Generation Cure Raises Their Voice: CRI Celebrates #Immune2Cancer Day June 14, 2021December 14, 2022 Gabriella Rojas On June 11, 2021, the Cancer Research Institute celebrated its ninth annual global awareness day to spread the word about the lifesaving potential of cancer immunotherapy: #Immune2Cancer Day. Participants posed with a sign or recorded a video about why they are raising awareness of cancer immunotherapy and shared it across social media to stand in solidarity with the cause. The outpouring of love and support can be found across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok with the hashtag #Immune2Cancer. This year’s theme, Generation Cure, highlighted a multi-generational effort to defeat cancer with the power of the immune system. This campaign inspired many people in different walks of life to get involved and help create a future immune to cancer. Community Leaders Professor, author, and podcaster Kate Bowler was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2016 and has been managing her cancer as a chronic disease with immunotherapy. She shares what a future immune to cancer means to her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kate Bowler Author + Prof (@katecbowler) CRI CEO and Director of Scientific Affairs, Jill O’Donnell Tormey, shared a heartwarming post, highlighting her reason for supporting cancer immunotherapy research for over three decades. CRI Scientific Advisory Council member Dr. Laurie Glimcher of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a proud immunologist and believes the potential of cancer immunotherapy. As an immunologist, I believe in the lifesaving power of immunotherapy. Together with @CancerResearch, @DanaFarber is determined to unlock its full promise to help more patients through new cancer immunotherapy research. #Immune2Cancer pic.twitter.com/JiVPXSul3P — Laurie Glimcher MD (@LGlimcherMD) June 11, 2021 Our friends at LUNGevity shared a Zoom photo as they spread the word about Cancer Immunotherapy Month. In the last five years, immunotherapy has significantly improved survival rates in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LUNGevity Foundation (@lungevity) Television Host and news reporter Vanessa Ramirez joined Generation Cure by honoring her father, a non-smoker who was diagnosed with lung cancer. Spread awareness about the importance of lifesaving cancer immunotherapy research on #Immune2Cancer Day. I’m a part of Generation Cure. #CIM21 I continue the fight for my dad! #nonsmokers #lungcancer pic.twitter.com/AtyI0lKXHO — Vanessa Ramirez (@VanessaROnAir) June 11, 2021 The lab of CRI Scientific Advisory Council member Dr. Susan Kaech at Salk Institute showed their support with a creative zoom photo spelling out “Immune2Cancer.” Here's the Kaech lab @salkinstitute celebrating #IMMUNE2CANCER !! Thank you @CancerResearch for all your support and for saving and changing lives! pic.twitter.com/VylS9p6icq — Kaechlab (Sue Kaech) (@Tcellogic) June 11, 2021 Supporters of Cancer Immunotherapy Research Jordan Olds, co-creator of the late-night metal talk show Two Minutes to Late Night, has not only raised thousands for cancer immunotherapy research over the past year, but also showed his support last week in full Gwarsenio Hall makeup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Two Minutes to Late Night (@twominutestolatenight) The team at Alpine Immune Sciences, a Cancer Immunotherapy Month sponsor, posed for a group Zoom photo on #Immune2Cancer Day to show their commitment to a brighter future for cancer patients. Podcaster and long-time CRI supporter Nicholas Haskins shared his passion for cancer immunotherapy research and honored his friend, Jake. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicholas Haskins (@nikoliskitchen) Another Cancer Immunotherapy Month sponsor, Elicera Therapeutics, shared their excitement for #Immune2Cancer Day in 280 characters or less. Today is officially #Immune2Cancer Day! We are proud to be supporting the @CancerResearch in raising global awareness around cancer #immunotherapy research for 'A Future Immune to Cancer'! Like and share and help us spread awareness around this critical research area! #CIM21 pic.twitter.com/NeffqTIjSD — Elicera Therapeutics (@EliceraTx) June 11, 2021 Cancer Researchers and Health Care Professionals Scientists and physicians from CRI community and beyond shared their personal stories and how they are making a future immune to cancer. CRI Fellow Kamir Hiam-Galvez of Stanford University honored his grandparents and the millions of others lost to cancer. Mis abuelos fallecieron de cáncer. Por ellos y millones de personas como ellos, estoy tratando de encontrar formas de combatir el cáncer con el sistema inmunológico. #Immune2Cancer #CIM21 @CancerResearch pic.twitter.com/EAUJ088H2I — Kamir Hiam-Galvez (@InflammatoryDC) June 11, 2021 CRI-Merck Fellow Dr. Nilesh Talele of Harvard Medical School highlighted the complexity of pancreatic cancer and his work to create durable and safe therapies for patients. #PancreaticCancer is notoriously challenging. We are generation cure and we raise awareness about upcoming safe and durable therapies so that our patients will be #immune2Cancer pic.twitter.com/hA2Tc5kjoy — (@nileshtalele) June 11, 2021 CRI Fellow Dr. Oscar A. Aguilar of the University of California, San Francisco celebrated the milestones of cancer immunotherapy and honored loved ones lost to cancer. Reporting from @UCSF on the fight to cure cancer. We’ve come along way & are gaining momentum but we’ve still got work to do. My ❤️ goes 2 the patients+families #immune2cancer #cancerimmunotherapy @CancerResearch @immunox @parkerici @BWFUND pic.twitter.com/72A6TIuT7C — Oscar A. Aguilar, PhD (@oaaguilar503) June 11, 2021 Krystle Ung, a medical student in New York, shared a heartfelt story about losing her friend to cancer and why she’s supporting cancer immunotherapy research. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Krystle Ung (she/her) (@wailifestyle) Cancer Patients and CRI ImmunoAdvocates Digital Influencer and cancer survivor Baraka (@shesimplychic) shared the importance of cancer prevention and the story of her diagnosis with cervical cancer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Baraka M. | Plus Size Blogger (@shesimplychic) CRI ImmunoAdvocate and lung cancer survivor K.C. Dill described the importance of funding for research and the importance of cancer research. It’s Immunotherapy Day! Today I wear white to raise awareness for scientific research. There are many noble people working tirelessly for a cure. My favorite scientists and research labs have received grants from Cancer Research Institute. #Immune2Cancer #GenerationCure #CIM21 pic.twitter.com/30175MRdhy — KC Dill (@kasedill) June 11, 2021 Breast cancer warrior and patient advocate Megsie Chase described why she joined Generation Cure. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megsie Chase (@warriormegsie) Animal Companions and Research Champions Pets play an important role in a future immune to cancer, too. Immunotherapy works for dogs and research for both man and man's best friend is helping drive new and innovative treatments forward for both. CRI social media intern Gabriella shared a sweet image of her dog to raise awareness for animals with cancer. Read more: Post navigation ASCO21 Recap: Immunotherapy’s Continued Progress and Addressing Healthcare Disparities Read Story Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivor Kristin Kleinhofer Takes Over CRI’s Instagram Read Story Let's spread the word about Immunotherapy! Click to share this page with your community. Copy Link Give today for a world immune to cancer tomorrow. Donate Now This website uses tracking technologies, such as cookies, to provide a better user experience. If you continue to use this site, then you acknowledge our use of tracking technologies. 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