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Friends of Dana-Farber

Friends' Events

Past Events

La Petite Surprise
May 14, 2009

La Petite Surprise raises funds that the Friends of Dana-Farber will allocate to advance groundbreaking research, clinical trials, and community outreach programs such as Nursing, Social Services, and Pastoral Care. learn more

Chefs Cooking for Hope
March 5, 2009

The 11th annual "Chefs Cooking for Hope" featured honorary chef Tom Berry of Temple Bar and served up delicious dishes and desserts from Boston's top chefs. learn more

Saks "Key To The Cure"
2009 date to be determined

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.

Friends' Golf Classic

The Friends of Dana-Farber hosted a day of golf to benefit lung cancer prevention and treatment through the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology. read more

Friends of Dana-Farber 2007 Spring Gala

The Friends of Dana-Farber honored Eileen and David Perini at their 2007 Spring Gala. Special guest Jimmy Tingle entertained guests at the Back Bay Events Center. read more

WANT IT! Trend Presentation

The Friends of Dana-Farber's WANT IT! Trend Presentation raised funds to benefit The Gillette Center for Women's Cancers at Dana-Farber.

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.

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For 31 years, the Friends has been serving Dana-Farber through patient services, educational activities, and fundraising. In 2007, the all-volunteer organization raised $1.8 million for Dana-Farber. Read more

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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