Grant Channell Memorial Golf Outing

Name of Fund:

Grant Channell Memorial Fund

Description of Fund:

The monies raised fund the efforts of John M. Kirkwood, MD, Director of the UPCI Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program. The fund both supports Dr. Kirkwood's current research projects and allows him to expand and strengthen the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program by recruiting new personnel and securing necessary laboratory equipment.

Year established:

1995

Total Gifts/Support to Date:

Over $132,000

Major events associated with Fund:

Grant Channell Memorial Golf Outing
Annual Event
Black Hawk Golf Course
Beaver Falls, PA

Inspiration for Fund/Project:

Grant Channell died in 1994 at the young age of 27 from malignant melanoma. He will always be remembered by family and friends for his good nature, sincerity, and, of course, his love for the game of golf.

Message from the Donor/Supporter:

“The more money that goes into cancer research, the more we can understand cancer and prevent it from attacking our loved ones.” -Lisa Channell Huntley

Message from the beneficiary:

“The Grant Channell Memorial Golf Outing provides the seed support for ideas and concepts that could not get launched without such support. Every dollar raised at this event is invested in the research of this deadly disease in the hope of one day finding a cure.” --John M. Kirkwood, M.D.
http://www.upci.upmc.edu/melanoma

Contact:

Lisa Huntley at 412-623-4636
See event Web site for registration information and sponsorship opportunities.

Grant Channell, pictured in 1993