Our History

In 2013, Tara Shuman, in treatment for HER2+ breast cancer, walked in her first Jimmy Fund Walk with her five-year-old son. The 2013 Walk inspired Tara so much that she decided to team up with her dear friend, Amy Killeen, and create a Jimmy Fund Walk team. Amy and Tara have thoroughly enjoyed co-Captaining Team Tara since 2014. They and their mighty team are relentless in the fight against cancer.

As of March 2024, Team Tara has raised over $1,384,319 and has taken millions of steps towards conquering cancer. We will not rest until we have conquered cancer. Please join us in this important effort!

2024

Team Member Goal: 100
Fundraising Goal: $116,000
Designation:  Dr. Kimmie Ng, metastatic colorectal cancer research
Fundraising Goal: $1.5M over time

2023

Number of Team Members: 75
Fundraising: $78,253
Designation:  Dr. Narjust Florez, lung cancer research

Over time walkers: 1,781 Total: $1,384,319

2021

Number of Team Members: 127
Fundraising: $82,891
Designation:  Dr. Kimmie Ng, metastatic colorectal cancer research

Over time: 1,618 walkers Total fundraising: $1,233,913

2020

Number of Team Members: 229
Fundraising : $134,198
Designation:  Dr. Kimmie Ng, metastatic colorectal cancer research

Over time: 1,491 walkers Total fundraising: $1,151,022

2019

Number of Team Members: 324
Fundraising: $242,979
Designation:  Dr. Kimmie Ng, metastatic colorectal cancer research
Dedication: Kristin Rocha

2018

Number of Team Members: 318
Fundraising Goal: $248,883
Designation: Dr. Kimmie Ng, pancreatic cancer research
Dedication: Steve Staffiere

2017

Number of Team Members: 273
Fundraising Goal: $183,936
Designation: Dr. Kimmie Ng, pancreatic cancer research
Dedication: Steve Staffiere

2016

Number of Team Members: 151
Fundraising Goal: $134,159
Designations:  Dr. Mandy Redig, lung cancer research and Young Adult Program

2015

Number of Team Members: 152
Total amount raised: $126,901
Designations:  Dr. Mandy Redig, lung cancer research and Young Adult Program

2014

Number of Team Members: 107

Total amount raised: $79,600

2013

Number of walkers: 2

Total amount raised: $366