Under the stars and inside the oval at Kansas Speedway, The University of Kansas Hospital's annual black-tie gala to benefit cancer patient care draws crowds of more than 3,000 partygoers. The full-throttle Treads & Threads experience includes a gourmet feast from area restaurants and caterers, a concert by a headline entertainer, spectacular fireworks and a dance floor that’s packed ‘til midnight!
ArtBra KC 2012 will celebrate the bra as an empowering symbol of triumph over breast cancer when seventy work-of-Art Bras will be auctioned to benefit the Missys' Boutique Patients in Need Fund. These one-of-a-kind Art Bras will be designed and created by family and friends of survivors, local artists, celebrities and volunteers. Fashion show models are breast cancer survivors and patients.
The All In For A Cure fundraiser challenges participants to put all their chips on the table! In memory of Brady Stanton, a patient that lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, the annual poker tournament raises funds for cancer research. The event includes an afternoon poker tournament followed by an evening party with delicious cuisine and a live band. Proceeds benefit pancreatic cancer research at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
The Tour de BBQ is a unique and fun event that helps raise funds for cancer research while mixing in one of the best attractions of Kansas City - BBQ! The annual bike tour is held every year on LIVESTRONG day with proceeds benefitting both the Lance Armstrong Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. .
Medical research finds ways to help people live longer, improve their quality of life and manage or cure disease. This is possible because of the people who volunteer to participate in clinical trials.