Beating disease and cancer requires teamwork. From doctors, patients and members of our community. Here are just a few of the people and events that help us take the big and little steps towards a cure.
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Events
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Duke Raleigh's team walked at the event that celebrates cancer survivorship and remembers those who had lost their battle with cancer.
American Heart Association's Triangle Heart Walk
Duke Medicine is a local sponsor of the American Heart Association Triangle Heart Walk. The funds from the race support the prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk and 5K Run
Duke Raleigh Cancer Center is a presenting sponsor of the Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk & 5K Run. This event will raise money to benefit the Duke Gynecologic Oncology program and increase awareness about ovarian cancer.
North Carolina Lung Partnership's Free to Breathe 5K Walk/Run
Duke Raleigh Cancer Center is the presenting sponsor for the Free to Breathe 5K Lung Cancer Run/Walk & Rally. The race raises funds in support of lung cancer research and awareness.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
The Komen Race for the Cure raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost the battle to the disease. Duke Medicine had a walk team in this year's race.
Triangle Kidney Walk
Read the story of Duke Raleigh's Karen Forsythe's personal journey with kidney disease and the many ways she's rallied her colleagues at Duke Raleigh to join the fight.
Triangle MS Walk
Duke Raleigh Hospital's Diversity Leadership Team participated in the 2011 Triangle MS Walk.
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People Stories
Employee Profile: Hai Ly Burk
Hai Ly Burk, social worker at Duke Raleigh Hospital, and her family came to the United States as refugees from Vietnam. Through the struggles of her parents, Hai quickly learned that hard work and commitment to giving back would play a major role in shaping the person she is today.
Malinda Sink: Breast Cancer Survivor
When Malinda Sink was first diagnosed with breast cancer she immediately wanted to access the best care possible to fight her disease. The Duke Raleigh Cancer Center team helped Malinda fight her breast cancer with the vast resources afforded through Duke Medicine.
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Partnering Organizations
North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership
Duke Raleigh Hospital has partnered with the North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership (NCLCP) for more than four years in the fight of lung cancer. Since 2007, Duke Raleigh Hospital has been the presenting sponsor of NCLCP's Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk.
