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A new and exciting era is underway at
the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer
Center, the hospital that is chosen by more cancer patients than any other hospital in New England. It is also the largest hospital-based research program in the United States.
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"I've saved $20 and want to donate it to you for your fundraiser
for cancer research! I am 8 years old my mom is JP. Thank you for saving for
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The support of many contribute to research
and clinical discoveries that are advancing
the field of cancer medicine. Your tax-deductible
donation, combined with the gifts of
others, will fund essential
patient care, education, and research
programs.
Outright
Gifts
Making an outright gift to the Cancer
Center directly supports programs that
benefit cancer patients and their families.
Giving a cash gift is the most common
and convenient method of donating
to the Cancer Center.
To donate
a Gift >>>
You may also choose to make an outright
gift through a donation of appreciated
securities, closely held stock or
another vehicle. If you are interested
in learning more about alternative
giving options, please contact
us.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match charitable gifts
made by their employees, retirees and
directors. Please consult your company's
Human Resource representative to
learn how your workplace matches charitable
contributions, and how you
might be able to increase the value of
your individual donation.
For additional information about matching
gifts, please visit our main Development
Office web site.
Tribute Gifts
A gift to the Cancer Center is a meaningful and enduring gesture that can honor a loved one, friend or family member, extend appreciation to an outstanding caregiver or to commemorate the memory of a loved one.
You (not donors!) can simply note the name and address of the person being remembered, honored or thanked and send this information with your gift to the Massachusetts
General Hospital Development Office.
To donate a Tribute
Gift >>>
To learn more about making a tribute gift,
please contact us.
Planned Giving
and Bequests
The Massachusetts General Hospital offers
you a number of additional options for a gift to the Cancer Center including a planned gift.
Here are ways in which you can make a planned
gift:
- Remember the Cancer Center in
your will.
- Establishing a charitable remainder
trust or gift annuity, which will
enable you to receive an income throughout
the duration of your life and/or the
life of your beneficiary.
- Name the Cancer Center as a beneficiary
on your retirement account or life
insurance policy.
- Donate personal property –
such as stocks, bonds or real estate
– to the hospital.
To learn more about planned giving/bequests,
visit our main Development
Office web site or contact:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Planned Giving Office
617-724-6439
Endowed Funds
 A donor or family can support the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center by creating an endowed fund, forging a permanent bond between the donor and the hospital. For example:
- Funding the development of breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer.
- Lending needed support to caregivers in the Cancer Center.
Endowed funds provide crucial annual income to an area selected by the donor or they may serve as distinguished tributes to loved ones by bearing their names. These funds are carefully managed for growth and are preserved forever.
A minimum of $25,000 is required to establish an endowed fund at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
To read more about how others have made
a difference through the gift of an endowed fund. Read More >
To learn more about endowing a fund, please
visit our main Development
Office web site or contact
us.
Special Events
Holding a special event is a unique way
to raise money for the Cancer Center.
If you are interested in organizing a
fundraising event, please fill out our
special
events proposal form (pdf) or call:
Office of Special Events
Massachusetts General Hospital Development
Office
Phone: 617-726-2200
Fax: 617-726-7661
A member of the special events staff
will contact you regarding your event.
Learn how raising money through special
events can make a difference. Read More >
For more information about hosting a special
event, please contact:
Mary Chambers
Massachusetts General Hospital
Development Office
Phone: 617-724-6412
Email: mechambers@partners.org
Ways to
Participate
 Whether
your passion is to educate and spread awareness,
organize special events and raise funds or
lend an ear and a shoulder to patients and
their families, the Cancer Center welcomes
your personal involvement.
Learn how you can participate >>>
For more information about how you can participate,
please contact us.
Contact Us
For more information about ways to support
the Cancer Center, please call or write
to:
Kate Todd
Director of Development, Cancer Center
Development Office
Massachusetts General Hospital
165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600
Boston, MA 02114-2792
Email: kstodd@partners.org
Phone: 617-726-0402
Fax: 617-726-7661
Main Phone: 617-726-2200
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