THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 14, 2025 Page 5 Maldonians running for the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team Raising funds for cancer research at Dana-Farber O n April 21, two Malden residents are running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (DFMC) team in the 129th Boston Marathon®: • Michael Bryant • Laura Stucchi Along with more than 500 DFMC teammates from across the United States and around the world, they will run Massachusetts’ historic marathon route from Hopkinton to Boston to collectively raise $8.5 million for cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year marks the 36th annual running of the DFMC. One hundred percent of the money raised by the DFMC team benefits Dana-Farber’s Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research, which supports promising science research in its earliest stages. DFMC has raised more than $132 million for the Barr Program to date. In 1990, Dana-Farber was among the first charity organizations to be recognized by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), which organizes the Boston Marathon. The DFMC team offers its members extensive fundraising support, training guidance from 1976 Boston Marathon Men’s Open Division Champion Jack Fultz and team training runs. DFMC runners who are not time-qualified for the Boston Marathon receive an invitational entry into the race. Runners include cancer survivors and patients and family and friends of those who have been affected by cancer. Each team member must fulfill a basic fundraising commitment: • Invitational runners – runners who receive their entry from Dana-Farber have a minimum fundraising commitment of $10,000. • Own entry runners – runners who have joined the DFMC after obtaining their own race entry have a fundraising commitment of $4,000. To contribute to the DFMC, visit RunDFMC.org or contact the DFMC office at 617-632-1970 or dfmc@dfci.harvard.edu. Follow DFMC on Facebook at www.facebook/marathonchallenge and on X at #RunDFMC. About the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research Since its inception in 1990, the DFMC has raised more than $132 million for this program. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Trustees J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver founded the program in 1987 to honor Mrs. Weaver’s mother, Claudia Adams Barr, who had lost her battle with cancer 30 years earlier. About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Dana-Farber is one of the world’s leading centers of cancer research and treatment. The mission of Dana-Farber is to reduce the burden of cancer through scientific inquiry, clinical care, education, community engagement, and advocacy. Dana-Farber is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, providing the latest treatments in cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 4 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care. As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,100 clinical trials. SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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