The Society of MSK

Founded in 1946 to raise funds for patient care, The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is comprised of volunteers dedicated to promoting the well-being of patients, supporting cancer research, and providing public education on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer.
Twenty-five members of The Society of the MSK stand in rows on the steps of our Rockefeller Research Laboratories.

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We help people with cancer in direct and meaningful ways

With more than $100 million raised, The Society of MSK is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience and supporting research that saves lives.
Our history
The Society of MSK was founded in 1946 by a group of women dedicated to enhancing our hospital environment and level of patient support — areas of care that have always been the hallmarks of MSK.
Administrative Board
The volunteer Administrative Board provides assistance, with support from a dedicated Development team, for a range of enhancements to MSK’s patient care and research programs.
Meet our members
Associates Committee
The Associates Committee introduces younger generations to The Society of MSK’s philanthropy and supports its fundraising and volunteer efforts.
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Patient care committees
The heart and soul of The Society, our Patient Care Committees work to assist MSK in making patients as comfortable as possible and to help foster a healing environment.
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Spotlight on The Society of MSK

An overhead view of The European Fine Art Foundation’s New York Art Fair, including art, exhibitor booths, and attendees.
The Society is proud to be a philanthropic partner of The European Fine Art Foundation’s New York art fair. The 2024 opening-night event, sponsored by Prada, raised more than $480,000 for MSK.
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Attendees of The Society of MSK’s annual Bunny Hop fundraiser for pediatric cancer research at MSK Kids take in a dog-and-hoop performance.
Each year, The Society hosts the family-friendly Bunny Hop to raise money in support of pediatric cancer research and patient care programs at MSK Kids.
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Five attendees of The Society of MSK’s 2023 Fall Party stand and smile before a backdrop with our logo.
Hosted by The Society of MSK’s Associates Committee, the Fall Party is an elegant and exciting dinner and dance that raises awareness and funds for MSK Kids.
Eleven Society members stand at The Society’s elegant Spring Ball fundraiser with MSK’s President and CEO Selwyn M. Vickers, MD, FACS.
The 2024 Spring Ball raised funds for the dermatology research program at MSK, focusing on technology — including artificial intelligence — that can improve skin cancer detection and reduce skin toxicity from cancer treatment.
The Society of MSK Spring Ball

How to get involved with The Society of MSK

There are many great ways to be part of our dynamic community and raise vital funds for MSK.
Support The Society’s 2024–2025 campaign
Fund research at MSK that aims to understand why cases of colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers are rising worldwide for people under 50 — and to help develop more effective, less toxic therapies.
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Donate to The Society of MSK
Every tax-deductible gift makes a difference. Your generosity supports leading-edge research, compassionate care, and vital education programs at MSK, a global authority on cancer.
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The Society of MSK events
The Society of MSK is well known in New York City for our exciting and successful fundraising events.
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Upcoming Society events

May 08
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The TEFAF Collectors Preview New York

The Society of MSK invites you to attend The Collectors Preview of The European Fine Arts Foundation (TEFAF) New York. The event will raise vital funds for The Society of MSK’s cancer research and patient care programs.

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May 20
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The Society of MSK Spring Ball

The Society of MSK Spring Ball is an annual event uniting NYC’s philanthropic community to support cancer research and patient care at MSK. The evening features entertainment and inspiring speeches and raises critical funds to support MSK's mission of ending cancer for life.

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