Raise money for Vineyard Havens
Make a Donation for our Families
Since our founding, VH has welcomed more than 800 guests, including pediatric cancer patients, siblings, and children of parents with cancer. Each week away is intentionally designed to restore what cancer often takes away: laughter, peace, and time together as a family.
Any and all contributions make a difference.
A donation of any size goes towards creating a memorable experience for our families:
- $2,000 sponsors 100% of a deserving family’s vacation in a donated property
- $700 funds a Family’s vacation “fun money” for a week
- $450 pays for Professional Beach Photos
- $350 buys Round Trip Ferry Tickets
- $185 covers 1 day of vacation for a patient (from a family of 5)
- $100 funds a Family’s “fun money” for a day
Vineyard Havens gives the gift of time away, and time together, to families facing cancer. We give all-expenses paid vacation to families facing cancer so they can rest, reconnect and make new memories again on Martha's Vineyard.
Vineyard Havens was formed in 2018 by Jeanne DeSanto after her then four-year-old-son was diagnosed with cancer. While supporting him through treatment and meeting other families with children facing cancer, she recognized a shared loss: everyday joy, carefree moments, and the simple experiences that make childhood feel normal had been replaced by medical stress, trauma, and constant worry for the whole family.
Vineyard Havens exists to restore moments of joy and normal family life during an incredibly challenging time. Through our unique approach to cancer respite, families are given a safe, supportive, and welcoming space to relax, reconnect, and enjoy time together outside of the hospital or clinic. Our mission is simple yet profound: We give all-expenses paid vacations to families facing cancer so they can rest, reconnect and make new memories again.
About the race
The Falmouth Road Race was established in 1973 and has become one of the premier running events of the summer season. Each year the race draws an international field of Olympians, elite, and recreational runners out to enjoy the iconic 7-mile seaside course with over 10,000 participants and over 75,000 specatators.
Date: August 16 2026 at 8:00am
Distance: 7 miles (Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights)
Run for team Vineyard Havens
Our families are deeply appreciative of all the funds raised during the Falmouth Road Race. All runners are requested to raise a minimum of $1500.
To register please email christine@vineyardhavens.org
Donate to a runner
To support a runner please visit their individual participant page below.
Teams
Click on a team below to make a donation.
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Vineyard Havens, Inc.
Raised: $23,033.60
Recent Donors
| Date | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 01 | Sadie Peden | $28.10 |
| Aug 01 | Grammy & Vickie | $109.85 |
| Aug 01 | Michelle and Chris Hanlon | $273.35 |
| Jul 31 | Brandon Gagnon | $25.00 |
| Jul 31 | Kerry Carter | $250.00 |
| Jul 31 | Chris Cramer | $109.85 |
| Jul 31 | Dafoulas Family | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 31 | Simona Gerzon | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 31 | Laura Minichiello | $273.35 |
| Jul 31 | Anonymous | $28.10 |
