Ever wonder if a $25 donation to that fund run really makes a difference? When the beneficiary is MD Anderson, the answer is a resounding “yes.”

Bake sales, golf tournaments, motorcycle rides, art shows and other third party events across the nation, are an important part of the institution’s philanthropy.

From a cumulative perspective, the money third party events raise is substantial. On average, around $1.5 million is raised annually from these types of events.

Third party events hold yet another lasting benefit: the hope for a world without cancer, reflected on the faces of the participants. Their inspiration offers a future of endless possibilities in the fight against cancer.