Don’t underestimate the power of giving. The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education,…
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Wendy Ross Runs to Honor Her Late Husband More than 30,000 runners from around the world gathered in Philadelphia Nov. 23-24, 2019, for the AACR…
We are at an exciting time in cancer research. Successes in treating cancer using immunotherapy, targeted therapies, radiotherapy, and even nanotechnology have generated headlines and…
QuadW Foundation Teams Up With the AACR to Support Sarcoma Research The QuadW Foundation, an AACR partner since 2016, recently agreed to support three sarcoma…
We all know people who dedicate their lives to helping others. They inspire us by the example they set in their words and actions. Working…
Women Giving Back for Breast Cancer Research Adrianne Bell and Robin Holts of Philadelphia have something in common: breast cancer. Holts is a breast cancer…
Running for Research: A Family Affair The Weller family of Boyertown, Pennsylvania, has been running and raising funds for the AACR since 2016. The Wellers…
Recently, I took some time to really think about the AACR’s purpose. Why does this organization exist? What difference are we making in the community?…
Over the past two decades, the AACR has awarded nearly $400 million to support cancer researchers through grants, fellowships, and awards. Most of this funding…