Every gift is critical to continuing the important work of the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota. Donors may choose to designate their gift to a particular area of research or to one of the following areas:

General Cancer Research Gifts

These gifts allow the Masonic Cancer Center to pursue various forms of cancer research, to recruit outstanding scientists and physicians, and to ensure necessary facilities and technology. Unrestricted gifts are very important in furthering the Masonic Cancer Center's mission.

Brainstorm Awards

The objective of these awards is to foster new interdisciplinary collaborations in cancer research. These initial funds provide seed money for a pilot study, and can become the basis for obtaining larger grants from external sources such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read "Awards provide 'jump start' for novel research ideas" to learn more about the research these awards support.

Specific Cancer Research

You may choose to designate your gift to a particular area of cancer research. Whether giving online, by mail, or phone, you may indicate your area of interest.

The John H. Kersey Chair in Cancer Research

This endowed chair celebrates the visionary leadership of the Founding Director Emeritus John Kersey, M.D., in advancing cancer research and enhanced patient care at the University of Minnesota. The establishment of the John H. Kersey Chair in Cancer Research will honor his legacy in perpetuity and will support future directors as they strive to improve the lives of cancer patients from Minnesota and the rest of the world. Learn more.

Hope Lodge

The new Richard M. Schulze Family American Cancer Society Hope Lodge serves as a home away from home for up to 40 adult patients and their caregivers who need to travel to the Twin Cities for outpatient treatment. Located near the University's Masonic Cancer Center, it provides convenient and comfortable overnight accommodations where patients and their caregivers can relax, visit with others facing cancer, and focus on healing.

You may give online to the Hope Lodge through the Minnesota Medical Foundation Web site, or you can make your gift by mail or phone, or through automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account. For more information, please contact Cathy Spicola, 612-625-5192 or c.spicola@mmf.umn.edu.

Read more about Hope Lodge (Minnesota Medical Foundation Web site)

Questions? Please contact development staff.