Reaching New Heights for Breakthrough Scientists

This expedition is a trip of a lifetime a hike to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,340 ft / 5,895 m).

February 7 - 18, 2026

Our team participants will train their bodies for the physical and mental rigors of high altitude. They will think creatively and activate their networks to raise money for the innovative young scientists supported by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. Our goal as a collective team is to reach at least $1,000,000 for brave and bold Damon Runyon scientists. 

Donate to the Timmerman Traverse Kilimanjaro Campaign

To make a donation, select the name of the hiker you would like to support or make a gift below to the full 2025 Timmerman Traverse team.
 

To make an offline donation, please send your gift to the address below. Be sure to include the name of the climber you are supporting. Damon Runyon's EIN for a Donor Advised Fund is 13-1933825. For stock donations or wire transfer instructions, please email elyse.hoffmann@damonrunyon.org.

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Attn: Timmerman Traverse
One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway, Suite 302
New York, NY 10006

$717,477.26

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What Your Dollars Support

At the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, we fund high-risk, high-reward cancer research. We identify and enable young scientists who are brilliant, brave, and bold enough to go where others haven’t.

Since our founding, Damon Runyon cancer researchers have made extraordinary breakthroughs in every area of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. To this day, we support the next generation of leaders — emerging talent with unique insights, drive, and boundless vision. We will not stop until we have the tools to prevent or cure all cancers.

Learn more about the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.

Read about the latest breakthroughs made by Damon Runyon scientists.
 

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Our Supporters

  • Laura Ringo Amazing, Ben!!! —The Ringos 10 hours ago $75.00
  • Matt Donne Go Bharathi!!! 12 hours ago $250.00
  • Luis Mejía 12 hours ago $250.00
  • Michelle Weindruch 12 hours ago $374.40
  • Doug Fambrough 12 hours ago
  • Logan Sobonya 15 hours ago $100.00
  • Arianne Graham 18 hours ago $520.00
  • Anonymous Theresa - You are amazing!!!! 21 hours ago $100.00
  • Kristin Peng Go, Theresa, go!  You’re an inspiration!  A day ago $250.00
  • Giuseppe Stuto Go Theresa Go!!!! Such a great cause. Thank you for all that you do. A day ago $104.00
  • Thomas Allen A day ago
  • Peggy Glassco This is Awesome.  You are going to have an amazing experience A day ago $100.00
  • Anonymous 2 days ago $180.00
  • Ashleigh Lowe 2 days ago $104.00
  • Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP 2 days ago $500.00
  • Alex Guichard 2 days ago $104.00
  • Anonymous 2 days ago
  • Larry Robbins 2 days ago $500.00
  • Clay Martin 2 days ago $250.00
  • Nicole Anne Barna 2 days ago
  • Fuel for Female Founders Last month $25,000.00
  • Galenus Foundation September 2025 $25,000.00
  • BioMed Realty July 2025 $25,000.00
  • Anonymous 2 weeks ago $15,000.00
  • Wolf Greenfield Cheering on our friend and colleague Lauren Mifflin in the Timmerman Traverse and proud to back her and the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation in the fight against cancer! -Wolf Greenfield August 2025 $10,000.00
  • Browne Consulting Best of luck, Lauren from the entire Browne Consulting team, on your Timmerman Traverse to climb Kilimanjaro! We're proud to support you and this amazing cause benefiting the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. August 2025 $10,000.00
  • Joe Pearlberg July 2025 $10,000.00
  • Antheros Legal Advisors Good luck on the climb, Ben! 3 weeks ago $5,200.00
  • The Richmond Group Cheering you on, Colleen! -The Richmond Group Last month $5,200.00
  • Douglas Williams September 2025 $5,200.00
  • CBRE . 4 days ago $5,000.00
  • Omar Khalil 3 weeks ago $5,000.00
  • Frazier Life Sciences Management Last month $5,000.00
  • Boylston Properties Management Last month $5,000.00
  • Cooley Last month $5,000.00
  • Klein Hersh Glad to support you and the team for a great cause! Good luck Heather! -Jared and Team KH Last month $5,000.00
  • Sarah Spencer So proud of our girl!!!! Last month $5,000.00
  • Anonymous Good luck Lauren for a great cause!! Last month $5,000.00
  • Anonymous September 2025 $5,000.00
  • LeSueur Family July 2025 $5,000.00

Our Sponsors

BARRANCO SPONSORS (12,900 Ft): $25,000

BioMed Realty

Fuel for Female Founders

SHIRA SPONSORS (12,500 Ft): $10,000

Browne Consulting

Ryan Turner Specialty

Wolf Greenfield

MACHAME SPONSORS (9,900 Ft): $5,000

Alloy Therapeutics

Boylston Properties Management

CBRE

Colliers International

Cushman & Wakefield

FiftyOne Advisory Group

FiftyOne Advisory Group

Frazier Life Sciences

Klein Hersh

Oppenheimer & Co.

The Richmond Group

Stifel