AACR Events and Activities

AACR Past President Dr. David A. Tuveson speaks at the AACR Industry Roundtable Virtual Discussion on March 9, 2022. The AACR welcomed over 70 participants from 37 sustaining members to this stimulating session.

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) was the title partner for the 2021 Philadelphia Marathon. The marathon, held Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, was the final event of the three-race weekend, following the Rothman 8K and the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon.

Kevin Glover crosses the finish line at the 2021 AACR Philadelphia Marathon. Glover ran his second marathon with the AACR Runners for Research program and raised more than $1,900 for the AACR in honor of his mother, who was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer six years ago.

Newly elected AACR Foundation Board of Trustees Chair and President Stephen Ryan speaks during the AACR Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting at the AACR Annual Meeting 2022.

Runners start the 2022 AACR Runners for Research Run/Walk, which took place April 9 in New Orleans.

Patient advocate exhibitors welcomed attendees at the AACR Advocacy Partners Pavilion at the AACR Annual Meeting 2022. The Pavilion allowed attendees to connect with advocates leading the fight against cancer. 

The AACR Foundation partnered with Bean2Bean Coffee Co.—a family-owned specialty coffee roaster in Philadelphia—to release the AACR Roast for Research. More than 100 bags of the Brazilian coffee were sold through December 2021, and a portion of the proceeds from each bag was donated to the AACR.  

AACR Past President Dr. David A. Tuveson, cancer survivor and NFL running back Brandon Bolden, and AACR Chief Philanthropic Officer Mitch Stoller pose for a picture before the 2022 AACR Runners for Research Run/Walk April 9 in New Orleans.

Christoph Schatz finishes the AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk April 9 in New Orleans.