Together, we are UNstoppable in the fight against cancer.
Every year, Virginians gather together to fight cancer.
From social gatherings to 10Ks, Massey events and community-hosted fundraisers celebrate the power of community by bringing folks together to advance cancer research and innovation at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Join us to keep the FUN in fundraising at Massey events.
MASSEY EVENTS
February & October
Women and Wellness
Women empowering women in the fight against cancer
Women and Wellness has been a cornerstone of philanthropic engagement at Massey for over a century, celebrating the power of women in the fight against cancer. Driven by passionate volunteers, Women and Wellness has raised more than $5 million supporting efforts to prevent, detect and treat women's cancers.
April
Massey Challenge
Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K
Use your 10k to honor those who have battled cancer, to unite the community towards a world without cancer, and to fund cures for cancer right here in Richmond. Virtual and in-person opportunities to participate.
September
Massey on the River
Hosted by the Massey Alliance young professionals board
Hosted by the Massey Alliance, Massey on the River is Richmond's best end of summer party. Join us for a fun night featuring live music, great food and drink from many of Richmond’s top breweries, wineries and distilleries, while supporting innovative research and advances in cancer treatment and care at Massey.
“As an NCI-designated center of excellence, Massey can save lives. We can offer better treatment. Philanthropic support and fundraising through Massey events help make that all possible.”
—Becky Massey, Massey Advisory Board Chair and Cancer Survivor
Community-hosted events benefiting Massey
Every year, our community members host fundraising events – from music festivals to golf tournaments to dunk-a-thons – to move our mission forward, while celebrating the power of together.
Join us by hosting or attending an event benefiting Massey.
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Swim Across America
[INSERT DATE] - Swimmers of all ages and levels are invited to take part in the 5th annual Richmond benefit swim at Quest Swimming. Your participation will help us make waves to fight cancer and raise money for cancer research, prevention and treatment.
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Dunk for a Cure - Summer
Dunk for a Cure is hosted by the Fight Cancer Stay Positive Foundation to benefit Massey. Whether you participate as a dunkee, through donating or by volunteering, be part of the positivity. Proceeds from the event will, in part, benefit life-changing research and early detection programs at Massey.
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Highlands Golf Classic - Fall
Join us at the beautiful Golf Club at The Highlands for this annual golf tournament. This special fundraising event is dedicated to the eradication of breast, head and neck cancer through innovative research and compassionate care.
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Massey at Belmont Golf Tournament
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ScucciFest - Fall
The 15th annual ScucciFest offers a family friendly day of music, fun, food and friends along the James River. Enjoy entertainment from top-talent local bands, food, beverages and games for all ages, and pay tribute to the memory of Michael R. Pascucci.
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William & Mary 5K - Fall
Every Fall, the College of William & Mary Tribe Track & Field and Cross Country teams put cancer on the run with an annual 5k on their beautiful and historic campus.
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Host Your Own Event
Combine activities you love with fundraising for Massey to advance life-saving cancer research. Learn more about how you can join Team Massey at teammassey.org or contact us at teammassey@vcu.edu to get the conversation started
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