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’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's Fall Theater Benefit was held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and featured 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.
Guests had the opportunity to meet young scientists funded by Damon Runyon during our pre-theater dinner at Mermaid Oyster Bar, and heard how their support can help our researchers 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.
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.
