Together, we are UNstoppable in the fight against cancer.
Every year, Virginians gather together to fight cancer. From social gatherings to 10Ks and more, Massey fundraising events celebrate the power of community to advance cancer research and innovation.
Join us to keep the FUN in fundraising at Massey events.
Massey Fundraising Events
Massey fundraising events bring our community together to connect and celebrate while advancing cancer research and innovation.
Join us to celebrate the power of community at a future Massey fundraising event.
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 to support efforts to prevent, detect and treat women's cancers.
February & October
Massey Challenge
Ukrop's monument avenue 10k
Use your 10k to honor those who have battled cancer, to unite the community in the fight against cancer, and to fund cures for cancer right here in Richmond. Virtual and in-person opportunities to participate.
April
Massey on the River
Hosted by the Massey alliance young professional 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.
September
“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, Advisory Board Chair, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Community-Hosted Fundraising Events
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
Summer - 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
Spring - Hosted by the Massey Alliance, this yearly tournament fundraises to help support clinical trials, pilot projects, essential tools and more.
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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 or contact us at teammassey@vcu.edu to get the conversation started
Contact
Reach out to us for more information about Massey fundraising events and ways you can get involved.
Meghan Zapiec, Associate Director Events and Community Engagement, mzapiec@vcu.edu.
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