Donor Profiles
Timothy LaiThe past year has been a very difficult one for Timothy Lai, a New York City public school teacher. His wife Esther, who fought terminal breast cancer for eight years, passed away exactly a week before Christmas. While deeply mourning his wife, Timothy struggled with how to cope with the loss himself and help his teenage Leif endure this trying life experience. Read more. |
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Cassie and Vicky AdamsCassie and Vicky Adams created an event called “Girls’ Night Out”, an evening event held at Vicky’s home in Chapel Hill. Since Cassie is a talented designer and Vicky has a side business designing vintage jewelry, this mother-daughter team decided to use their talents to help others. Not your typical fundraiser, this event was designed to feel like a party. Read more. |
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Cyrus KingRaleigh native Cyrus King ’47 first began supporting UNC Lineberger when his wife Carolyn was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Grateful for the care Carolyn received at UNC throughout her seven-year battle with cancer, Cyrus and Carolyn made it a priority to give what they could to help others. Read more. |
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The HiscottsIn 2008 new UNC Lineberger Board of Visitors members Brenda and Don Hiscott of Pinehurst, hosted a reception for UNC Lineberger featuring neurosurgeon Dr. Matt Ewend as one of the speakers. They had no way of knowing that nine months later, they would see Dr. Ewend again, this time in the OR at UNC where Brenda would undergo surgery for removal of a brain mass caused by a rare type of lymphoma called MALT (gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue). Read more. |
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Herodes GuzmanWhen Herodes Guzman begins medical school at UNC this fall, he’ll already know a lot about UNC’s hospitals. The chemistry major has given his time as a volunteer throughout his undergraduate years and has given his senior gift to support pediatric oncology at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more. |
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Donna CarrWilson, NC, resident Donna Carr began making donations to UNC Lineberger in 2001 in honor of a friend and has continued her gifts ever since. “My very very best friend had gynecologic cancer and was treated in Chapel Hill by Dr. Linda Van Le. Read more. |
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Supporting the Melanoma Patient ConferenceThe Melanoma Research Foundation, the UNC Division of Surgical Oncology and the UNC Department of Dermatology sponsored a Melanoma Patient Day on February 6, 2013. In addition to the conference sponsors, Melanoma Patient Day also receives generous support from Mrs. Anne Sessoms of Chapel Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hudgens from Raleigh. Read more. |
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Cy AmanAman made a $100,000 gift to the University to celebrate his 100th birthday and also to mark the 100th anniversary of the General Alumni Association. Divided between Kenan-Flagler Business School, the Chancellor’s Unrestricted Fund and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Aman’s gift is intended to keep the doors open to the future for the next generation. Read more. |
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The Valentinos"We are so grateful to Dr. Gold, UNC Lineberger and our friends Ken and Cheryl," says Lauren. "We would like to find ways to give back, perhaps help families less fortunate.” Read more. |
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KIOTI TractorKIOTI Tractor donated all proceeds from a silent auction of the “DIGGIN’ PINK - DIGGIN’ FOR THE CURE” tractor to support breast cancer research at UNC Lineberger. Douglas Earwood, KIOTI director of sales and marketing, presented the $15,267.00 check to Jennifer Bowman, special events coordinator for UNC Lineberger. Read more. |
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