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Welcome!
The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to discovering a cure for carcinoid cancer.
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| NANCY O'HAGAN WRITES NEW BLOG |
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 "Help your fellow patient!"
Nancy O'Hagan, CFCF Founder and President, wrote a new blog about helping your fellow patient. Nancy writes:
"Happy 2008! Patients need to unite and share information with each other, as well as their doctors. ... 2008 is our year to support, share, and care."
Nancy invites fellow patients to contact her and share their information. Also, Nancy describes her recent training with Team CFCF for the 2008 Miami Half-Marathon.
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| NANCY O'HAGAN SELECTED TO JOIN NCI GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER STEERING COMMITTEE |
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 Nancy O'Hagan, CFCF Founder and President, was selected to join the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Gastrointestinal Cancer Steering Committee.
The Gastrointestinal Cancer Steering Committee's role is to harmonize an efficient, cost-effective, science-driven and transparent process that will identify and promote the "Best Science" in gastrointestinal cancer clinical research.
The Gastrointestinal Cancer Steering Committee is designed to provide comprehensive analysis of proposed clinical trial concepts and facilitate the sharing of ideas among a broad range of clinical, basic and translational scientists, NCI staff, community oncologists and patient advocates in the development of those concepts.
Nancy is honored to join and serve on the Neuroendocrine Task Force.
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| DR. ARNOLD LEVINE JOINS CFCF'S ESTEEMED BOARD OF SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS |
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 CFCF is honored to welcome Dr. Levine
Dr. Arnold Levine is recognized as one of the world's leading cancer researchers. Dr. Levine is noted for his co-discovery of the p53 gene that plays a critical role in more than half of all cancers.
Dr. Levine was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1991 for his landmark accomplishments:
"Dr. Levine made major contributions toward understanding the mechanism of SV40 and adenovirus DNA replication and transformation. He made the seminal contribution identifying, characterizing, and discovering the tumor suppressor function of the p53 cellular protein and its activation and interaction with viral early proteins in cell transformation and tumor production."
Dr. Levine is Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey.
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| DR. EVAN VOSBURGH JOINS CFCF'S ESTEEMED BOARD OF SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS |
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 CFCF is honored to welcome Dr. Vosburgh
Dr. Evan Vosburgh is a leader in carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancer research.
Dr. Vosburgh is Vice President of the Verto Institute, a privately funded institute that supports and conducts basic and clinical research in the field of carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancers.
In addition, Dr. Vosburgh is Executive Director of the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Foundation and Chairman of the Medical Affiliates Board of the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy.
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| CFCF-FUNDED RESEARCHER DR. ANDREW LEITER PUBLISHED IN DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY |
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 Peer-reviewed scientific journal
Dr. Andrew Leiter, who received a $250,000 CFCF research grant, published the latest results of his research in Developmental Biology.
Dr. Leiter's research objectives are:
"To identify and characterize precursor cells that differentiate into serotonin-expressing enteroendocrine cells and to identify a pathway controlling their differentiation that is distinct from other enteroendocrine cells."
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| CFCF LAUNCHES INSIDER PAGES ONLINE FUNDRAISER |
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 You can help now!
CFCF and Insider Pages launched an online fundraiser from Feb 1-25, 2008.
Write reviews on your local businesses, and every review makes a donation to CFCF!
"CFCF is excited to launch our online fundraiser with Insider Pages. Our goal is to raise $5,000," said Lance Miller, member of CFCF's Board of Directors. "This program allows us to reach out to friends, family and co-workers without selling anything or asking for donations."
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| CFCF ENTERS 2008 SEATTLE TO PORTLAND BICYCLE CLASSIC |
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 Join now!
Team CFCF has entered the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic on July 12-13, 2008.
The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest, with up to 9,500 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days.
The route takes you through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of western Washington and Oregon. Come join what Bicycling Magazine has listed as one of the best cycling events in the nation!
Every dollar will directly fund cutting-edge carcinoid research.
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| BLACKWOOD FAMILY SETS $100,000 FUNDRAISING TARGET FOR CARCINOID CURE |
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 Launches "Tri to Find a Cure for Carcinoid Cancer" Triathlon
The Blackwood family, a member of CFCF's Sunflower Squad, set a $100,000 fundraising target to help cure carcinoid.
They are hosting the first annual "Tri to Find a Cure for Carcinoid Cancer" triathlon on June 1, 2008 in Norfolk, Virginia. This event is part of the Breezy Point Triathlon.
Join now!
To signup for the "Tri to Find a Cure for Carcinoid Cancer" triathlon:
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| ROSE COLLERAN RUNS BOSTON MARATHON FOR CFCF |
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 Fundraising to honor friend with carcinoid cancer
Rose Colleran is devoting her 2008 Boston Marathon fundraising to carcinoid cancer research:
" In 2006 a very dear friend of mine was diagnosed with Carcinoid Cancer. Carcinoid is a deadly neuroendocrine cancer without a cure and for which chemotherapy is typically ineffective. So far she has survived the removal of half her lung and hundreds of small tumors that were attached. She now goes for routine body scans looking for the likely recurrence of these tumors in the same or other areas of her body while she waits for a cure.
My friend knew that I qualified to run the Boston Marathon this year and asked if I would be willing to raise funds for the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation. The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation was founded to support leading scientists whose research may lead to a cure for carcinoid. Of course, I said yes."
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| CFCF SUNFLOWER SQUAD KEEPS GROWING |
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 Join now!
Sunflower Squad is CFCF's team of committed fundraisers who work hard to cure carcinoid. CFCF is grateful for their dedication!
Fundraising is fun and easy, and it takes less than 10 minutes to start. There are so many exciting ways to fundraise! For example:
- Host a birthday party
- Walk, run, bike, or swim
- Create artwork
- Write to friends and families
Visit our newest team members:
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| CFCF SURVIVOR STORIES |
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CFCF is honored to present Survivor Stories. They reflect remarkable courage and determination.
Read our newest Survivor Stories from:
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| 2008 RUN FOR HOPE HOSTED BY JEANNE LAMBERT OPEN FOR REGISTRATION |
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 4th annual 5K charity event on July 26, 2008
CFCF proudly supports the annual Run for Hope hosted by Jeanne Lambert.
Jeanne has dedicated this year's event to Lee Curtis who died of carcinoid cancer on Aug 21, 2007. Read Jeanne's dedication:
"The 2008 Run for Hope 5K is dedicated in honor and memory of Lee Curtis (our #1 registrant from our first 5K, committee member, brother, husband and friend to all). Lee was unable to attend this past race due to his end of life struggle with carcinoid cancer. Pictured above are Lee and I the afternoon of the 5K event, August 11th, 2007. It was clear to me our earthly hellos and goodbyes were imminent. Needless to say, that afternoon was a difficult and tearful time - not just that day, but for the next ten days when it was time to say our forever goodbye. Lee died of complications from carcinoid cancer on August 21st, 2007.
The good news is, one blessed day, we will say hello again and he will be so proud of all for our continual effort as each 5K event will be equal to a pebble thrown into the ocean and finally a wave will result...then as with HOPE comes REALITY, Cancer will be NO MORE! It will not have been in vain but truly a completed "RUN for HOPE"!"
Winston Churchill (1871-1965): "Success is not final, failure is not final. It is the courage to continue that counts."
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