ASCO Tribute
Each year, in partnership with The ASCO Cancer Foundation, NCCS pays honor to ASCO’s outgoing President with a tribute event at the annual ASCO meeting. This annual event which was established in 2000 for retiring Executive Vice President, Dr. John R. Durant, has become a wonderful opportunity for attendees, ASCO leadership, ASCO past-presidents, and others to pay tribute to the accomplishments and dedication of the ASCO Outgoing President.
The ASCO Cancer Foundation supports educational programs of the highest quality in cancer care and prevention; facilitates the dissemination of information about cancer and cancer treatment to patients and their families; and, through its grants program, supports, encourages, and recognizes excellence in clinical research in the field of oncology.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Auslander at 301-650-9127.
2010 ASCO Tribute
The 2010 event, honoring Dr. Douglas W. Blayney, will take place on Saturday, June 5th, in Chicago, Illinois. The cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 pm followed by a tribute program. The event will conclude around 7:30 pm so that participants may attend other events. Light fare and cocktails will be served. With nearly 500 attendees, this event has become a popular tribute.
Participation in this event provides supporters with an opportunity to interact with ASCO leadership and leaders in the cancer community, as well as an opportunity to host clients in an elegant environment with entertainment and recognition as a supporter. Most importantly, proceeds from this event will benefit the important work of both NCCS and The ASCO Cancer Foundation.
2009 ASCO Tribute
NCCS and The ASCO Cancer Foundation honored ASCO's 45th President, Dr. Richard L. Schilsky, an internationally recognized expert in gastrointestinal cancers, cancer pharmacology, and drug development on May 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida at the Peabody Orlando Hotel.
2008 ASCO Tribute
On Saturday, May 31, 2008, NCCS and The ASCO Cancer Foundation honored ASCO's 44th President, Dr. Nancy Davidson, in Chicago, Illinois.
2007 ASCO Tribute
On Saturday, June 2, 2007, NCCS and The ASCO Foundation honored ASCO's 43rd President, Dr. Gabriel Hortobagyi, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
2006 ASCO Tribute
On Saturday, June 3, 2006 NCCS partnered with The ASCO Foundation in hosting the tribute event to honor ASCO’s former President, Dr. Sandra Horning and cancer survivorship. The event was held at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia and included a special performance by the Shades of Pink Breast Cancer Survivors Mass Choir.
2005 ASCO Tribute
On Saturday, May 14th, 2005, NCCS hosted a tribute to Dr. David H. Johnson, ASCO’s former President at The Peabody Orlando Hotel, in Orlando FL. The event benefited the John R. Durant Fund for Cancer Communications, in honor of ASCO’s former Executive Vice President and NCCS Advisory Board member.
