The BC Cancer FoundationB次元官网网址檚 12th annual Jingle Mingle raised $754,000 to underpin critical research on the Island for immunotherapy.

Advanced cancer care on Vancouver Island got a boost from 350 generous Jingle Mingle guests. Funds will directly support immunotherapy development conducted at BC CancerB次元官网网址檚 Deeley Research Centre (DRC), one of the first sites in the world to pioneer research of its kind.

B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e immensely thankful to the Victoria community and are thrilled to be so close to the launch of our clinical trials of two promising new immunotherapies,B次元官网网址� says Dr. Brad Nelson, director and distinguished scientist, BC CancerB次元官网网址檚 Deeley Research Centre. B次元官网网址淭his yearB次元官网网址檚 event celebrates decades of critical research and without a doubt 2019 will be our most exciting year yet.B次元官网网址�

RELATED:

The funds will allow scientists to generate more precise and potent immune responses against cancer.

The Whoville-themed evening with a sold-out crowd at VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Fairmont Empress Hotel Thursday, began on an inspirational note with a gift of $350,000 announced on behalf of VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Lorna Shaw to support this yearB次元官网网址檚 focus at the DRC.

B次元官网网址淭hanks to generous individuals like Lorna Shaw, our community of donors and grateful patients on the island, weB次元官网网址檙e one step closer to the launch of world-first immunotherapy trials that hold promise to change outcomes,B次元官网网址� says Sarah Roth, President and CEO, BC Cancer Foundation.

ALSO READ:

The evening included hors dB次元官网网址檕euvres and cocktails, entertainment, a live auction and the chance to purchase a mystery box filled with various gifts donated by local businesses and artisans.

The BC Cancer FoundationB次元官网网址檚 Jingle Mingle has raised more than $7 million in its 12-year history, supporting BC CancerB次元官网网址檚 brilliant clinicians and scientists to provide the Island community with world-class research and care.

Follow us on Like us on and follow us on .