Become a Pacesetter
Pacesetters are an elite group of top fundraisers who receive special recognition, rewards, and invitations to exclusive events, including the annual Extra Mile Brunch. Increase your impact on conquering cancer by setting your goal to Pacesetter level!
PACESETTER LEVELS
Both individuals and teams can be Pacesetters. Check out our Fundraising Tips and Tools to help you along the way.
INDIVIDUAL PACESETTER LEVELS
Star Pacesetter
Raise $1,500 or more
Two-Star Pacesetter
Raise $2,500 or more
Three-Star Pacesetter
Raise $5,000 or more
Four-Star Pacesetter
Raise $7,500 or more
Five-Star Pacesetter
Raise $10,000 or more
Young Pacesetter*
Raise $500 or more*12 or younger on Walk day
PACESETTER TEAM LEVELS
Star Pacesetter Team
Raise $15,000 or more
Two-Star Pacesetter Team
Raise $25,000 or more
Three-Star Pacesetter Team
Raise $50,000 or more
Four-Star Pacesetter Team
Raise $75,000 or more
Five-Star Pacesetter Team
Raise $100,000 or more
FEATURED JIMMY FUND WALK PACESETTER
Margaret is a Two-Star Pacesetter who's been participating in the Jimmy Fund Walk for 20 years. In April 2018, Margaret celebrated her 30th bone marrow transplant anniversary and feels so proud to be able to give back to Dana-Farber.
“I walk to give back so research can lead to outcomes that make it possible to have life like I’ve been given.”
PACESETTER EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
Pacesetters are invited to special events to network and share fundraising ideas, as well as learn more about the latest research advances and patient care happening every day at Dana-Farber.
Upcoming Events:
March 10, 2019 Save the date for the annual Extra Mile Brunch which will be held at the Boston Mariott Copley Place. All Pacesetters, Team Captains and Co-Captains whose teams raised $10,000 or more, volunteer site captains, sponsors, and Jimmy Fund Walk Heroes will be invited!
Past Events:
November 8, 2018 All 2018 Pacesetters were invited with a guest to Morton's Steakhouse for an evening of celebration with passed appetizers and a speaking program to thank them for their hard work this year.
June 28, 2018 The first 100 participants to reach Star Pacesetter in 2018 were invited with a guest to Fenway Park for dinner, a speaking program, and a Red Sox game!
RECOGNITION AND REWARDS
All 2019 Pacesetters will receive special gear on Walk day, including a hat and wicking T-shirt. The Jimmy Fund Walk staff will be in touch throughout the year as new rewards are added, including invitations to events and more!
