Support Damon Runyon and meet the scientists whose research you are helping to fund at one of our events. Key fundraising events are listed below – please continue to check back for updates. Smaller regional events are also hosted across the country to highlight the work of our scientists for our community of supporters. These events take place in the Bay Area, Boston, the Hamptons, South Florida, and beyond. If you live in or frequently travel to these areas, or want to know if there’s an upcoming event near you, please contact Kim Kubert, Senior Director of Special Events, at kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org for more information.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation is thrilled to continue our partnership with the Timmerman Traverse, an adventurous initiative that brings leaders and investors in biotech together to scale extraordinary heights. On February 7, a team of scientific luminaries led by biotech journalist, entrepreneur, and mountaineer Luke Timmerman departed for an expedition to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. To date, the 2026 Timmerman Traverse has raised over $1.2 million for high-risk, high-reward cancer research. Follow their journey with photo, video, and text updates at damonrunyon.org/traverse.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation will host a special dinner to celebrate the Foundation's 80th Anniversary on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, beginning with a reception at 6:00 pm followed by dinner and our program at 7:00 pm. We are proud to honor Matthew Vander Heiden, MD, PhD, Director of the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT. A pioneer in the field of cancer cell metabolism, Dr. Vander Heiden is a former Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovator and former Damon Runyon Fellow. More details to be announced soon.
For more information, please contact Kim Kubert, Senior Director of Special Events, at kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org.
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for our Spring Theater Benefit featuring the new revival of Arthur Miller’s classic 1949 play Death of a Salesman, starring Tony Award winners Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott, and rising star Ben Ahlers in his Broadway debut. Don’t miss your chance to see one of the most eagerly anticipated shows of the season while supporting new generations of innovative cancer researchers.
Guests attending the Benefit will have the opportunity to meet young scientists funded by Damon Runyon during our pre-theater dinner at Gallaghers Steakhouse, beginning at 5:00 pm. A performance of Death of a Salesman at the Winter Garden Theatre will follow at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $650. For more information or to reserve tickets, please contact Kim Kubert, Senior Director of Special Events, at kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org.
One of New York City’s most unique events, the Runyon 5K is a charitable run/walk that used Yankee Stadium as its course. 100% of donations raised by participants directly supported innovative young scientists funded by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.
After a two-year hiatus, we hope to bring the Runyon 5K back in the future and are looking for a new venue and support from a corporate partner. To learn more about corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kim Kubert, Senior Director of Special Events, at kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org.
Thank you to all our past participants, volunteers, and donors for supporting brave and bold scientists who continue to make breakthroughs in every area of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
The William Raveis Charitable Fund hosts fundraising events throughout the year in support of Damon Runyon. We are incredibly grateful to the entire Raveis community for their continued support of Damon Runyon scientists who remain focused on finding a cure for cancer.
To learn more and find an event near you, visit raveischaritablefund.com.
