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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.
Extraordinary 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.
Many personal and socioeconomic barriers outside the hospital can impact a patient’s overall healing process and access to care. Gifts create a holistic and personalized approach to cancer that meet people where they are with premiere care designed to treat the entire person—beyond the hospital walls in our community and throughout the world.
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You are the stories behind our work. You inspire gratitude, hope, and good.
After a devastating cancer diagnosis knocked an avid hiker off her feet, she was determined to beat the disease–and give back to help future patients.
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Everyone I encountered at Barnes-Jewish Hospital displayed professionalism, knowledge, patience, and nurturing. Bottom line - THEY TOOK SUCH GOOD CARE OF ME! There will always be a special place in my heart for them.
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When Leisa Zigman volunteered to help raise money for research at Siteman Cancer Center, she had no idea she would one day benefit from the very research she was helping to fund.
It was a tough blow when diagnosed with leukemia almost 20 years ago. There was a lot of uncertainty on my part, but the caring staff at the Siteman Cancer Center did their magic with the Lord's help.
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At Illumination, our mission is to raise funds for leading-edge research to improve the way we prevent and treat the many forms of cancer. Your cancer research support at the Illumination Gala will save lives by speeding lab breakthroughs into better treatments for cancer.
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