Friends of the 
Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute
Friends of the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute Are The Heart of Giving! When you become a "Friends of KMCRI" Member you will be a partner in the fight against cancer  More information

Volunteer Service
You can make a difference!  Are you a mover and a shaker and want to get involved at the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute? We need volunteers to help with various duties including large mailings and special events.  Sign me up now!

If you are interested in volunteering with cancer patients at KU Med, please contact Volunteer Services at (913) 588-6507.

Price Chopper Shopper Card
Help raise money to support cancer research while doing your grocery shopping! 

One-percent of total purchases made with your Price Chopper Shopper Card between September 1, 2003, and May 31, 2004, will be donated to the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute.  You may register your current card online by clicking here.  Look for the "Community Programs--Xtra Helpings" link to register through the website.  You may also call (913) 588-4732 for a registration form,  which can be turned in to any checker at your participating Price Chopper location.

Ribbons for Research
The pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer awareness. The aim of the “Ribbons For Research” fund-raising project is to increase awareness of the disease and to help provide necessary funds for breast cancer research. ALL proceeds from the sale of the decals will go to the Breast Cancer Clinic at the Kansas University Medical Center.

Ribbon knits
The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Scarf is a fun, super-easy scarf you can knit for yourself or a friend. It symbolizes the famous pink breast cancer ribbon and can be worn with anything from denim to diamonds. Two kits to choose from, each containing yarn and instructions. A portion of the proceeds from each kit will be donated to the Susan Henke Miller Breast Cancer Research Fund. To view each of the completed kits, click on Solid Pink (chinch) or Multi-Color.(glimmer)

For more information or to place an order, email Doe Loftus or Lynda Klug at
ribbonknits@swbell.net

The Kansas Freemasons, through the Kansas Masonic Foundation, Inc., have generously donated more than $4.9 million for cancer research and education programs at the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute since their initial funding of the KU Medical Center Oncology Program in 1974.  Basic and clinical research programs currently receiving support include prostate cancer, clinical trials, high-risk breast cancer/basic science infrastructure, environmental health programs and the Don't Choke on Smoke^© program designed specifically to educate elementary school children about tobacco.

Stuff

A store that offers original works from over 70 artists in the home furnishings, gifts and fine arts categories.  Stuff supports the Susan Henke Miller Breast Cancer Research Fund at the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute through "Wings of Hope," their annual holiday open house dedicated to the fight to cure breast cancer.  Stuff is located in the Brookside Shops at 316 W. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO.

Susan’s Angels
Local artist Jan Bryan-Hunt has created a series of angels in honor of her friend, Susan Henke Miller, a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999.  Proceeds support the Susan Henke Miller Breast Research Fund at the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute.

Try 4 A Cure

Anne Miller Kindscher first organized this annual fitness benefit in 1999 after learning her sister-in-law, Susan Henke Miller, had been diagnosed with breast cancer.  Each year, Prairie Life Center, Overland Park, KS, waives their usual guest fee so the public can participate in the event and make donations to the Susan Henke Miller Breast Cancer Research Fund at the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute. 

Vin Kansas City

This group of  area wine enthusiasts have combined their love of fine wine, excellent cuisine and good company with their concern for funding cancer research to produce fundraising events to benefit the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute.  Tastevin, a wine dinner and auction, is held in October.  This year, a two-day wine event co-sponsored with the Sonoma County Wineries Association was held in March.  Highlights of the event included an invitation-only wine tasting and dinner, as well as a public tasting and silent auction.  Click on the above link for more information about this year's event!