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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 that all rallied around him when he started treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the winter of 2014. Presented with the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial, Roger 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.” Continue Reading

Roger Nuhn

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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Spring Advancing a Cure Lecture – May 13, 2015

The Illinois CancerCare Foundation hosted the Spring 2015 Advancing a Cure Lecture: Successful Screening and Treatment of Lung Cancer on Wednesday, May 13. The five speakers each shared their field of expertise in diagnosing or treating lung cancer patients. Look for an announcement of a Fall 2015 Lecture!  

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Theresa Tracy Trot Check Presentation – December 30, 2014

December 30, 2014 – Carrie Margis and Janet Varnes were privileged to accept a check for $17,044 representing proceeds from the 2nd annual Theresa Tracy Trot. This is the second year the Illinois CancerCare Foundation has been the recipient of funds in memory of Theresa designated toward pancreatic cancer research. We are proud to be […]

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Illinois CancerCare Foundation’s CUREageous Event – November 14, 2014

Illinois CancerCare Foundation’s CUREageous Event raised over $147,000 – November 14, 2014

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Golfin’ in the Wild

Golfin’ in the Wild on August 16, 2014 at Wildlife Prairie Park

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Morton BBQ Throwdown

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Bags Donated in Memory of Kristin Keane

Katie Kerckhov, along with Kellan and Kalleigh Keane brought a donation of 100 Thirty-One bags today. You might remember Kellan and Kalleigh from the September/October issue of the Illinois CancerCare Newsletter. They raised $1,000 with a lemonade stand in Toulon, IL. The bags were donated in Kristin Keane’s memory by her family and friends. It […]

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Swing for the Cure at Dozer Park with the Peoria Chiefs

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Palliative Care: A Team Approach to Supporting Cancer Patients

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Mike Cady and Fight Cancer Fridays

January 21, 2014 Mike Cady from Alive Tree Care presented a $1,000 check to Janet Varnes of the Illinois CancerCare Foundation. Mike started putting funds aside from his revenues on Fridays through out the year — he called it “Fight Cancer Fridays”  

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CUREageous 2013 Event Proceeds

Thank you to everyone who participated in 2013 CUREageous! Every gift, no matter the size, makes a huge difference.

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