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Friends of Dana-Farber

Friends' Events

Upcoming Events

Surprise Party
April 29, 2010

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

Friends' Golf Classic
June 28, 2010

This golf tournament at Spring Valley Country Club will benefit cutting-edge research at Dana-Farber, including the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology.

Past Events

Chefs Cooking for Hope
March 4, 2010

Friends of Dana-Farber's 12th annual "Chefs Cooking for Hope" featured delicious food from Boston's top chefs.

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.

Saks "Key To The Cure"
October 15, 2009

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.

The Friends Networking Event
October 7, 2009

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.

Friends' Golf Classic 2007

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

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.

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.

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.

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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