Jamie with Gregory Chaya in 1993 while Gregory battles cancer for the second time - at age 3.
Karen and Jamie Moyer greet 13-year-old Gregory Chaya at the inaugural, 2003 "Catch a Cure for Cancer" Day - August, 2003
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The Gregory Fund
In May 2003, The Moyer Foundation created The Gregory Fund, a new initiative to raise awareness of and funds for early cancer detection research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
"The Gregory Fund was inspired by Gregory Chaya, a cancer survivor I met in 1993. The Hutchinson Center saved Gregory's life with a second bone marrow transplant and they continues to save thousands of lives today. Establishing this fund in Gregory's name to support early detection is a dream come true."
- Jamie Moyer
Jamie and Gregory developed a special bond through Gregory’s battle with Leukemia, and continued to stay in touch after Gregory’s life-saving transplant at the Hutchinson center. Jamie was inspired by Gregory’s brave spirit and positive attitude amidst such adversity. Being a part of Gregory’s story and his struggle was a life-changing experience for both Jamie and his wife Karen.
"When you see a child go through the pain of fighting cancer, you can’t help but to be inspired to do what you can to try and make a difference—so that no child, no person should have to suffer. Gregory was that inspiration for us, and we are thrilled to be able to partner with the Hutchinson Center to support this critical research, and increase awareness in the community about the importance of early detection."
- Karen Moyer
Early detection provides one of the most promising opportunities to reduce cancer deaths. As a leader of more national and international consortia for early detection than any other center, the Hutchinson Center in Seattle is uniquely positioned to be the first institution to make major achievements in this area.
"When cancer is discovered at an early stage, nearly every patient is cured while the opposite is true for cancer detected at a late stage. The Hutch will lead the way in early detection. We have a terrific group of very talented scientists who are international leaders in research on early cancer detection."
- Lee Hartwell, Ph.D., President & Director, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
CATCH A CURE FOR CANCER™ - Supporting THE GREGORY FUND
Together, The Moyer Foundation and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center created the annual fundraising event Catch a Cure for Cancer™, to raise awareness of and funds for The Gregory Fund. Catch a Cure for Cancer is made possible by numerous volunteers and corporate partners. Events and activities include an all-day radiothon, a Celebrity Waiters Dinner and Auction, and special promotions with the Seattle Mariners and retail partners throughout the city. To date, Catch a Cure for Cancer events have raised over $800,000 for The Gregory Fund.
SUPPORT THE GREGORY FUND! - Find out more about Catch a Cure for Cancer!
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