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Community Support Guide
Imagine...
Life without cancer
At the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, our
scientists and physicians work tirelessly every day to
achieve our vision of ultimately eliminating cancer
as a major public health problem, advancing the field
through groundbreaking research, unparalleled clinical
care, and multidisciplinary collaborations.
Our extraordinary teams make sure patients get The rapid pace of discoveries at NCI-designated
the best care possible during both treatment and comprehensive cancer centers is a major reason
survivorship. Meanwhile, our scientists continue for improvements in cancer treatment, substantially
to work to translate and advance knowledge and increasing cancer survivorship, and improving the
discoveries into tangible results to improve prevention, quality of life for cancer patients across the country.
detection, and treatment of cancer.
The O’Neal Comprehensive
Where you are treated first Cancer Center at UAB is
matters Nationally Ranked
The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB
has a longstanding legacy of exceptional care and is ranked No. 25 on the U.S. News & World Report
cutting-edge research, both on a local and global 2020-2021 Best Hospitals list for cancer care,
scale. The center is one of the original eight and receiving “Excellent” ratings for patient outcomes,
longest continually funded National Cancer Institute nursing staff, advanced technologies, and patient
(NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers services, and was the ONLY one ranked in the top 25
in the country. This is one of the most prestigious from AL, GA, MS, KY, AR, LA and TN.
designations given only to cancer centers that
demonstrate outstanding research endeavors and This is a testimony to the hard work of all of our clinical,
exceptional clinical care practices. research, and support staff teams.
Barry P. Sleckman, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Barry Sleckman became Director of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center in
January 2020. Prior to moving to Birmingham, he served as associate director of the
Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. He also spent ten
years as the associate director of the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington
University in St. Louis, Missouri. His research focuses on understanding how DNA
double strand breaks are generated and repaired — a topic important for cancer
and immune system development and function. He received his M.D. and Ph.D. in
immunology at Harvard Medical School.
When Dr. Sleckman arrived at the O’Neal Cancer Center, he set out with five main goals – to make “O’Neal” the
brand name for the very best cancer care in the state of Alabama, to increase new cancer patients coming to
UAB for treatment (particularly from the 4-state region we serve), to increase annual participation in clinical trials,
to reduce time to first available appointment across UAB Oncology, and to raise awareness in the community that
where a person is treated first matters. This final goal is especially significant and impacts all others because all
cancers, no matter how benign or severe, must be treated in settings that provide the very latest therapies and
clinical trials available. The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB has done this for the last fifty years and
continues to be a lead innovator in the fight against cancer.
The Impact of
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Community Support
Every $1 received in philanthropic
At the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, we put support is leveraged into $14
philanthropic dollars to work for both the physical health through additional grants awarded from the
and financial health of our community. NIH and other national funding agencies.
O’Neal Cancer Center scientists are awarded
Every dollar raised through our philanthropic activities is over $140 million annually from the NCI and other
invested in the long-term health of the communities and organizations.
people we serve. Being routinely recognized as among
the nation’s best means the citizens of Alabama have Philanthropic support provides us with vital
access to the latest therapies, cutting-edge clinical additional resources to bolster research and
trials, and the expertise needed to treat their cancer new discoveries, and invest in our labs that act
right in their own backyard. as small businesses that employ staff, purchase
equipment, and bring new federal grant dollars to
The O’Neal Cancer Center sees approximately 20,000 the area.
patients annually, 5,000 of whom are new patients. It is
one of only 51 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer
centers in the U.S., and serves patients from Alabama
and across the southeast including Mississippi, Louisiana,
and Arkansas.
POPULATION HEALTH
& HEALTH DISPARITIES
RESEARCH Two major focus areas for our
research are population health and
Researchers at the O’Neal Cancer
health disparities.
Center have pioneered advances
in chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy,
The O’Neal Cancer Center has long been
immunotherapy, and nutrition.
recognized as a leader in community outreach,
most notably for its work in increasing education
These advancements include new treatment
and awareness of cancer in minority and
methods, detection methods, and drug
underserved populations.
developments, and have significantly impacted
cancer outcomes and saved thousands of lives.
Through the center’s Office of Community
Outreach and Engagement, our staff members
have conducted over 1,000 cancer awareness
educational events reaching over 100,000
individuals in underserved communities.
CLINICAL CARE
This year, we expanded our cancer outreach
Cancer specialists employ a network from 12 to 27 Alabama counties,
multidisciplinary team approach, plus 3 in Mississippi.
combining specialists trained in
medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, We have ongoing collaborations with Tuskegee
as well as pathology and other key fields. University and Morehouse School of Medicine
to help establish productive cancer research
Doctors at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer programs at both universities in order to persist in
Center offer more than 200 cancer-related developing a pipeline of prospective investigators
clinical trials exploring a wide array of therapies, from underrepresented communities and further
diagnostics, and preventative options, along with expand cancer disparity research. Since 2006,
community-based trials in cancer survivorship over 250 students have successfully completed
research. this program.
WTI 210G | 1720 2nd Avenue S. Birmingham, AL 35294-3300 www.uab.edu/onealcancercenter
PARTNERS IN CANCER RESEARCH
AND TREATMENT
Community support of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center means an investment in both the
physical and financial health of our community.
Philanthropic support from donors like you allows us to fund the areas of greatest need— research, patient
education and support, and community outreach. Additionally, you are helping us build and recruit teams to
serve our multidisciplinary cancer treatment areas, which will significantly change the way patients are treated
and cared for at UAB.
2021 Virtual ArtBLINK Gala
Honoring Mr. George Wheelock, III
Friday, February 5, 2021 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Virtual artist studio experiences will be featured
throughout the week leading up to the event on Friday.
Friday evening program will feature special messages
from our Director, Dr. Barry Sleckman, as well as our honoree,
our featured survivor, physicians, researchers, board members, and artists.
Bidding on auction items will remain open all weekend.
Opportunity to win a one-on-one experience with a local artist.
Option for a special ArtBLINK dinner to enjoy at home from Iz Catering.
The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Advisory Board plays a significant role at the center to be our
voice in the community and to raise funds to support our research and clinical efforts. For the past 35 years, the
board has hosted its annual ArtBLINK Gala to support the cancer center’s priorities and bring our community
together to honor the thousands of patients and families battling cancer in our region.
The 36th Annual ArtBLINK will look a bit different this year.
We at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center consider the health and safety of our community members to
be of the utmost importance now and always. That said, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will
be a virtual event. We hope you will join us to honor those who have been impacted by cancer, celebrate the
innovative work of our physicians and scientists, and learn more about our mission.
Cancer does not stop and neither do we.
Donors like you are the key to our continued success. We respectfully ask you to consider investing in the
O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center through a corporate gift. Every donation can help make a significant
impact on the future of cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
Though we are sadly not able to enjoy ArtBLINK in its usual form this year, your support will help save lives and
get us closer to our ultimate goal of making cancer an issue of the past. Thank you for investing in the vital work
of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Danya Segrest, MPA
Director of Development and Special Events
WTI210G | 1720 Second Avenue South | Birmingham, AL 35294-0113
205.934.0034 | danya40@uab.edu
Corporate Sponsorship
Levels and Benefits Platinum Sponsorship—$10,000 Investment*
*In addition to the benefits listed Supports innovative research programs at the O’Neal Cancer
below, each sponsorship also includes Center such as those that promote our bench-to-bedside
quarterly updates sent from the O’Neal model, and focus on detection, treatment, therapeutic
Cancer Center Director and bi-annual mechanisms, and clinical trials.
O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
magazine. • Dinner for 10 of your employees or guests available for
pickup.
All sponsorship levels allow for unlimited participant registrations • Logo on ArtBLINK website and social media, including
in the virtual event and artist experiences leading up to the clickable links to your website.
event. ArtBLINK dinners will include a cocktail, dinner for 2 from • Mention in official press release and logo recognition
Iz Catering, and a special ArtBLINK gift. Dinners are optional, and on the live stream and auction platform used during the
pickup details will be sent to the virtual table host to share with event.
guests. • Invitation to Coffee with the Director of the Cancer Center
for up to 6 individuals.
Presenting Sponsorship—$25,000 Investment* Gold Sponsorship—$5,000 Investment*
Helps support the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Provides support for unique programs at the O’Neal Cancer
and exemplary programs such as our Pilot Award program, Center such as our Patient Navigator Program, which is a free
which funds promising new cancer research projects and service available to help patients and their family members
helps researchers obtain preliminary results that facilitate navigate their cancer care.
successful competition for national research grants, bringing
more funding into our local economy. • Dinner for 8 of your employees or guests available for
pickup.
• Dinner for 14 delivered to a location of your choosing on • Logo on ArtBLINK website and social media, including
the day of ArtBLINK. clickable links to your website.
• Logo on mailed invitation and other printed and digital • Name recognition on the live stream and auction platform
materials, as well as ArtBLINK website and social media, used during the event.
including clickable links to your website. • Invitation to Coffee with the Director of the Cancer Center
• Opportunity to speak during virtual event and logo for up to 4 individuals.
placement on mission moment commercial during the
event.
• Mention in official press release and recognition on all Silver Sponsorship—$2,500 Investment*
media platforms used throughout the event, including
artist studio experiences leading up to the event. Provides support for O’Neal Cancer Center priorities such
• Invitation to dinner reception with the Director of the as our various educational and training programs that aim
Cancer Center for up to 10 individuals. to inspire a continuum of cancer researchers – spanning
undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral trainees,
residents, and fellows.
Diamond Sponsorship—$15,000 Investment*
• Dinner for 6 of your employees or guests available for
Provides support for O’Neal Cancer Center priorities such as pickup.
our Community Outreach and Engagement programs which • Name recognition on the ArtBLINK website, live stream,
aim to eliminate cancer health disparities through community- and auction platform used during the event.
based education, training, and research.
• Dinner for 12 delivered to a location of your choosing on Bronze Sponsorship—$1,000 Investment*
the day of ArtBLINK.
• Logo on all digital materials, as well as ArtBLINK website Provides support for O’Neal Cancer Center priorities such
and social media, including clickable links to your website. as our various community education initiatives that aim to
• Logo placement on mission moment commercial during educate the public on cancer awareness and the important
the event. role cancer screening plays in early detection.
• Mention in official press release and recognition on all
media platforms used during the event, including artist • Dinner for 4 of your employees or guests available for
studio experiences leading up to the event. pickup.
• Invitation to dinner reception with the Director of the • Name recognition on the ArtBLINK website, live stream,
Cancer Center for up to 8 individuals. and auction platform used during the event.
Virtual ArtBLINK® GALA 2.05.21
SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM
COMPANY NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT NAME: TITLE:
EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE:
100% OF YOUR DONATION STAYS AT UAB.
EACH DOLLAR YOU GIVE CAN BE LEVERAGED TO GENERATE $14+ FROM FEDERAL GRANTS AND OTHER SOURCES.
WE WILL HELP FUND THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER AT THE FOLLOWING SPONSORSHIP LEVEL:
*In addition to the benefits listed below, each sponsorship also includes quarterly updates sent from the O’Neal Cancer Center Director and
bi-annual O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center magazine. All sponsorship levels allow for unlimited participant registrations in the virtual
event and artist experiences leading up to the event. ArtBLINK dinners will include a cocktail, dinner for 2 from Iz Catering, and a special
ArtBLINK gift. Dinners are optional, and pickup details will be sent to the virtual table host to share with guests.
$25,000 PRESENTING PARTNER | Dinner for 14 delivered to a location of your choosing on the day of ArtBLINK • Logo on mailed invitation, all
digital materials, ArtBLINK website, social media, press release, and mobile event platform • Opportunity to speak during virtual event and logo
placement on mission moment commercial during the event • Invitation to dinner reception with the Director of the Cancer Center for up to 10
individuals
$15,000 DIAMOND PARTNER | Dinner for 12 delivered to a location of your choosing on the day of ArtBLINK • Logo on all digital materials,
ArtBLINK website, social media, press release, and mobile event platform • Logo placement on mission moment commercial during the event •
Invitation to dinner reception with the Director of the Cancer Center for up to 8 individuals
$10,000 PLATINUM PARTNER | Dinner for 10 available for pickup • Logo on ArtBLINK website, social media, press release, and mobile event
platform • Invitation to Coffee with the Director of the Cancer Center for up to 6 individuals
$5,000 GOLD PARTNER | Dinner for 8 available for pickup • Logo on ArtBLINK website and social media • Name recognition on mobile event
platform • Invitation to Coffee with the Director of the Cancer Center for up to 4 individuals
$2,500 SILVER PARTNER | Dinner for 6 available for pickup • Name recognition on the ArtBLINK website and mobile event software
$1,000 BRONZE PARTNER | Dinner for 4 of your employees or guests available for pickup • Name recognition on the ArtBLINK website and
mobile event platform
OTHER GIFT AMOUNT $ PREFERRED NUMBER OF TICKETS/DINNERS:
PLEASE RETURN COMMITMENT FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO THE O’NEAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER AT UAB
AMEX DISCOVER MASTERCARD VISA
Name on card:
Card number: Exp. Date: Sec. Code:
Billing address: Signature:
TOTAL GIFT: $ AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ BALANCE REMAINING: $
*CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED AS A GIFT FROM THE COMPANY NAME LISTED ABOVE UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED. AN INVOICE AND/OR UAB’S 501c3
CUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE RETURN FORM VIA THE RETURN ENVELOPE PROVIDED OR TO DANYA40@UAB.EDU.
CCC21ARTBLINK Mailing Address: 1720 2nd Avenue South, WTI210G, Birmingham, AL 35294
THE NON-TAX DEDUCTIBLE PORTION OF YOUR GIFT IS $35.00 PER TICKET/DINNER. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
REDUCE OR REMOVE THE NUMBER OF TICKETS/DINNERS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR SPONSORSHIP LEVEL.
*IF PAYMENT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 31, 2020, A REMINDER INVOICE WILL BE SENT
FOR MAXIMUM PUBLICITY, PLEASE REPLY BY DECEMBER 1, 2020.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT DANYA SEGREST AT DANYA40@UAB.EDU OR (205) 934-0034.
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