Donor Profiles
Marjory MoeMarjory Moe retired from Rashkis Elementary School after 10 years of service as its first librarian and a long career as a librarian in multiple schools. A breast cancer survivor, she was honored on the occasion by Rashkis students, parents and faculty with two commemorative tiles purchased in her honor and a donation to cancer research. The tiles were installed on planters in the Outdoor Terrace of the N.C. Cancer Hospital. Read more. |
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Paul HaaralaHigh school student from Morganton, NC, Paul Haarala, wanted to challenge himself to give back. “I’m always trying to make myself a better person in whatever way I can,” said Paul. “I like to help other people.” A tuba player, Paul thought his senior tuba recital was the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and support for cancer, a disease that has impacted a number of his relatives. Read more. |
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Timothy LaiThe past year has been a very difficult one for Timothy Lai, a New York City public school teacher. His wife Esther, who fought terminal breast cancer for eight years, passed away exactly a week before Christmas. While deeply mourning his wife, Timothy struggled with how to cope with the loss himself and help his teenage Leif endure this trying life experience. Read more. |
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Cassie and Vicky AdamsCassie and Vicky Adams created an event called “Girls’ Night Out”, an evening event held at Vicky’s home in Chapel Hill. Since Cassie is a talented designer and Vicky has a side business designing vintage jewelry, this mother-daughter team decided to use their talents to help others. Not your typical fundraiser, this event was designed to feel like a party. Read more. |
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Cyrus KingRaleigh native Cyrus King ’47 first began supporting UNC Lineberger when his wife Carolyn was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Grateful for the care Carolyn received at UNC throughout her seven-year battle with cancer, Cyrus and Carolyn made it a priority to give what they could to help others. Read more. |
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The HiscottsIn 2008 new UNC Lineberger Board of Visitors members Brenda and Don Hiscott of Pinehurst, hosted a reception for UNC Lineberger featuring neurosurgeon Dr. Matt Ewend as one of the speakers. They had no way of knowing that nine months later, they would see Dr. Ewend again, this time in the OR at UNC where Brenda would undergo surgery for removal of a brain mass caused by a rare type of lymphoma called MALT (gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue). Read more. |
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Herodes GuzmanWhen Herodes Guzman begins medical school at UNC this fall, he’ll already know a lot about UNC’s hospitals. The chemistry major has given his time as a volunteer throughout his undergraduate years and has given his senior gift to support pediatric oncology at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more. |
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Donna CarrWilson, NC, resident Donna Carr began making donations to UNC Lineberger in 2001 in honor of a friend and has continued her gifts ever since. “My very very best friend had gynecologic cancer and was treated in Chapel Hill by Dr. Linda Van Le. Read more. |
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Supporting the Melanoma Patient ConferenceThe Melanoma Research Foundation, the UNC Division of Surgical Oncology and the UNC Department of Dermatology sponsored a Melanoma Patient Day on February 6, 2013. In addition to the conference sponsors, Melanoma Patient Day also receives generous support from Mrs. Anne Sessoms of Chapel Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hudgens from Raleigh. Read more. |
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Cy AmanAman made a $100,000 gift to the University to celebrate his 100th birthday and also to mark the 100th anniversary of the General Alumni Association. Divided between Kenan-Flagler Business School, the Chancellor’s Unrestricted Fund and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Aman’s gift is intended to keep the doors open to the future for the next generation. Read more. |
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