Stomp out cancer: Game day photo gallery
This collaboration between Nike, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and University of Oregon raised funds and awareness for childhood cancer.
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The unstoppable Laura Schroeder
Laura Schroeder came into the world as a question mark. How had she made it this far? Laura’s parents, Nanny and Ron Schroeder of Chiloquin, Ore., had been in suspense for several months. It was painful. “I’ll never forget it,” said Nanny. “We went to Medford for an ultrasound when I was seven months pregnant […]
Doernbecher Freestyle: Stomp out cancer
On Sept. 9, 2017, the University of Oregon hit the field in a uniform designed by three young cancer survivors. From the helmet to the cleats, every part tells a story.
6 things to know about childhood cancer
Overall, cancer in children is rare. But Joe, Ethan and Sophia battled the two most common types: brain tumors and leukemia. Here are six things to know about the pediatric cancers they faced: All brain tumors are cancer. All brain tumors are eventually fatal or disabling without treatment. Brain tumors are the 2nd most common […]
Progress Report: 2017
To all of our supporters: thank you. You believe that a healthier world is possible, and your generosity is helping OHSU and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital make that world a reality. Because of you, we are transforming human health. Read on for select highlights of amazing work, achievements and milestones from the past year. Completed funding […]
Finding Jack Murdock
“If I do all that I hope to do, I shall probably make some inventions.” So wrote M. J. “Jack” Murdock in 1934 at age 16. Two years later, just as predicted, the teenage technophile started his own radio business that, years later, would lead to the founding of the business that would set the […]
