Making a Difference

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Cover of Rutgers Cancer Institute's 2024 Annual Report

Advancing Together: A Year in Review

As the largest academic health care system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health brings a wealth of resources and expertise to its partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute. Together, these clinical and research powerhouses are reimagining cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment by investing more than $1 billion across New Jersey to provide state-of-theart facilities, translational research, sophisticated technologies, and nationally recognized faculty, physicians, and staff.

Explore news on how giving and service are making a difference in the fight against cancer at Rutgers Cancer Institute.


Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Dr. Biren Saraiya and the Somerset Franklin Lions Club hosted a fundraiser to benefit Rutgers Cancer Institute. The event raised $3,000 for pediatric patients and families.

Hun School

The Linden High School Girls Volleyball team continued their tradition of giving with the annual Pink Out fundraiser, contributing $1,185 to breast cancer research at Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Jersey Soccer Kicks Cancer

Voorhees High School hosted the second annual Jersey Soccer Kicks Cancer tournament. Eight high school teams participated, and the event raised more than $3,000!

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RVRR Training Run

Congratulations to the Raritan Valley Road Runners for another successful annual Towpath “Train”ing Run! Over 291 participants covered a total of 5,156 miles, which culminated in a donation of more than $4,400 to Rutgers Cancer Institute.

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Emeritus Wealth

A huge thanks to our friends at Emeritus Wealth for hosting the 7th annual golf outing to benefit Rutgers Cancer Institute. The outing resulted in a donation of over $21,000! Thanks FORE your support!

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Interested in creating a personal fundraising page to raise funds for Rutgers Cancer Institute? Whether celebrating a special occasion or honoring a loved one, your support will directly impact our research and clinical care teams to make a difference in the lives of patients. Visit raise.rutgersfoundation.org/event/CINJ or contact cancerphilanthropy@rutgersfoundation.org to get started!