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CenterStage

CenterStage

The 2025 CenterStage Gala was an inspiring evening in support of the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. On May 21, more than 465 guests came together to raise more than $3.6 million for the Institute’s most urgent clinical and research priorities.

The evening’s theme — reaching new heights in cancer care — was brought to life through a program that spotlighted the new Herb Chambers Tower in the Phillip and Susan Ragon Building and highlighted the clinicians, scientists and patients who make Mass General Brigham so extraordinary. From advancing groundbreaking discoveries to delivering compassionate care, their stories underscored the innovation and humanity at the heart of our mission.

Thank you for helping us shape the future of cancer care. Your support brings hope and healing to patients and families across our community. If you would like to support CenterStage or learn more about the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, please contact Cailyn Troiani at ctroiani@mgh.harvard.edu.

 

Highlights From CenterStage 2025

 

TIL Therapy and Tim: A Second Chance at Life

In early 2024, Tim had exhausted all standard treatments for the melanoma that had spread to his liver, lungs and pelvic bone. Then, the FDA approval of a cellular therapy called TIL, along with a multidisciplinary team of experts at Mass General Brigham Cancer, gave him a second chance at life.


 

CenterStage Event Committee

 

2025 Co-Chairs

Nancy and Richard Kelleher
Keely and Jason Krantz
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2025 Committee Members

Hayley Adamson
Joanna Chanis
Terence Connell
Margaret Driscoll-Conole and David Conole
Anthony J. DeVito
Eleri Dixon
Vida and Art Goldstein
Terry and Tom Hamilton
Jenny Johnson
Melanie and Jeffrey Johnson

2025 Committee Members

Alok Kapoor
Dr. Christine Olsen and Rob Small
Matthew and Diana Overlan
Ann Prestipino
Tim Quinn
Mark Rabbe
Pat Ryan
Areti Sakellaris
Stephanie Sakellaris
 

 

2025 Sponsors

 

Spotlight Sponsor

Sandra and Sarah Irving
Nancy and Richard Kelleher
Keely and Jason Krantz
Deborah and Ronald Krantz
Susan and George Petrovas
Kristen and Pat Ryan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Visionary Sponsor

The Connors Family
Patti and Jonathan Kraft
Carl J. Martignetti
Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation
Dr. Christine Olsen and Rob Small
Revere Health/Thomas Tuttle
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pioneering Sponsors

Marilee and Peter Bell
Lily and Tim Bentas
Alison and Marc Casper
The Connell Family
Kathy Corsi & Mark Cosby
Dekk Group – Dunkin’
Friends of Lauren J. Powers
Connie and Anthony Franchi
Vida and Art Goldstein
Melanie and Jeffrey Johnson
Marybeth and Peter Kelligrew
Susan & Chris Mitchell
O’Donnell Family Foundation
Pyramid Global Hospitality
Peggy Scott
Mary and Ron Skates
Matthew R. Smith, MD, PhD and Jill A. Smith, MD
Laurene and Scott Sperling
The Stott Family
Suffolk Construction

Innovative Sponsors

Sydney Asbury and Michael Farrell
Breeds Hill Capital
Data Point Capital
Val and Jim Dina
Eleri and Glenn Dixon
Mary and Bruce Donald
Maggie Driscoll-Conole and David Conole
Sonya and Karl J. Feitelberg
Julia Forbes
Eleia and Jeff Haywood
Gilead Oncology
Morgan Stanley – Michael Douvadjian
Newmark
Nile Albright Research Foundation
Diana and Matthew Overlan
Karen and David Rosenberg
Areti Sakellaris
Jessica and Henry Schuck
Kathryn Spier and James Dana
Jaya Subramaniam and Ram Sharma
Trefler Foundation
Emily and Patrick Venanzi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Gold Patron Sponsors

Alira Health
Amgen
Diana Cataldo
Joanna Chanis
Chugai Foundation For Innovative Drug Discovery Science
Jean E. and Joseph C. Connolly
Leslie and Jonathan Gerber
Goulston & Storrs
Family of Karrie Kapoor
Landry Family Foundation
Alyce and Patrick Lee
Barbara and Earl Lewis
Susan and Bob Matthews
Rose and Charlie Murphy and Family
Power 10 Advisory Partners
Ann Prestipino
Rich May, P.C.
Marla and Clifford Robinson
Eileen and Jim Rullo
Spier Family Foundation
SpringWorks Therapeutics
Beth and Chris Sullivan
Trustbridge Partners
Kathy and Ralph Verni
VPNE
Dianne and Kevin Weinfeld
Karen and Michael Weissel
Valerie Winchester
Wilkinson Companies
Winged Keel Group
The Verrochi Family
The Zuzul Family

In-Kind Sponsors

PEAK Event Services
Rafanelli Events
Winston Flowers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

If you would like to support CenterStage or learn more about the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, please contact Cailyn Troiani at ctroiani@mgh.harvard.edu.

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