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August Spotlight: Childhood Cancers
Learn more about cancer in children and what Dana-Farber is doing to ease the burden of these young patients and their families, read related stories, ask our experts a question, and more.
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Research on the effect of mustard seed in the diet highlights its ability to protect against carcinogens. Try Tofu and Corn Pasta, made with mustard seed.
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Show your pride for Dana-Farber by sporting an item from our online stores. Choose from dozens of products with the Dana-Farber, Jimmy Fund, or individual event logo.
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A Chance for Kids®
When you give $1 to benefit the Jimmy Fund at participating Burger King®, Blockbuster® and Olympia Sports locations, you'll receive a promotion card with a guaranteed prize.
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Jimmy Fund Golf
Now in its 26th year, Jimmy Fund Golf is one of the largest organized golf programs in the U.S. Start a tournament and raise critical funds for cancer research while enjoying your favorite pastime.
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Mission Possible Campaign
For 60 years, it has been our vision to eradicate cancer and the fear it engenders. Support Dana-Farber's $1 billion campaign to conquer cancer.
Mission Possible Campaign
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Your gift to Dana-Farber helps us find cures for
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Featured Story
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AUGUST 2008
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Dana-Farber again ranked as New England's top cancer center
In the 2008 U.S.News & World Report hospital survey, Dana-Farber is again the highest ranked cancer hospital in New England and fifth in the country. This is the eighth straight year that Dana-Farber earned top ranking in New England and was among the top five centers nationally.
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2007 Boston Red Sox/Jimmy Fund World Series Commemorative Ring Auction
With the permission of Major League Baseball, Jostens, the creators of the 2007 Boston Red Sox World Series championship ring, has crafted a special edition of the 2007 ring exclusively for the Jimmy Fund. A true one-of-a-kind, this ring depicts the longest and most successful partnership between a professional sports team and a charity.
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PMC cyclists ride toward a cure
Cyclists from 36 states and eight countries rode up to 190 miles across the Commonwealth in the 29th annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Participants share their inspiration for why they ride.
View the NECN video | Support a rider
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International consortium to catalog cancer's secrets
Cancer cells harbor so many mysteries that cancer is often described as a complex of distinct diseases. Now, leading research institutions in nine countries, including Dana-Farber, have joined forces to probe that complexity by uncovering the genetic changes that make cancer cells dangerous and elusive.
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Patient-Family Resource Directory now available
The new Patient-Family Resource Directory includes information for national and community organizations that provide practical and emotional support to patients, families and caregivers facing cancer. Use the directory to find help with financial and legal issues, resources for parents and young adults, advocacy groups and support networks, and more.
View the directory
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For O'Neills, long wait is over
It's hard to find two scarier words than war and cancer. In the case of the O'Neill family of Brookline, both have been spoken daily for far too long. Now, however, they'll be going on the back burner.
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Cindy Hale: 'I ride for you'
One year after finishing chemotherapy and radiation, survivor Cindy Hale participated in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Seven years later, she is still taking part in the event with her husband, family and friends.
Read her story
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Save the Date
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Thursday and Friday, August 14 and 15, 2008
WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon
The Boston Red Sox, WEEI Sports Radio 850 AM, NESN, and the Jimmy Fund are once again teaming up for the 7th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon at Fenway Park. Call in your gift, bid on items in the All-Star Auction or buy tickets to a luncheon at Fenway Park to benefit the lifesaving mission of the Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber.
Support the Radio-Telethon | All-Star Auction | Lunch with legends |
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Centering Prayer
Dana Chapel
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department holds a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at (617) 632-5778.
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Introduction to Acupuncture
DFCI, Dana 3 Pediatric Resource Room
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how acupuncture may help to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. All pediatric patients, family members, friends, and staff are welcome to attend. Facilitated by Grant Hou, MB, MS, RTT, Lic.Ac. Preregistration is required. Call the Pediatric Resource Room at (617) 632-3900.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai
Sign up for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk and follow the historic route of the Boston Marathon in honor or memory of friends, family, co-workers, and Dana-Farber patients.
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For more information
To view all of our upcoming seminars, workshops, and fundraising events, go to our Event Calendar.
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