Join us on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, for our Fall Theater Benefit featuring a preview performance of CHESS, starring Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, acclaimed stage and screen star Lea Michele, and breakout talent Nicholas Christopher in a captivating showdown of love, loyalty, and power on a global stage. As two of the greatest chess players in the world compete for something beyond victory, the woman between them is caught in a high-stakes battle of desire and devotion. Don’t miss your chance to see one of the must-see 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 Mermaid Oyster Bar, beginning at 5 pm. A performance of CHESS at the Imperial Theatre will follow at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $750 and can be purchased online here.
For more information, 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 11, 2025, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, and raised more than $1.1 million. Former Damon Runyon-Lilly Clinical Investigator and cellular therapy pioneer Renier Brentjens, MD, PhD, Deputy Director, and Chair of Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, was honored for his contributions to the development of the first FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapy, which has redefined the treatment of blood cancers.
If you missed the event but would like to help protect progress in cancer research, you can make a donation online here. For more information, please contact Kim Kubert, Senior Director of Special Events, at kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org.
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 Saturday, April 12, 2025, an intrepid team led by biotech journalist, entrepreneur, and mountaineer Luke Timmerman set out for Everest Base Camp in Nepal. Together, the team has raised nearly $800,000 to benefit Damon Runyon cancer researchers. To learn more about the 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.
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.
After a two-year hiatus, we hope to bring the Runyon 5K back in the future and are looking for 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.
