Greeting on a beautiful and pleasantly warm December afternoon.
As you might have seen, the NCI issued a press release this past week: “In five cancer types, prevention and screening have been major contributors to saving lives.” This announcement represents incredibly important work. We are grateful for the contributions of so many researchers, including Jeanne Mandelblatt, MD, MPH, whose early screening research provided the foundation for Medicare coverage of Pap smear screening, forever changing the landscape of cervical cancer prevention. As you may know, she co-leads the CISNET breast working group.
I’m also delighted to announce that philanthropist and business executive Sherrie Beckstead and Emmy award-winning sportscaster and community advocate Wes Hall will serve as the co-chairs of our Lombardi Gala this spring. Sherrie has been a longtime supporter of our cancer center and brings a passion for our mission and deep connections with the Greater Washington community. Wes has been a major community voice and sports personality in our region for years and understands the value that Lombardi brings to people in D.C. and beyond. We look forward to their leadership in this very important fundraiser for Georgetown Lombardi.
We make big differences through our work, and letting people know about it will provide us with the fuel we need to do groundbreaking science and provide clinical care.
Make the world a better place this week.
Lou
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