Our organization has identified several beneficiaries that we believe are doing the most meaningful work in researching cancer treatments and supporting those affected by the disease. These beneficiaries, both local and national, help us put our fundraising dollars to work and we're excited to work with them to make a significant impact on the fight against cancer.
2024 Beneficiaries
The Cancer Center at Illinois unites world-class faculty who uncover fundamental knowledge, innovate new technologies, and enable cancer-free lives. Our interdisciplinary expertise in science and engineering, exceptional facilities, and novel educational experiences are changing the way we take on cancer.
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation honors the life of Andrew McDonough. Andrew battled leukemia, septic shock, and complications of childhood cancer for 167 days before passing away on July 14, 2007, at the age of 14. Andrew’s B+ blood type became his family’s and friends’ motto throughout his fight against childhood cancer — to “Be Positive”.
The B+ Foundation is about Kids Helping Kids Fight CancerTM and is the largest provider of financial assistance to families of kids with cancer nationwide. Additionally, The B+ Foundation funds cutting-edge childhood cancer research and advocates on behalf of kids with cancer.
Prairie Dragon Paddlers mission is to inspire hope, and contribute to the health and well-being of breast cancer survivors by providing community, promoting wellness through dragon boating, and contributing to research and local patient care initiatives.
At the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, we fund high-risk, high-reward cancer research. We identify and enable young scientists who are brilliant, brave and bold enough to go where others haven’t.