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The Breakthrough Board (Formerly the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Women's Board)

Founded in 1947, the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Women's Board raises funds through its Grand Auction, annual appeal, Dream Home Preview party and other events to support basic cancer biology research at the University of Chicago Cancer Research Center. Through its efforts every year, the 70-plus board members make significant contributions to this comprehensive cancer center. Specifically, their funds have helped make it possible to bring new scientists to the University and to support their research activities until they have been able to obtain research grant funding.

10/02/2025

Thank you to Presenting Sponsor for their vibrant and generous support of !

10/01/2025

thanks for their continued support of the Breakthrough Ball as a Presenting Sponsor! We are honored by your generosity!

09/29/2025

Special thanks to 🌟Presenting Sponsor🌟 for their ongoing partnership and creative guidance for the 2025 Breakthrough Ball!

09/24/2025

On reaffirms its commitment to funding advances in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention at

Since our founding, the Board has invested more than $25 million in pioneering research- because breakthroughs don’t happen without bold support.

🔗 in bio to learn more.

09/20/2025

is thrilled to announce the 2025 Breakthrough Ball, “Navigating Our Way to Breakthroughs!”

Please join us Saturday, November 15 at for a wondrous evening celebrating advances in cancer treatment .

For more information, please visit the link in bio.

09/11/2025

It was a stellar evening as members gathered for the 2025 Breakthrough Ball Kickoff Party!

Surrounded by gorgeous views of the lake, guests enjoyed an auction preview, event updates from Ball Chair Laura Werner, and the company of old friends and new! Special thanks to Diane Reilly for graciously hosting.

🔗 Link in bio for more details on the 2025 Breakthrough Ball!

09/10/2025

Game. Set. Match! 🎾 Congratulations to members Barb Sessions and Tricia Cox for competing in last weekend’s Calcutta!

Thanks also to the many Board members and friends who participated in the fundraising and brought winning energy!

08/23/2025

We got a beautiful day for inaugural Wellness Pop-Up this morning! Members and guests enjoyed an informative presentation from and Mike of , followed by a challenging workout.

Special thanks to the Long Range Planning committee for their work on this event!

08/06/2025

has long championed collaboration in advancing cancer research.

In 2025, co-sponsored a “Dream Team” with focused on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, led by Dr. Nishant Agrawal.

This funding helps build the pipeline that fuels larger initiatives and provides the essential first step—transforming early collaboration into mature, competitive research teams capable of securing national recognition and delivering transformative breakthroughs in cancer care.

07/30/2025

has allocated funding to The Ben May Department of Cancer Research for more than 40 years, providing key recruitment funding for junior faculty. This support ensures that they can hit the ground running when they arrive at UChicago, pursuing their most urgent and innovative experiments without delay. This legacy funding is a proud part of the Board’s 2025 Allocations

07/25/2025

Join for a morning of function fitness on August 23! Guests will enjoy an outdoor functional fitness class, healthy refreshments, and a chance to close out summer with friends old and new!

🔗 in bio to register today

Specials thanks to of for leading the workout!

07/22/2025

With its 2025 allocation to Microbiome Research, supports researchers, including Han Cun, MD, and Eric Pamer, MD, who are launching a pioneering study to explore how the microbiome impacts immunotherapy outcomes in gynecologic cancers. This work will lay the groundwork for future clinical trials, improving outcomes for a broader group of patients.

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