Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Every Hoosier should live a full life free of cancer. 

It’s an amazing, achievable goal. At IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, our investigators are asking bold questions and making milestone discoveries to prove #ResearchCuresCancer. And we never forget that we can prevent cancer, too.

It takes a community to keep the science going, increase the awareness of cancer risks, and encourage screening for early detection. Our partners, collaborators, and volunteers are helping us make a cancer-free future happen.

Chuckstrong (April)

Coach Chuck Pagano's captivating and resilient battle with leukemia has inspired many through his Chuckstrong initiative, and has generated $15.5 million for IU cancer research since 2013.

It all began shortly after Pagano, who was the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2012 to 2017, publicly shared his leukemia diagnosis in 2012. The Colts immediately sprang into action and launched the Chuckstrong initiative.

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Miles for Myeloma (September)

Dr. Rafat Abonour and fellow Miles for Myeloma riders in 2018

For 20 years, Dr. Rafat Abonour, the Harry and Edith Gladstein Professor of Cancer Research, and a team of dedicated physicians, researchers, patients and supporters have raised awareness about multiple myeloma research and enhanced patient care. We will gather in-person this year to celebrate the more than $8.3 million raised since 2005 and the more than 200,000 miles (and counting) logged virtually by supporters to make myeloma history.

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100 Voices of Hope

Photo of the late Mary Beth Gadus, founder of 100 Voices of Hope

Every research breakthrough begins with a “hunch” or out-of-the-box idea. Research funding, however, is available for only tried-and-true findings. Hunches desperately need start-up funds so that they don’t languish in the minds of scientists. 

In 2008, breast cancer patient Mary Beth Gadus began asking her friends and family to commit $1,000 each to become a voice for breast cancer research, with a goal of engaging 100 people.

More than a decade later, 100 Voices of Hope has become a source of research funding and inspiration for breast cancer researchers at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Breast Cancer Science Social

Breast Cancer Science Social launched in 2018 as an exclusive behind-the-scenes event for breast cancer patients, donors, partners and supporters to learn about the developments in breast cancer research happening at IU. Annually, guests have the opportunity to meet with researchers and community partners, tour laboratory spaces, and attend informational panels.

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