PMC 2025 visit to Dana Farber
It is the last Sunday in March and my thoughts are on the PMC ride which occurs the first full weekend in August. Last Wednesday night I had the privilege to attend the PMC captains meeting at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. This was my first time visiting the world renowned leader in cancer research and treatment. There is a lot to take in your first time there, really quite amazing.
What impressed me the most was the staff and how enthusiastic they were. Everyone was so helpful and concerned that we were taken care of. This was true of the parking attendants, tour guides and finally the doctors who spoke. They discussed research topics and cancer treatments they were working on. One of the leading physicians told us about the latest technology and cooperative research with scientists around the world.
Patients at Dana Farber are treated so they can have the most comfortable caring experience possible.Teens requested a room where they can hangout with peers their own age. This room has been built and no one will bother the 12- 18 olds chilling out . There is also a solarium where one can sit in silence surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers. Inspirational carved rocks have motivating messages sitting in the planting beds. Truly relaxing place in the middle of a research institution
History is abundant on multiple floors throughout Dana Faber. The history of the institute is laid out along a few walls off the main entrance. One of the first floor lobby shows the Jimmy Fund story with the Boston Red Sox association. Donor memorial walls and plaques adorn hallways throughout. There is a framed $75,000,000 check and a PMC jersey hangs proudly on the 3rd floor. There is not a larger or more important to Dana Farber than the PMC. The single largest donor, One Billion Dollars, thanks to people like you.
Thank you, Paul
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