Events & Community Programs

Scientific Seminars

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Educational events for the scientific community.

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Upcoming Public Events

This calendar lists the Hutchinson Center's fundraising, community and celebration events.

February 2012

February 1, 2012
Help us honor the Major League Baseball player who receives this year's Hutch Award.
February 2 - 23, 2012
Our "Science for Life" series gives you a glimpse into scientific research, breaks down the concepts and offers you a chance to interact with world-class researchers in a fun, informal atmosphere.
February 4, 2012
Join us for this complimentary and unique chance to hear the latest advances in prostate cancer research from those behind the progress.

April 2012

April 22, 2012
Representatives from University of Washington sororities compete for the title of "Miss Greek."

May 2012

May 18, 19 and 20, 2012
Purchase a $25 Cure Card and receive a 20 percent discount at participating stores and restaurants at University Village.
An evening filled with entertainment by nationally recognized dancers and singers as well as local pre-professional dance students from Elizabeth's Dance Dimensions in Bellevue.
May 20, 2012
Pacific Northwest's premier chefs present this evening of culinary delights.

June 2012

Please join the Grace Heffernan Arnold Guild for a wine procurement party at Hotel 1000.
June 10, 2012
Join us for the annual Shore Run/Walk events.
An educational event for cancer survivors.
Join us in the Climb to Fight Breast Cancer on various peaks.

July 2012

Golf Tournament and gala hosted by the former Seahawk great.
Join us in the Climb to Fight Breast Cancer on various peaks.

August 2012

Learn what you can do to fight breast cancer as the Storm takes on the San Antonio Silver Stars.
Golf tournament, dinner and auction to benefit the Family Assistance Fund.
Benefits The Gregory Fund® for early cancer-detection research.
Join us in the Climb to Fight Breast Cancer on various peaks.

September 2012

Swim Across America is an open water, Lake Washington swim benefiting the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Listen to this live, on-air auction hosted by 710 ESPN Seattle from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
High school football officials replace traditional yellow penalty flags with blue flags to raise awareness of prostate cancer screening.

December 2012

Black tie event including dinner, live, super silent and cellar auctions and late night dancing.
An educational event designed for those who have been affected by cancer.

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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

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Community Programs

The Hutchinson Center offers a variety of community programs for you to learn more about our progress in the fight against cancer and related diseases.

Your Health

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AIDS @ 30
Thirty years after the AIDS epidemic was discovered, the Hutchinson Center is home to one of the world's largest HIV research units, staffed by experts who share a passion for defeating the disease.

 

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Healthy Lifestyles
This series of on-line brochures addresses cancer screening, how diet and exercise can affect your cancer risk, and tips for a healthy prostate.

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Survivorship Program
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program can offer you support, treatment, and education in the years after completing cancer treatment.

Educational Opportunities

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Hutch High
At this annual half-day science symposium, high school students get a glimpse into the world of biomedical research through gaining exposure to the Center’s scientists and their innovative research. that will explore the world of biomedical research.

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Internship Program
A number of training programs and opportunities are available for students of varying academic backgrounds.

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Science Educational Partnership
A professional development program for secondary school science teachers in Washington State aims to establish long-term partnerships between teachers and the life sciences research community.

Communities of Color

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Cancer in Communities of Color
Cancer places a greater burden on some minority groups in the United States than on others for a variety of reasons.  Learn more about cancer in African American, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian American/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino communities.

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We Value Diversity
Diversity is not just important, it's essential. Diversity increases our ability to serve our community by attracting and retaining the best possible people. Diversity enriches our research, our science, the communities in which we live and work and the lives of our employees.

Join a Research Study

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You can help conquer cancer. The Center needs healthy volunteers for cancer-prevention and early cancer detection studies. Review the wide array of research studies needing volunteers.

Speakers & Presentations

Seminar in Pelton Auditorium

We are happy to present an overview of our comprehensive work, from prevention to treatment, and can occasionally place topic-specific speakers.  For more information contact Robbie Phillips, Community Relations Manager, at rphillip@fhcrc.org or (206) 667-4285.

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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is a world leader in research to prevent, detect and treat cancer and other life-threatening diseases.