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MARCH 2018

TOP NEWS

Cancer survivor visits all 50 states to inspire others

Hernan Barangan was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 15. Two decades later, he is working with Teen Cancer America—a University of Chicago Medicine partner organization—to share the stories of teens and young people with cancer, who often feel out of place in pediatric wards and adult cancer units alike. More >>

Clinical trial, team approach help breast cancer patient survive and thrive

As an in-demand expert in sports and health psychology, Michele Kerulis has dedicated her career to helping others. But two years ago, when she learned she had stage 3, triple-negative breast cancer, she had to turn to others for help. More >>

In case you missed it:

Watch Dr. Stacy Lindau's webinar presentation on sex and cancer for Women Moving Millions. Watch >>
Targeted treatments halt spread of advanced lung cancer

Four years ago, Ivy Elkins thought she had only a few months to live. Last summer, she climbed to the top of a waterfall in Iceland. More >>

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Philanthropy gives boost to pediatric cancer research

UChicago researchers are creating a comprehensive Pediatric Cancer Data Commons that centralizes data and makes it easily accessible to the entire research community in order to accelerate research. More >>

Involving 'All of Us' in research to prevent diseases

The 'All of Us' Research Program provides a unique opportunity for scientists to follow a large group of people over an extended period of time to see how exposure may relate to incidence of chronic diseases such as cancer. More >>

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

A foundation of giving

Walk through downtown Chicago and you’re more than likely to come across something built by F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen. The construction company has touched nearly every aspect of infrastructure in the Windy City. But the company’s philanthropic impact on the city is just as great as its physical presence. President and CEO Jim Blair attributes this to the tradition of giving started by the company’s founder, Frank H. “Bud” Paschen. Jim and his wife, Donna, have carried on Bud's legacy of support for leukemia research. More >>

'Round It Up for Lymphoma' March 9-25 at Family Video

Since 2012, Family Video has supported research at UChicago Medicine through their Round It Up for Lymphoma campaign, which asks customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar. More >>

FOUNDATION NEWS

Pictured above (from left to right): Michelle Le Beau, PhD, director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center; Lisa Hoffman Mackey, Auxiliary Board president; Jane Churpek, MD; Mark Applebaum, MD; Nita Lee, MD, MPH; and Alice DuBose, interim executive director of the UCCRF
Auxiliary Board seeks 'Clue to a Cure' at annual gala

The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation (UCCRF) Auxiliary Board hosted their annual gala “Clue to a Cure.” Carolyn Rutstein and Kimberly Warren co-chaired the event, which took place at the Double Tree, Hilton in Skokie, Illinois. Lisa Hoffman Mackey, president of the UCCRF Auxiliary Board welcomed guests to a fun-filled evening with emcee and Board member Linda MacLennon. The Board raised more than $170,000 to support their three funded researchers: Mark Applebaum, MD, Nita Lee, MD, MPH, and Jane Churpek, MD.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Strike Out Pediatric Cancer Bowlathon

Friday, April 6, 2018
Lucky Strike
Chicago, IL

UCCRF Associates Board
Fund the Fight Ball

Saturday, April 21, 2018
Columbia Yacht Club
Chicago, IL
 
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