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…
Wendi Platt Helps Out Behind the Scenes Many advocates for health and wellness have high public profiles due to their visible service, while others prefer…
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?…
In 2018, Johnson & Johnson announced a $4.86 million contribution to the AACR, the largest single gift from a pharmaceutical partner in the AACR’s history.…
Liberty Mutual and the AACR Volunteers from Liberty Mutual Insurance helped out at the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run Expo on May 4 in…
When people think about cancer research, they may envision scientists in white coats peering through microscopes. That’s part of the work, but getting cancer research…