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
$946,479.58
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$1,000,000.00
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Meet the Team
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Kate Liebelt $5,482.80 raised
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Chris Gibson $75,878.00 raised
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Sarah Spencer $37,403.00 raised
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Andrea Johnston $50,304.00 raised
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Bharathi Sundaresh $22,477.40 raised
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Sarah Warren $42,008.09 raised
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Theresa Tribble $31,142.08 raised
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Kim Kamdar $10,000.00 raised
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Meg Alexander $21,100.00 raised
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Catherine Sabatos-Peyton $36,330.28 raised
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Heather Turner $40,048.00 raised
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Lauren Mifflin $52,843.00 raised
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Linda Bain $145,989.44 raised
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Michael Gutbrod $30,814.00 raised
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Brad Watts $25,149.80 raised
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Ben Scruggs $36,654.50 raised
- ML Michael Langer $26,500.00 raised
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Colleen O'Connor $131,984.00 raised
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Hong Wan $41,487.19 raised
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John Cassidy $33,694.80 raised
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.
Our Supporters
- Charles Foley 18 hours ago
- Anonymous 21 hours ago
- Trang Tieu A day ago $100.00
- Punit Upadhyaya A day ago $105.04
- Jordan Bartlebaugh A day ago $104.00
- Peter Fekkes A day ago $100.00
- Biotechnology Innovation Organization A day ago
- Issi Rozen A day ago
- Lyn Jones A day ago
- Michael Gray This is a great cause - good luck and have fun! A day ago
- Del Lamb A day ago $104.00
- Scott Eron 2 days ago $104.00
- Maureen Hill 2 days ago $104.00
- Chris Carroll 2 days ago $104.00
- Ray Pagliarini 2 days ago $100.00
- Anonymous 2 days ago
- Daniel Mansuri 2 days ago $100.00
- Paul Biondi 2 days ago
- Ronan Hanley 2 days ago
- Patrick Hanley Rooting for you Brad! 2 days ago $50.00
- Newmark and Co. 2 weeks ago $25,000.00
- Fuel for Female Founders September 2025 $25,000.00
- Galenus Foundation September 2025 $25,000.00
- BioMed Realty July 2025 $25,000.00
- Anonymous Last month $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! Last month $5,200.00
- The Richmond Group Cheering you on, Colleen! -The Richmond Group September 2025 $5,200.00
- Douglas Williams September 2025 $5,200.00
- Laura Liotta GO ANDREA! We are so proud of you and will cheer you every step of the way - Laura Liotta and Sam Brown Healthcare Communications 2 weeks ago $5,000.00
- FTI Consulting 4 weeks ago $5,000.00
- Omar Khalil October 2025 $5,000.00
- Frazier Life Sciences Management October 2025 $5,000.00
- Boylston Properties Management October 2025 $5,000.00
- Cooley September 2025 $5,000.00
- Klein Hersh Glad to support you and the team for a great cause! Good luck Heather! -Jared and Team KH September 2025 $5,000.00
- Sarah Spencer So proud of our girl!!!! September 2025 $5,000.00
- Anonymous Good luck Lauren for a great cause!! September 2025 $5,000.00