The Jennifer Hunter Yates Sarcoma Foundation (JHYSF) was created in loving
memory of Jennifer Hunter Yates by her family, her friends, & members of
the Medical Staff from Massachusetts General Hospital who treated her. Jen
bravely fought two forms of Sarcoma, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
& Osteosarcoma, for 17 months until sadly succumbing to these diseases on
April 13th, 2004. Read more about Jen's Story...This year our inspirational guest speaker is sarcoma survivor Jothy Rosenberg author of the book "Who Says I Can't". You can learn more about Jothy via this link.
Jothy will be available after the walk to sell (and sign) his book, along with other merchandise that he has - please note that ONLY credit cards will be accepted from him.
Listen to this interview with Dr. Choy that was on WGBH radio on Saturday. What you all do makes such a big difference! http://www.wgbh.org/articles/index.cfm?tempid=6147
The JHYSF wants to sincerely thank the 520 people who turned out for our 7th walk, and to thank all who supported those people. Below please find a couple of links to a video and pictures from our local paper.
This
year we donated $117,000.00 to the MGH Sarcoma Center. This brings our
seven- year total to $788,000.
Thanks to your generosity, our funds
have had the following impact on sarcoma patients at MGH:
1. Since JHYSF started funding the MGH Sarcoma
Center in 2005, 263 patients have completed clinical trials investigating a
new drug or novel combination of drugs to fight sarcoma.
On average, one new sarcoma patient
is added to a clinical trial each week.
2. Since
2008, Dr. Choy, the JHYSF Scholar, has been involved in 29 publications in
leading medical journals. In many of these articles, JHYSF is recognized for
their vital support of this research.
3. JHYSF has
sponsored the “Meet the Experts”
Seminar for the past five years. The entire MGH Sarcoma Team is present for
this three- hour seminar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3mAmFHwUVs
Jennifer Hunter Yates Sarcoma Foundation (JHYSF) Inc. is committed to providing funding for sarcoma research, education, and patient support, as well as promoting awareness of this rare disease. JHYSF provides a network of families and friends who support patients as they fight and recover from sarcoma.
Jennifer Hunter Yates Sarcoma Foundation helps fund the following programs at MGH:
Find out more about these programs and how to make donations to support our cause.
How You Can Help
Save the date!
The 8th annual
12,402 Steps to Cure
Sarcoma Walk
is scheduled for
May 5th, 2012.
