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Donations not made to a selected fundraiser will be credited to the General Research Fund.
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The Lobo Cancer Challenge brought people together
KOAT-TV covered the event on Saturday, where 1,940 participants, hundreds of volunteers, sponsors and supporters turned out together to raise money for ongoing research at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. Participants challenged themselves with walking, running, climbing stairs and bicycling events. A survivor shares how she sees the Lobo Cancer Challenge as an antidote to the pain, fear and loneliness of cancer. Another man said he wasn't "expecting all this, to be out on the Lobo field ... and everything you see here and the start-finish line. It's cool."
The Lobo Cancer Challenge supports New Mexicans fighting cancer
The Patient and Family Support Services Program is one of the funds Challengers may choose for their donations. Support therapists, registered dietitians, a case manager, a resource specialist and others are available to help cancer patients manage after diagnosis. The program helps with things like transportation, lodging, food supplements and medical equipment that cancer patients may need. In this coverage from KOAT-TV, a patient attests to the difference this made for her experience.
The Lobo Cancer Challenge provides training for future scientists
The Training and Education of Cancer Health Professionals is one of the funds Challengers may choose for their donations. This fund includes support for the Continuing Umbrella of Research Experience (CURE) program, which offers students from high school through college the opportunity to work alongside scientists and engage first hand in research. They can explore other avenues and are offered support in navigating next steps in their career. In this coverage from KOAT-TV, a student describes support and guidance for choices in their career path, including UNM seminars and other activities along with UNM Faculty and “near-peer” mentorship.
The Lobo Cancer Challenge event day features a 25 Mile Bike Ride, a 50 Mile Bike Ride, a 5K Run / Walk, a Stadium Stair Challenge, and a Cub Pack Fun Run for children ages 1-10, as well as a Virtual Challenger option.
The University of New Mexico
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The annual Lobo Cancer Challenge community fundraiser helps the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center to deliver the best cancer care in the world right here in New Mexico. Our generous Event Sponsors make it possible for 100% of every single fundraising dollar raised by our Challengers to go directly to their choice of program in cancer patient care, advanced cancer research, community outreach, or education and training — because no one should have to face cancer alone.
#UniteAgainstCancer
The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only one in the New Mexico region designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center — in the top 3% of the nation’s elite cancer centers! This fundraising event helps us to deliver the best cancer care in the world. We are deeply grateful to our community for their tremendous support in helping all New Mexicans facing cancer.
A One-of-a-Kind Event
“I hope that people, when they come to the Lobo Cancer Challenge, feel that they are part of our family. They are part of our team. That the discoveries we make at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, the people that we help, the lives that we save are all because of them.” — Yolanda Sanchez, PhD, CEO
What Inspires our Sponsors?
Hear personally from a few of our generous Event Sponsors as they share about the meaning of their connection to the Lobo Cancer Challenge. We are proud of our sponsors and their support for the community. They make a difference, and play a part in bringing world-class cancer care to New Mexico.
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Albuquerque, NM US 87106
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