy Fund Golf Classic...... 5 years

The creativity of the Bell & Hudson Putt-a-thon for the Jimmy Fund committee this year resulted in several activities for supporters to Tournament Director Scott Goldberg (third from left), pictured participate in during their virtual here at the 2019 Bob Parsons Memorial, postponed the putt-a-thon week. Pictured here is physical gathering of the event this year, but still solicited Tournament Director Jim Phaneuf, gifts from past participants and sponsors to raise money for safely manning a booth on the early detection in pancreatic cancer research and the patient Belchertown Town Common to assistance crisis fund. raise awareness for their efforts.

Employees of Definitive Healthcare Unable to host their While the participants weren’t able to hold their typical annual golf tournament, of the Steve Ronan/Tom tournament this year, but many the Kernwood Country McKay Budweiser Jimmy went out on the course in small Club Swing to Support Fund Classic weren’t groups and fundraised virtually, Dana-Farber, Robin Dale able to gather in person raising over $100,000 for Dana- and Judi Karas rallied the this year, they celebrated Farber during this challenging support of the membership their 35th anniversary year. at Kernwood, raising critical by fundraising through funds for women’s cancers the Jimmy Fund Golf research at Dana-Farber. Challenge.

10% of all designated gifts supports our Faculty Research Fund to advance Dana-Farber’s research mission WINTER 2021 | Impact 11 Impact is available online at JimmyFund.org/Impact

Counts Family supports research fellows with an eye on equity

ew and Connee Counts’ different ways of viewing problems.” philanthropic legacy centers on Which is why Frank hired Voices from the Lab L creating equity in education and postdoctoral fellow Juan Carlos Members of the Frank Lab reflect on the value of mentorship and offer advice to the careers in the arts and sciences. So, Hernandez-Vega, PhD, originally next generation of scientists. when they met David Frank, MD, from Puerto Rico, whose background PhD, at Dana-Farber, they were thrilled in plant biology brought new and Isidora Tošic, MPharm, PhD Juan C. Hernandez-Vega, PhD Candidate Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Frank Lab to find a kindred spirit working to level important perspectives to his work Research Assistant, Frank Lab “This experience in David’s lab will allow the playing field one hire at a time. studying MDS—a pre-leukemia “Dr. Frank has continuously supported me to demonstrate my abilities as an Frank treats patients with condition from which Lew suffered. my professional and scientific independent scientist and to develop lymphoma and leukemia, researches Unfortunately, funding for development, encouraging me to learn my own ideas to study cancer-relevant new targeted therapies for cancer, and, Hernandez-Vega’s position became new skills and improve my knowledge genes. My goal is to become a faculty in cancer biology. This experience is a member of a research-intensive for the last 25 years, has mentored lab uncertain when federal grants shifted great starting point for achieving my institution where I can both teach and members from diverse scholarly, ethnic, focus to COVID-19 research. future goals and aspirations.” conduct competitive research.” and personal backgrounds. Recognizing the immediate need “For complex issues, like discovering for support, and inspired by Frank’s Advice to future scientists: Advice to future scientists: new treatments for cancer,” says Frank, mentoring ethos, Connee and Lew “Never lose sight of the greater picture, “Science is not an easy path. Only which is the outcome of all our work: discipline, perseverance, and dedication “you need input from as many different established the Counts Family Fund with the success of the work we make will give you the opportunity to develop brains as you can. People with different with a gift of $200,000 to sustain as a part of the research community, your potential as a scientist. Once you backgrounds, different expertise, fellowship positions like Hernandez- we are able to reshape the treatment get it, look to impact your local and Vega’s. strategies and improve the future of wider community.” oncology patients.” In the summer of 2020, Lew’s MDS advanced to acute leukemia and he passed away in September. However, Lew and Connee’s legacy of creating equity will live on through their support of role model scientists in Frank’s lab. As Frank Connee and Lew Counts established a fund to sustain fellowships for candidates of diverse backgrounds. asserts, “You can’t be it if you don’t see it.” ■

Colacray gives to advance compassionate, personalized treatments Do Good.

hen Ellie and Ray Colacray’s form of cancer was particularly fast daughter was diagnosed growing. They immediately stopped Feel Good. W with breast cancer, they the chemo and radiation treatment took her to Dana-Farber. Twelve years Ray was undergoing while in Florida later, while living in Florida, Ray was and put him on the once-a-day pill diagnosed with lung cancer, and the Tarceva. For two years, Ray had no side SAVE family again went to Dana-Farber. “I’ve effects, and Ellie and Ray were able to never been to a hospital where I get the enjoy their active lifestyle and routine 6% on your Arbella auto policy feeling I do here,” recalls Ellie, who was together—Starbucks in the morning, a at both her daughter’s and husband’s workout at the gym, and always dinner when you donate $50 or sides during their treatments. with friends and family in the evening. more to Dana-Farber Upon Ray’s arrival at Dana-Farber Although Ray passed in January for treatment, Michael Rabin, MD, 2019, Ellie recalls that he “never Cancer Institute and the insisted on gene testing Ray. Right had time to suffer, all because of Dr. away, they were able to tell that his Rabin—who is so dedicated and has a Jimmy Fund*. passion for his patients— and because of the amazing staff at Dana- Farber.” With the goal that others will receive the same personalized and compassionate care that Ellie and her family received at Dana- Farber, Ellie has made a Official Auto Insurance Partner of the Jimmy Fund second generous gift of and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute $100,000 to continue Rabin’s work. ■ Ellie Colacray renewed her family’s support for Dana- *As a benefit to our donors, when eligible Massachusetts residents donate $50 or more to Farber in gratitude for the care her husband, Ray, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund, they may receive 6% off their Arbella auto policy. received.

12 Impact | WINTER 2021 Doris Duke Charitable Foundation invests $1.4 million in early career researchers at Dana-Farber

In 2020, the Doris outcomes that aligned with the actual overall patient Viswanathan is working to identify potential Duke Charitable outcomes in patients with lung cancer. With the therapeutic targets for a rare, highly aggressive form Foundation (DDCF) funding from DDCF, Kehl will be able to improve of renal cell carcinoma called translocation renal cell named Kenneth Kehl, upon and expand these techniques to other types of carcinoma (tRCC). Previous studies into this disease MD, MPH, David cancer and other types of treatment. have been limited in scale, though enough data exists Liu, MD, MPH, Liu is investigating the biological markers of tumor to suggest that tRCC has a molecular profile that is MS, and Srinivas progression and treatment resistance in metastatic distinct from more common types of kidney cancer. Viswanathan, MD, melanoma. By using computational techniques from Fueled by the funding from DDCF, Viswanathan will PhD, as recipients of machine learning and statistical analyses on patient analyze existing patient data to define tRCC’s distinct the Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award. samples collected over time and treatment, he is molecular profile, which will then be used to uncover The award provides funds to early career physician- tracing and analyzing the evolution of these tumors to novel therapeutic targets for the disease. scientists to facilitate their transition to independent create predictive models that can be used to advance “We’re thrilled to support Kenneth Kehl, MD, clinical research careers. Since the beginning of the precision medicine in melanoma. MPH, David Liu, MD, MPH, MS, and Srinivas program in 1998, the foundation Viswanathan, MD, PhD, and their has awarded 339 Clinical Scientist important medical research through the Development Awards totaling over 2020 Clinical Scientist Development $152 million to junior investigators Awards,” said Betsy Myers, program around the country working in a broad director for medical research at DDCF. range of disease areas. Kehl, Liu, and “It is vital to support physician- Viswanathan received grants totaling scientists at this crucial stage of their more than $1.4 million to pursue their careers. We look forward to seeing the independent research studies into lung results of this clinical research and how cancer, melanoma, and kidney cancer, they will continue to bring insights respectively. from their direct interactions with Kehl’s research focuses on training patients as their careers develop over machine learning models to measure the long term.” cancer outcomes based on data in The Doris Duke Charitable patients’ electronic health records. Foundation has been a valued partner Using “deep natural language With funding from DDCF, Kenneth Kehl, MD, MPH, David Liu, MD, MPH, MS, and to Dana-Farber for two decades, Srinivas Viswanathan, MD, PhD, are using computational techniques to analyze and processing” to replicate human improve outcomes in cancer treatment. having awarded close to $15 million curation, Kehl’s model generated in grants. ■

Paschkes’ gift ensures a lasting legacy for Riley McMahon

s one of 10 children, Roger A Paschke has always had siblings to turn to in times of crisis. When he needed a stem cell transplant in 2005 as part of his treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, his sister Riley was ready and willing to be his donor. “Riley was a very outgoing, gregarious Any game. individual who Riley McMahon donated her stem cells to her brother Roger Paschke—a procedure that saved his life. Any location. connected with everybody,” said The video game community Paschke. “Years after the to support the work of Paschke’s doctor can help fi ght cancer transplant, my health care team still Joseph Antin, MD, chief emeritus of through livestreaming remembers her.” Stem Cell Transplantation. The couple and tournament play. Stem cell transplants offer some recently renewed their commitment patients a longer period of disease-free with a pledge of $120,000, and has JimmyFundLetsGame.org survival, and for some, the possibility included the fund in their estate plans. of a cure. In Paschke’s case, a stem cell “It was like Riley had a mission in transplant was crucial to ensuring he life and with her lifesaving stem cell remained in remission—Riley saved his donation she accomplished it,” said life. Paschke. “We give in her honor every Tragically, a little over a year after year to make sure that there’s some the procedure, Riley passed away in meaningful way to move the needle for a car accident. Paschke and his wife, those battling leukemia, and to make Kathryn, soon after established the sure that people continue to remember Riley McMahon Research Fund for Riley and what she did.” ■ Stem Cell Transplantation in her honor

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hen Lucía Brower learned of Farber under the direction of Peter her gastric cancer diagnosis, Enzinger, MD, director of the Center riendship and W she immediately knew for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer. family have where she needed to be: Dana-Farber. The gift will support research into F always been a “I felt welcomed from day one,” new treatments for the disease, such as driving force for good said Lucía. “Even though we know that immunotherapy, and will also fund a in the lives of Juan we are dealing with a great challenge, new patient navigator to help patients Simón and Cristina Dana-Farber’s approach to care manage everything that comes with a Mendoza. And so, reassures me that I am in great hands. cancer diagnosis. when they learned There is a balance of amazing minds “We know how hard it is to digest that their close Cristina and Juan Simón Mendoza (left) with Lucía and amazing care that is rare to find— the news and navigate the system,” friend Lucía Brower Brower and José Aguerrevere in June 2019, exactly six months prior to Lucía’s cancer diagnosis. at Dana-Farber, we found both.” said José. “Supporting a new patient had been diagnosed Moved by a desire to help others navigator meant a lot to us, and with stage IV gastric with this disease, Lucía and her the consistent, humane culture at cancer, the Mendozas and business partners. We have husband, José Vicente Aguerrevere, Dana-Farber is something we are were eager to help in any way they celebrated together and we’ve also established the Lucía Brower Fund glad to support. The attitude and could. suffered together,” said Juan Simón. for Gastric Cancer Research at Dana- demeanor here is just as important as In late 2020, Brower and “Our commitment to be part of this chemotherapy.” her husband, José Aguerrevere, difficult journey and create awareness The couple’s established a fund at Dana-Farber of gastric cancer is one that solidifies fund now totals under the direction of Peter our friendship. If this economic $220,000, thanks to Enzinger, MD, director of the support can help pave the road ahead their personal gift of Center for Esophageal and Gastric as well as help others in the future, $100,000, money Cancer. The Mendozas quickly then we’ve done some good.” raised by family stepped up to contribute $100,000 “Lucía and José’s commitment and friends in the to the fund. to support my research, and how Boston Marathon® Gastric cancer is a leading cause they’ve inspired their friends and Jimmy Fund Walk, of death globally, and yet it receives family to take part, is incredibly and a generous less funding than many common meaningful,” said Enzinger. “This commitment from types of cancer. That’s something funding will be crucial to our ability dear friends Juan that friends of Lucía would like to to uncover new treatment options, Lucía Brower and José Aguerrevere, above with their children, are making an impact in gastric cancer research Simón and Cristina see change. helping improve countless patients’ at Dana-Farber. Mendoza (see story at “Lucía and José are our friends quality of life.” ■ right). ■

Alan Biren Fund for Pancreatic Linde fund accelerates bile duct Cancer Early Detection cancer research

he five-year survival rate for Alan lived nearly 14 months after aya Linde has always been patients with stage IV pancreatic his diagnosis. In his memory, the a source of inspiration and T cancer is just 3%, according to Biren Family made a gift supporting H motivation for her husband, the American Cancer Society. Over the early detection research of Brian Yoseph. When she was diagnosed half of the newly diagnosed patients Wolpin, MD, MPH, director of with a rare bile duct cancer called will face these odds. Alan Biren did not Dana-Farber’s Gastrointestinal cholangiocarcinoma, Yoseph was by care about the statistics. He physically Cancer Center and the Hale Center her side as she sought treatment at defied the odds when he danced at his for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Dana-Farber. Though Haya passed daughter’s wedding, travelled with his “We are extremely grateful for away in 2014, Yoseph and his wife, and caddied in golf tournaments the Biren Family’s support, which daughter Dana continue to advocate for his son. Between these memorable allows us to explore new approaches for her disease. He has generously moments, Alan defied a different for detecting pancreatic cancer at given more than $200,000 in support set of odds and expectations—he an earlier, more treatable stage,” of research at Dana-Farber, most woke up each day with a smile, his said Wolpin, who is also the Robert recently through the creation of Yoseph Linde established the Haya signature optimism and determination T. and Judith B. Hale Chair in the Haya Linde Fund for Bile Duct Linde Fund for Bile Duct Cancer undiminished despite the advanced Pancreatic Cancer at Dana-Farber. Cancer Research, under the direction Research to honor his late wife, Haya. progression of his disease. “His aura of The Biren Family echoed Wolpin’s of one of Haya’s doctors, James positivity was a selfless gift. He made sentiment. “We are eager to support Cleary, MD, PhD. us to create therapies that are effective it okay for us to carry on, and to enjoy research at the forefront of early Biliary cancer is a rare, aggressive for each subtype of this disease,” life as he always did,” said the Biren detection. Our family believes that form of cancer that develops in the said Cleary. “Generous funding like Family. Dr. Wolpin’s efforts, and those of the bile duct system. There is currently this helps accelerate our progress broader scientific/ no screening test for it, and the for the benefit of patients facing medical community symptoms are relatively non-specific. cholangiocarcinoma.” are essential to Cleary’s team has made progress in “Haya had a unique ability to developing life- characterizing the genetic subtypes of inspire others and push them to their saving detection cholangiocarcinoma that inform more limits. She greatly admired Dr. Cleary tools. We hope that personalized treatment strategies such and his team and would be honored our experience and as immunotherapies. Linde’s generous in knowing that she was supporting this gift can have gift will enable them to further study them in their journey to find innovative a positive impact the biology of biliary cancers on a ways to treat and ultimately cure this on future families cellular level. aggressive cancer,” said Linde. “We truly The Biren Family is funding early detection for pancreatic cancer in memory of Alan Biren (left). fighting this “A deeper understanding of the hope that her legacy can benefit others disease.” ■ biology of bile duct cancer will allow who are faced with this disease.” ■

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American Cancer Society fuels innovative cancer research led by Dana-Farber investigators

Matthew Meyerson, MD, PhD, identified novel drug candidates, and our understanding of the pathways co-director of the Center for Cancer are now examining treatment resistance that gastroesophageal cancers rely Genomics, received a renewal of his pathways in prostate and other cancers. on for survival. This could one day 2014 Research Professor Award, which The ACS has been a key partner in translate into new treatment options provides flexible funding for leading supporting these successes, and we look for patients. investigators who have made seminal forward to more discoveries fueled by “In the current challenging contributions to cancer research in their generosity.” fundraising environment, it is As a longtime partner of Dana- their fields. The award will continue An additional grant supports gratifying to partner with these highly Farber, the American Cancer Society to support work focused on using postdoctoral work focused on testing esteemed investigators, who continue (ACS) has supported numerous genome-inspired approaches to advance novel therapeutic approaches to to break new ground, explore cancer’s groundbreaking research projects led cancer discovery and therapeutics in treat gastroesophageal cancer. This causes and how it develops, and lead by both early career and established numerous diseases, including lung, competitive award—which provides the way in cancer research,” said Kerri Institute investigators. The ACS has colon, and prostate cancers. dedicated research funding for Medeiros, senior manager of Cancer continued its commitment to achieving “In the past five years, we have junior faculty as they transition to Control Strategic Partnerships for the a world without cancer by awarding made critical breakthroughs in cancer independent scientists—enables American Cancer Society. “We are grants totaling more than $800,000 genomics thanks to ACS funding,” investigation of new ways to target a very proud to be able to support the to Dana-Farber researchers pursuing said Meyerson. “We have found new common driver of gastroesophageal research of these highly innovative innovative approaches to develop new types of changes in cancer genomes cancer using cutting-edge laboratory scientists working on behalf of cancer cancer therapies. that play roles in disease progression, techniques with the goal of increasing patients.” ■

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