All Posts: philanthropy
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Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Announces $25 Million Commitment to Five Cancer Centers Across America With Goal of Reducing Disparities in Cancer Care in Underserved Communities
Commitment Recognized by White House Cancer Moonshot Georgetown University to establish The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, D.C. Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Ralph Lauren Center to build upon 20-year partnership serving Harlem, New York, and surrounding communities Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation, to collaborate on the […]
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Lombardi Gala: A ‘Community of Dedicated Supporters and Believers’
(March 26, 2022) — New and old friends of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center gathered for the 34th Annual Lombardi Gala to celebrate the mission and work of the cancer center and honor its steadfast supporters. “I am delighted to be here tonight to thank you for your support in our fight to end cancer […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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St. Baldrick’s Event Organizers Motivated by Personal Connections with Pediatric Cancer
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Virtual Lombardi Women Event Celebrates 15 Years of Support for Breast Cancer Research
(June 18, 2021) — As fashion editor for The Washington Post, the late Nina Hyde was recognized for her high personal standards and work ethic, as well as her courage and tenacity in dealing with breast cancer. At the 15th anniversary Lombardi Women virtual gathering on June 16, a fundraiser for the Nina Hyde Center […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Georgetown Alumnus and Longtime Georgetown Lombardi Supporter Drives Research Forward on Rare Pediatric Cancers
Category: Lombardi Stories
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BellRinger Bike Ride Announcement Concludes ‘Five Days with Lombardi’
(October 9, 2020) — As part of the celebration of its 50th anniversary during the week of Oct. 5-9, Georgetown Lombardi rolled out plans to hold the inaugural BellRinger Bike Ride in September 2021. “BellRinger will be a cycling event that brings together dedicated individuals and teams focused on ending cancer,” said Louis Weiner, MD, […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Team Georgetown Lombardi Wins Hands on Hope Competition
(February 2, 2020) — A pediatric nurse, research assistant and research administrator — members of Team Georgetown Lombardi — won the 2020 Hyundai Hands on Hope contest at the Washington Auto Show. Their success secured a $60,000 pediatric cancer research grant for Georgetown Lombardi. For 50 straight hours beginning January 30, the trio, Olivia Rebro, […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Hyundai Hands on Hope Contest Again to Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer Research at Georgetown Lombardi
(January 24, 2020) — Georgetown Lombardi has teamed up once again with the Washington Area Hyundai Dealers at the Washington Auto Show to help raise money for pediatric cancer research through the Hyundai Hands On Hope Contest. The contest requires participants to remain in constant contact with a Hyundai vehicle over two days (with a […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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‘The Power of This Place is Its People’
(November 27, 2019) — Nearly 600 supporters, community partners and volunteers showed up in force to celebrate the extraordinary team of individuals who work tirelessly searching for new and better cancer treatments and therapies at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. This year’s annual Lombardi Gala took place at Washington’s Ritz-Carlton and spotlighted some of the very […]
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Washington Women Raise $735K for Breast Cancer Research at Georgetown Lombardi
WASHINGTON (April 25, 2019) — Women & Wine, one of Washington’s largest annual philanthropic events by and for women, raised over $735K at its April 24 annual event, with proceeds designated for research and treatment at the Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Women & Wine is one of the premier events for […]
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