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state of the foundation
We invite you to join us for the State of the Foundation virtual event on January 22, 2025, where we’ll share an in-depth look at the Forbeck Foundation’s journey, accomplishments, and future goals. Featured speakers include Stephen Chanock, MD, Director of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics at the U.S. National Cancer Institute, our first Scholar, and WGFRF Scientific Advisory Board member, Peter Winter, PhD from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Grainne Owens, founder of Curing Kids Cancer. We’ll also hear from past Forbeck participants including Doug Green, PhD, Chair, Dept. Immunology at St Jude Children's Research Hospital and Zuzana Tothova, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School and Investigator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
a toast to 40 years: Celebrating our legacy with fine wines & culinary delights
Join us on Thursday, April 10 for A Toast to 40 Years, a special wine dinner benefiting the Forbeck Foundation at Celebration on Wells, Lake Geneva, WI. Experience a journey through the past, present, and future of our cancer research, paired with exceptional wines from the last four decades. The evening will be emceed by Michael Green, our wine expert and "edu-tainer," who will guide you through each vintage with engaging stories and insights from our Forbeck historians. Together, we’ll celebrate key Foundation milestones, reflect on progress in cancer treatments, and share our vision for the next 40 years of innovation. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of fine wine, inspiring conversation, and a shared commitment to supporting the fight against cancer.