The <br />Jimmy Fund

The
Jimmy Fund

We’re all Jimmy.

For more than 75 years, the Jimmy Fund has raised millions of dollars through thousands of grassroots efforts to help save lives and give hope to cancer patients everywhere. There are hundreds of opportunities to participate in walks, runs, golfing events, and other activities to help us Defy Cancer. Learn More.

The Jimmy Fund 75th Anniversary

The Jimmy Fund 75th Anniversary

In 2023, we are celebrating 75 years of progress and impact made possible by the Jimmy Fund. Since the original “Jimmy” shared his story through a radio broadcast at his hospital bedside in Boston on May 22, 1948, inspiring donations from across the country, the generosity of millions has helped the Jimmy Fund directly support Dana-Farber’s mission of turning groundbreaking research into lifesaving treatment. We will honor the day of the national radio broadcast anniversary on May 22, 2023 in our community with commemorative activities and throughout the year with more than 450 fundraising events and programs. Join us as we celebrate the power...

In 2023, we are celebrating 75 years of progress and impact made possible by the Jimmy Fund. Since the original “Jimmy” shared his story through a radio broadcast at his hospital bedside in Boston on May 22, 1948, inspiring donations from across the country, the generosity of millions has helped the Jimmy Fund directly support Dana-Farber’s mission of turning groundbreaking research into lifesaving treatment. We will honor the day of the national radio broadcast anniversary on May 22, 2023 in our community with commemorative activities and throughout the year with more than 450 fundraising events and programs. Join us as we celebrate the power of 75 years of community and show that together, we’re all Jimmy, and we can defy cancer.

CowParade 2023

CowParade 2023

Celebrate 75 years of progress made possible by our generous community with CowParade New England. This unique art installation will bring 75 life-size cows, designed by a range of artists throughout New England, to high trafficked landmarks throughout Greater Boston. All proceeds directly benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s efforts to defy cancer. Learn more at CowParadeNewEngland.org or by contacting CowParade@dfci.harvard.edu.

We’re All Jimmy

We’re All Jimmy

Jimmy is every one of us. Jimmy is every patient, doctor, nurse, donor, and event participant—everyone who joins the Jimmy Fund to support groundbreaking cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. To learn more visit IamJimmy.org or watch the video.

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