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Stand together and be counted. the one hundred

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010 | 6:00 PM
THE WESTIN BOSTON WATERFRONT
BOSTON, MA

What is the one hundred?

the one hundred is an annual fundraiser for the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, honoring one hundred individuals and groups whose diligence and discoveries, philanthropy and passion have helped advance the fight against cancer. Funds raised at the gala will support the Cancer Center’s patient care, research, education and community outreach programs.

About the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

An integral part of one of the world’s most distinguished academic medical centers, the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center’s commitment to eradicating cancer is fueled by scientific investigation conducted as part of the largest hospital-based research program in the United States.

Through a powerful synergy between scientists in the laboratories and physicians at the bedside, the Cancer Center fosters innovation in basic, translational and clinical research. All proceeds from the one hundred dinner will be directed to the one hundred fund at the Cancer Center. the one hundred fund supports vital research and patient care initiatives that include:

• Discovering the fundamental causes of cancer as a guide to prevention, early detection and treatment.
   
• Targeting early cancers through precision surgery and focused radiation.
  
  
• Targeting complex and advanced cancers through “Smart Drugs.”
   
• Accelerating the delivery of research discoveries to people with cancer.
  
  
• Treating the patient, supporting the family and educating the community.