Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Our December Blue Eyes Cup is more than just a tournament — this year, we’re dueling for a cause that really matters.

We’re honored to partner with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as part of our fundraiser. Every match, every deck, every donation helps contribute to cancer research and support.

Why this matters:

* In the U.S., around 2 million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year — about 1,851,238 in 2022 alone.

* Globally, nearly 20 million new cancer cases were reported in 2022, and 9.7 million people died from the disease.

* As of early 2025, there are 18.6 million cancer survivors in the U.S. — that means a lot of people are still fighting, living with the effects, or helping others through treatment.

* Around 38.9% of people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives (based on recent data).

So when you duel with us, you’re not just playing for bragging rights. You’re raising funds, raising awareness, and raising hope.

Your donations will help Dana-Farber continue their vital mission, which includes:

* Training the next generation of clinicians and scientists to innovate in cancer treatment and research.

* Disseminating new patient therapies and scientific discoveries to communities historically impacted by cancer.

Every contribution counts, no matter the size. Join us in supporting Dana-Farber’s life-changing work and help bring hope to countless families. Thank you for your generosity!

️ This Year, I’m Giving Back: Supporting the Dana-Farber Sarcoma Center

️Hi everyone,

My name is Robbie Fox, and I’m proud to say I’m an Ewing’s Sarcoma survivor. Last year, I heard the words no one ever expects — “you have cancer.” What followed was a whirlwind of treatments, hospital stays, and some of the hardest days of my life. But through it all, I was surrounded by incredible care, hope, and determination — especially from the amazing team at the Dana-Farber Sarcoma Center. My doctors and nurses who are now my best friends carried me the whole way.

Thanks to their groundbreaking research, compassionate staff, and relentless pursuit of better treatments, I’m here today — stronger, grateful, and determined to give back

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Why I’m Fundraising ️

Instead of gifts for Christmas and my birthday this year, I’m asking friends and family to join me in supporting the place that gave me a second chance at life.

Every dollar raised will go directly to the Dana-Farber Sarcoma Center, helping fund research, patient support programs, and the discovery of new treatments for people facing sarcomas — rare and often aggressive cancers that desperately need more attention and funding.

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❤️ How You Can Help

If you were planning on getting me a gift this year, please consider donating instead.

If you’re just learning my story, your support — in any amount — means the world to me and to countless others who are still fighting.

Together, we can help Dana-Farber continue their life-saving work and give more patients the same hope and healing that I was so fortunate to receive.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing with me, for believing in better days ahead, and for helping make a difference this holiday season.

️With gratitude and hope,

Robbie Fox

Ewing’s Sarcoma Survivor & Dana-Farber Advocate

Dig Pink makes a difference for players, patients, and communities. Each event raises funds that directly support our revolutionary research program and spreads word of our mission to the people in your community who could use our support. Dig Pink events help to gain advocacy and community organizing skills by harnessing the sport you love to make a big impact. The Emmanuel Women's Volleyball team has chosen to donate to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to help financially support those within our community and our loved ones.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The mission of DFCCN is to promote and support, directly or indirectly, the interests and purposes of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI).

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it most.

If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.

Hi everyone! My name is Jovani Rivera, and I’m reaching out to you today to support the incredible work of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I was once a patient at this facility and hope to give back to the people who once helped me. Their mission is to promote and support the fight against cancer, a cause that affects so many of us. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Your donations will help fund vital programs and research efforts, ensuring that Dana-Farber can continue to provide hope and healing. Here are just a couple of ways your support will make an impact:

Join me in this collective effort to support Dana-Farber’s mission. Every contribution counts, and together we can create a brighter future for those battling cancer. Thank you for your generosity!

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After over a decade in the U.S., my time here is coming to an end. I arrived as a wide-eyed immigrant with two suitcases and a heart full of ambition — and this country gave me a chance to build a life beyond what I had imagined.

As I prepare to leave, I find myself reflecting not just on what I’ve gained, but on what I can give back. And for me, there’s no more meaningful cause than this.

Cancer has quietly affected people I love — and Dana-Farber has been at the forefront of giving patients hope, dignity, and time. This fundraiser is my small way of saying thank you to a country that gave me so much, and of supporting the people still fighting battles far greater than mine.

Your donation — no matter the size — will go directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to help fund life-saving research, compassionate care, and the pursuit of a cure.

This is more than a farewell. It’s a gesture of gratitude, and a promise that I leave this chapter not just taking memories, but leaving something meaningful behind.

Thank you for being part of my story.

Hello family and friends. Thank you for taking the time to read about our story. On December 2nd, my wife and I took our youngest daughter Adelaide to Boston Children's Hospital after a number of concerning symptoms started to present themselves. Through several tests, it was discovered that she had a tumor on her brain. She was immediately taken into surgery where the amazing staff at BCH were able to successfully remove 100% of the visible tumor. Adelaide remained at BCH recovering from her brain surgery for the following week and has made amazing strides in her recovery from the surgery itself. Since then, we have learned more about the type of tumor that had been growing in her brain. She had a rare choroid plexus tumor which was located in the posterior fossa, a small section of the skull which includes the cerebellum, brainstem, and other vital structures within the brain. Due to its location and size, following the successful resection of the tumor, it was suggested that she undergo a lumbar puncture to determine whether the cancer cells had spread into her spinal cord. We have been very fortunate throughout this journey in that her surgery was successful, her recovery has been going well and that the lumbar puncture came back clear of cancer cells. We are beyond grateful that Adelaide will not require further treatment in the form of chemotherapy or radiation and will instead be able to move forward relying on imaging via MRI every 3 months. Upon discharge from the ICU at Boston Children's Hospital, Adelaide has been very closely observed by several teams that are monitoring her progress following her brain surgery recovery. In addition, she is being seen by the oncology team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where they will continue to keep an eye on her brain, as her type of tumor has a higher recurrence rate.

Our family will never have the words to express the gratitude that we feel for both Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber and the pivotal role that they played in fixing and saving our daughter. This year, I will be participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge. The PMC's mission is to raise funds for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber. I will be riding the 161 mile route from Wellesley to Provincetown in honor of Adealide's journey and would be forever grateful for any contribution made towards my goal to Dana-Farber.

Hi, I'm Robert Hunter, and I'm raising funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Since its founding in 1947, Dana-Farber has been at the forefront of cancer care, providing expert and compassionate support to patients while advancing crucial research to better understand and treat this disease. With your help, we can continue to support this essential work and make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

Your support helps Dana-Farber make a difference by contributing towards efforts like:

Every donation counts and brings us one step closer to a world where cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Thank you for your generosity and support!

I am riding the Pan-Mass Challenge for my good friend Nancy, who is currently fighting her third battle with cancer. I will be riding 186 miles in 2 days from Sturbridge to Provincetown. All funds raised will be donated to Dana-Farber Cancer Research. Thank you for your support!

May 2024, I raced John D., a Stop & Shop Home Delivery Driver, from Boston to Weymouth (13 miles). I was traveling on foot, while John completed his deliveries in his van in Boston and returned to Weymouth.

On May 14, 2025, John and I will be racing again… but twice as far (26 miles)!!!

Last year, John and I raised $1000 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and we hope to exceed that amount this year. Please consider making a donation of any amount to help fund research and cancer treatments for those at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

While I won the race in 2024, John is looking for revenge in the rematch!

My name's Julian, and I will be running in the New Bedford Half Marathon. I am running the race to help raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I personally have an aunt who is a cancer survivor and I would like to try my best to help out anyone else who may have breast cancer. Your donations would be greatly appreciated and will be for a good cause!

Do you like cancer?

Me neither, and what better way to show it then to fight it through our one edge... Science!

So now you can donate to Dana-Farber to help in this fight against cancer, and get a slice of pie for yourself

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