File #: 24-5983    Version: 1 Name: CELEBRATING THE HIPPOCRATIC CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 10/23/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/24/2024 Final action: 10/24/2024
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE HIPPOCRATIC CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF) is recognized as one of the most effective organizations at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University; and WHEREAS, the inception of the HCRF began in 2014 by four compassionate individuals who wanted to make a difference for humanity and those impacted by hearing the word "cancer". It was embraced by many, becoming a reality in 2015; and WHEREAS, Eleni Bousis, with support from Jimmy Bousis, founded and serves as chair of the HCRF where the foundation has raised millions of dollars to support vital cancer research; and WHEREAS, HCRF's diverse network of donors will provide the philanthropic support to fund interdisciplinary research teams at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, empowering their world-class investigators to join forces and address the mos...
Sponsors: ALMA E. ANAYA, BRIDGET DEGNEN
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

CELEBRATING THE HIPPOCRATIC CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

WHEREAS, the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF) is recognized as one of the most effective organizations at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University; and

WHEREAS, the inception of the HCRF began in 2014 by four compassionate individuals who wanted to make a difference for humanity and those impacted by hearing the word "cancer". It was embraced by many, becoming a reality in 2015; and

WHEREAS, Eleni Bousis, with support from Jimmy Bousis, founded and serves as chair of the HCRF where the foundation has raised millions of dollars to support vital cancer research; and

WHEREAS, HCRF's diverse network of donors will provide the philanthropic support to fund interdisciplinary research teams at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, empowering their world-class investigators to join forces and address the most urgent questions in the fields of cancer biology and oncology in daring and innovative ways; and

WHEREAS, HCRF offers their supporters an unparalleled opportunity to be directly involved in a health initiative that promises not only to advance cancer research but also to eradicate it and provide direct access to world-renowned medical experts like Dr. Leonidas Platanias, the Director of the Lurie Cancer Center and their team; and

WHEREAS, throughout the years, HCRF has been able to accomplish multiple achievements that have impacted the lives of many; and

WHEREAS, HCRF has helped develop new treatments for hematological malignancies and pancreatic cancer; and

WHEREAS, HCRF has identified potential targets for COVID antiviral therapy and cellular pathways that affect all cancers; and

WHEREAS, HCRF has launched innovative clinical trials for all types of cancer; and

WHEREAS, HCRF supports researchers through the Hippocratic Scholar Awards, which are given annually to rese...

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