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Friends of Dana-Farber

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Established in 1976, the Friends of Dana-Farber is an all-volunteer organization of more than 1,500 members which provides patient services, educational activities, and fundraising. Funds raised by Friends are allocated for research fellows and treatment programs throughout all divisions and departments at Dana-Farber, including nursing, social services, and pastoral care.

Calling all volunteers

The Friends' Corner Gift Shop is looking for volunteers. If you would like to help, please contact the Gift Shop at (617) 632-3294, the Gift Shop Office at (617) 632-3199 or Volunteer Services at (617) 632-3307. Learn more about the Gift Shop.

Upcoming Events

Chefs Cooking for Hope
March 4, 2010

Sip champagne, enjoy delicious food from Boston's top chefs and help fight cancer at the 12th annual "Chefs Cooking for Hope."
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Surprise Party
April 29, 2010

Now in its third year, this evening of celebration, philanthropy, and entertainment includes dinner, drinks, and unexpected delights. learn more

Recent Events

Dancing for a Cure
December 19 & 20, 2009

This annual holiday event of dance, song, and inspirational performances benefits breast and ovarian cancer research at Dana-Farber. read more

Saks "Key To The Cure"

The Friends of Dana-Farber kicked off the Saks Key to the Cure shopping fundraiser with a "brunch by the bite" and "Catwalk for the Cause" fashion show featuring the hottest trends for fall 2009.
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The Friends Networking Event

This social networking event was held in the Foundation Room at the House of Blues. It was a free event geared to the young set (ages 25-45) who learned how to become a member of the Friends in a fun and social setting. read more

Getting by with help from the Friends

Showing an unwavering commitment to cancer research and care even during trying economic times, the Friends of Dana-Farber established a new fundraising benchmark during Fiscal Year 2008. read more

The Friends all-volunteer organization, which has been enriching the lives of Dana-Farber patients, families, visitors, and staff since 1976.

The Friends all-volunteer organization has been enriching the lives of Dana-Farber patients, families, visitors, and staff since 1976.

In tough times, Dana-Farber has Friends

Diane Flynn, outgoing Friends co-president; Rebecca Latimore, incoming co-president; and Tina Peters, current co-president

In tough economic times, the Friends of Dana-Farber were steady in their commitment to raising funds for cancer research and care. Through its members' hard work, the Friends amassed more than $1.7 million for the Institute in 2009.
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Dana-Farber's Volunteer of the Year helps others find their way

Mary Ann Chase

She's moved just a couple hundred feet in nearly two decades of volunteer service to Dana-Farber, but Mary Ann Chase has covered plenty of territory at the Institute.

Appreciation: Adoria Frei

Tom and Dori Frei

Whether she was raising five young sons as a widow or helping to bring music and more to the lives of Dana-Farber patients during her later marriage to Dana-Farber Physician-in-Chief Emeritus Emil "Tom" Frei III, MD, Adoria "Dori" Brock Frei will be remembered for her kind, calming presence. Read more

Related Story

Since its founding in 1976, the Friends has given more than $18 million to expand the Institute's cutting-edge research and care initiatives. Now, the 1,500-member organization is renewing that commitment by pledging $1 million to establish the Friends Head and Neck Cancers Research Fund as part of Dana-Farber's planned comprehensive capital campaign. Learn more

Friends online store

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Show your pride for Dana-Farber by sporting an item from our online store. Choose from dozens of products with the Dana-Farber, Jimmy Fund or an individual event logo. online store