The Jimmy Fund
@thejimmyfund.bsky.social
Since 1948, the Jimmy Fund has supported the fight against cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
“Cancer changed our family. It was devastating, but we also learned how resilient and strong we are. We cherish every smile, laugh, and milestone.” – La’Shee, mother of a Capri, a Dana-Farber patient
GivingTuesday is just TWO WEEKS away. Your support fuels the next family’s victory over cancer.
GivingTuesday is just TWO WEEKS away. Your support fuels the next family’s victory over cancer.
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
“Cancer changed our family. It was devastating, but we also learned how resilient and strong we are. We cherish every smile, laugh, and milestone.” – La’Shee, mother of a Capri, a Dana-Farber patient
GivingTuesday is just TWO WEEKS away. Your support fuels the next family’s victory over cancer.
GivingTuesday is just TWO WEEKS away. Your support fuels the next family’s victory over cancer.
“Knowing Capri’s team at @danafarber.bsky.social was in her corner gave me strength and comfort in the hardest moments.” – La’Shee, Capri’s mom
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Knowing Capri’s team at @danafarber.bsky.social was in her corner gave me strength and comfort in the hardest moments.” – La’Shee, Capri’s mom
“I lost my sister, Maggie, to cancer last September—the day after her 47th birthday. Running for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute gives me a way to honor her memory, carry her spirit forward, and turn my grief into action by supporting research that saves lives.”
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“I lost my sister, Maggie, to cancer last September—the day after her 47th birthday. Running for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute gives me a way to honor her memory, carry her spirit forward, and turn my grief into action by supporting research that saves lives.”
The Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai brings together families, friends, and colleagues to honor @danafarber.bsky.social patients like Chip. #JimmyFundWalk ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai brings together families, friends, and colleagues to honor @danafarber.bsky.social patients like Chip. #JimmyFundWalk ❤️
“Walk day was incredibly special for our team at UpperEdge, as we honored our dear friend and colleague, Chip. Having Chip’s wife, Mechele, and his sons, Charles and William, join us made the day even more meaningful. We’re already looking forward to next year!”
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“Walk day was incredibly special for our team at UpperEdge, as we honored our dear friend and colleague, Chip. Having Chip’s wife, Mechele, and his sons, Charles and William, join us made the day even more meaningful. We’re already looking forward to next year!”
This month, we recognize everyone affected by pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, and carcinoid cancer.
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This month, we recognize everyone affected by pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, and carcinoid cancer.
After treatment for breast cancer, Yesenia is now back to doing what she loves.
“One of my proudest traditions is finally reaching the summit of our annual hike in just over an hour, a testament to resilience, healing, and the people who have cheered me on along the way.”
Go, Yesenia!
“One of my proudest traditions is finally reaching the summit of our annual hike in just over an hour, a testament to resilience, healing, and the people who have cheered me on along the way.”
Go, Yesenia!
October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
After treatment for breast cancer, Yesenia is now back to doing what she loves.
“One of my proudest traditions is finally reaching the summit of our annual hike in just over an hour, a testament to resilience, healing, and the people who have cheered me on along the way.”
Go, Yesenia!
“One of my proudest traditions is finally reaching the summit of our annual hike in just over an hour, a testament to resilience, healing, and the people who have cheered me on along the way.”
Go, Yesenia!
I’m running for Dana-Farber to raise money for the place that got me healthy and allowed me to continue living the life I had hoped for.” - Jen, running for Dana-Farber's team in the Boston Half
#RunDanaFarber #BostonHalf2025
#RunDanaFarber #BostonHalf2025
October 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I’m running for Dana-Farber to raise money for the place that got me healthy and allowed me to continue living the life I had hoped for.” - Jen, running for Dana-Farber's team in the Boston Half
#RunDanaFarber #BostonHalf2025
#RunDanaFarber #BostonHalf2025
“I was treated at Dana-Farber for stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma. Because of the care and treatment I received, I have been in remission since August 2021. Since then, I have gone on to marry my best friend and have two beautiful, healthy baby boys.”
October 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“I was treated at Dana-Farber for stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma. Because of the care and treatment I received, I have been in remission since August 2021. Since then, I have gone on to marry my best friend and have two beautiful, healthy baby boys.”
“Our older son, Freeman, was Billy’s best friend. On October 5, we walked for Billy, for Freeman, and for every child and family facing cancer.” - Billy’s parents, Ryann and Adam
#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“Our older son, Freeman, was Billy’s best friend. On October 5, we walked for Billy, for Freeman, and for every child and family facing cancer.” - Billy’s parents, Ryann and Adam
#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
“Billy fought hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer. He faced the hardest battle of his young life until he passed at age 3. Though he isn’t here today, his spirit is alive, and because of your support, we are determined to pay it forward.”
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“Billy fought hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer. He faced the hardest battle of his young life until he passed at age 3. Though he isn’t here today, his spirit is alive, and because of your support, we are determined to pay it forward.”
Owen, 5, is currently receiving treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic, and he was recently able to return to playing tee ball!
October 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Owen, 5, is currently receiving treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic, and he was recently able to return to playing tee ball!
WE DID IT! Thank you for an unforgettable day at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai.
To our incredible community of walkers, volunteers, donors, and supporters, your dedication to Dana-Farber’s mission to reduce the burden of cancer for everyone inspires us today and every day.
To our incredible community of walkers, volunteers, donors, and supporters, your dedication to Dana-Farber’s mission to reduce the burden of cancer for everyone inspires us today and every day.
October 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
WE DID IT! Thank you for an unforgettable day at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai.
To our incredible community of walkers, volunteers, donors, and supporters, your dedication to Dana-Farber’s mission to reduce the burden of cancer for everyone inspires us today and every day.
To our incredible community of walkers, volunteers, donors, and supporters, your dedication to Dana-Farber’s mission to reduce the burden of cancer for everyone inspires us today and every day.
It’s been an incredible day walking together against cancer with this community. Your dedication at the Jimmy Fund Walk inspires us all year long!
October 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It’s been an incredible day walking together against cancer with this community. Your dedication at the Jimmy Fund Walk inspires us all year long!
POV: It’s a perfect day to defy cancer! The Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is HERE. Let’s cheer each other on today—all the way to the finish line. We walk together against cancer. ❤️💙💛
October 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
POV: It’s a perfect day to defy cancer! The Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is HERE. Let’s cheer each other on today—all the way to the finish line. We walk together against cancer. ❤️💙💛
Ready for our moment. ✨
The Life of a Jimmy Fund Walker helps make cancer care and research at @danafarber.bsky.social possible. We are together against cancer.
#JimmyFundWalk #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl #TheLifeofaShowgirl #TLOAS #TaylorSwift
The Life of a Jimmy Fund Walker helps make cancer care and research at @danafarber.bsky.social possible. We are together against cancer.
#JimmyFundWalk #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl #TheLifeofaShowgirl #TLOAS #TaylorSwift
October 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Ready for our moment. ✨
The Life of a Jimmy Fund Walker helps make cancer care and research at @danafarber.bsky.social possible. We are together against cancer.
#JimmyFundWalk #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl #TheLifeofaShowgirl #TLOAS #TaylorSwift
The Life of a Jimmy Fund Walker helps make cancer care and research at @danafarber.bsky.social possible. We are together against cancer.
#JimmyFundWalk #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl #TheLifeofaShowgirl #TLOAS #TaylorSwift
“Lots of other kids don’t know I’m a warrior, but I do. I know the good chemo guys fought a big battle. I try to be that tough every day.”– Connor, age 7
We walk together against cancer for patients like Connor and their families this Sunday, October 5, at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai.
We walk together against cancer for patients like Connor and their families this Sunday, October 5, at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai.
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
“Lots of other kids don’t know I’m a warrior, but I do. I know the good chemo guys fought a big battle. I try to be that tough every day.”– Connor, age 7
We walk together against cancer for patients like Connor and their families this Sunday, October 5, at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai.
We walk together against cancer for patients like Connor and their families this Sunday, October 5, at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai.
After a long road and grueling treatment, David is cancer-free!
On Sunday at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, we walk side by side for and with people like David, because together, we can show cancer patients they never have to walk alone. We are together against cancer. ❤️
On Sunday at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, we walk side by side for and with people like David, because together, we can show cancer patients they never have to walk alone. We are together against cancer. ❤️
October 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
After a long road and grueling treatment, David is cancer-free!
On Sunday at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, we walk side by side for and with people like David, because together, we can show cancer patients they never have to walk alone. We are together against cancer. ❤️
On Sunday at the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, we walk side by side for and with people like David, because together, we can show cancer patients they never have to walk alone. We are together against cancer. ❤️
This month, we recognize everyone affected by breast cancer and liver cancer.
October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This month, we recognize everyone affected by breast cancer and liver cancer.
“I’m running because I can. As soon as I walked into Dana-Farber, I knew I was in the right place and felt enveloped by love, safety and expertise.” - Lucy, running for Dana-Farber's team in this fall’s Boston Half
#RunDanaFarber #BostonHalf2025
#RunDanaFarber #BostonHalf2025
September 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
“I’m running because I can. As soon as I walked into Dana-Farber, I knew I was in the right place and felt enveloped by love, safety and expertise.” - Lucy, running for Dana-Farber's team in this fall’s Boston Half
#RunDanaFarber #BostonHalf2025
#RunDanaFarber #BostonHalf2025
“Dana-Farber and my wonderful donor gave me a second chance at life with a stem cell transplant in 2024. I knew running the Boston Half for Dana-Farber's team was the perfect way for me to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who has cared for me during treatment.”
September 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“Dana-Farber and my wonderful donor gave me a second chance at life with a stem cell transplant in 2024. I knew running the Boston Half for Dana-Farber's team was the perfect way for me to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who has cared for me during treatment.”
Our idea of a perfect Sunday in October. Happy first day of Autumn!
The Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is on Sunday, October 5. Sign up today with code TOGETHER for 50% off your registration fee: jimmyfund.gives/7oegwoa5.
#JimmyFundWalk
The Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is on Sunday, October 5. Sign up today with code TOGETHER for 50% off your registration fee: jimmyfund.gives/7oegwoa5.
#JimmyFundWalk
September 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Our idea of a perfect Sunday in October. Happy first day of Autumn!
The Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is on Sunday, October 5. Sign up today with code TOGETHER for 50% off your registration fee: jimmyfund.gives/7oegwoa5.
#JimmyFundWalk
The Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is on Sunday, October 5. Sign up today with code TOGETHER for 50% off your registration fee: jimmyfund.gives/7oegwoa5.
#JimmyFundWalk
Meet Jackson! Jackson, 5, is a 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk Hero. Jackson loves doing crafts and special family events at the Jimmy Fund Clinic.
September 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Meet Jackson! Jackson, 5, is a 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk Hero. Jackson loves doing crafts and special family events at the Jimmy Fund Clinic.
“Supporting Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund has given our golf tournament purpose beyond the game. It’s not just about golf—it’s about coming together as a community to make a meaningful difference,” says Julia Owen, President of the Board of Directors at C&S Charities.
September 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
“Supporting Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund has given our golf tournament purpose beyond the game. It’s not just about golf—it’s about coming together as a community to make a meaningful difference,” says Julia Owen, President of the Board of Directors at C&S Charities.
When Linda became a patient at Dana-Farber, her cancer had progressed to stage IV, and she had exhausted all available treatment options at her local hospital. That was 10 years—and several clinical trials—ago.
We walk together against cancer for patients like Linda at the Jimmy Fund Walk on 10/5.
We walk together against cancer for patients like Linda at the Jimmy Fund Walk on 10/5.
September 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
When Linda became a patient at Dana-Farber, her cancer had progressed to stage IV, and she had exhausted all available treatment options at her local hospital. That was 10 years—and several clinical trials—ago.
We walk together against cancer for patients like Linda at the Jimmy Fund Walk on 10/5.
We walk together against cancer for patients like Linda at the Jimmy Fund Walk on 10/5.