This year, I will be participating in The Prouty along with thousands of my fellow community members who will bike, walk, row, golf and more to raise money for Dartmouth Cancer Center.  Our team, the "Burly Crew", is participating in memory of my brother-in-law Wayne Burleson who passed away in late April from cholangiocarcinoma (cancer of the bile duct.)  Wayne fought extremely hard for almost three years against this dreadful disease.  He was very much looking forward to participating in the Prouty and, although sadly he did not achieve his goal, we know his spirit will be with us on July 12th.  

More than one third of all people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetimes.* It’s a universal problem that touches everyone, including the most important people in our lives such as Wayne, who was like a brother to me. That’s why I joined The Prouty. All of the funds I raise go toward cutting-edge cancer research and crucial patient support services at the Cancer Center. Hope starts here!

Here are two ways that you can help support patients, doctors and caregivers in the fight against cancer: 

1. Join me! Register for The Prouty today.
2. Make a gift to my Prouty fundraiser and help me reach my goal. Click the ‘donate’ button to support my efforts in the 2025 Prouty.

All funds raised will help fund innovative researchers and clinicians who are dedicated to finding ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. Prouty funds also provide meaningful patient and family support services that are otherwise unfunded—such as support groups, massage, art therapy programs, transportation and grocery assistance, and more.

Thank you for your support!

Hope starts here. Hope starts with you.

Jeff Breslen

*Source: National Cancer Institute