DONATIONS AT WORK
Grants given are spent on technology and tools that enhance early detection of cancer, promising new programs that promote research that would help prevent cancer relapses, projects that demonstrate research in the area of cancer, and programs that enhance the lives of Minnesota’s Cancer Community by providing aid and assistance. Prospective Grant seekers are required to submit a detailed descriptive proposal as well as a budget.
In 2010, the Fund awarded about $300,000 in grant monies. Here are the organizations/projects funded in 2010:
Miracles of Mitch Summer Camp
This grant provided several children battling cancer and their siblings the opportunity to attend Camp Courage, where they can participate in normal summer camp activities with the supervision of oncologists and medical staff to ensure their safety.
Open Arms
Open Arms prepares and delivers free meals specifically tailored to meet the nutritional needs of individuals living with serious and life-threatening diseases. Meals are also delivered to anyone in a household affected by disease, including caregivers and dependent children.
University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer
Dr. Wei Chen
This grant supports Dr. Chen’s work in adoptive immunotherapy of leukemia and lymphoma. This new research was endorsed by 12 major children’s cancer centers.
University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center Targeted Therapy Against Malignant Melanoma
Dr. Arik Dudek
These funds were provided to support Dr. Dudek’s research of targeted therapy to treat advanced melanoma cancer.
University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center
Dr. Timothy Starr
This grant was provided to fund Dr. Starr’s research into the genetic mutations that cause ovarian cancer.
University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center
Dr. John Ohlfest Ph.D.
Dr. Ohlfest is researching therapeutic targeting of tumor-promoting immune cells—brain cancer research specific to glioblastoma brain tumors.
University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center
Dr. David Potter
This grant is providing support in Dr. Potter’s work to repurpose HIV drugs for cancer therapeutics.
University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center Engineering
of Anti-Cancer Drugs
Dr. Daniel Vallera Ph.D.
These funds were provided to support the engineering of anti-cancer drugs, specific to pancreatic cancer.
Fairview Southdale Oncology Clinic
This grant provides funds for a Cooling Cap System, to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
Fairview Foundation Youth Grief Services Support of Camp Erin
Camp Erin is a bereavement camp for children and teens who have lost a loved one. Traditional camp activities are combined with grief education and emotional support.
North Memorial Foundation Hospice
This grant funded a spa tub for cancer patients, which can provide relaxation and symptom relief for those suffering from cancer.
