October 31, 2013
“Corona Cares” contributes $150,000 to patients, families dealing with cancer
Funds from the campaign will support programs that benefit patients and families receiving cancer treatment at the N.C. Cancer Hospital.
Tag: donors
January 28, 2011
Mary and Arthur Clark
Over the past 25 years the Clarks have invested in many ways, supporting annual operations, special campaigns and making a planned gift.
January 28, 2011
Kelly Dixon
A project started by Kelly sparked efforts across her community to help raise funds for breast cancer research in memory of Kelly's mom.
January 28, 2011
Barbara Wiedemann
Barbara started a yearly motorcycle tour in memory of her husband Dave, and it has raised over $70,000 to support research to improve the standard of care of patients with cancer of the esophagus.
January 28, 2011
Nancy Sample
Nancy likes the idea of funding research that is in early stages and might not get the chance to progress without private support. That's why she set up the Murphy and Nancy Sample Seed Grant for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
January 28, 2011
Susan Hudson
Seeing UNC Lineberger as a "rising star" worthy of investment, Susan and her family gifted a life insurance policy intended to underwrite research by talented investigators at a critical stage in their discovery process.
January 28, 2011
Marty and Ann Murphy
The Murphys assert, "You invest in people not in institutions. Lineberger, with science-savvy leaders like Chancellor Thorp, Dr. Earp and Dean Roper create an environment where creativity and innovation flourish."
January 28, 2011
Rich and Marilyn Preyer
The Preyers have committed $1 million to establish The Richardson and Marilyn Jacobs Preyer Distinguished Professorship for Breast Cancer Research at UNC Lineberger.
January 28, 2011
Dr. Alice Garrett and her daughter, Chaunte
The Garrett family is working to increase public awareness of cancers of the throat and is supporting related research at UNC Lineberger. "We wanted to do something good to say 'thank you' and to support research for throat cancer."
January 28, 2011
Liz Winter Cohen
"I never realized how wonderful making a gift like this feels," says Liz Winter Cohen of her seed grant gift in support of stem cell cancer research. She also made UNC Lineberger the beneficiary of an IRA.