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Cancer Research

Kure It Cancer Research provides funding for innovative research projects focused on kidney cancer and other underfunded cancers. The funds raised through Kure It directly support groundbreaking research at leading cancer centers.

$1.4 Million in Cancer Research Rewards

It is because of your support that Kure It is able to directly fund translational research projects – projects that go quickly from the laboratory to practical application in the clinic. In 2012 alone, Kure It granted $900,000 to lead cancer centers across the United States.

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Every Little Bit Counts: The Self-Storage Industry Fights Cancer

One pillar of Kure It’s fundraising success is raising lots of money by involving many people, giving small amounts, on a regular basis. The self storage industry has been the catalyst to this effort by implementing such programs as the Round Up for Research and Store for the Kure, our two owner and tenant donation plans.

Rivals United for a Kure – We Will Win in the fight against cancer

Inspired by A City Divided, the first ever documentary about the UCLA and USC football rivalry, Rivals United for a Kure is a fundraising campaign designed to bring sports communities together to “Fight for a Kure”. In the first year of the inaugural campaign, $300,000 was raised! The funds were divided equally and $150,000 each went to USC Norris and UCLA Jonsson Cancer Centers for the immediate support of underfunded cancer research projects.

To learn more, please watch this video.

Donate Items for Cancer Research

In 2012, Kure It partnered with Charity Storage. Charity Storage DropOff points collect used items, furniture, appliances, etc. into a Charity Storage Unit. The unit is auctioned off and 30% of the proceeds go to Kure It Cancer Research.
Visit www.charitystorage.org for a location near you. Look for the heart icon!

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Current Researchers

Dr. Yu a professor of Cancer
Immunotherapeutics and Tumor
Immunology & Sumanta Kumal Pal,
M.D., Assistant Professor in the
Department of Medical Oncology &
Experimental Theraputics

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Cancer Facts

Kidney Cancer Research

• Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
• Cancer is caused by both external factors (tobacco, infectious organisms, chemicals, and radiation) and internal factors (inherited mutations, hormones, immune conditions, and mutations that occur from metabolism)
• Most cases occur in adults who are middle-aged or older
• About 77% of all cancers are diagnosed in persons 55 years and older