Celebrating 30 Years

Stories

Explore insights, stories, and updates from Tower on cancer research, patient support, scientific innovation, community impact, and the future of cancer care.

Tower Cancer Research Foundation 2026 Spirit of Hope Honorees Dana Levine, Mindy Weiss, and Jaye Eigler

October 14, 2026

A Celebration of Sisterhood, Strength, and Hope

Tower's Spirit of Hope Luncheon raised over $750,000 for cancer research and patient support while honoring three sisters whose stories inspire hope.

A medical researcher conducting scientific research in a laboratory

October 8, 2026

Why “High-Risk” Cancer Research Is Worth the Risk

High-risk cancer research can fuel major breakthroughs. Here’s why early-stage funding gives bold ideas and promising researchers a chance to advance.

Gloved hands adjust a microscope to examine a tissue sample on a glass slide in a research lab

September 2, 2026

Why Risk-Takers Today Are Fueling Tomorrow's Cancer Cures

Early-stage cancer research depends on donors willing to fund bold ideas. Learn how philanthropy can help fuel breakthroughs and tomorrow’s cancer cures.

Doctor in a white coat holds a cutaway anatomical model of the colon

March 9, 2026

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to elevate understanding about one of the most preventable—and treatable—forms of cancer when detected early. At Tower Cancer Research Foundation, we are committed not only to advancing innovative early-stage cancer research, but also to ensuring that individuals and families facing cancer have the support, resources, and community they need to thrive.

Matt Zarcufsky at Tower Cancer Research Foundation

February 9, 2026

Where Research Meets Hope: Tower’s Commitment to Cancer Care

Driving cancer breakthroughs that save lives. Tower Cancer Research supports innovative therapies, clinical trials, and patient care through community support.

Tower Cancer Research Foundation 30 Years logo over a masked surgeon reviewing X-ray images

January 9, 2026

Tower Cancer Research Foundation at 30

Nonprofits play a crucial role in addressing the various needs and challenges that our communities face. As Trent Stamp, CEO of the Eisner Foundation, aptly puts it, “Nonprofits do the work we once thought our government would do…they are the soul of this nation.”

Scientist in safety glasses and blue gloves holds up a sample to inspect as colleagues work nearby in a lab

December 3, 2025

Innovation in Cancer Research — and Why Nonprofits Must Keep Up

Cancer research is moving faster than ever, bringing new hope to patients and families. From breakthrough treatments to smarter ways to detect cancer early, scientists are transforming the way we understand and fight this disease.

Researcher in a hairnet and safety glasses uses a dropper to place a sample in a petri dish under a microscope

December 2, 2025

Turning a Record into a Rallying Cry

Last week, I paused when I came across the Daily Beast’s November 24 headline based on research from Gallup: “U.S. Cancer Diagnoses Reach Record High.” Behind that stark phrase are people — neighbors, colleagues, loved ones — whose lives change in a moment. As an organization dedicated to research and patient support, while the numbers appear grim on the surface, there is some hope when you dig deeper into the facts.

Three women in pink T-shirts stand with their arms around each other outdoors, seen from behind

September 30, 2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Honoring the Past, Driving Research Forward

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time when communities across the globe come together in solidarity, remembrance, and hope. At Tower Cancer Research Foundation, this month holds special meaning as we continue advancing the fight against breast cancer through the Dr. Susan Love Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Matt Zarcufsky at Tower Cancer Research Foundation

September 3, 2025

From Transition to Transformation: Tower’s Next Chapter

As summer gives way to fall and I start my tenure as Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s Executive Director and Chief Philanthropy Officer, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary resilience and generosity of this community.

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