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Corporate and Foundation Giving | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Corporate and Foundation Giving

Reese Olander

There are many ways that corporations and foundations can enhance the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center mission and facilitate innovations in cancer research, treatment, and prevention.

For information specific to your organizational needs and guidelines, please contact:

Reese Olander
Managing Executive Director of Development
775-544-8806 | prolander@ucdavis.edu

  • Teen Cancer America

    Teen Cancer America

    With support from Teen Cancer America, UC Davis launched the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program in 2020. This program supports teens and young adults facing cancer during a critical time in life—offering services tailored to their unique needs. Founded by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, Teen Cancer America helps create AYA-focused programs nationwide.

  • Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance

    Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance

    Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance (KCCA), based in Roseville, has supported pediatric cancer patients and research at UC Davis since 2000. Founded in memory of Keaton Raphael, KCCA provides emotional, educational, and financial support to families and funds critical research. Their contributions include research grants, pediatric clinical trial support, “Keaton’s Korner” play area, end-of-therapy celebrations, and the annual St. Baldrick’s Day event in Sacramento.

  • St. Baldrick’s: Shaving for Cancer

    St. Baldrick’s: Shaving for Cancer

    The St. Baldrick’s Foundation funds life-saving childhood cancer research through volunteer-led head-shaving events held nationwide. In the Sacramento area, events are hosted by Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance. Together, they’ve raised millions—including over $2.1 million for UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center by 2021.

  • Hyundai Hope on Wheels

    Hyundai Hope on Wheels

    Hyundai Hope On Wheels is a national nonprofit organization, supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 800 dealerships nationwide, that is committed to giving hope to kids and families battling a cancer diagnosis. Every time a new Hyundai vehicle is sold in the United States, a donation is made to support the fight against childhood cancers. Since 1998, the organization has donated more than $170 million for pediatric cancer research, including nearly $900,000 to the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.

  • Amador Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF)

    The Amador Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) is a volunteer-run group supporting UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center through community efforts. Since 2007, ACRF has raised over $700,000 for the Christine and Helen Landgraf Memorial Fund, advancing early diagnosis, innovative treatments, and palliative care for cancer patients.

  • Placer Breast Cancer Foundation (PBCF)

    Founded in 2005 by breast cancer survivors Carol Garcia and Teri Munger, the Placer Breast Cancer Foundation (PBCF) raised $1.5 million to endow a chair at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center by 2014. Today, PBCF continues the fight through education, outreach, and fundraising—most recently supporting Dr. Mili Arora’s research on new treatments for Triple Negative Breast Cancer.