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The Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota is a unique place made possible in part by the generosity of our donors. All of us at some time have been or will be touched by cancer and with your support, we will continue to find ways to improve the life of cancer patients, survivors and their families.

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Upcoming Events

Funds raised at the following events support research at the Masonic Cancer Center:

May 9-10, 2008: WineFest
The Depot, Minneapolis
Enjoy exquisite wines, gourmet menus, and enticing auctions while supporting groundbreaking medical discoveries that help children. All proceeds benefit the University Pediatrics Foundation, an affiliate of the Minnesota Medical Foundation. Learn more about the event and buy tickets online.

May 21, 2008: Herberger's Charge Against Breast Cancer
Herberger's will promote its Charge Against Breast Cancer program May 21 in an effort to raise $100,000 in one day for breast cancer research at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. On that day, the company will donate 1 percent of each purchase made with a Herberger's charge card to the cancer center. Since 2001, Herberger's has raised $340,000 for breast cancer research at the University of Minnesota.

June 1-2, 2008: Randy Shaver Celebrity Golf Classic
Rush Creek Golf Club, Maple Grove
Through its annual Randy Shaver Celebrity Golf Classic tournament, the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund generously contributes to Masonic Cancer Center researchers each year. In 2007, Wei Chen, M.D., Ph.D., Jonathan D'Cunha, M.D., Ph.D., Arkadiusz Dudek, M.D., Ph.D., Melissa Geller, M.D., John Ohlfest, Ph.D., Daniel Vallera, Ph.D., and John Wagner, M.D., received a combined $232,000 for research in the areas of leukemia/lymphoma, lung cancer, melanoma, ovarian cancer, brain tumors, pancreatic cancer, and stem cell biology, respectively. D'Cunha is featured in a public service announcement with Randy Shaver currently running on KARE 11. For information about the Randy Shaver Celebrity Golf Classic, visit www.randyshavergolf.com.

June 7, 2008: Lymphomathon 5K Walk: "Take a Step, Find a Cure"
Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
The 4th Annual Lymphomathon 5K Walk: "Take a Step, Find a Cure" is sponsored by the Minnesota chapter of the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF). To start a team or learn more about the event, visit www.lymphomathon.org or contact the Minnesota LRF office at 612-968-3757. Brochures are available from Sven Olsen, 754 Cancer Center Research Building.

June 28, 2008: Time to Fly™ Walk/Run
Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul
Time to Fly is a family-friendly walk/run event perfect for everyone from the competitive runner to the recreational participant. Set along the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River, Time to Fly race events include: 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk, and a kids' fun run. The day also features live entertainment, performance t-shirts, event bags, complimentary food and beverages, an abundance of kids' activities, and inspirational stories by families with children affected by cancer. Awards are presented to top race finishers in eight age categories, as well as the top corporate, community, and individual fundraisers through a competitive online pledge program. The 6th annual Time to Fly will be held in conjunction with the Picnic of Hope. Plan to form a team. For additional information and to register visit the Children's Cancer Research Fund Web site.