Past Events
Couture for a Cure, 2010
Proceeds benefited Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (Dr. Miller) and HealthEast Chemotherapy Department Blanket Warmer (Click here to see photos)
Cirque Pour un Cure, 2009
Proceeds benefited Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (Dr. Miller) and HealthEast Cancer Salon (Click here to see photos)
Couture for a Cure, 2008
Proceeds benefited Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota and HealthEast Cancer Salon
Dancing for Life, 2007
Proceeds benefited Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota and HealthEast Healing Touch program
Cooking for a Cure, 2006
Proceeds benefited Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (Melanoma/Dr. Dudeck) and HealthEast Healing Touch program
Fiesta de Vino, 2005
Proceeds benefited Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota and HealthEast Prostate Care
That's Amore, 2004
Proceeds benefited Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota and HealthEast Prostate Care
Springtime in Paris, 2003
Proceeds benefited Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Cupid Draw Back Your Bow, 2002
Proceeds benefited the American Cancer Society (designated to Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
A Night to Remember, 2000
Proceeds benefited the American Cancer Society
Cattle Baron's Ball, 1999
Proceeds benefited the American Cancer Society
Crystal Cotillion, 1998
Proceeds benefited the American Cancer Society
The Cancer Benefit Fund Donates $66,500
to Cancer Research and Care
In June, The Cancer Benefit Fund of Minnesota invited donors to our recent fundraising campaign to join us in the presentation of funds to Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota and HealthEast Cancer Care.
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota was given a contribution of $50,000 to support the work of Dr. Selwyn Vickers in areas of stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus, liver, pancreas and other digestive organs.
HealthEast Cancer Care was given a contribution of $16,500 to establish a GI Cancer Support Group for people living with a GI cancer.
Our contributions were dedicated in tribute to Winston R. Wallin and in honor of the Wallins' long-time support of The Cancer Benefit Fund. In 2010, Win was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and battled the very disease that the Wallins generously donated their time and dollars to cure. Sadly, Win lost his battle with cancer in December 2010. Over the past several years, the Wallins have been the premier sponsor of the Cancer Benefit Fund, and with the help of generous contributions, The Cancer Benefit Fund was proud to honor Win and Maxine with our support and contributions.
The presentation and celebration included remarks from Dr. Douglas Yee, Director, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota; Dr. Selwyn Vickers, Associate Director, Translational Research, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota; Chris Lemme, Director of Oncology Services, HealthEast Cancer Care; and Maxine H. Wallin.
