UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge

We are immensely grateful for the generous support of Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Hope On Wheels and their dedication to advancing pediatric cancer research. We were honored to be a part of Anaheim Hyundai's grand reopening and look forward to continuing this amazing partnership to make a difference in our community 💙 🎗️ #communitysupport #pediatriccancerresearch #thankfulthursday

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colon cancer causes nearly 50,000 deaths in the U.S. every year; however up to 90% of colon and rectal cancers can be prevented through lifestyle changes and early detection, often long before any symptoms appear. Doctors encourage you to get colorectal screenings at age 45. This month, choose to join the Anti-Cancer Challenge and help spread awareness on the importance of colon health and screenings. Together, we can support valuable research and reduce the impact of colon cancer on our community. #coloncancer #cancerawareness

Register now for the 9th annual UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge on Oct. 11, 2025, a special day dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cancer research. Participants can ride, run or walk to support cancer survivors and join the fight to bring an end to cancer. Every dollar raised by participants helps fund cancer pilot projects and early-phase clinical trials at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3DBjZSm

🌟 This #FeatureFriday, we're highlighting Tyler Butorac, a #cancer survivor and an extraordinary participant in the 2024 UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge! In June 2022, Tyler's life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia after experiencing unexpected swelling in his leg. This diagnosis led him to take leave from his job and begin treatment at UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. There, he found the support he needed from his physician and dedicated medical team during this challenging time. Over the course of two years, Tyler underwent a bone marrow transplant and completed his treatment. His physician soon invited him to join the Anti-Cancer Challenge after recognizing his passion for cycling. With determination, he rallied his friends to join the cause and participated in the 14-mile ride just a few months after completing his treatment. Tyler raised over $1,600 for cancer research, transforming his personal battle into a powerful force for good. "I plan to participate and scale up to the 35-mile ride in 2025. Hopefully, generating even more funds in the process," Tyler expressed. Now in recovery, Tyler is pursuing a new goal of earning a degree in computer science. 💙 By sharing his journey and the progress he has made, he aims to inspire others and offer hope to those facing similar battles. Support Tyler's fundraiser at https://lnkd.in/gEYgNVgh. Learn how YOU can also join in the fight against cancer at https://lnkd.in/gqXEc_ic.

📢 Michael Demetriou, MD, PhD, has been awarded $4.6 million by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to advance studies of a novel immunotherapy that holds the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment by targeting all major cancer types. The grant for $4,581,144 was awarded to accelerate his lab’s groundbreaking work on genetically modified chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells that can destroy tumors by attacking abnormal complex sugar chains called glycans found on the surface of all major cancer cell types. His glycans research was awarded a pilot project grant from the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge back in 2017! 🙌 Thank you to all our supporters for helping to advance innovative #cancerresearch!

🎉 Happy Launch Week! 🚀 Our amazing UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge team and interns are thrilled to announce that registration for 2025 is OPEN! Together, we're gearing up for another incredible year of impact in #cancerresearch. Ready to make a difference? Visit https://lnkd.in/gqXEc_ic and register today! Every participant-raised dollar supports groundbreaking pilot projects and early phase clinical trials at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Let's make 2025 our most impactful year yet.

Every member of our community plays a crucial role in the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge, uniting us in the fight against cancer. Share your unique stories and Anti-Cancer Challenge memories by posting your favorite photos! Tag us or use #anticancerchallenge. Together, let's continue raising awareness to support all those affected by cancer and their loved ones.

🎗️ 💙 Let's challenge cancer together! Registration for the 2025 UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge is OPEN! Sign up to ride, run, walk or volunteer to support innovative cancer research on Saturday, Oct. 11 at UC Irvine. Every participant-raised dollar supports pilot projects and early phase clinical trials at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Visit https://lnkd.in/gqXEc_ic to learn more about how you can get involved. #UCIrvine #makeanimpact #cancerresearch

🌍 Today is World Cancer Day. At UC Irvine, we’re advancing groundbreaking cancer research – thanks to philanthropy. Early-stage funding fuels promising studies like STOPGAP, a Phase 2 clinical trial led by Dr. Maheswari Senthil and Dr. Farshid Dayyani at UCI Health. Their innovative approach is targeting gastric carcinomatosis, a deadly form of stomach cancer. 🔬 Research like this wouldn’t be possible without support. Every gift helps accelerate discoveries that change lives. Watch how philanthropy powers the fight against cancer. 🎥👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVftHgUi

🎗️ On #WorldCancerDay, we emphasize the importance of raising awareness for all types of cancer. Our mission unites the community to help advance research for cancer prevention, treatments and cures. We are grateful to the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge community for directly supporting over 120 groundbreaking pilot projects and early phase clinical trials at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and its pediatric cancer affiliate, CHOC Children's. Together, we can continue making a difference. Together, we can conquer cancer. 🤗 Share this post and follow us to stay updated on all the innovative projects made possible by you.