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Celebrating creative collaboration Dear Friends, I never cease to think how fortunate we are for the enormous generosity of our friends and supporters and your never-ending commitment to help Dana-Farber eradicate the pain and tragedy of cancer. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and sheer energy are amazing, and in this issue of Impact, we report on recent examples of all three. One of the most notable is a new partnership among Dana-Farber; Institute Trustee Jack Blais and his wife, Shelley; the threetime Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots; and team owner and Institute Trustee Robert Kraft. This unique collaboration has led to the Pats’ indoor training facility recently being renamed the Dana- Farber Field House. In addition to giving the Institute invaluable national attention, this exciting new relationship offers numerous opportunities in the years to come. Also, we are happy to report on our recent event successes. The Jimmy Fund Golf season, which raised $5.5 million this year, was highlighted by longtime partner Dunkin’ Donuts’ record-breaking $1 million tournament. In addition, more than 6,000 people stepped up for the 17th annual Boston Marathon ® Jimmy Fund Walk, hoping to raise more than $4.75 million. And throughout New England and beyond, the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon brought together sports fans and Jimmy Fund supporters to help us raise an unprecedented $2.4 million from more than 12,000 donors. In this issue, we also tell you about two remarkable gifts from donors whose long-term vision is furthering our goal to end cancer. The Davis family’s $2.5 million gift will support the research of Ronald DePinho, MD, and the groundbreaking Center for Applied Cancer Science; and the W. M. Keck Foundation’s $1.5 million gift will advance the cutting-edge work of the Human Interactome Project. Your gifts make possible an untold number of breakthroughs, big and small, every day. Thank you for all you do for Dana-Farber. Susan S. Paresky Senior Vice President for Development Lights, camera, action: A New England tradition continues In 1949, the Variety Club of New England (now know as Variety Children’s Charity of New England) organized a grassroots campaign to raise money from movie audiences to aid Dana- Farber’s fight against cancer. A New England tradition that continues today, the Jimmy Fund/Variety Club Theatre Collections Program is the Jimmy Fund’s oldest annual event. Many people remember passing the collections canisters as children, and still look forward to doing so each year. This summer the custom continued, as volunteers again took to the aisles with canisters to raise critical funds. Theatres operated by National Amusements, Inc., (including Showcase Cinemas and Multiplex Cinemas) and Loews Cineplex Theatres, Inc., helped the program raise more than $800,000. The 2005 collections, which ran from May 27 through mid-July, were bolstered by the release of the blockbuster movie, “Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,” and other summer hits. A generous $250,000 gift from the Regal Foundation also helped boost the fundraising total. National Amusements President Shari Redstone has a long family history with the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber. Both she and her father, Sumner Redstone, are Dana-Farber trustees, and her grandfather, Michael Redstone, was one of the founding fathers of the Jimmy Fund. “My family has been involved with the Jimmy Fund since the beginning,” said Shari Redstone. “National Amusements participated in the first theatre collection in 1949, and I am so pleased we are able to continue this important tradition.” For more than five decades, movie audiences have answered the call to help the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber save lives. A movie trailer with a message In the early days of the theatre collections, Hollywood stars such as Bing Crosby, Ed Sullivan, James Cagney, and Joan Crawford were all featured in filmed appeals encouraging audiences to reach deep into their pockets and give generously. In 2005, audiences watched the award-winning “Strong as Iron” movie trailer featuring the inspiring story of ironworkers who, while constructing a DFCI building across from the Jimmy Fund Clinic, exchanged waves and heartfelt messages with the young patients via crayons and spray paint. For the last 56 years, the program’s success has depended both on volunteers committing their time and energy, as well as the audiences’ generosity. Once again, this summer’s New England moviegoers proved that caring for others is a timeless endeavor. Impact Fall 2005 • Volume 8 • Issue 4 This issue covers gifts received and finalized through the summer and fall of 2005. Impact, a newsletter of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, is published by the Department of Communications in collaboration with the Division of Development for friends and supporters of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. President, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Edward J. Benz Jr., MD Chief of Staff Stephen E. Sallan, MD Chief Medical Officer Lawrence Shulman, MD Chief Scientific Officer Barrett Rollins, MD, PhD Chair of Medical Oncology James Griffin, MD Chair of Pediatric Oncology Stuart H. Orkin, MD Senior Vice President for Development Susan S. Paresky Chairman of the Jimmy Fund Michael J. Andrews Senior Vice President for Communications Steven R. Singer Impact Editors Laura DeCoste, Dawn Stapleton Contributors Alan Caplan, Michael Elvin, David Ferreira, Brian Geer, Bob Israel, Sara Johnson, Kristin Lacey, Brenda Mulligan, Susan Rice, Beth Rossi, Lora Sharpe, Tom Ulrich, Coral Vogel Art Director John DiGianni Designer Irina Zlobina Production Coordinator Jeff Cleary Photographers Lucien Capehart, Lisa Cohen, Karen Cummings, John Deputy, Dan Furness, Steve Gilbert, Shawn Henry, Justin A. Knight, Matthew McKee, Mark Ostow, Philip Porcella, Koren Reyes, Carolyn Ross, Coral Vogel, Laura Wulf Requests for copies of Impact may be sent to: DFCI Development Office 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445-7226 (617) 632-3019 or download an issue at www.dana-farber.org/impact Since its founding in 1947 by the late Sidney Farber, MD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has been committed to a single mission: providing cancer patients with the best treatments available today, while developing the cures for tomorrow. Its researchers are also making strides against illnesses as devastating as AIDS and as ordinary as the common cold. A principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, the Institute is a founding member of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, one of 39 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. Dana-Farber is also one of 20 federally designated Centers for AIDS Research in the United States. In addition to providing advanced training for cancer physicians and researchers, the Institute conducts community-based programs in cancer control and detection throughout New England. Much of the work of Dana-Farber is made possible by the generous supporters of the Jimmy Fund, the fundraising organization named for one of Dr. Farber’s young patients. Founded in 1948, the Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the annual Pan- Massachusetts Challenge bike-a-thon, and the Variety Children’s Charity of New England. Each year, thousands of volunteers and donors organize and participate in Jimmy Fund events. ® 2 Impact Fall 2005
Giving is easy when you visit us online at www.dana-farber.org/how. “ Community rallies $2.4 million in support for WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon Every dollar matters” was the mantra embraced by broadcasters as they brought cancer patients’ stories of survival and hope to the airwaves, encouraging the public to open their hearts and wallets for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. The 19-hour WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon, held Aug. 26, captured the hearts of millions before culminating at 1 a.m. with gifts totaling nearly $2.4 million. Broadcast live from Fenway Park, the fourth annual fundraiser featured an all-star lineup of athletes and celebrities, scientists and caregivers, and patients and their families. Audiences tuned in to WEEI Sports Radio 850-AM, its affiliates, and New Above, left to right: Boston Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino, former NHL player and referee Paul Stewart, and Helen Heinsohn, wife of former Boston Celtics player and coach Tom Heinsohn (far right), share their personal stories of cancer survival with the crowd at the “Sports Survivors’ Breakfast” event. England Sports Network (NESN) and were inspired to call in their pledges to some 300 volunteers manning the phones and working behind the scenes. Gifts poured in from virtually every state and as far away as Italy, while nearly $300,000 was raised online. “The cause is personal to us,” said Jason Wolfe, director of programming and operations at WEEI. “We believe in Dana-Farber’s doctors and their research, and we have never met such courageous patients. Our staff is moved by their strength, and that motivates us to work even harder to get the word out that the public should help. We’re so honored they heeded the call.” The Radio-Telethon achieved record pace by 3 p.m., when Institute Trustee Mike Gordon announced a “partners challenge” gift of $115,000 on behalf of the Boston Red Sox partners, provided that callers could match the figure. The community passed the test, catapulting the fundraising tally over the $1.5 million mark by 6 p.m. “It is imperative that we continue to fund the great work being done by Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund,” said NESN President Sean McGrail. “Gifts of this magnitude not only enhance cancer Above: After sharing her story on the air, two-time cancer survivor Shari Berman celebrates life with her family and her DFCI physician, Lawrence Shulman, MD (right). Left: Nearly 300 volunteers, including Eileen Moran, work behind the scenes to answer phones and make the Radio-Telethon a huge success. WEEI radio personalities John Dennis (left) and Gerry Callahan give a passionate plea for public support. research and treatment initiatives, but bring us closer to eliminating this deadly disease in our lifetime.” Pitching in A throng of personalities—Ben Affleck, Tony Danza, Jennifer Garner, and George Steinbrenner, to name a few—called in and encouraged listener support, and Sox ace Curt Schilling was among those who came to Fenway for the cause. “I’m incredibly proud to be part of an organization that is associated with the Jimmy Fund,” said Schilling. “People think about the Jimmy Fund when they think about Boston and the Red Sox. To have gotten into the public’s mind to that depth says a lot about the city, the people, and the organization.” Four sports-themed events gave attendees a bird’s-eye view of the action. Among them was a kickoff event on the eve of the Radio-Telethon, featuring actor-comedian Lenny Clarke. There, prized auction items—including the exclusive Red Sox-autographed 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King ® , donated by Kelly Automotive Group President Brian Kelly and Kelly’s House of Harley Davidson General Manager Wayne Hathaway— went to the highest bidders. Stories of hope As the day drew to a close, it was clear to everyone involved that the Radio-Telethon’s true allstars were Dana-Farber’s patients and families whose courage and strength were inspiring. “When my sons were 1 and 3 years old, I found a lump under my arm and was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a shock,” said Shari Berman, a two-time cancer survivor. “Luckily, I had a wonderful doctor and received the best care and treatment available. Dana-Farber has given me two chances at life.” Gift keeps lights burning brightly in the lab and lobby Dana-Farber is a world class cancer center employing more than 3,000 people and conducting nearly 175,000 outpatient visits and infusions a year. It requires a great deal of capital to finance the dayto-day operations of the Institute and to ensure an optimal experience for patients undergoing treatment. Donors like Institute Trustee Marjorie and Walter Salmon keenly understand the burgeoning costs Dana- Farber incurs, from purchasing medical supplies and basic lab equipment to making facilities improvements and meeting countless other needs. The couple’s recent gift of $100,000 provides momentum for the Institute’s planned comprehensive capital campaign and supports these most critical needs. “It’s wonderful to build a building, but it is also Longtime Jimmy Fund supporters Walter and Marjorie Salmon are ensuring that day-to-day operations at the Institute will be supported for years to come. important to maintain it,” said Marjorie Salmon, whose family has a long history of philanthropy with Dana-Farber. Her father, George Swartz, was one of the original Jimmy Fund founders and a friend of Institute founder Sidney Farber, MD. “I always give unrestricted gifts because I believe the Institute itself can best assess its immediate needs,” added Salmon. With these gifts, Dana-Farber can continue to provide expert patient care and speed the pace of discovery. “Paying for the day-to-day operations of the Institute is always a challenge,” said Institute President Edward J. Benz Jr., MD. “Gifts like that from the Salmons are of the utmost importance, ensuring our patients receive the best care possible.” Impact Fall 2005 3
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