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At 75, Roger Nuhn of Glasford is a relative newlywed. When he and Bonnie married five years ago, he joined a close-knit family—two daughters, five granddaughters and two great-grandsons (and another great-grandchild on the way). They all rallied around him when he started treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the winter of 2014.

So did his Illinois CancerCare family. Presented with the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial, Roger debated it, then decided, “What have I got to lose?” The answer: Nothing. He’s not only responding well to treatment—which he’s not sure he could have afforded on his own—but he’s also recovered the energy to do the things he loves. “I wouldn’t have been able to do anything without this treatment. Now, I feel like doing stuff again.” That includes plans to head to Florida with Bonnie to escape the coming winter.

Cutting-edge cancer treatments offered in our patients’ hometowns. Through the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), Illinois CancerCare shares in $2.5 million of annual funding for National Cancer Institute clinical trials. Patient costs for trials exceed that amount, however, resulting in a significant budget shortfall. The Foundation fills that gap—committing up to $400,000 per year for the next four years to help ensure local patients receive the quality care they deserve, close to home.

Roger Nuhn May 8, 2017

When he hit 237 pounds and found himself out of breath after climbing the stairs, Calvin Pettitt of Peoria decided it was time to take action. He bought some workout clothes and shoes, and then started walking regularly on the track next to Bradley University’s Shea Stadium. 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. “I prayed a lot. I told God I just wanted to see my children and grandchildren progress a bit more before I leave this earth.”

Calvin Pettitt May 8, 2017

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Jul 18 @ 12:00 pm
12:00 pm
Shotgun start at 12:00PM The event will conclude with dinner and a short awards ceremony celebrating Closets to the Pin, Longest Drive and, of course, all Hole-In-One winners! All participants are invited to participate in[...]
Metamora Fields Golf Club
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm
12:00 pm
More information coming soon!  
Parkview Golf Course
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
4:00 pm
Grab your girlfriends, family and coworkers and join us for an evening of FUN at our designer purse auction! We have brands like Coach, Dooney, Kate Spade and others available by LIVE and SILENT auction![...]
Moose Lodge
Nov 1 @ 8:00 am
8:00 am
The Theresa Tracy Trot is a 4 mile run or 2 mile walk along the East Peoria Riverfront and Levee District. It is held in honor of Theresa (Naramore) Tracy, a young wife and mother[...]
East Peoria Riverfront Park
Nov 21 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
6:00 pm
CUREageous: Sweet 16 Our signature event is so OUTRAGEOUS you won’t want to miss the in-person party on Friday, November 21st! This year, we will be honoring one Rock Doc and one AMP Champ – local area physicians and medical professionals[...]
Par-A-Dice