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Defy cancer with the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge!
Defy cancer with the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge!

WHY I’M FUNDRAISING WITH THE DANA-FARBER MARATHON CHALLENGE TO DEFY CANCER

In 2024, hundreds of Dana-Farber runners will take to the streets to participate in the 128th Boston Marathon®. The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team runs and raises funds with thousands of special people in mind. From Hopkinton to Boston, we carry thoughts of those people every step of the way.

As many of you know, Dana-Farber has a very special place in my heart for all that they have done for me, family and friends.  In 2012, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  After many appointments in CT to devise a plan, we went to Dana-Farber for a consult.  I still remember standing in the hallway before leaving and Peter asked me "What do you think", I was nervous to reply, my answer was "I want all my treatment to be done here".  The staff - doctors, nurses, registration - they all made us feel like we were the only ones there.  They took their time, answered all questions, provided details and support.  No matter what was happening in their day, they took the time to just focus on us.  This was consistent throughout my treatments & surgeries.

Dana-Farber has been there for family and friends.  Sadly, cancer has affected many friends and friends of friends.  Every time we reached out on behalf of a friend, Dana-Farber responded within 24 hours or sooner to help our friends schedule an appointment and/or provide references for those living far away.

It is an honor to run for Dana-Farber - it is a way for me to give back to the organization that has given so much.  Since 2017, I have run for Dana-Farber and with your help, we've raised over $100K for cancer research and patient care.  On race day, each person's name is with me, I read the list at the start line and hold everyone near to my heart as I run each mile.  Please consider donating, as noted below, 100% of every dollar raised supports the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research.   

One hundred percent of every dollar raised by the DFMC team supports the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These funds are fueling some of today's most promising basic cancer research.
 
Thank you for your support! Together, we're headed toward the ultimate finish line: a world without cancer.

PROGRESS TO GOAL

Raised:$35,165.31
Goal:$35,000
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THANK YOU TO MY DONORS

NAME
AMOUNT
Fundraising Honor Roll
Adam Wegman
$100
Almeida Family
Amanda Detki
Amanda Triplett
$103
Amy Frey & Michael Schuster
$18
Amy Harlow Raccagni
$25
Anna Chavez
$50
Anonymous
Anonymous
$100
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Barbara Tracey
$100
Barry & Leslie
bbrianblaze
$100
Benjamin Schroeder
Beth Pacheco
$250
Bill Gilet
$200
Brian Katz
$103
Carmel moore
$25
Carole Witten
Carrie Mangiameli
$103
Cathy Torello
$206
Christine Riedl
$250
Colin & Bridget McIntyre
$257
Craig & Marilyn Douglas
$500
Darrel Gibson
$103
Dave Fabris
$103
David & Corinne Renker
$250
David Cantos
$103
Dean Albanesi
$200
Debbie Katz
Diane Capasso
$100
Diane Maglione
$100
Drew Oconnell
$250
Eileen and William Hobson
$103
Eireann Kochka
Erin Swartzmiller
$100
Fleet Feet Run-Draiser
Greg & Dee Waybright Charitable Account
$500
Greg Kelly
$103
Heather and Walter Kinsey
$500
Ian Clarke
$51
In honor of my sister Dulce
$100
Jean Middleton
$206
Jill Layton
$103
Jocelyn Belisle and Jim Searson
$515
Jodi Tripodi & Family
$25
Joe Radziewicz
$206
Johanna Armstrong
John D Shafer
$257
Josh and Melissa Bennett
Julie Schwendimann
$103
Karen Bair
$250
Katelyn Sosnowich
KC
$103
Kristina and Marc Cerniglia
$250
Krystle Chasse
Landon & Dylan Forrest
$165
Larry & Becky
$200
Laura P.
$100
Lauren Mazzone
Lisa Michaud
$103
LT
$100
Maria Rountos
$100
Mariclare Rafferty
$103
Mary A
$257
Mary Pat
$5,150
Maureen & Jeff Zimmer
$103
Melissa Dobson
$150
Michael Ross
Mr. carl barbieri
$103
Mr. Dan Puza
$103
Mr. James Ritter
$250
Mr. Keith Olsen
$103
Mr. Mark Kelly
$51
Mr. Mark Osmolski
$103
Mr. Vernon Baker
$1,000
Mrs. carol moakley
$103
Mrs. Grace Schmitt
$50
Mrs. Janet Choutka
$100
Mrs. Kristen Olesnevich
$100
Mrs. Mary P Schmitt
$500
Mrs. Sarah Keyser
$25
Mrs. Talitha Brooks
$100
Ms. Diane Maglione
$100
Ms. Kate Faherty
Ms. Miriam Greenfield
$25
Ms. Stephanie Blozy
Natalie Carpenter
$51
Noah Forrest
$257
Patricia Christiana
$1,000
Paul & Sue
$500
PJ Cornelio
$51
Ralph Pisani
$100
Renee Ross
$103
Rich Dillon
$25
Rich K
Ryan Imler
$50
Siobhan OConnell
$103
Stacey Rusk
$1,030
Stanley Black & Decker for Amanda Triplett
Stanley Black & Decker for Carole Witten
$100
Stanley Black & Decker for Darrel Gibson
$103
Stanley Black & Decker for David Renker
Stanley Black & Decker for Jeffrey Diglio
Stanley Black & Decker for Jocelyn Belisle
$515
Stanley Black & Decker for Jodi Tripodi
Stanley Black & Decker for John Shafer
$257
Stanley Black & Decker for Joseph Radziewicz
$206
Stanley Black & Decker for Mariclare Rafferty
Stanley Black & Decker for Mary Schmitt
Stanley Black & Decker for Melissa Dobson
$150
Stanley Black & Decker for Noah Forrest
Stanley Black & Decker for Noah Forrest
$665
Stanley Black & Decker for Traci Knechtges
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. for Noah Forrest
Stanley Black&Decker for Johanna Armstrong
$50
Stephen Mascola
$103
Steve and Liz Richard
Steve Brodrick
$1,000
Steven and Karen Zuboff
$103
The Bauckman Family Charitable Giving Fund
The Voelker Family
$250
Tim and Christina Finnegan
$103
Tracey DeMelo
$100
Traci Knechtges
$1,030
Vera Pennington
$103
Wendy and Lee McChesney
$515
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Every dollar raised helps fuel Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's mission.
Together, we can defy cancer!