The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation selects the most brilliant early career scientists and provides them with funding to pursue innovative cancer research.  We support the rising stars of science, emerging leaders who have great potential to achieve breakthroughs in how we diagnose, treat and prevent cancer.

Our goals are to:

• Identify the best and brightest early career scientists in cancer research
• Accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into new diagnostic tools and treatments
• Enable risk taking on bold new ideas

100% of all donations are used to support cutting-edge scientific research.

Our low administrative and fundraising costs are paid by Damon Runyon Broadway Tickets and from our endowment.