Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation
Often referred to as the "father of medicine" for his lasting contributions to the field, Hippocrates was revered as the ideal physician and admired as a teacher. The Hippocratic Oath is considered a rite of passage for doctors to this day, setting the highest ethical standards for compassionate care, respect for patient privacy and sharing scientific knowledge for the benefit of future generations. Hippocrates' approach to scientific discovery and empathetic care has inspired the establishment of the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF).
Our Mission
Nearly half of all men and one-third of women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetime. The mission of the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation is to discover, develop and implement effective new treatments for patients with cancer by advancing groundbreaking research. Our goal — to eliminate cancer and save lives — is ambitious but achievable.
The Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation's diverse network of donors will provide the philanthropic support to fund interdisciplinary research teams at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, empowering their world-class investigators to join forces and address the most urgent questions in the fields of cancer biology and oncology in daring and innovative ways. By investing in "out of the box" research, with an emphasis on translational cancer research, the HCRF will accelerate and heighten the impact of scientific discoveries.
Watch a video to learn more about the HCRF mission.
View a presentation by Leonidas Platanias, MD, PhD on Recent Advances in Cancer Research and Therapeutic Approaches.
The Wings to Cure Annual Gala
Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation's 2020 The Wings to Cure Gala Has Gone Virtual!
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our gala will be virtual this year but that won't stop us from providing an exciting evening celebrating life, triumph and victory. You will hear from our doctors, cancer survivors and celebrity guests. Get ready to participate and bid in our spectacular silent and live auctions!
2020 Registration 2019 Gala Photo Gallery 2019 Gala Video 2018 Gala Photo Gallery
A Letter from Eleni Bousis, Chair of the Founding Board of the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation
“With a sad heart, I am writing this after hearing the world news from Europe. Listening to the nurses from Italy saying, ‘We have given up, we are exhausted, we have seen more deaths than imaginable, we need God’s help. He is the only one who can save us!’ So grateful to many countries who are sending medical supplies, Doctors and nurses to help. I could not bear hearing this devastating news, I just broke down crying, rushing to bless my home and reading the Bible for our Lord’s mercy!
As the chairman of the Greek American Nursing Home, I feel the urge to send a compassionate message to the families, residents and staff. I cannot imagine the agony, frustration and pain that family members are faced with. not being able to visit and seeing their loved ones.
Not too long ago, my late father, Angelo resided at the home for a short time. I was visiting with him throughout the day, talking, drinking coffee and hearing my dad’s challenging and painful life’s stories and experiences. My dad went home to the Lord before this crisis, he knew I could not handle not seeing him. I am appealing to every family member to remain faithful to our staff who are doing an exceptional job caring for your loved ones. Keep praying for the safety of all our residents.
As the founding chair of the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation, my heart goes out to the entire medical staff and scientists who are working diligently in making a difference to the lives of those affected by this devastating virus. Working closely with many of our physicians and scientists, I have witnessed firsthand their compassionate hearts and commitment. They are the ones in the front line who are sacrificing their health and life.
I have seen and heard their cracking voices as they speak of the many lives they have seen depart because of this invisible monster. Let’s all keep them in our daily prayers. I sincerely thank all of those who struggle with self-sacrifice, even neglecting themselves and their families, including:
- Medical and nursing professionals at the front lines, beside our brothers and sisters who are suffering
- Researchers and scientists searching for proper medication and vaccination to deliver us from this virus
- All those actively working hard to address this pandemic
Please let’s help them as they are helping us by putting their lives ahead of ours. Populations are being told to practice social distancing — to keep two meters away from other people to avoid transmitting the virus by coughing or sneezing and learning to stay inside.We need to shut down the entire country if we are going to flatten the curve, give health care a breather to cope with this chaos, and give scientists time to invent a vaccine to help all those affected.”
Executive Board
Mrs. Eleni Bousis, Chair
Mrs. Susana Alberti de Berdakin★
Mrs. Kelly Apostolopoulos★
Mr. & Mrs. Elias Boufis★
Mr. George Bousis★
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Danos
Ms. Inese Driehaus
Ms. Kristine Farra
The Honorable & Mrs. Roger Fein★
Mr. & Mrs. Themis Galanis★
Mr. Tommy Kane
Mr. Peter G. Karahalios★
Mr. Jay Michael
Mr. Anton & Dr. Michele Marano, DN★
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Marousis★
Mr. & Mrs. Joe McMahon★
Doctors Louis & Lisa Palivos★
Mr. Alexander Pissios★
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Rahal
Mr. Peter Rahal★
Mr. Mark Roberts★
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Samoylovich★
Mr. Rishi Shah★
Mr. Ilan Shalit★
Mrs. Rozalia Vologin★
Scientific Advisory Board
Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD, Chair
Jessica Altman, MD
Angela C. Argento, MD★
Angeline N. Beltsos, MD★
Angelo A. Costas, MD
Frank D. Eckerdt, PhD
Stilianos Efstratiadis, MD★
Olga Frankfurt, MD
William J. Gradishar, MD
Maha Hussain, MD
John A. Kotis, MD★
Nicole Liadis, PhD★
Dino Mantis, DDS★
Michele Marano, DN★
Dimitrios Nikas, MD★
Lisa Palivos, MD★
Christ J. Pavlatos, MD★
Amanda Saratsis, MD★
Roger Stupp, MD
Maria (Lina) Tsoukas, MD, PhD★
Founding Board
Mr. Chris Atsaves
Mr. Diego Berdakin
Mr. & Mrs. John Bodine
Mr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Bonatsos
Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Borys
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Bousis
Dr. & Mrs. Joaquin Brieva
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cronin
Ms. Inese Driehaus
Mr. Robert S. Fakhouri, Esq.
Greek American Restaurant Assoc.
Mrs. Susan Gutfreuned
Mr. & Mrs. John Harris
Ms. Candace Jordan
Mr. & Mrs. John Kampas
Mrs. Cheri Kaufman
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kosmidis
Dr. & Mrs. John Kotis
MEP, Mrs. Elena Kountoura
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Logothetis
Mr. Angelo Loumis
Ms. Annasophia Loumis
Mr. & Mrs. John Manos
Mrs. Filisa Mantas
Dr. Christina A. Mantis †
Ms. Stella-Alexia Mantzaris
Mrs. Kristina McGrath
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Palivos
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Pritzker
Mrs. Vonita Reescer
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Seaman
HRH Katherine of Serbia
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Sianis
Mrs. Eleni Tzotzolis
Mr. & Mrs. Haralambos Tzotzolis
Mrs. Marianna Vardinogiannis
Mr. Johnathan Weigand
Founding Committee
Mr. Evangelo Bousis
Ms. Victoria Bousis
Dr. & Mrs. George Bovis
Mr. & Mrs. Lou Canellis
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Cantalupo
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Dana
Mrs. Anna Davlantes
Ms. Maria Dollas
Mr. Michael George
Ms. Pat Gerbanas
Ms. Kathryn Kaporis Gianaras
Ms. Susanna Homan
Ms. Bonnie Hunt
Mr. Nick Kavadas
Mr. Christos Kiosses
Mrs. Eleni Kouimelis
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Man
Mr. Alexios Milioulis
Mr. Dimitri Minakakis
Mr. Matt Norkett
Mrs. Anna Gonis O'Connor
Ms. Anastasia Palivos
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Palivos
Ms. Katerina Panagopoulos
Mrs. Julie Platanias
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Psaltis
Ms. Julie Reeder
Dr. & Mrs. George Skarpathiotis
Mr. Constantine Stamatakos
Ms. Vera Tkach
Mrs. Maria Daskalakis Zervas
Ambassadors
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Ademopoulos
Ms. Sabrina Auer★
Dr. Garry Cooper
Dr. Jill Cotseones
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Daley
Mr. Dimitrios Drossos
Mr. Jad Farra
Ms. Leah Farra
Ms. Stella Frenkel
Mr. Steven Galanis
Dr. Agni Kakouri
Fr. & Presv. Chris Kerkeres★
Ms. Katina Kopsias
Mr. & Mrs. George Maglares
Ms. Lainey Manos
Ms. Madeline Merageas
Ms. Doretta Mistras
Mr. Nick Pissios
Ms. Martina Platanias★
Mr. Ryan Preuett
Mr. Michael Psaltis
Mr. & Mrs. Kristopher Robert
Mr. & Mrs. Taso Tzotzolis★
Ms. Jade Williams
Ms. Dalila Youkhana
News
- Thank you, Donors!
- September 20 Proclaimed Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation Day in Chicago
- Chicago Tribune: Wings to Cure gala raises $3.5 million for cutting-edge cancer research
- Chicago Splash: Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation “The Wings to Cure” Gala
- Lurie Cancer Center: Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation Gala Raises $3.5 Million for the Lurie Cancer Center
- Cancer Wellness: Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation Wings To Cure Gala
- Windy City Greek: Hipprocratic Cancer Research Foundation: Supporting Breakthrough Research
- WGNTV: Chicago Scene: Wings To Cure cancer research fundraiser details
- NEO Magazine: Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation Gala Raises $3.5 Million for the Lurie Cancer Center
- Splash: Hellenic League’s Crystal Ball and Debutante Cotillion
Contact Us
Katina Kopsias
Philanthropy Associate
Phone: 312-503-8306
katina.kopsias@northwestern.edu