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Invested in cancer research
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Innovative research grants underway
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Exploration of 23 different types of adult and pediatric cancer
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New or expanded clinical trials initiated, impacting approximately 1864 patients
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64 collaborative grants have gone on to receive $161M in follow-on funding
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cures in our lifetime
Curebound’s 2024 Padres Pedal the Cause Raises Over $3M to Accelerate New Cancer Research Discoveries
Padres Pedal the Cause has raised $24+ million by mobilizing survivors, families, friends, doctors, scientists, corporate partners, and volunteers.
Multisite Implementation of COMPRENDO to improve participation of Hispanic children in cancer clinical trials
Dr. Paula Aristizabal, a research partner scientist at Rady Children’s Hospital, who also leads Curebound’s Cancer Equities committee as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board
Ed Sheeran benefit concert will be a major coup for Curebound, the San Diego cancer research nonprofit
In chart-topping English singer-songwriter Sheeran, Curebound has a headliner who is one of the biggest live-music attractions in the world.
Curebound Adds Five Prominent Business Leaders to Board to Accelerate Impactful Cancer Research
New board members bring expertise and strategic insight across biotechnology, digital health, finance, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit governance.
Curebound Appoints MedTech Innovator Rick Valencia as Chair of Its Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO – January 20, 2026 – Curebound, a rapidly growing philanthropic organization dedicated to funding breakthrough cancer research, today announced the appointment of Rick Valencia as Chair of its Board of Directors
UC San Diego Researcher Awarded $1M Curebound Prize
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest diagnoses a patient can get – especially if patients are not diagnosed until it is in an advanced stage. A team of researchers led by UC San Diego Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
‘Not giving up’: SD philanthropy fights to fill federal funding cuts to cancer research
This is the new reality of cancer research in America, where a $1.8 billion federal funding cut across the National Institutes of Health has transformed San Diego County nonprofits and private donors into lifelines.
Curebound Names Robin Toft as Chief Executive Officer
Founding CEO Anne Marbarger to join board of directors and serve as advisor.
Curebound Cancer Challenge Raises $4M to Fund Vital Research
Over 3,000 riders, runners, walkers, and spinners joined forces at UC San Diego last month for the 2025 Curebound Cancer Challenge (formerly Padres Pedal the Cause), generating an outpouring of community support.
Curebound Cancer Challenge Comes to UC San Diego to Power Lifesaving Cancer Research
Cue the cowbells, hoots, hollers and signs of encouragement. On August 2, the University of California San Diego will host the Curebound Cancer Challenge, with cancer patients, survivors, doctors...
Curebound Challenges San Diego to Help Raise Vital Funding Amid Billions in Federal Grant Cuts that Threaten Cancer Research
Curebound launches all-new Curebound Cancer Challenge event and calls on individuals, corporations, and philanthropists to join together to support.
Elton John comes out of retirement, raises $11.5 million for cancer research
Twenty-seven-thousand San Diegans filled Petco Park on Friday, May 9 with snazzy suits, bedazzled jackets and sequined Dodgers gear for a one-night only show by musical superstar Elton John while fundraising for Curebound.
Elton John scored big at his San Diego Curebound Concert For Cures in Petco Park
Elton John was given a returning hero’s welcome by the 27,000-strong audience. The concert raised $11.5 million for Curebound, the San Diego nonprofit that funds adult and pediatric cancer research.
Elton John to Headline ‘Concert for Cures’ Charity Show in San Diego
The concert will raise money for cancer research, and mark one of musician's few major live events since retiring from the road in 2023.
Elton John is un-retiring for a night to perform Curebound benefit concert at Petco Park
The legendary singer-songwriter will perform May 9 at Petco Park, where he will headline the 2025 Concerts for Cures to raise funds for Curebound, whose previous benefit concerts here have featured Alicia Keys and Ed Sheeran.
Curebound Closes 2024 by Awarding 17 New Cancer Research Grants, Bringing Total Annual Funding to $8.25M
Philanthropic organization has awarded $43 million in cancer research to date, awarding 142 study grants with one vision: cures in our lifetime.
Curebound Envisions World Without Cancer, Invites Community to Donate by December 31 to Accelerate Research Momentum
$43 million invested in research for 23 types of cancer by Curebound so far; call to community during season of giving to help in fight against cancer
Curebound Whitworth Legacy Circle: Battling Cancer on the Frontline
Music lover, car enthusiast, attorney, businessperson - Ralph Whitworth was well known in Rancho Sante Fe and throughout San Diego for his great talents and large personality.
Padres Pedal the Cause Is Now Curebound Cancer Challenge, Kicks Off with $1.1 Million Philanthropic Gift as Organization Doubles Down on Mission to End Cancer
Curebound launched its new Curebound Cancer Challenge today. An evolution of Curebound’s renowned Padres Pedal the Cause event
Curebound celebrates Cure Prize winners for innovation in cancer research
The Cure Prize challenge is to develop an innovation that will improve the standard of care for a typically deadly cancer with patient application in three-five years.
Immuno-Oncology Researchers Have Leveraged $200,000 in Seed Grant Funding from Curebound to Secure $9.6M in NIH Follow-On Funding
Research could lead to next-generation immunotherapy for head and neck cancer patients, and may have broad impact on treatments for other types of cancer.
Curebound Funded Researcher AI Approach to Save Patients Critial Time
Precision oncology aims to optimally select treatment for each patient with cancer by first identifying and subsequently targeting molecular defects in the patient's tumor.
Curebound Gains Continued Momentum with Follow-On Funding for Cancer Research Clinical Trials and Scientific Accolades for New AI Precision-Oncology Platform
"Curebound funding was critical to expanding our pilot program into an NCI-funded clinical trial..."
Curebound’s 2024 Padres Pedal the Cause Raises Over $3M to Accelerate New Cancer Research Discoveries
Padres Pedal the Cause has raised $24+ million by mobilizing survivors, families, friends, doctors, scientists, corporate partners, and volunteers.
Multisite Implementation of COMPRENDO to improve participation of Hispanic children in cancer clinical trials
Dr. Paula Aristizabal, a research partner scientist at Rady Children’s Hospital, who also leads Curebound’s Cancer Equities committee as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board
Ed Sheeran benefit concert will be a major coup for Curebound, the San Diego cancer research nonprofit
In chart-topping English singer-songwriter Sheeran, Curebound has a headliner who is one of the biggest live-music attractions in the world.
Curebound Adds Five Prominent Business Leaders to Board to Accelerate Impactful Cancer Research
New board members bring expertise and strategic insight across biotechnology, digital health, finance, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit governance.
Curebound Appoints MedTech Innovator Rick Valencia as Chair of Its Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO – January 20, 2026 – Curebound, a rapidly growing philanthropic organization dedicated to funding breakthrough cancer research, today announced the appointment of Rick Valencia as Chair of its Board of Directors
UC San Diego Researcher Awarded $1M Curebound Prize
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest diagnoses a patient can get – especially if patients are not diagnosed until it is in an advanced stage. A team of researchers led by UC San Diego Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
‘Not giving up’: SD philanthropy fights to fill federal funding cuts to cancer research
This is the new reality of cancer research in America, where a $1.8 billion federal funding cut across the National Institutes of Health has transformed San Diego County nonprofits and private donors into lifelines.
Curebound Names Robin Toft as Chief Executive Officer
Founding CEO Anne Marbarger to join board of directors and serve as advisor.
Curebound Cancer Challenge Raises $4M to Fund Vital Research
Over 3,000 riders, runners, walkers, and spinners joined forces at UC San Diego last month for the 2025 Curebound Cancer Challenge (formerly Padres Pedal the Cause), generating an outpouring of community support.
Curebound Cancer Challenge Comes to UC San Diego to Power Lifesaving Cancer Research
Cue the cowbells, hoots, hollers and signs of encouragement. On August 2, the University of California San Diego will host the Curebound Cancer Challenge, with cancer patients, survivors, doctors...
Curebound Challenges San Diego to Help Raise Vital Funding Amid Billions in Federal Grant Cuts that Threaten Cancer Research
Curebound launches all-new Curebound Cancer Challenge event and calls on individuals, corporations, and philanthropists to join together to support.
Elton John comes out of retirement, raises $11.5 million for cancer research
Twenty-seven-thousand San Diegans filled Petco Park on Friday, May 9 with snazzy suits, bedazzled jackets and sequined Dodgers gear for a one-night only show by musical superstar Elton John while fundraising for Curebound.
Elton John scored big at his San Diego Curebound Concert For Cures in Petco Park
Elton John was given a returning hero’s welcome by the 27,000-strong audience. The concert raised $11.5 million for Curebound, the San Diego nonprofit that funds adult and pediatric cancer research.
Elton John to Headline ‘Concert for Cures’ Charity Show in San Diego
The concert will raise money for cancer research, and mark one of musician's few major live events since retiring from the road in 2023.
Elton John is un-retiring for a night to perform Curebound benefit concert at Petco Park
The legendary singer-songwriter will perform May 9 at Petco Park, where he will headline the 2025 Concerts for Cures to raise funds for Curebound, whose previous benefit concerts here have featured Alicia Keys and Ed Sheeran.
Curebound Closes 2024 by Awarding 17 New Cancer Research Grants, Bringing Total Annual Funding to $8.25M
Philanthropic organization has awarded $43 million in cancer research to date, awarding 142 study grants with one vision: cures in our lifetime.
Curebound Envisions World Without Cancer, Invites Community to Donate by December 31 to Accelerate Research Momentum
$43 million invested in research for 23 types of cancer by Curebound so far; call to community during season of giving to help in fight against cancer
Curebound Whitworth Legacy Circle: Battling Cancer on the Frontline
Music lover, car enthusiast, attorney, businessperson - Ralph Whitworth was well known in Rancho Sante Fe and throughout San Diego for his great talents and large personality.
Padres Pedal the Cause Is Now Curebound Cancer Challenge, Kicks Off with $1.1 Million Philanthropic Gift as Organization Doubles Down on Mission to End Cancer
Curebound launched its new Curebound Cancer Challenge today. An evolution of Curebound’s renowned Padres Pedal the Cause event
Curebound celebrates Cure Prize winners for innovation in cancer research
The Cure Prize challenge is to develop an innovation that will improve the standard of care for a typically deadly cancer with patient application in three-five years.
Immuno-Oncology Researchers Have Leveraged $200,000 in Seed Grant Funding from Curebound to Secure $9.6M in NIH Follow-On Funding
Research could lead to next-generation immunotherapy for head and neck cancer patients, and may have broad impact on treatments for other types of cancer.
Curebound Funded Researcher AI Approach to Save Patients Critial Time
Precision oncology aims to optimally select treatment for each patient with cancer by first identifying and subsequently targeting molecular defects in the patient's tumor.
Curebound Gains Continued Momentum with Follow-On Funding for Cancer Research Clinical Trials and Scientific Accolades for New AI Precision-Oncology Platform
"Curebound funding was critical to expanding our pilot program into an NCI-funded clinical trial..."
Curebound’s 2024 Padres Pedal the Cause Raises Over $3M to Accelerate New Cancer Research Discoveries
Padres Pedal the Cause has raised $24+ million by mobilizing survivors, families, friends, doctors, scientists, corporate partners, and volunteers.
Multisite Implementation of COMPRENDO to improve participation of Hispanic children in cancer clinical trials
Dr. Paula Aristizabal, a research partner scientist at Rady Children’s Hospital, who also leads Curebound’s Cancer Equities committee as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board
Ed Sheeran benefit concert will be a major coup for Curebound, the San Diego cancer research nonprofit
In chart-topping English singer-songwriter Sheeran, Curebound has a headliner who is one of the biggest live-music attractions in the world.
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