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. Biotech journalist, entrepreneur, and mountaineer Luke Timmerman will lead a team of scientific luminaries who will hike to Everest Base Camp in April 2025, while aiming to raise at least $700,000 to benefit Damon Runyon cancer researchers. To learn more about the team of intrepid climbers and how to support their fundraising, visit damonrunyon.org/traverse.
The 2024 Traverse to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro raised nearly $1.2 million for Damon Runyon.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation's Fall Theater Benefit was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and featured a performance of Thornton Wilder‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Our Town, starring four-time Emmy Award winner Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes.
Guests had the opportunity to meet several young scientists funded by Damon Runyon during our pre-theater dinner at Blue Fin, and heard how their support can help achieve breakthroughs in how we diagnose, treat, and prevent all forms of cancer.
For more information regarding our Theater Benefits, please contact Kim Kubert, Senior Director of Special Events, at kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation’s Annual Breakfast was held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, and raised more than $1.5 million. Ken Langone, Chairman of Invemed Associates and Co-Founder of The Home Depot, was honored for his longstanding support of Damon Runyon and his shared commitment to investing in bold ideas with the potential to have transformational impact.
If you missed the event but would like to invest in future breakthroughs in cancer research, you can make a donation online here. For more information, please contact Kim Kubert, Senior Director of Special Events, at 212.455.0501 or kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org.
One of New York City’s most unique events, the Runyon 5K is a charitable run/walk that uses Yankee Stadium as its course. 100% of donations raised by participants directly support innovative young scientists funded by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.
Unfortunately, the Runyon 5K will not take place in 2024. Thank you to all our loyal participants, volunteers, and donors for supporting brave and bold scientists who continue to make breakthroughs in every area of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
We hope to bring the Runyon 5K back in 2025. To learn more about corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kim Kubert, Senior Director of Special Events, at kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org.
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.
