by Garth Sundem | Sep 10, 2019 | Latest News, Philanthropy
QUarterback Babe Parilli honored at celebrity golf tournament raising money for research at CU Cancer Center Vito “Babe” Parilli was the fourth selection in the 1952 NFL draft, going to the Green Bay Packers. In 1961, after being traded a couple times,...
by Taylor Abarca | Sep 5, 2019 | Featured, Philanthropy
Cancer League of Colorado has generously pledged $150,000 to inspire others to support innovation in cancer research at the CU Cancer Center. CLC will match $2-to-$1 every gift made to the Investigator-Initiated Trial Program from now through September 30th, tripling...
by Garth Sundem | Aug 14, 2019 | Featured, Philanthropy
Have you ever wanted to rappel 34 stories down one of Denver’s tallest skyscrapers? Better yet, have you ever wanted to peer-pressure an unsuspecting friend, family member or coworker into sliding over 400 feet down a thin cord? Now’s your chance! From September 5-7,...
by Taylor Abarca | Jul 19, 2019 | Featured, Philanthropy
It’s time to find your running shoes and sign up for the Race 4 Research 5K run/walk! On August 18, 2019, Race 4 Research is returning to Denver.The event raises funds for cancer research in Colorado in memory of Michele Plachy-Rubin. Plachy-Rubin lost her battle...
by Taylor Abarca | Jul 11, 2019 | Featured, Philanthropy
The University of Colorado Cancer Center is thrilled to announce that Dinner in White will return to Denver on August 10, 2019! The event, which is held at a secret location, raises awareness of the life-saving research, clinical trials, and cutting-edge treatments at...
by Garth Sundem | May 14, 2019 | Featured, Latest News, Philanthropy
CU Cancer Center Director, Richard Schulick, MD, MBA (left), and Former Director, Paul Bunn, MD In the years since Richard Nixon signed the National Cancer Act in 1971, the overall five-year survival rate for patients diagnosed with the disease has risen from about 50...
