Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Receives Historic $50 Million Yawkey Foundation Grant
Transformational investment advances a 300-bed, next-generation facility designed to redefine cancer treatment and advance oncology research; the Jean and Tom Yawkey Bridge commemorates an eight-decade partnership that has helped shape the future of cancer research, patient care, and support
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute today announced that the Yawkey Foundation made a generous $50 million grant to support Dana-Farber's planned cancer hospital and the Future of Cancer Care Fund. The gift commemorates an eight-decade partnership and will help support construction of Dana-Farber's future cancer hospital and other critical priorities including accelerating cancer research, and advancing early detection, survivorship, psychosocial services, and patient assistance.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260609176080/en/ (Photo left to right): Dr. Benjamin L. Ebert, Alicia Verity, John L. Harrington, and Josh Bekenstein
"We’re profoundly grateful for the Yawkey Foundation’s visionary generosity," said Dr. Benjamin L. Ebert, president and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. "This grant exemplifies the Yawkey Foundation’s enduring legacy that has made an incredible impact on cancer care and research. Their transformational grant will advance groundbreaking research, innovative treatments and patient-centered care, while supporting the future cancer hospital at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute."
