2 Inspiring Grassroots Fundraising Initiatives Driving Cancer Research and Care

From Jacksonville to Boston, two remarkable partnerships — between Mayo Clinic and The DONNA Foundation and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund — show how grassroots generosity can fuel research, treatment, and hope.

Caitlin Fink, vice president, The Jimmy Fund

In an era of shrinking reimbursements and rising costs, philanthropy has become an essential lifeline for hospitals and health systems, with donors contributing more than $20 billion to U.S. hospitals each year.

These gifts help bridge the gap between what insurers cover and what it truly takes to deliver world-class care: funding advanced technology, innovative research, patient support services, and community health initiatives.

As important, philanthropy strengthens the bond between health care providers and the communities they serve. Through a variety of fundraising activities and events, supporters transform motion into meaningful impact.

Read on to discover how philanthropy mobilizes communities and provides millions of dollars in essential funding for cancer research and compassionate patient care: Running Toward Hope: How Communities Power Cancer Research and Care

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Matt Humphrey
President