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Minnie Driver Helps Raise $1.9 Million for Cancer Research

April 16, 2012

ST. LOUIS - In a tremendous outpouring of support, $1.9 million was raised for the Cancer Frontier Fund last Saturday evening to fund life saving research at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington School of Medicine.

Over 500 people attended the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s annual illumination Gala, co-chaired by Tom Hillman, founder of FTL Capital Partners, and Ron Kruszewski, CEO of Stifel Nicolaus. The luxury package auction and special guest performance by Oscar nominee and songwriter Minnie Driver highlighted the evening.

Cancer Frontier Fund visionaries Bill and Amy Koman, along with Ambassador and Mrs. Sam Fox, Joe and Mary Stieven, Ron Kruszewski, Tom and Jennifer Hillman, Ken and Shawn Suelthaus, Bob Clark, Tim and Amy Claxton, George and Melissa Paz, Michael and Carol Staenberg, Ken Steinback, Pat and Aja Stokes, Jim and Stacey Weddle, Steve and Katie Schankman, John and Alicia Tlapek, Greg and Lisa Boyce, Paul and Donna Melnuk, and Grant Williams were eager to set the pace by raising their paddles during both the luxury auction and the fund-a-cure segment.

Tim Eberlein, MD, director of Siteman Cancer Center, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital president Rich Liekweg took the stage to personally thank all guests for carrying on the St. Louis “spirit of giving.”

Launched in 2009, the goal of the Cancer Frontier Fund is to raise $50 million to support innovative clinical research that will accelerate the pace of discoveries at the Siteman Cancer Center that has the potential to change cancer care around the world.

Contact:
Kris Marino
314-286-0606
kgm4029@bjc.org

illumination Gala 2013

2013 illumination Gala raised nearly $1.8 million for cancer research.

2013 illumination Gala raised nearly $1.8 million for cancer research.
2013 illumination Gala raised nearly $1.8 million for cancer research.
10% of May purchases at Planet Sub benefit our Cancer Frontier Fund. The Cancer Frontier Fund supports cutting-edge research at the Siteman Cancer Center.
10% of May purchases at Planet Sub benefit our Cancer Frontier Fund. The Cancer Frontier Fund supports cutting-edge research at the Siteman Cancer Center.
Prior to performing at the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s annual “illumination” gala, actress and vocalist Minnie Driver visited with patients at the Siteman Cancer Center. Driver raised $1.9 million for cancer research during her visit to St. Louis.
Prior to performing at the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s annual “illumination” gala, actress and vocalist Minnie Driver visited with patients at the Siteman Cancer Center. Driver raised $1.9 million for cancer research during her visit to St. Louis.
Three-Time Cancer Survivor Fights for Family — With Ken Steinback, patient
Three-Time Cancer Survivor Fights for Family — With Ken Steinback, patient
Bill Koman shares his personal inspiration behind the launching of the Cancer Frontier Fund.
Bill Koman shares his personal inspiration behind the launching of the Cancer Frontier Fund.
Dr. Lukas Wartman knows firsthand what it is like to live with cancer. Listen here as this amazing young physician speaks to the importance of gifts to the Cancer Frontier Fund.
Dr. Lukas Wartman knows firsthand what it is like to live with cancer. Listen here as this amazing young physician speaks to the importance of gifts to the Cancer Frontier Fund.
The 2011 illumination gala took place on Saturday, April 9th. Kristin Chenoweth was the musical entertainment, and did a fantastic job revving up the crowd and providing a once-in-a-lifetime performance which helps the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation raise funds to benefit the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. <br />
The 2011 illumination gala took place on Saturday, April 9th. Kristin Chenoweth was the musical entertainment, and did a fantastic job revving up the crowd and providing a once-in-a-lifetime performance which helps the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation raise funds to benefit the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.
Representatives from Pedal The Cause were at the Center for Advanced Medicine on Thursday, April 14 to provide information and recruit volunteers and riders. Pedal The Cause, a cycling event which raises money for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children s Hospital, takes place on October 1st and 2nd this year.
Representatives from Pedal The Cause were at the Center for Advanced Medicine on Thursday, April 14 to provide information and recruit volunteers and riders. Pedal The Cause, a cycling event which raises money for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children s Hospital, takes place on October 1st and 2nd this year.
Karen Thompson, Barnes-Jewish Hospital patient and donor, share why giving back is important.
Karen Thompson, Barnes-Jewish Hospital patient and donor, share why giving back is important.
Bob and Jennifer Walpert share their gratitude and experience receiving personalized care for prostate cancer therapy at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.
Bob and Jennifer Walpert share their gratitude and experience receiving personalized care for prostate cancer therapy at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.
Jim Hoerchler discusses how giving charitable gifts to patient care and social work can make a huge difference in a patient s life.
Jim Hoerchler discusses how giving charitable gifts to patient care and social work can make a huge difference in a patient s life.
What is the Cancer Frontier Fund about? Find out through the eyes of both our researchers and their patients. <br />
What is the Cancer Frontier Fund about? Find out through the eyes of both our researchers and their patients.
Erica Griffin, patient of Dr. Julie Margenthaler, shares her story of the healing and hope she found at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center and the importance of giving to find cures.
Erica Griffin, patient of Dr. Julie Margenthaler, shares her story of the healing and hope she found at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center and the importance of giving to find cures.
Heidi, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College scholarship recipient, was inspired to be a nurse when she was receiving treatment for her second bout with Hodgkin s Lymphoma. Hear how she was inspired by nurses who went the extra step to get her healthy.
Heidi, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College scholarship recipient, was inspired to be a nurse when she was receiving treatment for her second bout with Hodgkin s Lymphoma. Hear how she was inspired by nurses who went the extra step to get her healthy.
How have things progressed in the fight against cancer thanks to the Cancer Frontier Fund? Siteman Cancer Center researchers share their story. <br />
How have things progressed in the fight against cancer thanks to the Cancer Frontier Fund? Siteman Cancer Center researchers share their story.
The $50 million Cancer Frontier Fund initiative will provide unprecedented investment to help researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center accelerate the pace of discovery.
The $50 million Cancer Frontier Fund initiative will provide unprecedented investment to help researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center accelerate the pace of discovery.
Racing Against Cancer — With Charles Watkins, Prostate and Bladder Cancer patient
Racing Against Cancer — With Charles Watkins, Prostate and Bladder Cancer patient
Speeding Progress in Kidney Cancer Research — With Evan Kharasch, MD, PhD; and Jerry Morrissey, PhD
Speeding Progress in Kidney Cancer Research — With Evan Kharasch, MD, PhD; and Jerry Morrissey, PhD
The naming donor to the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center shares his passion for finding cancer cures through innovative research funded by gifts to the Cancer Frontier Fund.
The naming donor to the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center shares his passion for finding cancer cures through innovative research funded by gifts to the Cancer Frontier Fund.
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited patients at the Siteman Cancer Center and helped raise money for the Cancer Frontier Fund, an initiative of Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation.
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited patients at the Siteman Cancer Center and helped raise money for the Cancer Frontier Fund, an initiative of Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation.
At a May 12 press conference kicking of the 2011 Pedal the Cause, KSDK/NewsChannel 5 anchor Leisa Zigman shared her story about fighting non-Hodgkin s lymphoma.
At a May 12 press conference kicking of the 2011 Pedal the Cause, KSDK/NewsChannel 5 anchor Leisa Zigman shared her story about fighting non-Hodgkin s lymphoma.
Three patients and their physicians talk about how your gifts to the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation s Cancer Frontier Fund are touching their lives, and improving treatments for future cancer patients.
Three patients and their physicians talk about how your gifts to the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation s Cancer Frontier Fund are touching their lives, and improving treatments for future cancer patients.