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Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Raises $1,601,830 for Breast Cancer Research

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The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer has announced a donation of $1,601,830 to support breast cancer research at the Indiana University School of Medicine. This contribution brings the Foundation's total donations to $41.7 million. The announcement was made during the 30th annual Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic, a multi-day event in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Foundation's funding has enabled the IU School of Medicine to become an international leader in targeted breast cancer therapies. Researchers at the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research are working on genetics, immunotherapies, vaccines, and new technologies. The Center is part of the IU Cancer Center, one of only 57 institutions designated as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute.

The Foundation's next fundraising campaign, Turn the Town Pink, is scheduled for October during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

La Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer ha annunciato una donazione di $1.601.830 per sostenere la ricerca sul cancro al seno alla Indiana University School of Medicine. Questo contributo porta il totale delle donazioni della Fondazione a $41,7 milioni. L'annuncio è stato fatto durante la 30ª edizione annuale del Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic, un evento di più giorni a Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Il finanziamento della Fondazione ha permesso alla IU School of Medicine di diventare un leader internazionale nelle terapie mirate per il cancro al seno. I ricercatori del Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research stanno lavorando su genetica, immunoterapie, vaccini e nuove tecnologie. Il Centro fa parte dell'IU Cancer Center, uno dei soli 57 istituti designati come centro di cancerologia completo dal National Cancer Institute.

La prossima campagna di raccolta fondi della Fondazione, Turn the Town Pink, è prevista per ottobre in occasione del Mese Nazionale della Consapevolezza sul Cancro al Seno.

La Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer ha anunciado una donación de $1,601,830 para apoyar la investigación sobre el cáncer de mama en la Indiana University School of Medicine. Esta contribución eleva el total de donaciones de la Fundación a $41.7 millones. El anuncio se realizó durante la 30ª edición anual del Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic, un evento de varios días en Fort Wayne, Indiana.

El financiamiento de la Fundación ha permitido que la IU School of Medicine se convierta en un líder internacional en terapias dirigidas para el cáncer de mama. Los investigadores del Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research están trabajando en genética, inmunoterapias, vacunas y nuevas tecnologías. El Centro forma parte del IU Cancer Center, uno de los 57 institutos designados como centro integral de cáncer por el National Cancer Institute.

La próxima campaña de recaudación de fondos de la Fundación, Turn the Town Pink, está programada para octubre durante el Mes Nacional de Conscientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama.

베라 브래들리 유방암 재단이 인디애나 대학교 의대의 유방암 연구를 지원하기 위해 $1,601,830의 기부를 발표했습니다. 이 기부는 재단의 총 기부액을 $41.7백만으로 증가시킵니다. 이 발표는 인디애나주 포트웨인에서 열린 제30회 연례 베라 브래들리 유방암 클래식 행사 중에 이루어졌습니다.

재단의 자금 지원 덕분에 IU 의대는 표적 유방암 치료 분야의 국제적인 리더가 되었습니다. 베라 브래들리 유방암 연구 센터의 연구자들은 유전자, 면역 요법, 백신, 신기술에 대한 연구를 진행하고 있습니다. 이 센터는 미국 국립암연구소에 의해 종합 암 센터로 지정된 57개 기관 중 하나인 IU 암 센터의 일부입니다.

재단의 다음 모금 캠페인 턴 더 타운 핑크는 유방암 인식의 날 기념 월인 10월에 예정되어 있습니다.

La Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer a annoncé un don de $1,601,830 pour soutenir la recherche sur le cancer du sein à l'Indiana University School of Medicine. Cette contribution porte le total des dons de la Fondation à $41,7 millions. L'annonce a été faite lors de la 30e édition annuelle du Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic, un événement de plusieurs jours à Fort Wayne, dans l'Indiana.

Le financement de la Fondation a permis à l'IU School of Medicine de devenir un leader international dans les thérapies ciblées pour le cancer du sein. Les chercheurs du Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research travaillent sur la génétique, les immunothérapies, les vaccins et les nouvelles technologies. Le Centre fait partie de l'IU Cancer Center, l'un des 57 établissements désignés comme centre de cancer complet par le National Cancer Institute.

La prochaine campagne de collecte de fonds de la Fondation, Turn the Town Pink, est prévue pour octobre pendant le Mois National de la Sensibilisation au Cancer du Sein.

Die Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer hat eine Spende von $1.601.830 angekündigt, um die Forschung zu Brustkrebs an der Indiana University School of Medicine zu unterstützen. Dieser Beitrag erhöht die Gesamtsumme der Spenden der Stiftung auf $41,7 Millionen. Die Ankündigung wurde während des 30. jährlichen Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic, einer mehrtägigen Veranstaltung in Fort Wayne, Indiana, gemacht.

Die Finanzierung der Stiftung hat es der IU School of Medicine ermöglicht, eine internationale führende Rolle bei gezielten Brustkrebstherapien einzunehmen. Forscher im Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research arbeiten an Genetik, Immuntherapien, Impfstoffen und neuen Technologien. Das Zentrum ist Teil des IU Cancer Centers, das eines von nur 57 Instituten ist, die vom National Cancer Institute als umfassendes Krebszentrum ausgezeichnet wurden.

Die nächste Druckkampagne der Stiftung, Turn the Town Pink, ist für Oktober während des Nationalen Brustkrebs-Bewusstseinsmonats geplant.

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  • Cumulative contributions to breast cancer research now total $41.7 million
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer (the "Foundation") today announced a donation of $1,601,830 to support the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at the Indiana University School of Medicine (“IU School of Medicine”). With this gift, the Foundation’s cumulative contributions to breast cancer research now stand at $41.7 million.

The Foundation’s donation announcement was shared at its Foundation Celebration, part of the 30th annual Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic. The multi-day Classic, held in Vera Bradley’s hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, brings hundreds of participants, sponsors, and volunteers together for a hope-filled weekend featuring women’s golf tournaments, pickleball tournaments, and a celebration event.

Funding from the Foundation has allowed the IU School of Medicine to amass the talent, technology, and resources needed to become an international leader in targeted breast cancer therapies. Through decades of groundbreaking work in genetics, immunotherapies, vaccines, testing, targeted therapies, and new technologies, IU researchers are establishing links between breast cancer research data and its potential impact on advancing oncology research overall. The research team at the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (the “IU Cancer Center”) works collaboratively with laboratory, clinical, translational, and population/prevention researchers in a multi-disciplinary approach. The IU Cancer Center is one of only 57 institutions designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute and is the only comprehensive cancer center in Indiana.

“The Foundation has become a globally recognized not-for-profit organization, funding some of the most gifted and accomplished breast cancer researchers in the world,” noted Stephanie Scheele, Executive Director of the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. “We have not wavered from our mission to passionately pursue a cure, and our partnership with the IU Cancer Center has resulted in amazing discoveries and improved outcomes for those affected by this disease.”

The Foundation’s next fundraising campaign, Turn the Town Pink, will take place during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. For updates and more information about how to partner with the Foundation, visit verabradley.org and follow the Vera Bradley Foundation on Facebook and @verabradleyfoundation on Instagram.

ABOUT VERA BRADLEY FOUNDATION FOR BREAST CANCER
The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer raises funds for breast cancer research to find a cure and to improve the lives of the many affected by this disease. The Foundation has contributed $41.7 million to the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine. The Center is focused on developing and dramatically improving therapies for some of the most difficult-to-treat types of breast cancer. Funds are raised through special events, partner events, and individual donations. 

Press Contact:

Stephanie Scheele, Executive Director
sscheele@verabradley.com


FAQ

How much did the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer donate in 2024?

The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer donated $1,601,830 in 2024 to support breast cancer research at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

What is the total amount donated by the Vera Bradley Foundation for breast cancer research?

The Vera Bradley Foundation's cumulative contributions to breast cancer research now stand at $41.7 million.

What is the name of the Vera Bradley Foundation's annual fundraising event?

The annual fundraising event is called the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic, which celebrated its 30th year in 2024.

Where is the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research located?

The Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research is located at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

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