Cancer Chomp 2023: Strength in the journey
The spirit of hope shone brightly as Cancer Chomp 2023 celebrated the courage of patients, families and supporters in the battle against brain cancer.
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Fighting pediatric cancer focus of V Foundation-UF Health collaboration
In pursuit of its ongoing mission to achieve Victory Over Cancer®, the V Foundation for Cancer Research announced its renewed support and a new $250,000 grant for the University of Florida’s efforts to combat brain cancer in children. Combined with private support, a total of $600,000 in new funding will bolster critical research programs.
You showed up on Giving Day, Gators!
Allie Cohen, Jeannine Lederman, Sami Haydu , PHHP Dean’s ambassadors and bachelor’s students. During the University of Florida’s fourth annual Giving Day, Gator Nation’s pride and passion were on full display. Gators of all kinds – alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends and families – helped us surpass our goal of…
Grateful giving enables vital treatment and research
Although Tom passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016, many will continue to understand his legacy through the Cocking Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, founded by his wife, Kathy Cocking, to help advance research and treatment of the disease at UF Health in his memory.
Climb for Cancer continues their campaign of giving
A longtime supporter of the UF Health Cancer Center, the Climb for Cancer Foundation began when co-founder and mountain climber, Ron Farb, decided to combine his thirst for adventure with his desire to see an end to cancer in his lifetime.
Rick Croton Memorial Golf Tournament fights against prostate cancer
The tournament has raised more than $60K for prostate cancer research at UF Health.
University of Florida and UF Health announce $12 million gift from Orlando business leader to launch brain tumor research initiative
The University of Florida has received a $12 million gift from Orlando hotel magnate Harris Rosen and The Harris Rosen Foundation to advance innovative brain tumor immunotherapy research and care at UF Health and to launch an unprecedented partnership for the development of novel brain tumor treatments.
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The UF Health Office of Development hosts a number of fundraising events each year. The MyCommunity Fundraising Program helps any outside organization, business, individual or group that will raise funds to benefit an entity of UF Health. MyCommunity Fundraising Programs should fit the mission and promote the appropriate image for…