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Jennifer Wen still remembers sitting on a tree stump in her backyard watching her father tend their vegetable garden after school.

A $1 million gift from Nathan S. Collier and his wife, Ani, along with Ken and Linda McGurn, is accelerating novel mRNA cancer vaccine research.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Joy in Childhood Foundation, Hunter Ross is helping kids have joy at their bedside.

The UF Board of Trustees recently approved changing the name of the College of Medicine's department of radiation oncology to The Alan H. Porter, M.D., & Claudia B. Porter, R.N., Department of Radiation Oncology.

Theresa Anderson at the 2025 Cancer Chomp in October. Theresa Anderson was diagnosed with two brain tumors in February after she passed out in a parking lot and began to lose her vision and mobility. She’s been in treatment for the past eight months, bravely undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and…

Florida Gators starting quarterback DJ Lagway is making an impact on and off the football field. The DJ Lagway Foundation hosted a kickoff dinner in March raising $50,000 to support UF Health community programs for local youth. The money will fund the UF Brain Injury, Rehabilitation and Neuroresilience (BRAIN) Center to provide essential…

In Ellie’s memory, the Kavalieros family partnered with Golf Fights Cancer to raise funds that benefit critical pediatric brain cancer research. The funds support the University of Florida Brain Tumor Immunotherapy Program’s work to develop new ways to help the immune system fight brain tumors, including DIPG.

For more than 30 years, 7-Eleven, Inc. has supported Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. One of the ways they have helped raise funds and awareness to change kids’ health has been through their annual Miracle Tournament & Celebration Dinner, benefitting member children’s hospitals across the U.S. This year, more…

Regal Cinemas Rolls Out Discounted Ticket Bundle for a Cause! Regal is making it easier (and more affordable) to enjoy your favorite movies and make a difference. Now through June 1, Regal is offering a special discounted ticket bundle—and here’s the best part: proceeds support UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network…

In celebration of 50 years of steadfast financial support for the UF College of Medicine’s Graduate Education Research Symposium, the UF Medical Guild has honored its long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Thomas Rowe, by establishing the Thomas C. Rowe, PhD Advancement to Candidacy Award. This endowed tribute is made possible through a generous $74,134 gift from the Guild.