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The Huntsman Cancer Foundation has been the preferred philanthropic partner of Sigma Chi since December 2012. The foundation was founded by Significant Sig and Order of Constantine Sig Jon Huntsman Sr., Pennsylvania ’59, in 1993. The mission of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation is to find the causes of cancer, to develop new and better treatments, and to prevent people from ever developing the disease.
Through our undergraduate and alumni chapters, Sigma Chi is excited to support the Foundation as it strives forward toward this ambitious goal. To date, Sigma Chi has donated over $6.3 million to fulfill a promise to become the Generation to End Cancer.
In 2015, Sigma Chi made a pledge to donate $10 million to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation within seven years. In recognition of that pledge, the Huntsman Cancer Institute named its sixth floor for the Sigma Chi International Fraternity.
In 2017, the Fraternity increased its pledge by $1 million to $11 million with the creation of the Sigma Chi Friendship Garden in the new Primary Children’s and Families’ Cancer Research Center. The Theta Chapter is pleased to have raised over $50,000 in support of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation last year, placing us among the top-raising chapters in the nation.
Why give?
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Advance cancer research
Donations help researchers understand how cancer begins and develop improved treatments, therapies, and potential cures.
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Support patient care
Contributions help relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for patients, survivors, caregivers, and families.
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Expand access across the Mountain West
Huntsman Cancer Institute serves patients throughout Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming, including rural and frontier communities where distance can limit access to specialized care.
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Fund clinical trials and precision medicine
Donor support helps move discoveries from the laboratory into clinical care, including innovative treatments and research based on patients’ genetic and cancer characteristics.
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Provide cancer education and prevention
Donations support education about cancer risks, prevention, screening, and care for patients, families, students, health professionals, and communities.
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Support a nationally recognized cancer center
Huntsman Cancer Institute is the Mountain West’s only National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, meaning it meets high national standards for cancer research, treatment, and education. The Foundation states that 100% of HCF donations support the Institute’s mission, and gifts can be directed to areas of greatest need.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Huntsman Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; its tax identification number is 87-0541293. Monetary gifts are generally tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You should retain the donation receipt and consult a tax professional about your specific situation.
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Donations support Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission, including cancer research, improved treatments, patient care, relief of suffering, and education about cancer risk, prevention, and care. You may also be able to designate your gift to a particular cancer type, research area, or program.
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Yes. HCF volunteers support events and fundraising activities such as Huntsman Sports Fest and Huntsman Heroes. To volunteer with the Foundation, contact events@huntsmanfoundation.org. You can also organize a personal fundraiser, join a fundraising event, sign up for recurring giving, or ask whether your employer offers matching gifts.
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Yes, but donated items should be coordinated directly with Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Volunteer Services. Examples may include blankets and hats. Contact Volunteer Services at 801-587-4050 or volunteerservices@hci.utah.edu before sending or delivering items. HCF notes that tax receipts may not be available for in-kind gifts made through a third-party fundraiser.
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Yes. Gifts and fundraising efforts can be made in honor or memory of another person. The honoree or memorial information can be provided during the registration or donation process through Huntsman.