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.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation's Spring Theater Benefit was held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, and featured a performance of Good Night, and Good Luck, the stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed film starring two-time Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee George Clooney in his Broadway debut.
Guests had the opportunity to meet young scientists funded by Damon Runyon during our pre-theater dinner at Osteria La Baia, 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.
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 more than $735,000 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 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.
