Comedy for a Cause
In 2014, the Cancer Institute held the first Comedy for a Cause which was created to raise awareness of gynecologic cancers and to support gynecologic oncology research funds. Comedy for a Cause is a special event to recognize and celebrate survivors of gynecologic cancers and to remember those who have lost their fight. Each Comedy for a Cause event kicks off with great fellowship, food and drinks followed by our team of talented gynecologic oncologists providing some facts and figures about gynecological cancers and the progress being made in treating these cancers. The main event is a stand-up comedy act bringing a positive message along with much laughter. The inaugural event featured Leanne Morgan who entertained the group with her wit and down-
home humor about motherhood and real life. Since 2014, Leanne has returned several times to entertain the group as well as comedian Karen Mills who is also an ovarian cancer survivor. Comedy for a Cause is such a popular event that it has continued to move to larger venues and has experienced sellout crowds in recent years. During the first 10 years of the annual event, Comedy for a Cause raised over $315,000 to support dedicated gynecologic oncology research efforts at the Cancer Institute. The Gynecologic Oncology and Philanthropy teams remain grateful and humbled by the patients, sponsors and other supporters of this uplifting event.
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