The DONNA Foundation

The DONNA Foundation, a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization established in June of 2003, provides financial assistance for the critical needs of those living with breast cancer. Its mission is to provide economic assistance and emotional support to individuals living with breast cancer and fund ground breaking breast cancer research. It helped to develop and maintain the Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Translational Genomics Program. Ongoing funding from the foundation makes it possible for the laboratory team to not only conduct state-of-the-art breast cancer research, including the widely-publicized Triple Negative Breast Cancer Vaccine Trials, but also to provide genomics support for studies in all cancers. The DONNA Foundation is committed to supporting families in need and ultimately, finishing breast cancer. More information available at www.TheDONNAFoundation.org.

Latest from The DONNA Foundation

The DONNA Foundation Debuts New 5K Race in Riverside This Spring

April 07, 2022

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Black Knight DONNA Mother’s Day 5K will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022

Marathon ‘Streakers’ Say They Won’t Stop Running Until a Cure for Cancer is Found

March 15, 2022

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As The DONNA Foundation’s 15th annual marathon brings the breast cancer community together, two “streakers” discuss why they continue to participate in every marathon.

DONNA Marathon Weekend Returns –– In-Person and Virtually, February 4-6

January 18, 2022

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Runners will race “together” in Jacksonville and virtually to finish breast cancer.

DONNA Marathon Weekend Returns Feb. 4-6, 2022

December 08, 2021

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Runners will return to in-person racing for the 15th Annual run to finish breast cancer.

The DONNA Foundation Reports 41% Increase in Patients and Families Served During 2020-2021 Fiscal Year

November 30, 2021

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The DONNA Foundation Reports 41% Increase in Patients and Families Served During 2020-2021 Fiscal Year

The DONNA Foundation Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Community Event

October 21, 2021

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The DONNA Foundation is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a free community celebration event at the Foundation’s warehouse.

The DONNA Foundation Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with THE PLAYERS DONNA 5K on October 2, 2021

October 01, 2021

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The DONNA Foundation will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with THE PLAYERS DONNA 5K presented by Nimnicht Family of Dealerships on October 2, 2021.

The DONNA Foundation Returns to In-Person Races with THE PLAYERS DONNA 5K Presented by Nimnicht Family of Dealerships

September 29, 2021

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The DONNA Foundation kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the announcement of the return to in-person races with THE PLAYERS DONNA 5K.

The DONNA Foundation Announces New Dates and Details for the 2022 DONNA Marathon Weekend

July 01, 2021

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15th annual marathon weekend will take place February 4-6, 2022 in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach; registration to open on July 15.

The DONNA Foundation Announces Return to In-Person Events for 2022 Fearless Series

June 11, 2021

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Announcement coincides with National Cancer Survivor Month, an annual celebration of survivorship that aligns with Foundation’s mission.

DONNA Marathon Week Goes Virtual Feb. 6-14, 2021

February 02, 2021

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Runners will lace up “Everywhere, Together” to Finish Breast Cancer

Participants of the DONNA Foundations 2021 National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer Will Lace Up Their Running Shoes Virtually

October 19, 2020

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Organized as a virtual event, the DONNA Foundation’s 2021 National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer will allow participants to run in their neighborhoods — or on their treadmills.

The DONNA Foundation Launches Everywhere, Together

July 09, 2020

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The DONNA Foundation announced today that DONNA Marathon Weekend and the Fearless Series, encompassing all signature DONNA events, will be presented in a virtual format through spring of 2021.

DONNA Foundation Marathon Weekend How To Be Fearless: Day 1

February 11, 2020

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DONNA Foundation Marathon Weekend How To Be Fearless: Day 2

February 11, 2020

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DONNA Foundation Marathon Weekend Live Stream

February 11, 2020

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Running in the Family

May 31, 2019

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A mother-daughter duo participates in the Donna Foundation’s marathon weekend to fund breast cancer research and support patients.

Love Over Fear

March 22, 2018

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In this episode, we’ll talk with founder Donna Deegan herself about the foundation and its efforts, as well as the foundation’s executive director Amanda Napolitano on how much they have raised so far, and we’ll hear from one very inspiring participant Hollis Youngner.

DONNA Marathon Weekend

September 28, 2017

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