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“Stand Up to Cancer” National Televised FundraiserIntegrating the Advocate Perspective into theSU2C Research Funding ProcessAdvocate Advisory Council
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Stand Up To Cancer will bring together the best and brightest members of the cancerresearch and advocacy communities to work in a way that will transcend the barriersthat have traditionally inhibited creativity and collaboration.
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Whether they are survivors, patients or family members, advocates provide a broadperspective of disease related issues important to their constituency. Advocatesunderstand what cancer research means to patients and their survival and theirquality of life.
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Advocates will sit side-by-side with the scientists so their perspectives will beintegrated into the direction of the research we fund.
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SU2C Advocate Advisory Council
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Leaders of about 25 key advocacy organizations will be invited to join
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Chairperson elected by majority vote of the Council
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Speak about the importance of cancer research
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Serve as a resource for the Stand Up To Cancer project by suggesting ways toenhance this national initiative
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Formulate an advocacy action plan for public awareness
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Annually elect two members to serve on the Blue Ribbon Scientific AdvisoryCommittee
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Annually elect two members to serve on Innovative Grants Subcommittee
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Recommend advocates to serve on Dream Teams
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Have the opportunity to attend the SU2C television program on September 5th
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Link to SU2C website and vice versa
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“Blue Ribbon” Scientific Advisory Committee
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About fifteen highly accomplished, senior laboratory researchers andphysician-scientists
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Two advocates, elected to serve one-year terms by the SU2C AdvocateAdvisory Council
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Determine the most promising scientific areas (particular organ sites and otherspecialized research areas) for potential funding of Dream Teams
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Select Dream Team Leaders and approve Dream Team membership
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Review and approve Dream Team research proposals, milestones, and budgets
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Review Dream Teams’ progress and make recommendations regardingadjustments in the funding (e.g., continuation, reduction) of individual Dream Teams
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Review the recommendations of the Innovative Grants Subcommittee(s) andselect a balanced portfolio of innovative funds
Criteria for selection:
In order to effectively and productively take part in the Stand up to Cancer ResearchFunding Process, it is vital that the advocates are not only leaders in a nationalorganization, but also have an understanding of key concepts of cancer research. Advocatemembers selected to the SU2C Advocate Advisory Council should:5.20.08, Page 1
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