Mary's Fundraising Page

Conquer Cancer with Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund!
Conquer Cancer with Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund!

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

I’m thrilled to be running my first ever marathon, the 128th Boston Marathon, for Dana-Farber Cancer Research. 100% of every dollar raised by the DFMC team supports cancer research and treatment, specifically The Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research. 

This program supports new lines of research, playing an essential role in the development of early-career scientists who work on a broad range of research investigations that yield new clues about cancer. The program funds their most innovative ideas to propel basic research discoveries that transform cancer treatment. Program investigators have made tremendous advances and spearheaded breakthroughs that are improving survival for patients everywhere.

Dana-Farber has been an organization close to my family for years - my mom ran the Boston Marathon twice for Dana Farber, and my dad has raised $100K+  through his 24 PMC rides over the years. 

Like most, cancer has touched the lives of many of my close family members and friends. Both my Uncle Chris and Uncle Mike passed away from cancer too young, each leaving behind their wives and three children - my amazing aunts and cousins. 

Patricia White, my friend’s mom, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer just last year- while I never met her personally, I came to know her and her shining spirit through her daughter and my friend Meg. 

My Aunt Karen is a brave breast cancer survivor; she motivates me to live life to its fullest each day and take on new challenges- she has certainly inspired me in my decision to run Boston. 

Most everyone has been affected by this terrible disease in some way - which is why I am motivated and honored to fundraise and run Boston on behalf of such a great organization like Dana Farber to fight cancer. 

I am determined to train hard through these brutal Boston winters, and hopefully exceed my fundraising goal- but I cannot do it without your generous support! 

I am so grateful for any contribution you make towards my Fundraising commitment of $15K.

Thank you for your support! Together, we're headed toward the ultimate finish line: a world without cancer.


PROGRESS TO GOAL

Raised:$18,868.31
Goal:$15,000
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THANK YOU TO MY DONORS

NAME
AMOUNT
Fundraising Honor Roll
A. Drago
$50
Abi Egan
$50
Alexis Candee
$103
Amanda Gundell
$103
Andrew Weinstein
$50
Annie Blaney
$51
Anonymous
Anonymous
$51
Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Glenn
$100
Aunt Nancy
Aunt Robin
$100
Barry Kula
Brad Galorenzo
Brenna K
$50
Brian DeSena
Britni Strobeck
$51
Bryan RojS
$100
CC O'Brien
$75
Cecilia Yu
$103
Clare and Jim Foley
$100
Coca-Cola for Erika O'Brien
Connor & Morgan
$100
Corey Desmond Milne
$25
Danielle Nelson
$100
Danielle Williamson
$100
DFMC Fundraising Contest Winner
$250
Elizabeth Longthorne
$50
Emily Richards
Fundraiser Part 1
$3,500
Fundraiser part 2
$1,245
Fundraiser Part 3
$400
Gary Shannon
$100
Hatherly A. Foster
$103
Helen &Stephen
$100
Jackie mangan
Jacqueline Reilly
$100
Jaime Cullity
$100
Jenna Goldberg
$150
Justin DiMaggio
$154
Kailyn O'Brien
$103
kara williams
Karen O'Brien
$100
Kathy Kelly
$103
Katie & Chip Eibye
$103
Kelly Byrne
$100
Kelly McDevitt
$25
Kenny/Kelley Brancaccio
Kevin and Amy
Kristine and Mike
Laura Brandes
$100
Lauren Guidi
$154
Leslee Hefner
$50
Lindsay McGuigan
Lindsay Zallis
$51
Lisa and Mike Driscoll
$250
Lonnie Passy
$250
Lorin Wolf
$50
M-M Dwyer
Maddie Mawby
$20
Mary and Mark Bushway
$103
Mary Perrella
$50
MaryAnn Serra
$103
Maureen Dillon
Max Cohen / Posterize Media
$500
Michael Corcoran
$25
Michael Hill
$103
Microsoft for Susan McGaffigan
$25
Mike Buongiovanni
$103
Molly and the Bartomioli Family
$257
Mom & Dad
$206
Mr. Jason Kornfeld
Mr. Jeffrey Obrien
Mr. Matt Tucker
$154
Mrs. Linda Thompson
$50
Ms. Erika O'Brien
Ms. Mary O'Brien
$250
Ms. Nora Sheehan
$50
Nick Sizer
$100
Olivia Pettenati
Overall Murals
$103
Paige and Mike Grinnell
$103
Patrick Farrell
Paulina & Dustin
Peggy Smith
$25
Pegi
PIVOT Media Ventures
Pops & Gma
$206
Q
Rachel Lawrenxe
$50
Red Rock Outdoor
$360
Salesforce for Abi Egan
$50
Sam Hoffman
$20
Samantha Wasserman
$50
Sara Annis
$50
Sean O'Brien
$103
Shannon Murphy
$30
Shannon Shannon
$100
Shawty
Susan McGaffigan
$25
Sweet Derz
$250
Tavs
$1,500
The Ballard Family
The Carusos
The Owens
$200
Tyler H
$53
Uncle Dave & Aunt Bonnie
$103
Uncle Jim & Aunt Karen
$226
Uncle Ray and Aunt Brenda Lang
$200
Valerie Sharp
$51
Pacesetter
Every dollar raised helps fuel Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's mission.
Together, we can defy cancer!