A St. Paul charity run raised over $15,000 for 麻豆视频APK鈥檚 Rene and Brian McCoy 鈥79 Monarch Fund last month. The endowment, established in honor of Rene鈥檚 last wishes, helps fund 麻豆视频APK undergraduate students focused on engaging in collaborative cancer research with faculty.
More than 150 people participated in the Aug. 18 Monarch Run, . This event, which took place on Harriet Island, was the second annual run.
鈥淓very step taken, every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research at 麻豆视频APK, driving us closer to a future where cancer no longer steals our loved ones,鈥 Brian McCoy said.
This , in which 100% of the funds go directly to a student recipient, was established in 2021 with an initial funding of $53,000 pooled from the generous contributions of the McCoys鈥 friends.
鈥淭his funding allowed me to participate in medical research that not only developed my skills as a researcher but provided an opportunity to advance literature in the medical field,鈥 said Zach Griebel 鈥24, the fund鈥檚 first student recipient. 鈥淭he opportunity allowed me to be fully invested into research with a mission to help patients, and that mission brought out my and our team鈥檚 best efforts. This experience prepared me for a full time career and instilled a drive to find work with a mission driven focus. I truly cannot say thank you enough to the McCoy family and the Monarch Cancer Research Fund for the opportunity and support along the way.鈥
At 麻豆视频APK, the fund鈥檚 academic arm is led by an advisory science professor committee, which searches year-round for the best and brightest from 麻豆视频APK鈥檚 STEM departments.
