Fundraising

The University of minnesota animal Cancer care and research program Receives Donation for canine cancer Research

August 5, 2009 will be forever memorable as the date when the WillPower Fund was launched to support comparative oncology research at the University of Minnesota AACR program.

Dave Runkle and his wife, Luanna, longtime members of the Greater Twin Cities Golden Retriever Club and friends of the University of Minnesota and the Veterinary Medical Center lost their beloved William to cancer. This loss, as well as many other cherished goldens, inspired the creation of the WillPower Fund, which will support research in comparative oncology with special emphasis on the human-canine connection in cancer research and treatment.

The inaugural event at the Pomeroy Center of the College of Veterinary Medicine saw a gathering of >40 friends and supporters for dinner, a presentation about the program, and a question and answer session. The support we receive from friends at the WillPower Fund is vital to help us achieve our goal to eradicate cancer in animals and humans alike!

For information on how you can join the WillPower Fund and its efforts to conquer cancer, please contact Bill Venne at 612-625-8480 or at venne025@umn.edu

William and Family