Highlights from the 2026 Gala
After a routine chest scan revealed pancreatic cancer before she had symptoms, Vicky Titcomb underwent a robotic Whipple procedure and received advanced care from a multidisciplinary team at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. Today, she is back to running her family’s bookshop and looking ahead with hope.
Patients, clinicians, scientists, and supporters came together at the inaugural Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute gala to celebrate a new chapter in cancer care. Guests enjoyed live performances, heard from voices across the Cancer Institute, and helped raise $7 million to build a brighter future for patients.
2026 Event Committee
Co-chairs
Cynthia and John Fish
Patti and Jonathan Kraft
Laurene and Scott Sperling
Honorary Co-chairs
Dr. Dana Kraft and Robert Kraft
Committee Members
Arienne Bistany and Benjamin Rubenstein
Joanna Chanis
Jean and Greg Chastain
Veronica and Terence Connell
Eleri Dixon
Margaret Driscoll-Conole and David Conole
Kathleen Eldridge
JP Faiella
Laurel Ferretti
Penny Ford Carleton
Vida and Art Goldstein
Jenny Johnson
Melanie and Jeffrey Johnson
Alok Kapoor
Nancy and Richard Kelleher
Keely and Jason Krantz
Barbara and Earl Lewis
Marion Martignetti
Christine Olsen, MD and Rob Small
Matthew and Diana Overlan
Ann Prestipino
Tim Quinn
Kristen and Pat Ryan
Areti Sakellaris
Stephanie Sakellaris
Barry and Candace Sloane, MD
Remy Stressenger
Jonathan Zuker
Susan Zuker
The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute unites the unparalleled expertise of two world-renowned academic medical centers — Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital — along with a comprehensive network of community locations across New England to provide every patient with the best chance at the best possible outcome.
Together, we are transforming cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment through a powerful combination of compassionate care, extraordinary talent and scientific discovery. Our integrated system ensures that every patient — no matter where they enter our system — benefits from coordinated, personalized care supported by specialists across every field of medicine. From the most advanced medical oncology, surgical and radiation therapies to supportive services that care for the whole person, our multidisciplinary teams work in lockstep to guide each patient through every step of their journey.
As one of the nation’s leading cancer research enterprises, we bring laboratory discoveries directly to the bedside, accelerating the development of new therapies and improving outcomes for patients everywhere. Through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we deliver world-class treatments today while pioneering the breakthroughs of tomorrow.
There are many ways to stay involved with Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, including participating in the upcoming Mass General Brigham Eversource Cancer 5k Run-Walk on September 20. If you would like to learn more about how you can have a transformational impact on the future of cancer care, contact Megan Daniels, assistant vice president of development, at Medaniels@mgb.org.
2026 Sponsors
Founding Sponsors
Anonymous
Cynthia and John Fish
Dr. Dana Kraft and Robert Kraft
Patti and Jonathan Kraft
Larry and Rosie Renfro
Laurene and Scott Sperling
Visionary Sponsors
Karen and Rob Hale
Jonathan and Maya Nelson
Innovator Sponsors
Sandy and Paul Edgerley
The Herb Chambers Foundation
Sandra and Sarah Irving
Keely and Jason Krantz
Carl J. Martignetti
Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation
Dr. Christine Olsen and Rob Small
RevitaLash Cosmetics
Elizabeth and Michael Ruane
Kristen and Pat Ryan
Lisa and Mark Schwartz
Diamond Sponsors
Alison and Marc Casper
Cote Family TGS Foundation
Laurel and Ken Ferretti
Penny Ford Carleton
Melanie and Jeffrey Johnson
Nancy and Richard Kelleher
Mary and Ron Skates
Platinum Sponsors
Arienne Bistany and Benjamin Rubenstein
The Connell Family
Jean E. and Joseph C. Connolly
Kathleen and Mark Eldridge
Sonya and Karl J. Feitelberg
Julia Forbes
Connie and Anthony Franchi
Friends of Lauren J. Powers
Vida and Art Goldstein
Stacey and David Nectow
Peggy Scott
Tom and Mila Tuttle
Dianne and Kevin Weinfeld
Gold Sponsors
Joanna Chanis
William Collatos
Marion Martignetti
Dekk Group – Konse Skrivanos and Angelo Moutoudis
Lily Haseotes Bentas
Daphne Hatsopoulos
Indivisible Partners
Marshall L. and Barbara A. Tobins Family Charitable Foundation
Morgan Stanley – Michael Douvadjian
Karen and David Rosenberg
Drs. Lisa and Andrew Sussman
Bronze Sponsors
Marshall & Nicole Bartlett and Schuyler Peck
Candace and Barry Sloane Charitable Foundation
Cataldo Ambulance Service
Mary Ann and Ed Davidson
Howard and Wendy Cox
Mary and Bruce Donald
Frias Family Foundation
Albert and Caroline Ganjei
Marie and Paul Lacy, Esq.
Leerink Partners
Barbara and Earl Lewis
Susan and Bob Matthews
Newmark
Nile Albright Research Foundation
Diana and Matthew Overlan
Areti Sakellaris
Stephanie Sakellaris
Sodexo Health & Care
Trefler Foundation
Bob and Kathy Whelan
Copper Sponsors
AbbVie
Amgen
Jane B. Baird
Bank of America
Joan and Steve Belkin
Capitas Financial
Chugai Foundation For Innovative Drug Discovery Science
Earl M. Collier Jr. and Maren Anderson
William and Elizabeth Crowley
Eleri and Glenn Dixon
H.Carr & Sons
IUC Boston Public Relations
Johnson & Johnson
Paige and Travis Messina
Natera
Newton and Kerry Johnson Foundation
Gail and Christopher Post
Power 10 Advisory Partners
Ann Prestipino
Rachel and Joel Reck
Jeff Stein and Cathy Judd-Stein
Remy Stressenger and Garth Hoffman
Jaya Subramaniam and Ram Sharma
Marjorie and Dan Sullivan
Kena and Michael Thompson
Kathy and Ralph Verni
Karen and Michael Weissel
In-Kind Sponsors
Branch Line
Hotel Commonwealth
JetBlue
Julia Rose Boston
Linens on the Hill
Live Nation Special Events
Lucozzi Portraits
The LVC Retail Shops
New England Revolution
PEAK Event Services
PICCO
Publico
Rafanelli Events
REMY
Shark Beauty
Winston Flowers
ZENAROSE
Jonathan Zuker
If you would like to support this event or learn more about the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, please contact Caroline Caruso at ccaruso5@mgb.org.
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