Turning Point - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-632-4090
www.dana-farber.org
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Dana-Farber
A teaching affiliate of
Harvard Medical School
Making a
Difference
The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2008
more than a quarter million women will have been diagnosed
with breast or gynecological cancers; just shy of 69,000 will
lose their lives to these diseases. Thanks to the vision and
generosity of donors like you, Dana-Farber continues to offer
women diagnosed with cancer the best in care while pursuing
research that will lead to more effective and less toxic treatments.
Our scientists continue to make progress on many
fronts in their ongoing battle against these complex diseases.
There are many ways in which patients, families, and friends
can contribute as well.
Supporting the Research
Donated blood can help not only existing patients, but
also research efforts at Dana-Farber. For information on how
to donate blood, contact Brigham and Women’s Hospital Blood
Donor Center at 617-732-6620. To donate platelets, contact
the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center at 617-632-3206.
Learn more online at www.dana-farber.org/how/donateblood.
To learn more about becoming a potential stem cell
donor, call the National Marrow Donor Program’s Donor
Recruitment office at 617-632-2561 or 866-875-3324.
Donating Funds
Through the generous support of donors, the Women’s
Cancers Program has raised more than $62 million over the
last 10 years, and nearly $11 million in fiscal 2008 alone.
To learn more about how you can support the battle
against women’s cancers, call Ginny Fuller at 617-582-8832.
9% Individuals — $5,443,202
18%
50%
23%
Foundations — $2,529,871
Events — $1,971,559
Corporations — $968,057