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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

Saks "Key To The Cure"

Join the Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for Saks Fifth Avenue's annual nationwide "Key To The Cure" initiative to fight women's cancers. From October 16 – 19, Saks will donate 2 percent of all clothing sales to Dana-Farber's Women's Cancers Program. learn more

Recent Events

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

Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute presents "Chefs Cooking for Hope"

The tenth annual Friends' "Chefs Cooking for Hope" presented signature dishes and fine wines by more than 60 top culinary experts, caterers and wineries. learn more

Photo of 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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More than 100 cast members of all ages took part in Dance Designs dance studio's 2nd annual Dancing for a Cure. The performances raised nearly $7,000 for the Friends of Dana-Farber. 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