Huntsman Cancer Foundation

Mountain America's Three-Point Shot Program with the Utah Jazz Donates $53,000 to Huntsman Cancer Foundation

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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SANDY, Utah, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2019-2020 Utah Jazz regular season coming to a close, Mountain America Credit Union presented Huntsman Cancer Foundation with a check for $53,000 as part of the Mountain America three-point shot donation.

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  • SANDY, Utah, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2019-2020 Utah Jazz regular season coming to a close, Mountain America Credit Union presented Huntsman Cancer Foundation with a check for $53,000 as part of the Mountain America three-point shot donation.
  • Mountain America donated $50 for every three-point basket made by the Utah Jazz with an additional $50 donation for every game-changing shot.
  • During the past seven Utah Jazz seasons, Mountain America has donated more than $400,000 to Huntsman Cancer Foundation.
  • "Mountain America is pleased to support Huntsman Cancer Foundation in their efforts to eradicate cancer," says Sterling Nielsen, president and chief executive officer at Mountain America Credit Union.

Huntsman Cancer Institute Announces Next Major Expansion

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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The expansion is possible thanks to the major gift from the Huntsman family via the Huntsman Foundation.

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  • The expansion is possible thanks to the major gift from the Huntsman family via the Huntsman Foundation.
  • This is a program designed to combine home care with the latest care and research from Huntsman Cancer Institute," said Peter R. Huntsman, CEO of Huntsman Foundation and Chairman and CEO of Huntsman Cancer Foundation .
  • "Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to ensuring that we bring the exceptional care of our National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center to people where they live," said Mary Beckerle, PhD , HCI CEO.
  • Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah is the official cancer center of Utah.

$150 million commitment from Huntsman family will establish mental health institute at the University of Utah

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Monday, November 4, 2019
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SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Utah announced today a commitment of $150 million from the Huntsman family to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Utah announced today a commitment of $150 million from the Huntsman family to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
  • As part of the grant agreement, the university will work closely with the Huntsman family to raise additional funds to support the institute and to increase awareness in the community about mental health.
  • The university plans to rename UNI in recognition of this gift, identifying it as the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
  • "This commitment in no way diminishes our ongoing financial support to continue to build and promote the Huntsman Cancer Institute," said Peter Huntsman.

Huntsman Cancer Institute Breaks Ground on 205,000-Square-Foot Expansion of Cancer Hospital

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
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HCI is the only National Cancer Institutedesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Mountain West, the highest national designation possible for a cancer research and care center.

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  • HCI is the only National Cancer Institutedesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Mountain West, the highest national designation possible for a cancer research and care center.
  • Mr. Huntsman, who passed away in 2018, established Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) in 1995 as a public charitable foundation with a singular mission to support HCI and its fight to eradicate cancer.
  • Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah is the official cancer center of Utah.
  • The cancer campus includes a state-of-the-art cancer specialty hospital as well as two buildings dedicated to cancer research.

Sigma Chi International Fraternity Pledges $20 Million Dedicated To Women's Cancer Research, Treatment And Wellness At Huntsman Cancer Institute

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sigma Chi International Fraternity announced a new $20-million pledge to Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF), dedicated to and used for women's cancer research, treatment and wellness at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI).

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sigma Chi International Fraternity announced a new $20-million pledge to Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF), dedicated to and used for women's cancer research, treatment and wellness at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI).
  • "Sigma Chi International Fraternity is proud of our philanthropic partnership with Huntsman Cancer Foundation," said Tommy Geddings, Sigma Chi Grand Consul.
  • Since that time, Sigma Chi chapters across North America have raised more than $10 million for cancer research at HCI.
  • Huntsman Cancer Foundation is dedicated to ensuring excellence in these endeavors through the development and prudent stewardship of private resources.

Huntsman Cancer Institute's Next Expansion for Cancer Patients Nearly Doubles in Size Thanks to a $30 Million Gift from the Huntsman Foundation

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Friday, January 11, 2019
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SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Peter Huntsman, CEO of the Huntsman Foundation and chairman and CEO of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF), announced today a transformational $30 million gift from the family's foundation.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Peter Huntsman, CEO of the Huntsman Foundation and chairman and CEO of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF), announced today a transformational $30 million gift from the family's foundation.
  • After a Huntsman Foundation board meeting, members unanimously decided to commit further resources for additional capabilities.
  • Huntsman Cancer Foundation is dedicated to ensuring excellence in these endeavors through the development and prudent stewardship of private resources.
  • All HCI fundraising initiatives happen through Huntsman Cancer Foundation, which is a public, functionally integrated, Type 3 501 (c)(3).

Huntsman Cancer Foundation Announces Major Gifts to Support Hospital Expansion Plans

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Friday, September 21, 2018
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SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) announced that several individuals and business organizations have committed a total of $40 million to support a proposed major building expansion of Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U).

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) announced that several individuals and business organizations have committed a total of $40 million to support a proposed major building expansion of Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U).
  • The funding will support a proposal to significantly expand the Cancer Hospital at HCI, part of the University of Utah Health system.
  • Huntsman Cancer Foundation's sole purpose is to support the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah.
  • The cancer campus includes a state-of-the-art cancer specialty hospital as well as two buildings dedicated to cancer research.