The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute welcomed metro Detroit financial and estate planners Tuesday, May 7 to the Financial and Estate Planning Professionals Breakfast to discuss the tremendous contributions Karmanos has made in the fight against cancer and to encourage advisors to talk to their clients about helping the Institute continue that fight.
NorthStar Mat Service of Wixom has continued its ongoing generosity to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute by holding their annual “holiday mat” promotion.
The excitement is building as preparations are in full swing for one of the best days in the city of Detroit – the 22nd Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. This year’s event is Saturday, May 18, at Comerica Park. Vendor booths open at 7 a.m.; opening ceremony is at 8 a.m.; the Race starts at 9 a.m.; followed by the closing ceremony and awards presentations at 10:30 a.m.
The Lawrence Technological University men’s lacrosse team helped “Stick it to Cancer” and supported the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s thoracic medicine research during their recent game against Northwood University. The team raised $450 for Karmanos through proceeds from entry fees and a fastest shot competition.
Catherine Nichols, DNP, APRN, BC, nurse practitioner in Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Women’s Wellness Clinic, has recently received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Madonna University.
Robert Morris, M.D., leader of the Gynecologic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center and professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU SOM), has received a grant renewal of his fellowship training program at Karmanos and WSU SOM.
