Press Release: Tuchman Family Foundation Supports Vital Urologic Cancer Research at Northwestern Medicine
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Press release: Tuchman Family Foundation Supports Vital Urologic Cancer Research at Northwestern Medicine
Denver, CO – In support of groundbreaking urologic cancer research and patient care by Northwestern Medicine, the Tuchman Family Foundation has pledged $118,000 to a unique cycling fundraiser by its chief urologist.
On July 12, Edward “Ted” Schaeffer, MD, PhD, rode in Colorado’s Triple Bypass, a premier cycling event known for its grueling 118-mile route across three Rocky Mountain passes, with more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain. As an avid cyclist, Dr. Schaeffer tackled this course to raise funds for the Polsky Urologic Cancer Institute of Northwestern Medicine, where he is chief of urology and a globally recognized leader in prostate cancer research.
To support his mission, the Tuchman Family Foundation pledged $1,000 for every mile he rode.
“Urologic cancers affect hundreds of thousands of people each year,” said Kenneth Tuchman, co-founder of the Tuchman Family Foundation. “Ted’s Triple Bypass ride is more than a personal feat; it’s a symbol of what it takes to drive breakthroughs against life-altering disease. When we learned about his ride, we were eager to support his mission and the Polsky Institute’s critical research and treatments.”
Urologic cancers include bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers and make up 25% of new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. Dr. Schaeffer and his team aim to give patients the best chance of surviving these diseases.
Recent discoveries have included identifying compounds that block the “undruggable” cancer protein—MYC oncogene—that hinders treatment response in prostate cancer. The team also led the first clinical trial showing that combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy can improve survival rates in advanced bladder cancer patients.
How to add your support
With Dr. Schaeffer’s fundraising ride complete, donations to further support urologic cancer research and patient care can be made through the Northwestern Memorial Foundation at
foundation.nm.org
About the Tuchman Family Foundation
Based in Colorado, the Tuchman Family Foundation embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of its founders, Kenneth and Debra Tuchman, in its efforts to help people build safe, healthy and productive lives. The foundation is committed to advancing K-12 education innovation, breakthrough medical research, positive social change, community well-being and environmental sustainability.
