Friends of Dana-Farber
Friends' Events
Upcoming Events
An Evening with Friends
May 3, 2013
Inspired by Jean-Georges’ Market, An Evening with Friends will be a night of catered hors d’oeuvres, food and entertainment for a fundraiser benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. All proceeds directly support cancer research and patient support programs at Dana-Farber.
Past Events
Dancing for a Cure, Third Annual Dance Marathon
April 6, 2013
This Dance Marathon featured four hours of non-stop dancing to benefit breast and ovarian cancer research at Dana-Farber.
Bridging the Gap in Breast Cancer: Incorporating Integrative Therapies During Your Journey
April 7, 2013
Patients, survivors, families, and friends gathered at the Bridging the Gap in Breast Cancer event to learn about advances in oncology and integrative therapies such as acupuncture and massage therapy.
Chefs Cooking for Hope
March 7, 2013
The Friends of Dana-Farber's annual "Chefs Cooking for Hope" featured delicious food from Boston's top chefs.
Saks "Key to the Cure" 2012 Brunch & Fashion Show
October 18, 2012
The Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Saks Fifth Avenue's annual nationwide "Key To The Cure" initiative helps the fight against women's cancers. Saks donates 2 percent of all clothing sales to Dana-Farber's Women's Cancers Program.
Wine Dinner with Kevin Zraly
May 4, 2012
The Friends of Dana-Farber hosted a fabulous wine dinner with Kevin Zraly at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter to honor the spirit of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Perspectives on Lung Cancer Treatment
Friends of Dana-Farber held a free community education event. Patients, friends, and families from across New England met to learn the latest in lung cancer research and hear one survivor’s inspiring story. Guest speakers included David Barbie, MD, Medical Oncologist, and Dennis Olson, lung cancer survivor. An art tour followed in the Yawkey Art Gallery.
A Spirited Affair
September 16, 2011
The special evening features dinner, live entertainment, and a unique “Off The Wall” art auction to celebrate hope, courage, progress and philanthropy.
Friends' Golf Classic
June 17, 2011
This golf tournament at Spring Valley Country Club supports cutting-edge research at Dana-Farber, including the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology.
Surprise Party
April 29, 2010
Institute Trustee Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, was honored at the third annual event.