Hollywood legend Joan Crawford stars in this 1953 public service announcement, produced to be shown in New England movie theaters, highlighting the work of the Jimmy Fund Clinic (now part of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute).
Hollywood legend James Cagney in a message on behalf of the Jimmy Fund, to support cancer research and child cancer patient care. Today, the Jimmy Fund supports the work of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Academy Award-winning actor Spencer Tracy, in a 1954 fundraising message on behalf of the Jimmy Fund, to support cancer research and the care of child cancer patients at the Jimmy Fund Building in Boston (now part of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute).
As they watched each other across Jimmy Fund Way, Jimmy Fund Clinic patients and ironworkers constructing a new Dana-Farber Cancer As they watched each other across Jimmy Fund Way, Jimmy Fund Clinic patients and ironworkers constructing a new Dana-Farber Cancer Institute building formed a silent but powerful connection. Based on a true story.
Academy Award-winning actor Bing Crosby is the friend in question in this public service announcement to raise funds for child cancer patients and cancer research at the Jimmy Fund Building (now part of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute). Presented by the Variety Club of New England and the Boston Red Sox.
Hollywood actress Loretta Young appears in this fundraising message, produced to be shown in New England movie theaters on behalf of the Jimmy Fund. Today, the Jimmy Fund supports cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute.
Deborah Kerr, star of The King and I and From Here to Eternity, in a fundraising message for the Jimmy Fund at the Children's Cancer Research Foundation. Today, the Jimmy Fund supports cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Breast cancer survivor Martha Hayward discusses her creative project to remind women of the importance of mammograms and self-exams in the early detection of breast cancer. Read her story at http://www.dana-farb er.org/pat/patientpr ofiles/firstperson/m artha-hayward.html
John Quackenbush, PhD, describes his work in biostatistics at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and explains how computational biology can help researchers understand how diseases such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer develop and react to treatment.
Cyclist and testicular cancer survivor Lance Armstrong visited patients and cancer survivors at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and talked about ways to support people with cancer. Learn more about the Lance Armstrong Foundation Adult Survivorship Clinic: http://www.dana-farb er.org/pat/surviving /adult-onset/default .html
In this 1950s public service announcement, television host Ed Sullivan asks movie theater audiences to donate to the Jimmy Fund to support the care of child cancer patients.
Produced by the Human Resouces department at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, this introduction for new employees features staff members and patients describing the culture and philosophy of the Institute, and the core values that influence the daily work experience.
Learn more about working at Dana-Farber: http://www.dana-farb er.org/abo/working/
A behind-the-scenes look at the seventh annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon at Fenway Park, happening on August 14 and 15. Call in your gift to benefit the lifesaving mission of the Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: 877-738-1234. Or make a gift online: http://www.jimmyfund radiotelethon.org
Cancer can put a strain on even the strongest relationships. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute social worker Bryan Harter shares tips to help couples maintain close, supportive partnerships after a cancer diagnosis. Learn more at http://www.dana-farb er.org/pat/support/s ocial-work/
As the days become warmer, it's natural to want to spend time in the sunshine. But overexposure to the sun can be dangerous.
Dermatologist Andrew Werchniak, MD, of Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center in Boston, explains how you can reduce your risk of skin cancer by taking a few simple precautions before you step outside.