Signature Events
Special thanks to everyone who attended the UNC Lineberger Ball: Fire & Ice on April 14, 2012. Your support continues to fuel the fire for cancer research and we are most grateful. View photos!
Racing to say thank you
Dr. Karyn Stitzenberg, assistant professor of surgery and a member of UNC Lineberger, was thanked for her "speedy response" to an anonymous patient in a unique way: a racecar windshield banner.
Tar Heel 10-Miler: We Ran, Cheered and Volunteered
UNC Lineberger was well represented at the April 21 Wells Fargo Tar Heel 10 Miler and Fleet Feet 4 miler as faculty and staff ran, cheered and volunteered.
BaseBald for the Cure Raises Funds for UNC Pediatric Cancer Research
The UNC BaseBald for the Cure 2012 event raised close to $31,000 for pediatric cancer research at UNC Lineberger.
Red hot evening for a cool cause
The UNC Lineberger Ball: Fire & Ice was held on April 14, 2012 at the Chapel Hill Country Club to support cancer treatment, prevention and research in the community.
Lymphoma Research Foundation holds educational seminar
The Lymphoma Research Foundation offered an evening educational seminar for patients and families titled “Ask the Doctor.”
Former NFL linebacker visits UNC Lineberger
Former NFL linebacker Chris Draft visited UNC Lineberger to talk with lung cancer specialists and patients and learn what UNC is doing in lung cancer research and treatment.
Loyal Supporters Honored at Annual UNC Lineberger Club Event
More than 280 people attended the 2012 UNC Lineberger Club event on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The event recognizes UNC Lineberger supporters who contribute $1000 or more annually to UNC Lineberger’s cancer treatment, research and prevention programs.
Visiting musician fills N.C. Cancer Hospital with song
Performer and cancer survivor Charlie Lustman visited the N.C. Cancer Hospital on February 29, 2012.
Chapel Hill native runs 10-miler to honor dad
Jessica Perry of Hudson, MA, is traveling more than 700 miles to run 10 and she thinks it’s worth it! The marathoning mom of 3 wanted to do a charity run and saw the 2012 Wells Fargo Tar Heel 10-miler on UNC Lineberger’s Facebook page.
2012 Melanoma Patient Day Symposium
Close to 100 patients and families gathered at the Friday Continuing Education Center on February 15 to participate in the Melanoma Patient Day symposium.
Family House Diaries: David Alston: Snatching the Silver Lining from the Cloud of a Cancer Recurrence
A 42-year-old Carrboro resident prepares for UNC Hospitals’ first triple-tandem stem cell transplant in an adult for the treatment of a testicular cancer recurrence, growing in wisdom and insight along the way.
Hardee’s Teams Up with Tar Heel Athletics to benefit UNC Lineberger
Former UNC Basketball Star Raises $5,000 in Hardee’s Shoot Out Against Cancer
Over 250 people show their MCSpirit at annual event to support pediatric oncology
On November 12, 2011, the Fourth Annual I ♥ MC Gala & Silent Auction brought family, friends, and supporters together from all over the country to Raleigh, NC for a fundraiser to benefit the Mary Claire Satterly Foundation’s support of the Oncology Pediatric Playroom at the N.C. Cancer Hospital.
Gift from Triad Golfers Against Cancer aids lung cancer research
Triad Golfers Against Cancer has awarded UNC Lineberger scientists M. Ben Major, PhD, and D. Neil Hayes, MD, MPH, $60,000 to define gene mutations that are key drivers of lung cancer.
Friendly contest inspires employees to collect comfort items for patients and families
When Denis and Margaret de St. Aubin, who serve on the UNC Lineberger Board of Visitors, received a letter requesting donations of essential items for the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program’s Patient and Family Resource Center, Margaret proposed that Denis hold a contest among his employees to help fulfill the need.
Family House Diaries: On Sanctuary
A colon cancer diagnosis forces a retired social worker and loving mother, wife and sibling to step back from taking care of others and take care of herself.
Senior project reaches out to children with cancer
Laura combined her love of children, UNC, and her desire to be a pediatric oncologist into a senior fundraising project.
Family House Diaries: Chuck and Brittany Pope: Drawn Closer Through Serious Illness
A young couple from Pitt County weathers a bad disease, an unexpected relapse and toxic treatments over a journey that has brought them closer after it earlier drove them apart.
UNC team raises awareness about lung cancer at annual Free to Breathe 5K
UNC Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Program physicians, nurses and staff braved chilly temperatures in Raleigh on Saturday, November 5, to take part in the Free to Breathe 5K sponsored by the NC Lung Cancer Partnership.
Team from UNC participates in Light the Night
UNC’s Light the Night team numbered more than 50 for the November 5 event. Led by team captain Crista Credle, their goal was to raise $3,000, but they far surpassed it with over $6,000.
