All Posts: philanthropy
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‘Friends of Lombardi’ Group Seeks to Expand Its Impact
(March 1, 2016) — Many young professionals know all too well the challenge of building a network in a big city like Washington, DC. Many researchers know the challenge of securing the necessary money for their lifesaving research. By combining the social with the philanthropic, Friends of Lombardi tackles both of these challenges head on. […]
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Power of Pink Event Raises Money for Capital Breast Care Center
December 9, 2015 — Over 120 women clad in pink filled Redwood restaurant in Bethesda, MD, on Thursday, October 22nd, for the 4th annual Power of Pink — Working out to Stop Breast Cancer event. The lu
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Cancer Research Takes Center Stage at Annual Lombardi Gala
October 30, 2015 — At the 29th Annual Lombardi Gala on October 24, nearly 800 advocates, cancer survivors and community leaders gathered at the Washington Hilton to show their support in the fight to eradicate cancer. Attendees raised funds for cancer research, education and treatment, bringing the total proceeds since the Gala’s inception to approximately […]
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Capital Breast Care Center Highlights Accomplishments and Advocates at Gift of Life Breakfast
October 28, 2015 — At its 8th Annual Gift of Life Breakfast, Capital Breast Care Center (CBCC) and its supporters recognized the incredible strides made by the organization, as well as the continued need for a strong community. Founded in 2004, CBCC provides health education and breast cancer screening services to women in the Washington, […]
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Georgetown Lombardi to Honor Devon Still and Washington Area Lexus Dealers at Annual Gala
October 19, 2015 — At its 29th Annual Gala on October 24, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center will present two awards to leaders who have made a positive difference in the fight against cancer. Devon Still, former defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals, will receive the NFL Players Association Georgetown Lombardi Award, and the Washington […]
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Brings Fun and Funding to Georgetown Lombardi
September 18, 2015 — As part of its national tour for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Hyundai Hope on Wheels visited Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center on September 16 to honor Scholar Hope Grant recipient Jeffrey Toretsky, MD. Many of the attendees were local children personally affected by cancer, who reveled in the opportunity to be a part […]
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Georgetown Lombardi is Top Fundraising Team at Avon Walk for Second Year
(May 6, 2015) — This past weekend Georgetown Lombardi once again distinguished itself as the lead fundraising team in the Washington region at Avon 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer, raising $237,000. On May 2 and 3, the nearly 100-member group of volunteers and patients put months of training to the test for the […]
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Tenth Annual Women & Wine Event Marked by Record-Breaking Growth in Community Support
April 24, 2015 —This year marked a tremendous demonstration of community support for the Women & Wine event, which hosted an unprecedented 600 attendees and raised a record high of nearly $400,000. Now in its 10th year, Women & Wine benefits the Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. […]
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Georgetown Medical Students Get Buzzed for Childhood Cancer Research
April 19, 2015 — After classes and before the weekend got underway in earnest, many at Georgetown were already buzzed. Women and men with electric razors and scissors were busy working on the Georgetown University Medical Center faculty, staff and School of Medicine students who volunteered for Georgetown’s 6th Annual St. Baldrick’s Day festivities on […]
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‘Friends of Colin’ Donates $20,000 Towards Ewing Sarcoma Research at Georgetown Lombardi
March 20, 2015 — People might be surprised to discover that a $20,000 donation to Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is the work of three teenagers. For the past four years, Friends of Colin, a nonprofit group formed by three Cranford, N.J. neighbors, Ryan McGann, Gary Hoffman and Maggie McKay, has been supporting Ewing sarcoma […]
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