Registration and sponsorship opportunities went LIVE on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT. As anticipated, we sold out within minutes!! We thank our dedicated sponsors, volunteers and attendees for making this event truly remarkable and memorable.
In March of 2024 U CAN-CER-VIVE Foundation awarded Suresh Balasubramanian, M.D., and his team of investigators a $405,315 grant for their continued research, titled “Biological Aging and Mutational/Immunological Signatures as Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers for Treatment of Hematological Malignancies.”
“Receiving such generous backing from the U CAN-CER VIVE foundation is truly significant. Their consistent support for Michigan Researchers over the past several years has been instrumental in advancing scientific research,” said Dr. Balasubramanian. “This grant will enable us to employ the latest scientific techniques to finetune and validate a new biomarker in different clinical settings, which has the potential to transform the care of our patients.”
Dr. Balasubramanian is a hematologist and medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of clonal hematopoiesis, myelodysplasia, leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. He’s also a member of the Hematology Oncology and Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Multidisciplinary Teams, and the Molecular Therapeutics (MT) Research Program at Karmanos. He and his team of investigators are exploring the idea of estimating biological age as a better surrogate to determine treatment decisions for certain cancers as opposed to chronological age. Chronological age takes into the number of birthdays a patient has, whereas biological age would help consider various changes that happen in a patient’s body at the tiny level of cells and their parts.
U CAN-CER VIVE is grateful to support cancer research here in Michigan. As a nonprofit that is 100% volunteer based, we are proud to donate 100% of profits raised directly to our cause. Our goal? A CANCER FREE WORLD. Click below to continue reading and to learn more about how our research dollars are in action at Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute right here in Detroit, Michigan.
As we close out our 2023 year, we reflect on the strides and accomplishments we have made in the last 365 days. As a nonprofit, our hearts are full knowing that the support of our community continues to shine and provides us with the momentum to continue sharing our mission and vision for the future development in cancer research throughout Michigan and beyond.
This year, we are proud to share that, with your help, we have raised $1.5 Million. WOW. We cannot wait to put these dollars into action within our local Michigan hospitals to help further cancer research and continue making a difference in the world of cancer. Our Mission is to provide vital funds for cancer research to create a cancer free world. Check out what we’ve done this year and cheers to 2 0 2 4!
1,000 Gifts Delivered
The mission of U CAN-CER VIVE is to provide vital funds for cancer research to create a cancer free world. Throughout the year, we host events and opportunities to share the love and show support to those receiving care in our local Michigan hospitals. With the support of our community and through events such as UR My Valentine and Comfy for the Cure, we were able to deliver nearly 1,000 gifts to patients in 2023. Gifts included teddy bears, beanies, blankets, and heartfelt cards to brighten their days!
300 Volunteers Participated
Our volunteers are so important to our foundation. With helping hands, we are able to fuel a bigger mission together. Throughout the year, our volunteers came together to show love and support throughout seven events, raising awareness, representing for a loved one, and coming together as a community to make an impact and a true difference in the world of cancer. Looking to do more in 2024? Become a volunteer with U CAN-CER VIVE!
$1.5 Million Raised This Year
Upon becoming an official nonprofit foundation in 2016, we have raised over $5 million now, providing funds for cancer research grants annually here in the State of Michigan. This passion toward the fight against cancer stems from the heart and soul of the LaFontaine’s commitment to give back after experiencing the affliction of cancer firsthand… Aiming for a Million Dollar Year each year, we can say that in 2023 we exceeded that. We can’t thank YOU enough for your support, and look forward to putting those dollars into action for 2024!!
$560K Research Dollars In Action
In 2023 alone, U CAN-CER VIVE provided nearly $560,000 to support vital cancer research here in our local Michigan hospitals. These dollars helped fund research to the following locations in which various cancer research studies have been conducted:
• Ascension Healthcare – Blood Cancer research
• Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute – Lung Cancer research
• Henry Ford Health System – Breast Cancer research
Join us at one of several LaFontaine Automotive Group locations in Michigan every November to help make comfy cozy blankets together. . . it’s all a part of our Comfy for the Cure event where we will be donating hundreds of blanket gifts to deserving children and adults in our local hospitals here in Michigan throughout the Giving Season!
$25 provides comfort to a child or adult each Giving Season.
Our Comfy for the Cure gift from U CAN-CER VIVE includes a fleece tie blanket and heartfelt message to share with a child or adult spending this giving season in the hospital. As a community, we will be coming together to make these blankets all throughout Michigan in the month of November each year. Our committee will then be delivering these Comfy for the Cure gifts to our local Michigan hospitals as a part of Giving Tuesday – the Tuesday following Thanksgiving!
By becoming a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to sign up to make the blanket yourself or have one of our U CAN-CER VIVE volunteers make the blanket in your honor. Stay tuned for 2024 event details!
We look forward to having you join us for this special day.
Questions? Email us at admin@ucancervive.com
U CAN-CER VIVE is a designated charitable 501(c)3. Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by the law. U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation Tax ID# is 81-1127156. Checks can be made payable to U CAN-CER VIVE FOUNDATION.
U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation recently visited the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute to deliver a $325,372 check for cancer research. The funds will support cancer research focused on diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
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