y o u r c o n t r i b u t i o n i s a c o m m i t m e n t t o t h e f u t u r eYour gift to the <strong>UW</strong> ComprehensiveUNRESTRICTED GIFTS areMEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTSENDOWMENTS to sustainThe University of WisconsinCancer Center supports greatertruly valuable because they provideallow contributors to recognizeprogrammatic development are anFoundation is the officialinnovative research initiatives,the flexibility needed for researchloved ones in a special way.option to create a lasting legacy infundraising and gift-receivingcompassionate cancer care, andto move quickly in unexpectedMemorial gifts are made inthe benefactor’s name.organization for the <strong>UW</strong>CCC. Foreducation for the public and healthcare professionals.Your contribution also enables ourresearchers to explore new ideas,purchase new technology foreffective cancer research, anddevelop better methods ofdiagnosing, treating andpreventing cancer.Funding for the Cancer Center’sresearch, outreach and treatmentprograms is more important thanever. There are many ways tosupport the <strong>UW</strong> ComprehensiveCancer Center:directions and to swiftly pursuepromising clinical applications.Unrestricted funds also provide theresources to cover the costs ofcritical services not entirely fundedby other support.RESTRICTED GIFTS benefitspecific programs of your choice.Funds may be designated forinitiatives in specific research,patient care and educational needs.CORPORATE MATCHINGGIFTS are an excellent way toincrease your giving potential tothe Center. For more information,please contact your humanresources office or our developmentoffice, (608) 263-1677.memory of family members,friends or colleagues who havepassed away. Honor gifts showsomeone in your life a measure ofaffection, admiration or gratitude.When such gifts are made, aspecial notification is sent to thefamily or the individual.MAJOR GIFTS are a specificway for individuals, organizations,corporations or foundations tocontribute to the University ofWisconsin Medical School’s<strong>Health</strong>Star campaign. Funds fromthis campaign will help build theInterdisciplinary Research Complex,which will prominently feature the<strong>UW</strong> Comprehensive Cancer Centerand innovative research. Please call(608) 265-2922 for moreinformation.OTHER EXAMPLES includepurchasing research equipment,funding fellowship or researchprograms, sponsoring specialevents, or underwriting programsfor the community or health careprofessionals.PLANNED GIVING, in the formof gift annuities, charitableremainder trusts, or designatingthe Center in your will, is also anoption. The <strong>UW</strong> ComprehensiveCancer Center can also be namedas a beneficiary of retirementplans, trusts or life insurancepolicies. The Office of PlannedGiving at the University ofWisconsin Foundation can assist inplanning these gifts. Please call(608) 263-4545.specific information about thesegiving options, visit the<strong>UW</strong> Foundation website:www.uwfoundation.wisc.edu.FOR MORE INFORMATIONabout contributing to the<strong>UW</strong> Comprehensive Cancer Center,please contact:Ann Johnson<strong>UW</strong> Comprehensive Cancer Center600 Highland Avenue, K4/658Madison, WI 53792-6164(608) 263-1677ajohnson@uwccc.wisc.eduAR 2002-03 • PAGE 31
c r e d i t sEDITORSCraig Robida, <strong>UW</strong>CCCMichael Felber,<strong>UW</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Marketing& Public AffairsGRAPHIC DESIGNChristine Klann,<strong>UW</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Marketing& Public AffairsCONTRIBUTORSAshley BuellGayla Garlick-HansenPaula GoodeAnn JohnsonJohn LimPatty PorterJerome RatherTeresa SmithRick StricklandJane WegenkeKathy WieseGeorge Wilding, MDPHOTOGRAPHYMary LangenfeldMichael LembergerTom McInvailleDavid NevalaGreg SutterCONTRIBUTED PHOTOSGolf Fore Wolfe<strong>UW</strong> Hospital and ClinicsFOR MOREINFORMATIONFor patient services at the<strong>UW</strong> Comprehensive CancerCenter, contact:Cancer Connect1-800-622-8922 or(608) 262-5223 or e-mailuwccc@uwccc.wisc.eduFor information on the latestresearch initiatives, news andupcoming events, pleaseview the <strong>UW</strong> ComprehensiveCancer Center’s website:www.cancer.wisc.eduCOPYRIGHT© 2004<strong>UW</strong> ComprehensiveCancer Center600 Highland AvenueMadison, WI 53792(608) 263-8600www.cancer.wisc.edu