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.
Join us on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, for our Spring Theater Benefit featuring a performance of Good Night, and Good Luck, the stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed film starring two-time Academy Award winner George Clooney in his Broadway debut. Don’t miss your chance to see this strictly limited Broadway engagement 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 reception at Osteria La Baia, beginning at 5:00 pm. A performance of Good Night, and Good Luck at the Winter Garden Theatre will follow at 7:00 pm. A limited number of tickets are available for $1,000.
For more information or to reserve tickets, please contact Kim Kubert, Senior Director of Special Events, at kim.kubert@damonrunyon.org.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation’s Annual Breakfast will be held from 8:30–10:30 am on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. Join us as we honor cellular therapy pioneer Renier Brentjens, MD, PhD, Deputy Director, and Chair of Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. A former Damon Runyon-Lilly Clinical Investigator, Dr. Brentjens contributed to the development of the first FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapy, which has redefined the treatment of blood cancers.
You can purchase tickets or a table, or make a contribution, online here. For more information, 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 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 year-long hiatus, we hope to bring the Runyon 5K back in 2025 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.
