The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination offers us all a chance to reflect on how structural inequalities manifest themselves in the form of health disparities when it comes to treating cancer patients regardless of background. In this blog post, we'll look at some of these obstacles that lead to cancer disparities so that we can work together towards real solutions.

The story of Henrietta Lacks will continue to be remembered and celebrated for generations to come. It serves as a reminder of the importance of informed consent, ethical research practices, and recognizing the individuals whose contributions have enabled medical breakthroughs. The immortalized HeLa cell line has played a critical role in medical research, and thanks to Henrietta Lacks, the world can benefit from her legacy for years to come.

The Fight Lymphoma Dinner Party was a truly memorable evening, and we are so grateful for the generosity of all those who attended.

Proceeds from the event will fund innovative research on improving care for lymphoma patients, survivors, their families, and caregivers. We also would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our powerful speakers—Senator Dan Sullivan, Dr. Kieron Dunleavy, LtCol Chris Passerella, and Lyndsay Springer—for their inspiring words of hope and strength.

The Chike Springer Foundation is honored to have Dr. Kieron Dunleavy represent the Lymphoma Research Foundation as a guest speaker at the Fight Lymphoma Dinner Party. We are confident that his expertise and experience will help us raise awareness and funds to support lymphoma research and provide assistance to veterans with lymphoma.