Team Andrew Weinberg's Fundraising Page

Although there have been major therapeutic advancements in pediatric cancer care over the last several decades, cancer remains one of the most common causes of childhood death.  In 1994, my son Andrew was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of muscle tumor.    Despite aggressive treatment at Dana-Farber, he passed away shortly before his third birthday. 

With the generous support of family and friends, the Medicinal Chemistry Group of the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a fund was created in 1995 and endowed in 2001.  The Andrew H. Weinberg Memorial Endowment Fund supports an annual Symposium that brings researchers together from the field of chemotherapy development with those in the biomedical research and clinical care communities at large, helping to foster an environment for synergy and originality in cancer research. 

The 25th Annual Andrew H. Weinberg Memorial Lecture will be presented by Jack F. Shern, MD on Thursday, October 10th at 4pm at children’s Hospital, Karp Boardroom, First Floor, 1 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA  At NCI Dr. Shern focused on the genomic landscape of rhabdomyosarcoma and leads national efforts to characterize the genomics of other pediatric cancers. This important facet of our mission.

The symposium is primarily funded through Jimmy Fund Walk donations dedicated to Team Andrew Weinberg.  Since 1994, a committed group has walked thousands of miles in support of this symposium and to symbolically march in the battle against childhood cancer. 

To ensure this important annual event continues, Team Andrew Weinberg seeks your financial support.  Your generosity is sincerely and deeply appreciated far beyond mere words, written or spoken.