I am joining the Timmerman Traverse to raise money for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and to join the team climbing the tallest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, in February 2026.
In my time in research labs working to understand the fundamental biology that can go awry in cancer and more recently in biotech helping to bring innovative new therapies into the clinic, I’ve met some remarkable people who truly make huge impacts on our understanding of cancer and treatments for it. Those scientists, many of whom I am fortunate to call friends, often face unnecessary impediments and difficulty attracting funding for their research, especially early in their careers.
As we have all undoubtedly experienced one way or another, cancer is an immense challenge – for patients first and foremost but also for families and for our society as a whole. We need to continue to harness all the determination and creativity we can to meet this challenge.
I’m doing this to directly support those who boldly bring unorthodox ideas or new technologies to the challenge of cancer. I’m doing this to support a community that is dedicated to the mission. I’m doing this to support those who will make the difference.
Please join me and support any way you can. Every dollar counts.
Learn about the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Want to know more about the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation?
Learn more here, or read about the latest discoveries made by Damon Runyon scientists.
To make an offline donation
Please send your gift to the address below. Be sure to include my name as 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
Julia Li
Great cause - and have a great adventure!!
3 weeks ago$50.00
Jen & Matt Rupp
3 weeks ago
Omar Khalil
Last month$5,000.00
Kevin Lalande
3 weeks ago$2,500.00
Louis Bock
4 weeks ago$1,040.00
Susan and Michael Holleran
Dear Michael,
What a wonderful challenge you are are taking on to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to fund research for the Damon Runyan Cancer Research Foundation. Michael and I are happy to support your Timmerman Traverse and wish you all the best for a successful climb.
Susan and Michael
Last month$1,000.00