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Norman Todd is hoping to play a role in helping future patients discover his same quality of life by taking part in a Foundation-funded clinical trial. “I appreciate all that the people who went before me did to help develop new treatments, and I want to do what I can to help someone else in the future.” Continue Reading

Norman Todd

When Calvin Pettitt found himself out of breath after climbing the stairs, he bought some workout clothes and shoes, and then started walking. The weight started dropping fast—too fast. It was kidney cancer. “My grandfather and my mom both died of cancer. I thought it was a death sentence.” With God, his extended family and the team at Illinois CancerCare by his side, Calvin proved it’s not. He had his kidney removed, joined a clinical trial and now feels good enough to start taking laps around the track once more. Continue Reading

Calvin Pettitt

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The Illinois CancerCare Foundation is a charitable organization in our community dedicated to helping local cancer patients and their families. Every dollar raised directly benefits our region, funding cancer research, education, and patient support. While our impact is deeply felt locally, the reach of our services extends globally. In partnership with Illinois CancerCare, we bring the latest nationally recognized clinical cancer research trials to our community, offering patients and their family’s greater access to advanced treatment options and renewed HOPE—right here at home.. Yesterday’s clinical trial research is Today’s treatments – Today’s clinical trial research paves the way for Tomorrow’s Treatments!

Generous gifts to the Foundation make it possible to keep hope alive for central Illinois families coping with a cancer diagnosis through funding of the following patient initiatives: New Research Treatment Trials, Education, Patient Care and Patient Support.