CARE 2024 Fundraising Results

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A Year of Remarkable Achievements

At CARE, our mission is to raise funds from our Desert Mountain community, corporate sponsors, and local businesses, and channel them into groundbreaking cancer research projects conducted at the esteemed Mayo Clinic and HonorHealth Research Institute. Thanks to your generous contributions, CARE at Desert Mountain had an exceptional year, donating a total of $932,000 dedicated to cancer research projects.

Funded Research Initiatives

HonorHealth Research Institute:

• Uveal Melanoma Research: We are continuing  to fund studies to treat Uveal Melanoma, understand how it may metastasize  to the liver, and develop targeted treatments for this rare eye cancer.  The goal is to apply these findings to other cancers, thereby improving      outcomes.
• Plant Extracellular Vesicles  Initiative (pEVs): HonorHealth is advancing a unique program exploring the therapeutic uses of plant extracellular vesicles.   These vesicles can enwrap drugs and transport them directly to cancer cells for a more targeted treatment approach.

Mayo Clinic Arizona:

• Pancreatic Cancer Research: We are supporting the development of innovative therapeutic approaches to improve  survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients.
• Prostate Cancer Research: Our funds are aiding in the creation of effective treatments to enhance the quality of life and survival rates for those battling prostate cancer.

Impact of Your Support

Through your generous support, you are directly contributing to improving the quality of life and survival rates of patients facing these challenging diseases. Your investment facilitates long-term advancements in cancer research and development, paving the way for future breakthroughs.

Community and Events

Our community is one that CARE’s deeply, and together, we are making a difference! We would like to express our gratitude to the Desert Mountain community donors and volunteers, our Club, and our Corporate Sponsors for their tremendous support throughout our fundraising year.

Annual Two-Day Event:

• April 7 - “Nights in White Satin” Gala: Held in the beautifully decorated clubhouse parking lot, the evening featured a spectacular live auction, raffle packages, live music by the Shining Stars, and a special appearance by Duffy King, Lead Guitarist in John Lodge’s Moody Blues Band. He performed some of our favorite Moody Blues songs, making it a night to remember.
• April 8 - 27th Annual Golf  Tournament: Complete with exciting contests and  prizes, it was a perfect day for golf. We even had a solar eclipse!   Everyone enjoyed playing Desert Mountain Golf, all for a good cause.

Event Photos: For those who want to see photos from our April event, please visit our event page and scroll down to click the button to view and download photos. Enjoy!

Thank You for Your Support

Your involvement has had a profound impact on cancer research and the lives of those affected by this disease. For this, we extend our deepest gratitude for your dedication to our cause. On behalf of the CARE Board of Directors and our team, we wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Together, We Make a Difference!