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Swings for DONNA Charity Event Benefitting The DONNA Foundation
Written on March 16, 2020 at 1:39 pm, by Michelle
On February 28, the Sugar Mill Country Club (SMCC) hosted a fundraiser for The DONNA Foundation, a registered charity founded in 2003 by three-time breast cancer survivor, Donna Deegan. It is dedicated to caring for families living with breast cancer. Again this year the “Swings for DONNA” fundraiser earned exceptional results, raising over $50,000. Open Continue Reading »
New microscope at Mayo Clinic brings researchers one step closer to curing breast cancer
Written on October 28, 2019 at 4:10 pm, by Michelle
The Jacksonville Mayo Clinic is now one of four facilities worldwide to use a new microscope bringing researchers one step closer to curing breast cancer. Researchers are one step closer to curing breast cancer at the Mayo Clinic with a new microscope called the Nanostring GeoMX. “We are excited to be pioneers in the evaluation Continue Reading »
Whataburger kick starts the campaign raising $17,000
Written on August 15, 2019 at 9:47 pm, by TDFadmin
The DONNA Foundation’s annual “Together We Will” fundraising campaign aims to raise $500,000 Whataburger kick starts the campaign raising $17,000 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (August 15, 2019) – Whataburger locations in Jacksonville raised $17,000 for The DONNA Foundation as a part of their May 2019 fundraising campaign for the Foundation. On Saturday, July 20, Whataburger Field Brand Continue Reading »
The DONNA Foundation Fund Game Changing Research Equipment for the Mayo Clinic
Written on March 6, 2019 at 4:17 am, by TDFadmin
Icemen partner with The DONNA Foundation
Written on January 3, 2019 at 11:05 pm, by TDFadmin
Jacksonville, FL– The Jacksonville Icemen, proud affiliate of the NHL Winnipeg Jets and AHL Manitoba Moose, today announced a partnership with The DONNA Foundation in a family-friendly endurance event to be held at Veterans Memorial Arena prior to the Icemen game on December 28. This inaugural event, presented by Venus, features a multi-tiered endurance event throughout Continue Reading »
Help the Donna Foundation by donating on Giving Tuesday
Written on December 3, 2018 at 6:56 pm, by TDFadmin
The Donna Foundation has served more than 12,000 families. They've provided financial support, transferred patients to and from treatment and much more. Author:Brooks Baptiste 7:31 AM EST November 27, 2018 8:26 PM EST November 27, 2018 When most hear ‘The DONNA,’ they often think about the annual run, which fights against breast cancer, a disease Continue Reading »
Spin 2 Win and DONNA Partner to Serve Those with Breast Cancer
Written on June 11, 2018 at 5:57 pm, by TDFadmin
JACKSONVILLE, FL. (June 11, 2018) – Spin 2 Win, an unprecedented high octane outdoor spinning concept, is proud to announce its first annual event to be held at Unity Park on June 22-24, 2018. A portion of proceeds from the event are committed to The DONNA Foundation, in support of their mission of breast cancer Continue Reading »
Sugar Mill’s ‘Swings for Donna’ raises $55K for breast cancer support group
Written on April 1, 2018 at 5:44 pm, by TDFadmin
WEAVER CHALLENGE ISSUED TO FINISH BREAST CANCER
Written on December 21, 2017 at 8:57 pm, by TDFadmin
Jacksonville Philanthropists Renew Their Fundraising Match for DONNA Marathon Weekend JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 21, 2017) – Jacksonville philanthropists Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver announced the renewal of the annual Weaver Challenge to raise money for The DONNA Foundation through the organization’s signature event DONNA Marathon Weekend. The annual challenge serves as a call to action for race fundraisers Continue Reading »