Charity
In Photos: The 51st Annual An Evening with Champions
An Evening with Champions brings together Harvard alumni and skaters from around the world to raise money for The Jimmy Fund, which supports cancer research and treatment.
Philanthropic Leaders Discuss Racial Justice at Harvard IOP Forum
A panel of philanthropic leaders discussed efforts to promote racial justice in philanthropy at a virtual event hosted Wednesday by the Harvard Institute of Politics.
Anand Giridharadas Condemns 'Elite Generosity' in Institute of Politics Talk
Anand Giridharadas, author of the book 'Winners Take All,' criticized the notion that elite philanthropists can bring about reform in a talk at the Harvard Institute of Politics Tuesday.
Cambridge District 'Homeless Court' to Move to Harvard Square
The Homeless Outreach Program of the Cambridge Police Department coordinated the move with the Cambridge District Court, the Harvard Square Business Association, and First Parish Church.
From Syria with Love
Baraa Kouja is trying to get Westerners to understand the reality of the Syrian refugee crisis. This week, his art exhibition “From Syria with Love” stopped by Harvard’s campus to help bridge the gap.
Y2Y Youth Homeless Shelter Celebrates Upcoming Opening
The shelter, set to open to young adults between the ages 18 and 24 in December, looks to serve as a “sanctuary” for local homeless youth.
Students Organize Arts Showcase, Raise Funds for Charity
The event came together after nearly a year of planning on behalf of Karisma’s board, which currently includes 11 members, four of whom are from Harvard.
Terry Fox Run
Participants in the Harvard Canadian Club’s “Terry Fox Run” set off from the starting line late Sunday morning in front of Newell Boathouse. The run, which raised over $1,000 for cancer research, took place on along the Charles River.
Runners Honor Terry Fox in Second Annual Event
More than 100 runners gathered in front of Newell Boathouse on Sunday to commemorate Canadian marathoner and cancer research activist Terry Fox.
An Evening With Champions
Yasmin Siraj ’18, who placed in sixth at the 2013 US Nationals competition, strikes her final pose during Evening with Champions, a charity figure skating show run by Harvard students benefiting the Jimmy Fund for cancer research.
An Evening With Champions
Maria E. Kalina ’16, 2009 Junior National Intermediate pewter medalist, performs a spin during Evening with Champions, a charity figure skating show run by Harvard students benefiting the Jimmy Fund for cancer research.
An Evening With Champions
Christina H. Gao ’17, 2012 Skate America silver medalist, performs a layback spin during Evening with Champions, a charity figure skating show run by Harvard students benefiting the Jimmy Fund for cancer research. In addition to skating in the show, Gao works as the skater liaison for the Evening with Champions board.
An Evening With Champions
Colin McManus lifts Anastasia Cannuscio during Evening with Champions, a charity figure skating show run by Harvard students benefiting the Jimmy Fund for cancer research.
An Evening With Champions
Johnny Weir, a two-time Olympian and three-time National Champion, poses during his performance in Evening with Champions, a charity figure skating show run by Harvard students benefiting the Jimmy Fund for cancer research.
