Community Events
We see a world without cancer
As leaders in precision cancer medicine, we’re on a mission to free the world from the burden of cancer, one patient at a time. But we cannot do this alone. We need you. We work hand in hand with local partners to sponsor community events and create initiatives that support patients, caregivers and families.
We partner with advocacy groups and organizations
We review sponsorship requests on an ongoing basis. When we consider a request, we ask these questions:
- Is it focused on cancer?
- Does it line up with our priorities and mission?
- Does it help underserved populations?
- Does it engage diverse communities?
Events we have sponsored include, but are not limited to:
- Community fundraising events (run/walks/rides)
- Patient/survivor education conferences
- Health fairs
- Screenings and forums
Questions?
We're here to help.
Submit a sponsorship request
To submit a request, complete this online application. As you complete the application, please:
- Indicate whether you are requesting financial or in-kind sponsorship.
- Indicate if you are requesting funding specifically from our OHSU Healthcare partners.
- Submit your request at least 90 days before the event.
If you have any questions, email:
Marilynn Hubin
Community relations manager
hubinm@ohsu.edu
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute hosts a variety of educational events and supports many community groups that are working to help cancer patients and their families, survivors, and researchers.
Upcoming events
Ovarian Cancer Alliance SW & Oregon’s 13th Annual O-Vary Funny Event
Ovarian Cancer Alliance SW & Oregon’s 13th Annual O-Vary Funny Event:
A Stand-Up Comedy Benefit for Ovarian Cancer
Saturday, September 20, 2025
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland, OR
For more information and to register: https://www.ovariancancerosw.org/events/5964518/
Breast Friends 5K Run/Walk
Breast Friends 5K Run/Walk:
Benefiting Breast Friends, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring no one faces breast cancer alone
Sunday, September 28, 2025
8:00 am - 1:00 PM
Stickmen Brewing, Tualatin, OR
For more information and to register: https://breastfriends.org/event/breast-friends-5k-run-walk/
2025 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night Event
2025 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night Event:
Light The Night is a celebration of light, aiming to drive out the darkness of cancer and find cures!
Saturday, October 11, 2025
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Zidell Yards, Portland, OR
For more information and to register: https://www.lightthenight.org/events/portland
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Sing for the Cure Concert
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Sing for the Cure Concert:
Dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and breast health
Saturday, October 11, 2025
7:30 PM
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
For more information and tickets: https://www.orsingers.org/ors/sing-for-the-cure
2025 American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network Oregon Research and Policy Breakfast
2025 American Cancer Society:
Cancer Action Network Oregon Research and Policy Breakfast
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7:30 am-10:00 am
OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building
2720 S. Moody Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
The Research and Policy Breakfast event will bring together leaders in the community to dive into the groundbreaking research taking place in Oregon. Attendees will learn more about specific issues cancer patients in Oregon face and will be provided resources needed to focus our shared campaign to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
For more information and to register: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/oregon-research-and-policy-breakfast