Our Donors Archives - UNC Lineberger

Christina Story’s volunteer work with cancer patients through Get Real & Heel inspired her to pursue a career in exercise science and helped create a lasting legacy of support for UNC Lineberger's program through her family's foundation, the Kulynych Family Foundation II.

Physician-researcher Lisa Carey in the clinic with a patient

Rich Preyer and Marilyn Jacobs Preyer of Hillsborough, North Carolina, have donated $1 million to support the latest phase of UNC Lineberger’s Carolina Breast Cancer Study.

A group of smiling people stand outside with snow-covered mountains behind them. They are wearing winter sport outdoor wear and holding skiis and snowboards.

Wanting to leave a legacy and be an active participant in finding a cure for her disease, Kathleen Boyd established a fund to support metastatic breast cancer research at UNC Lineberger.

Three adult sisters lean in closely and lean on each other, smiling.

Barbara Savoldo, MD, PhD, and Gianpietro Dotti, MD, have established a fund to develop a CAR-T therapy for glioblastoma in honor of Savoldo's sister, Sonia.

Two images: A woman holds a baby and poses with the UNC-Chapel Hill school mascot, a ram wearing a blue basketball jersey; second image is two women wearing white evening wear pose for a photo at a fundraising event.

Christy Bray Graves established Dina's Dynasty to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and fundraise for UNC Lineberger in memory of her mother, Dina Bray.

Julian and Beth Williamson are inspired by UNC Lineberger's mission of providing today’s best care and tomorrow’s best hope.

Charles and Christina Menear make a great team. After Charles was treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, the successful real estate agents decided to give back to their community.

Be Loud Sophie Foundation concert, a fundraiser that supports the AYA Program at UNC Lineberger

Sophie Steiner loved all things Chapel Hill, especially the music scene. She also was passionate about improving cancer care and services for adolescents and young adults. For the past five years, her family and the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation have honored her legacy as a champion for other young people with cancer. Diagnosed with a …

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agents presenting a check for $42,000 to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Support Program

A group from the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate agency presented a $42,000 donation to UNC Lineberger to support its Comprehensive Cancer Support Program at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital. HPW raised the funds during its 2019 Pig Out For The Cure event in September. Pig Out For The Cure is an …

Tennis player John Isner and his mom Karen Isner

The North Carolina Cancer Hospital, the clinical home of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, has named the multidisciplinary clinic reception area in honor of Karen Isner, a two-time cancer survivor and the mother of professional tennis player John Isner.

Category: Our Donors

Philanthropist follows in grandfather’s footsteps

$1 million gift furthers landmark study focused on reducing breast cancer disparities, barriers to high quality care

Donor creates fund for metastatic breast cancer

Scientists make donation when cancer hits close to home

Daughter honors mother’s memory with service, community support

Donors support giving across the generations

Cancer experience leads real estate agents to support UNC Lineberger

Daughter’s vision and community’s support advance cancer care, research for teens and young adults

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston’s Pig Out For The Cure raises $42,000

Professional tennis player John Isner names NC Cancer Hospital reception area in his mom’s honor