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An Evening with the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute

An Evening with the
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute

An Evening with the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute marks the start of a new tradition celebrating innovation, collaboration and compassion in cancer care. This special event will honor our progress and the vision that guides our future.

Building on the success of the CenterStage gala, this evening will highlight the strength of our unified cancer system, bringing together the expertise of Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and our network of community hospitals. Proceeds will accelerate research, bring new therapies to patients faster and expand access to advanced treatments across New England. Together, we can change the future of cancer care for patients and families everywhere.

When

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm ET

Where

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

465 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02115

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Organizer

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Your sponsorship will support Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute’s mission to transform cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Together, we can deliver the best chance at the best possible outcome for every person facing cancer.

Please purchase your sponsorship by February 27 to be recognized on the event invitation, and by April 17 to be recognized in the program book.

 

 

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 Rick Kelleher
Keely and Jason Krantz
Barbara and Earl Lewis
Christine Olsen, MD and Rob Small
Ann Prestipino
Tim Quinn
Kristen and Pat Ryan
Areti Sakellaris
Stephanie Sakellaris
Barry and Candace Sloane, MD
Remy Stressenger
 

 

Highlights From 2025

 

Patient Care

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.

 

2026 Sponsors

as of 01.30.26
 

Founding Sponsors

Cynthia and John Fish
Larry and Rosie Renfro

Visionary Sponsors

Karen and Rob Hale
 

Innovator Sponsors

Sandra and Sarah Irving
 

Diamond Sponsors

Alison and Marc Casper
Penny Ford Carleton
 
 
 

Platinum Sponsors

Arienne Bistany and Benjamin Rubenstein
Joseph C. Connolly
Sonya and Karl J. Feitelberg
Connie and Anthony Franchi
Peggy Scott

Gold Sponsors

Daphne Hatsopoulos
Soviero Foundation
Marshall L. and Barbara A. Tobins Family Charitable Foundation
 

Bronze Sponsors

Candace and Barry Sloane Charitable Foundation
Mary and Bruce Donald
Barbara and Earl Lewis
Susan and Bob Matthews
Nile Albright Research Foundation

Copper Sponsors

Joan and Steve Belkin
Cathy Judd Stein and Jeffrey Stein
Travis and Paige Messina
Joel Reck
 
 

In-Kind Sponsors

PEAK Event Services
Rafanelli Events
Winston Flowers
 
 
 

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.

 

Donate

Donate to the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute today to have an immediate impact on the lives of patients by supporting our most urgent priorities.

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