UMass Chan Giving

10/05/2026

The 28th annual UMass Cancer Walk raised more than $500,000 to support cancer research and clinical trials at UMass Chan Medical School, despite the cancellation of the event due to the nor’easter which brought heavy rain and strong winds.

Behind every dollar is a story.

“I continue to fundraise so that researchers at UMass Chan can pursue better cancer treatments and help more patients become cancer-free,” said longtime UMass Cancer Walk supporter Elaine Urban.

Read more of Elaine’s story, along with other inspiring stories from the people whose lives have been touched by cancer and whose commitment is helping advance research.

The 28th annual UMass Cancer Walk raised more than $500,000 for cancer research and clinical trials at UMass Chan Medical School despite the event’s cancellation due to the nor’easter.

09/21/2026

09/09/2026

Thanks to the generosity of visionary donors, UMass Chan Medical School continues to invest in exceptional faculty who are advancing research, education and innovation.

On Sept. 8, the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees approved the establishment of four new endowed chairs and the appointment of six distinguished faculty members to endowed chairs.

These endowments were made possible through the generosity of Betty Brudnick; the estate of Herman G. Berkman, PhD; the Meyers Primary Care Institute; John P. Mordes, MD, professor emeritus of medicine, and Regina M. Yando, PhD; the estates of Eileen L. Berman, EdD, and Stanley I. Berman; and UMass Memorial President and CEO Eric Dickson, MD'95, and Catherine E. Dickson, MD'93.

The Medical School now has 86 endowed chairs and professorships that help attract, support and retain outstanding faculty members whose work is shaping the future of medicine and improving lives.

The six new appointments will be celebrated during Convocation and Investiture: A Celebration of Faculty on Sept. 17.

Meet the six faculty members appointed to endowed chairs: https://ow.ly/LEQH50ZLyYb

09/03/2026

Now through Friday, Sept. 4, every dollar you donate will be generously matched (100 percent, up to $15,000) by Carr Financial Group. Donate now: https://p2p.onecause.com/umasscancerwalk26

08/24/2026

Two interdisciplinary teams of UMass Chan Medical School scientists were awarded $45,000 each from the Dan and Diane Riccio Fund for Neuroscience for research in pain management and long-term memory storage.

“This award is a classic example of putting together people from different domains to move research forward in unexpected directions,” Andrea Reboldi, PhD, associate professor of pathology, said. “It’s great that the Riccio family is funding research that supports collaborations across departments.”

Learn more about the research projects: https://ow.ly/sVV550ZEVVY

07/12/2026

The annual Phyllis M. Howe Lecture at UMass Chan Medical School brought the community together for a thoughtful conversation about compassionate, patient-centered care. Through a screening of The Chaplain & The Doctor and a discussion with filmmaker Jessica Zitter, MD, MPH, and Chaplain Betty Clark, MDiv, attendees explored how physicians, chaplains and care teams can work together to support patients and families facing difficult medical decisions.

Made possible by the enduring generosity of donors and the Howe family, this longtime lectureship continues to create space for important conversations about ethics, dignity and the human side of medicine. Read how this inspiring program is helping shape the future of care and honoring a legacy that continues to make a difference. https://ow.ly/vmOu50ZmAS9

07/07/2026

This summer, tee up in honor of Roland Card and the quest to develop more effective treatments for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The fifth annual Roland's DRIVE against CANCER will be held on Monday, Aug. 17, at Kettle Brook Golf Club in Paxton.

Proceeds benefit the research of David Cachia, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UMass Chan Medical School. Dr. Cachia is working with basic scientists to translate research discoveries into clinical approaches for treating glioblastoma.
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Roland Card Memorial Foundation

07/01/2026

“I’ve lived here for 20 years, and I’ve seen this whole community benefit from UMass Chan. I feel very privileged to continue to build on that tradition because this is my community.” — Chancellor David D. McManus

06/23/2026

In April, the team running the Boston Marathon on behalf of the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund once again delivered, raising more than $81,000 for pioneering ALS research at UMass Chan Medical School. Collectively, the marathon teams representing the Cellucci Fund since 2012 are approaching the extraordinary milestone of $1 million raised—bringing hope for better treatments, or even a cure, for this devastating disease.

We are so grateful for this year’s team members, each of whom has a personal connection to ALS. Learn more about their experience with the Cellucci Fund and the inspiration behind their extraordinary efforts. https://ow.ly/HK2V50ZfYex

06/16/2026

Reunion 2026 welcomed alumni from the T.H. Chan School of Medicine to campus for an inspiring day of reconnection and reflection. Alumni enjoyed the opportunity to look back at the educational experiences that shaped their careers and ahead to the future of health care through a full program, including campus tours, a candid student panel discussion and meaningful time to reminisce with classmates.

“Reunion brought back many memories and gave me hope for the future of medicine and the world,” said Kathy Opal Goff, MD'96.
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