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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

New York, New York

Cause Description:
To accelerate breakthroughs, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation provides today's best young scientists with funding to pursue innovative cancer research. To accelerate breakthroughs, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation provides today’s best young scientists with funding to pursue innovative research. Eleven scientists supported by the Foundation have received the Nobel Prize, seven have received National Medals of Science, and 61 have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Damon Runyon is currently funding more than 100 scientists at leading medical centers and research institutions. Since its founding in 1946, Damon Runyon has invested more than $240 million and funded more than 3,300 young scientists. This year, it will commit approximately $10.6 million in new awards to brilliant young investigators. 100% of all donations to the Foundation are used to support cutting-edge scientific research. Its administrative and fundraising costs are paid from Damon Runyon Broadway Tickets and an endowment. The Foundation has gained worldwide prominence in cancer research by identifying outstanding young scientists and physician-scientists. Each of its award programs is highly competitive, with less than 10% of applications funded. “There is no question that young scientists are the most critical resource in biomedical research. They inject the excitement, energy and enthusiasm that drive the scientific enterprise. The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation fills a critical niche by supporting these exceptionally driven young people at a vitally important stage in their cancer research careers.” - Günter Blobel, MD, PhD, Nobel Laureate, 1999 “Damon Runyon is a highly respected Fellowship. The money funneled through this program really gets to innovation and discovery. I want to say thank you to people who have donated to the Foundation. It has been a tremendous honor.” - Mathew Miller, PhD, Damon Runyon Fellow, 2008

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