From time to time, Penn State Hershey benefits from the generosity of organizations that raise money for its programs and services. Some recent donations include the following.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, it can be challenging to keep one’s spirits up. For women, the side effects that treatment may have on their physical appearance can make it difficult to leave the house and face the world.
Three groups recently held events to raise money for Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
Compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the cancer, according to a team of researchers.
Michele Parson recently delivered a check for $20,000 to the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. The money was raised during the 10th annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser Dinner/Dance on March 28.
Members of the Mark Encin Foundation for Melanoma Research Board of Directors recently visited Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute to deliver the final installment of the foundation’s $50,000 pledge.
Leading up to National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 7, Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute hosted “Hope Grows Here,” a variety of activities to celebrate survivors, families and caregivers; offer hope to those fighting this disease; and raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship.
Food scientist Jairam Vanamala's research into anti-cancer compounds gives whole new meaning to the phrase "eat healthy."
Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division, South Central Region, will host the 11th annual public forum, “Reducing Cancer in Our Community.”
In October, Girls Night Out Altoona raised $26,764 for breast cancer research at Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. Girls Night Out Altoona, Inc. is an annual fundraising dinner that brings together breast cancer survivors, family, friends and supporters at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona.
Tanger Outlet Center at Hershey recently donated $6,415 to the Stanley K. Tanger Breast Cancer Fund at Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute.
The Seventh Annual Driving for a Cure Kenneth F. Noel Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Sept. 13, 2014 at Flatbush Golf Course in Littlestown. The latest tournament raised $12,000 for Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute.
Upon recently completing its Commission on Cancer (CoC) survey and accreditation site visit, Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute achieved full accreditation with gold level commendation status for three years.
Representatives from the American Cancer Society recently came to Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the institute's Wig Salon.
Penn State College of Medicine recently welcomed Dr. Raymond J. Hohl as the new director of Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. Hohl is a medical oncologist, hematologist and clinical pharmacologist and has broad experience as a clinical and translational researcher.
