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Meet a few of the BeCause fundraisers who inspire us every day.
- Teen Reels in Funds to Help Advance ALS Research
Jason Gibson raised money for his family's friend, Chris Smith, by holding a fishing fundraiser.
- Changing the Odds for Rare Cancers
Before being diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, Jacqui Lewis (center) traveled often with her son, Evan Lewis, and daughter, Anjelina Lewis, including to Machu Picchu in Peru.
- Son Honors Father’s Positive Spirit in Fight against Rare Cancer
A young Zack Johnson with his father, Jeff, at his Canandaigua, NY home. Photo by Pamela C Johnson.
- Teen Organizes Annual Walk to Fight Breast Cancer
Grace Elmer and her mother, Kara Elmer, at the 2020 annual Breast Friends Walk in Marblehead, Massachusetts, which was held virtually.
- My Husband’s Journey with Brain Cancer
Joe Gambill lost his battle with brain cancer on Jan. 13, 2017.
- Raising Awareness and Funds for Prostate Cancer Research
Jay Boyle and his wife, Julie.
- Preemie Parents Honor Son’s First Birthday with Fundraiser
Today, one-year-old Gavin is full of energy!
- Running Marathons for Delmis and Cystic Fibrosis
(L-R) Alex Linden, Christine Treseler, Delmis Urquiza, Jess Garton, her son Quinlan and Caitlin Miller at a Marathon fundraiser in February, the only event they were able to work on together before COVID-19.
- Boston Marathon Runner Supports Mitochondrial Research
Team Abby Mac is made up of Greg MacCurtain and his nine-year-old daughter, Abby. The father-daughter running team started when Abby was five.
- Sorority Honors Sister, Raises Funds for Cancer
Michaela McLaughlin inspired her friends and family through her kindness.
- Changing the Odds for Kids with Cancer in Uganda
L-R: Jalen, Edward, Xavier, Mackinaw and Carrie Weatherhead.
- Obstacle Course Race Bolsters Type 1 Diabetes Research
Just two of the more than 1,000 people who competed in the 2019 Renegade Run that raised $25,000 for the Faustman Lab. Photo: Amanda Kowalski
- Ugly Sweater Event Aids Corrigan Minehan Heart Center
L-R: Kristen Curran, Andrew Curran, Victoria Kane, Elizabeth Schwartz, Tom Curran, Liz Curran at the Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Crawl in December. Photo: Amanda Kowalski
- Moms Play Flag Football for Breast Cancer Research
Erin Finelli on the run at the Mom Ball: Battle for the Battle! flag football game at the Pingree School in South Hamilton.
- Researcher Studies Grandson’s Rare Genetic Mutation
Since Quinn was a baby, his grandmother Marian DiFiglia, PhD, a Mass General researcher, has been there to support him.
- Lemonade Stand Helps Fight Crohn’s Disease
Clockwise from left: Russ, Lauren, Patrick, Rose and Liam Doherty.
- A Mother Turns Personal Loss into Journals of Hope
An MGHfC volunteer and the creator of “Journals of Hope” program, Faith Wilcox helps patients and families find light in dark moments.
- Granite State Quest Ride Unites People, For Good
Riders braved intense heat and humidity to take part in the 2019 Granite State Quest fundraising ride, held in late July.
- Bracelet Sales Fund Cholangiocarcinoma Research
Lisa Sisco looks closely at cell samples with Nabeel Bardeesy, PhD, during a tour of the lab.
- Caring For A Cure Enriches Lives. Period.
Caring For A Cure co-directors from left, Laura White, RN, Sara Stevens, NP, Molly Higgins, RN, and Christine Weiand, RN. (Photo by Hillary Deane Photography)
- Teenager Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research
Benjamin Metsch (center), with his parents, Renee Metsch and David Metsch, held a basketball tournament to raise money for breast cancer research at Mass General.
- A Hair-Raising Attempt to Support Patients with Cancer
Athi Myint-U and Steven Isakoff, MD, PhD, hit the dance floor at Athi's Hair Raising 80s Dance Party fundraiser, where more than $10K was raised for the scalp cooling program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Photo: Amanda Kowalski
- Mass General Celebrates BeCause Fundraising Community
Members of Mass General’s BeCause fundraising community came together for the 10th Annual Toast to Our Fundraising Community event on May 9, 2019.
- Fund Helps Parents Be with Their Hospitalized Child
Pediatric Palliative Care's Patricia O'Malley, MD, frequently looked in on Lulu Eugene, who spent nearly a year of early life in MassGeneral Hospital for Children.
- Family and Friends Spin for Depression Program
Participants in the charity ride (back row, from left) Douglas Tulman, Justin Tulman, Wendy Tulman, Emily Katz, Kay Liscomb, (front row, from left) Rebecca Tulman, Maren Nyer, PhD, David Mischoulon, MD, PhD.
- Season of Hope
Caitlin and Rich Hill, with their son Brice, are happy
to support the work of David Sweetser, MD, PhD
(center, wearing tie), who helped
solve their family’s genetic mystery. - Teacher with Ovarian Cancer Raises Funds for Early Detection
Nora Murphy and a group of volunteers are raising money to support Mass General research that could lead to an early, lifesaving test for ovarian cancer.
- Soccer Club Makes Sports Concussion Its Cause
The Boston Bolts are raising awareness of sports concussion and supporting research at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children.
- Young Philanthropist Raises Funds for Brain Tumor Research
Elana Sargent presents a check for $1,500 to her father's neuro-oncologist, Dr. Tracy Batchelor, for glioblastoma research.
- Community Fundraisers Support Pediatric Epilepsy
From left, Chris and Stephanie Moschella and Julie and Kevin Joyce organize annual croquet tournaments to benefit pediatric epilepsy.
- Mass General Gives a Toast to Its Fundraising Community
Kurt Power, a former Home Base patient and organizer of the No-Shave November campaign, spoke at A Toast to Our Fundraising Community.
- Cancer Patient’s Determination Lives on in Research
Fred Young (left) was intuitive about people's needs and was always there for, among others, his daughter, Sarah (center) and his wife, Joy Stocke-Young (right).
- Mastercard Dances for ALS Research
Caroline, Margot, Thomas and Kirsten Vaughan together last summer.
- Son Supports Palliative Care in Dad’s Memory
Palliative care was invaluable to Dan Moran Sr. (back row, far right) and his family: (back row, from left) daughter-in-law Marie Moran, son Daniel Moran II, daughter Katie Moran Ellis and wife Fran, (front row, from left) grandchildren Makayla Ellis, Gracie Moran and Zachary Ellis.
- Mass General Launches New Community Fundraising Program
- Mass General Celebrates Its Fundraising Community
Joy Greene, a member of Mass General's fundraising community, shared the story behind her campaign supporting the Division of Burns.
- Family Legacy Supports Primary Care
Judy Lipson skates in honor of her sisters and continues her family's long-term support for the John D. Stoeckle Center for Primary Care at Mass General.
- Swimmer Devoted to Pediatric Cancer Research
From left, Kitty Tetreault with Olympic swimmers Carlton Bruner, Kristy Kowal, Janel Jorgensen McArdle and Heather Petri.
- Girl Starts Amazing Race for Lung Cancer Research
Devyn Casey (center) her grandmother Caryn Casey, left, and oncologist Lecia Sequist, MD, MPH, join to support lung cancer research.
- Grateful Dad Uses Basketball to Fight Autism
The annual basketball event organized by Bob Forlenza has been raising funds to fight autism for 17 years.
- A Celebration to Support Patients and Families
- Running to Raise Funds for Lymphedema Research
- MGH Community Fundraising Has Enduring Impact
Community fundraising can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
- Fundraiser Pushes Back Against Rare Brain Disease
Katie and Noah Brandt
- Music Therapy Helps Hospitalized Kids in Uganda
Maggie Berry (at right) participates in the art and music therapy program she founded for children in a cancer clinic in Uganda.
- Exceptional Patient Runs Against Pediatric Epilepsy
The Doherty family (from the left): mother Terry, sisters Rosie and Elizabeth and father Michael
- Polo Match Supports Innovative Vaccine Research
- Teenager Helps African Children with Cancer
While visiting medical clinics in Uganda, Catherine, Lisa and James Mooney (left to right) witnessed the need for more healthcare resources.
- Walk or Run to Support Center for Celiac Research
Making Tracks for Celiacs is an annual fundraising event, which is organized and managed by the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital.
- A Ride to Conquer Cancer
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