The James Patrick Stowe Fund at Mass General was established in loving memory of James Patrick Stowe who passed away from complications due to testicular cancer on September 13, 2017 at the age of 24. Throughout his 3-year battle with cancer, he never wanted anyone to worry about him or feel sorry for him and he continued to work and go to college, ultimately graduating from Roger Williams University in May of 2017 just four months before his passing.
James’ family, friends and teammates have established the Fund at Mass General in his name to serve as a charitable legacy to support a strong desire he expressed to all those around him to research, fight and beat testicular cancer. James was blessed to have many friends & family who loved him very much and his lasting impact on others and the world around was profound, impactful and powerful.
One of his last wishes was to have his tissue used to help find a cure for his type of testicular cancer and he implored his sister Ashley and friend Kendall to work to help save the lives of people who are battling testicular cancer.
Mission
The Mission of the James Patrick Stowe Fund is to raise money to support the work of Dr. Philip Saylor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Saylor was James’ Doctor throughout his fight.
Dr. Saylor is a genitourinary medical oncologist and clinical investigator at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His research is focused on testicular and prostate cancer with emphasis on biomarkers of response to systemic therapies and the metabolic side effects of systemic treatment strategies.
It was James’s deep hope that continued efforts and research into testicular cancer will help the many impacted boys and men and their families who are fighting this cancer every day. Helping raise funds to help Dr. Saylor continue his important work will serve as a vibrant testament to the life and spirit of James.
**An annual event will be held to remember James' legacy, reconnect with friends and continue to raise money for Dr. Saylor's testicular cancer research.
