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Friends of Dana-Farber

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Established in 1976, the Friends of Dana-Farber is an all-volunteer organization of more than 1,500 members which provides patient services, educational activities, and fundraising. Funds raised by Friends are allocated for research fellows and treatment programs throughout all divisions and departments at Dana-Farber, including nursing, social services, and pastoral care.

Calling all volunteers

The Friends' Corner Gift Shop is looking for volunteers. If you would like to help, please contact the Gift Shop at (617) 632-3294, the Gift Shop Office at (617) 632-3199 or Volunteer Services at (617) 632-3307. Learn more about the Gift Shop.

Upcoming Events

Chefs Cooking for Hope
March 5, 2009

Sip champagne, enjoy delicious food from Boston's top chefs and help fight cancer at the 11th annual "Chefs Cooking for Hope" with honorary chef Tom Berry of Temple Bar. learn more

Recent Events

Getting by with help from the Friends

Showing an unwavering commitment to cancer research and care even during trying economic times, the Friends of Dana-Farber established a new fundraising benchmark during Fiscal Year 2008. read more

Saks Keys to the Cure: Shopping is key

The Friends of Dana-Farber kicked off the Saks Key to the Cure shopping fundraiser on Oct. 16 with a "brunch by the bite" and a fashion show featuring the hottest trends for fall 2008. read more

Surprise Party

More than 400 people took part in Surprise Party, an incredible evening to benefit the Friends of Dana-Farber. Rafanelli Events produced this exciting inaugural affair. learn more

The Friends all-volunteer organization, which has been enriching the lives of Dana-Farber patients, families, visitors, and staff since 1976.

The Friends all-volunteer organization has been enriching the lives of Dana-Farber patients, families, visitors, and staff since 1976.

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For 31 years, the Friends has been serving Dana-Farber through patient services, educational activities, and fundraising. In 2007, the all-volunteer organization raised $1.8 million for Dana-Farber. Read more

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Dance Designs dance studio is holding its third annual Dancing for a Cure on December 20 (7:00 p.m.) and 21 (2:00 p.m.) at the Barnstable High School in Hyannis, MA. The performance includes The Nutcracker and other holiday dances, as well as inspirational readings and musical acts. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Learn more

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Since its founding in 1976, the Friends has given more than $18 million to expand the Institute's cutting-edge research and care initiatives. Now, the 1,500-member organization is renewing that commitment by pledging $1 million to establish the Friends Head and Neck Cancers Research Fund as part of Dana-Farber's planned comprehensive capital campaign. Learn more