Giving to the Rogel Cancer Center

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Make a Difference for Cancer Patients

You can impact the cancer journey for patients and families. From rare childhood brain cancers and leukemia to breast, lung, prostate cancers, and more, we are providing breakthrough care today and creating the therapies of tomorrow.

Your gift will enable us to:

  • Accelerate discovery research
  • Develop new treatments and conduct clinical trials
  • Provide support and complementary therapies to patients and families
  • Increase access to care and decrease disparities
  • Educate the next game changers in the cancer field

The Rogel Cancer Center is one of the top providers in the country and No. 1 in Michigan. We are a critical resource for everyone who needs us, with faculty collaborating across 53 departments. Your support will drive progress and help save and improve lives.

Giving Opportunities

Rogel Cancer Center Fund for Discovery

Help support cancer research at its earliest stages by providing funds to create an "incubator" for promising ideas to be developed. To date, every dollar of seed money in the fund has generated approximately $8 in subsequent federal funding!
Give now to help us find answers

Forbes Institute for Cancer Discovery Fund

The Forbes Institute will encourage scientists across the university to undertake high-risk, high-reward initiatives with the potential to drive new advances in cancer research, fueling rapid development of innovative technology and new therapies.
Give now to bolster cancer research

Rogel Cancer Center Patient and Family Support Services Program

Gifts to this fund relieve many of the burdens cancer places on patients and their families. Services are provided by cancer specialists in psychology, social work, art therapy, nutrition, finance, and countless other areas.
Give now to help patients and families

Rogel Cancer Center Director's Leadership Fund

From the purchase of critical equipment, to the establishment of new laboratories, to keeping doctors, nurses, and researchers abreast of the latest cancer information, this fund keeps work moving forward at the Rogel Cancer Center.
Give now to advance our mission

Rogel Cancer Center Fund

Your gift enables the cancer center to direct resources where they are most needed or where opportunities are greatest, from upgrading or replacing a critical piece of medical equipment to providing important resources to researchers and clinicians.
Give now to support cancer innovation and care

Lily Hannah Taubin Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund

This fund honors Lily Taubin, a young girl who bravely faced an inoperable brain tumor. Your gift advances pediatric brain tumor research and helps point the way to life-saving treatments and new hope for children and families.
Give now to fuel breakthroughs

Other ways to make a difference

Ways to Give

There are many ways to support patient care, research, and medical education, and all gifts have an important impact. Explore opportunities to contribute in ways that align with your priorities and goals.

Host Your Own Fundraiser

Community fundraisers of all sizes advance your cause while supporting patient care, research, and education. Our resources can help you host an impactful and memorable event.

Volunteer

Volunteers play a crucial role at Michigan Medicine as they share their time, skills, and compassion. Learn how you can make a difference for our patients, families, faculty, and staff.

Philanthropy is really a critical element in our success — the initial rocket stage that gets the very best research ideas off the launch pad.

Eric Fearon, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center
Eric Fearon

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Partner With Us

We would be pleased to discuss your interests and goals — and the impact your gift can have. We can connect you with faculty and staff, identify where your help is most needed, and share how giving can provide personal satisfaction as well as financial and tax benefits.

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Ryann Eff

Senior Associate Director of Development
Jason Keech

Jason Keech

Associate Director of Development
Amanda Knapp

Amanda Knapp

Senior Associate Director of Development
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Lucas Kuboushek

Associate Director of Development
Jackie Rink

Jackie Rink

Associate Director of Development
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Nicole Zollinger

Managing Director of Development

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Swim Across America: Motor City Mile

Established in 2019, Swim Across America - Motor City Mile has raised over $600,000 to support the Rogel Cancer Center. Each year we host swimmers and volunteers, spectators and supporters, as well as Olympians near and far at our annual charity event. Please join us for our 8th annual swim at Belle Isle Beach.