“Stand Up to Cancer” National Televised Fundraiser

Integrating the Advocate Perspective into the

SU2C Research Funding Process
Advocate Advisory Council
• Stand Up To Cancer will bring together the best and brightest members of the cancer
research and advocacy communities to work in a way that will transcend the barriers
that have traditionally inhibited creativity and collaboration.

• Whether they are survivors, patients or family members, advocates provide a broad
perspective of disease related issues important to their constituency. Advocates
understand what cancer research means to patients and their survival and their
quality of life.

• Advocates will sit side-by-side with the scientists so their perspectives will be
integrated into the direction of the research we fund.

• SU2C Advocate Advisory Council

o Leaders of about 25 key advocacy organizations will be invited to join
o Chairperson elected by majority vote of the Council
o Speak about the importance of cancer research
o Serve as a resource for the Stand Up To Cancer project by suggesting ways to
enhance this national initiative
o Formulate an advocacy action plan for public awareness
o Annually elect two members to serve on the Blue Ribbon Scientific Advisory
Committee
o Annually elect two members to serve on Innovative Grants Subcommittee
o Recommend advocates to serve on Dream Teams
o Have the opportunity to attend the SU2C television program on September 5th
o Link to SU2C website and vice versa

• “Blue Ribbon” Scientific Advisory Committee

o About fifteen highly accomplished, senior laboratory researchers and
physician-scientists
o Two advocates, elected to serve one-year terms by the SU2C Advocate
Advisory Council
o Determine the most promising scientific areas (particular organ sites and other
specialized research areas) for potential funding of Dream Teams
o Select Dream Team Leaders and approve Dream Team membership
o Review and approve Dream Team research proposals, milestones, and budgets
o Review Dream Teams’ progress and make recommendations regarding
adjustments in the funding (e.g., continuation, reduction) of individual Dream
Teams
o Review the recommendations of the Innovative Grants Subcommittee(s) and
select a balanced portfolio of innovative funds

Criteria for selection:

In order to effectively and productively take part in the Stand up to Cancer Research
Funding Process, it is vital that the advocates are not only leaders in a national
organization, but also have an understanding of key concepts of cancer research. Advocate
members selected to the SU2C Advocate Advisory Council should:

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Integrating the Advocate Perspective into the
SU2C Research Funding Process
Advocate Advisory Council
• Hold a senior leadership position in a national organization
• Have a demonstrated impact on cancer research through policy advocacy, research
advocacy and/or community outreach
• Represent a constituency of patients, survivors, or others in the cancer community
• Have experience serving on grant panels/study sections that award funds for cancer
research (e.g., National Cancer Institute, DoD Congressionally Directed Medical
Research Programs, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, California Breast Research
Program) or as a patient advocate on a cooperative group, SPORE or other advisory
group
• In addition, high priority will be given to those individuals who have successfully
completed special training for advocates (e.g., the AACR’s Scientist<->Survivor
Program, Consumer Advocates in Research and Related Activities CARRA training of
the National Cancer Institute, Project LEAD ,or an equivalent program).

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