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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 you consider all the things you’d like to pass on to your children, cancer certainly doesn’t make the list. But given her family’s history, Ann Best knew it was a possibility. After much deliberation, Ann underwent genetic testing and many family members followed. Knowing the important role the Foundation plays in helping promote and advance testing locally; Ann remains a vocal advocate, serving as a volunteer, donor and board member. “For my kids, I want to see really good research continue right here. The Foundation helps keep Illinois CancerCare on the cutting edge of treatments and therapies.” Continue Reading

Ann Best

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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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