Tribute Giving
Tom Mullin Memorial Golf Tournament 
For eight years and counting, the Mullin family has exemplified dedication and devotion to melanoma research through the Tom Mullin Memorial Golf Tournament. Held each spring in memory of Tom Mullin, who passed away after a battle with melanoma, the golf tournament is a celebration of his life and to those who still fight to find a cure. All proceeds from the golf tournament are generously donated to the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John's Health Center. read more... |
Research and News
Dave S.B. Hoon, Ph.D received wide-spread coverage for his publication in the scientific journal Clincal Cancer Research. His publication identifies a key protein that appears to enable the spread of melanoma to the small intestine. read more...
Donald Morton, MD and William Conway, MD (an Institute fellow) were recently published in The Melanoma Letter for their research on the "Rationale for Surgical Resection of Melanoma Metastatic to Distant Sites." read more...
Frederick Singer, MD was mentioned in the Los Angeles Times on the subject of "Men and Osteoporosis." The article discusses the fact that one in five people with bone deterioration is male. read more...
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Event Spotlight
23rd Annual Odyssey Ball
Hosted by the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary, the Odyssey Ball is one of the Institute's oldest and most beloved traditions. This year's soirée will be held at the elegant Beverly Hilton Hotel and includes dinner, dancing, performances and an award presentation. The honoree for the 2008 Special Service Award, "The Duke" is the Insitute's own Carolyn Dirks. She is sure to be in good company as previous award winners include Joyce Green, Larry King and Nancy Reagan. read more...
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Ways to Help
Ralphs Community Contributions
In November of 2006, Ralphs grocery chain named John Wayne Cancer Institute a beneficiary of its Community Contributions program. Since then, every person who shops at Ralphs has the opportunity to raise money to help cure cancer! All you have to do is sign up on the Ralphs website under the participant tab with our non-profit number (NPO number 80449), use your club card in the store and Ralphs takes care of the rest. |
