Timmerman Traverse Sierras 2026

August 2 - 5, 2026

Our team participants will will cover 25 miles, reaching peaks above 13,000 feet, over back-to-back day hikes in the Evolution Range of California's High Sierras. They have accepted the physical challenge, the mission for cancer research, the fellowship of their peers, and they will savor some of the most beautiful scenery in North America.

All funds raised as a collective team (100%) go to the brilliant, young, cancer researchers supported by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation doing high-risk/high-reward research across the United States.

Our team goal is to reach at least $1,000,000 for brave and bold Damon Runyon scientists.

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

To make an offline donation, please send your gift to the address below. Be sure to include the name of the participant 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

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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.

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Timmerman Traverse Sierras 2026

Reaching New Heights for Breakthrough Scientists

Donate to the Timmerman Traverse Sierras Campaign

$247,433.08

achieved

$1,000,000.00

goal

of your goal reached

What Your Dollars Support

Our Sponsors

MT EMERSON SPONSOR (13,210 FT): $50,000

PhaseV

BISHOP PASS SPONSOR (11,972 FT): $20,000

Third Rock Ventures

TRAILHEAD SPONSOR (9,800 FT): $5,000

Health Advances

Reaching New Heights for Breakthrough Scientists

Donate to the Timmerman Traverse Sierras Campaign

$247,433.08

achieved

$1,000,000.00

goal

of your goal reached

What Your Dollars Support

Our Sponsors

MT EMERSON SPONSOR (13,210 FT): $50,000

PhaseV

BISHOP PASS SPONSOR (11,972 FT): $20,000

Third Rock Ventures

TRAILHEAD SPONSOR (9,800 FT): $5,000

Health Advances

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