Illumination Cancer Frontier Series | Frontier Night 2021

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The Power of Giving

Advancements in cancer prevention, therapies, and outcomes are driven by innovative research. Gifts power the wheel of cancer innovation, translating promising ideas into new standards of care.

Exceptional care means our patients have access to the most innovative treatments, technologies, and expertise when it matters most. Gifts provide real-time solutions that directly improve a patient’s journey.

Academic medical centers have the honored responsibility of training the next generation of physician-scientists. Gifts foster a culture of continuous education and training, fueling the cycle of cancer innovation.

Precision radiation therapy at The S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center at Siteman Cancer Center

Dig Deeper

Cancer is vast, complex, multidisciplinary, and personal. Search our resource library by cancer type, keyword, or simply browse the documents below to see how philanthropy is having a dramatic impact on cancer innovation.

Donor Gift Supports Women with Cancer

At the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, survivorship support is a critical part of treatment and recovery. On August...

Meet Harry Ratliff

Harry Ratliff has been a strong advocate for health care through volunteering and board memberships for over 20...

Meet Robert Schwendinger

Robert Schwendinger’s resume is so dedicated to health care that, at a glance, one might assume that he...

Meet Ajla Zigic

Ajla Zigic is a fierce champion of the St. Louis community. As the vice president of community and economic...

Cancer Frontier Fund Supports Seven New Cancer Research Projects

Gifts to the Cancer Frontier Fund at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital recentlly funded $1.5 million to...

Feeding the Heart, Mind, and Community

A community grant from the Foundation planted the seed for the Baden Community Vegetable Garden that is...

Dr. Stephanie Perkins named as S. Lee Kling Endowed Chair in Radiation Oncology

Stephanie M. Perkins, MD, accomplished expert in pediatric and proton radiation, has been named the S. Lee Kling...

Mentorship and Hands-on Training Are Key to Extraordinary Care

Evidence indicates that mentorship and hands-on training experiences, especially in STEM fields, are important tools...

BJC Employees Receive Over $1 Million in Emergency Assistance Grants

Last year, $20,000 was contributed to the fund by compassionate BJC Teammates who gifted the cost of their holiday...

Thank You to Our Recent Donors

Thank you! Your gifts create a lifeline for so many, and donor-funded initiatives support cancer research, prevention, education, and patient care. Your partnership is vital.

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