Teaming up for cancer care

Year after year, Steve and Taryn Ratner have energetically stepped up as top fundraisers for cancer care, first through Hope Walks and, new this fall, as part of Team NWH at the Eversource Everyday Amazing Race.

In 2017, less than a year removed from Steve’s cancer diagnosis, “Team Ratner” committed themselves to helping “fellow cancer warriors on their own journey.” No one is ever prepared to hear such news, especially at age 40. At the Mass General Cancer Center at NewtonWellesley, “we found an entire team who were experts in their field and helped us feel supported at every step.” They discovered firsthand the extensive range of services that patients and families need—and how donations help make it possible.

“Knowing others will be diagnosed with this terrible disease and that we can impact their treatment by fundraising inspires us to keep doing our part,” they reflect.

When Steve and Taryn share their personal stories, they find others are just as inspired to contribute.