The Paul Nabil Bustany Fund for Synovial Sarcoma Research

Paul Nabil died on August 19th, 2006 after a twelve-year struggle with synovial sarcoma. He was 33. We have launched this website and fund to both remember him and further the cause that he held dear.

About Nabil

Nabil lived each hour, day, and year with heart. And it was from the heart that he drew his immense courage throughout his ordeal with cancer. He repeatedly confronted a series of treatments and emerged each time with more determination, strength and compassion. He loved his friends, who respected him as a role model and confidant. He loved his family, who cherished his warmth and humor. He loved the small things in life, the funny stories and charming details that we keep in our hearts, the memories we are lucky to have because we are lucky to have had Nabil. [more]

2010 Event

This year’s annual event will be the Istanbul Marathon in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 17, 2010. The marathon offers PNB Fund supporters a unique experience to run from Asia to Europe in one of the most historic cities in the world, while raising critical funds to support synovial sarcoma research. After the marathon, participants will have the choice to stay in Turkey for a planned group trip. See the projected itineraries.

2009 Event

Last year’s annual event took place in New York City on October 17, 2009. Participants joined hundreds of other runners/walkers in beautiful Central Park for the 5K Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research. All money contributed to the Fund in connection with the run/walk was earmarked to support synovial sarcoma research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Following the run, the Paul Nabil Bustany Fund hosted a benefit lunch at Pasha Restaurant, a few blocks from the Park. Click here for photos of the event.

The purpose of the Foundation is to support synovial sarcoma research. Synovial Sarcoma is presently an incurable form of cancer that afflicts hundreds of young people each year, ages 15 to 35, most of whom die within a few years of becoming ill. The cause of the disease is unknown. [more]

Let us know if you're interested in participating in the event as soon as possible. We’ll also continue to post updates to the site and through e-mail.
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About Making Donations

2010 EVENT – This year’s annual event will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, with PNB Fund supporters participating in the 8k, 15k, or a full marathon as part of the Istanbul Marathon, on October 17, 2010.

For those who cannot make the trip to Turkey, we’ll also be holding an event in New York City later this year. Stay tuned for more details.