Together We Can Conquer Cancer
S.D. Ireland Cancer Research is a dedicated organization that stands as a proud supporter of cancer research. With a mission to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer, S.D. Ireland Cancer Research works to support groundbreaking research initiatives, innovative treatments, and advancements in cancer care.
It's not Just Luck
The S.D. Ireland Cancer Research Fund is a qualified 501 (c)(3) public charity authorized to accept tax deductible charitable contributions.
Through collaboration and collective efforts, our research team aims to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. S.D. Ireland Cancer Research recognizes the power of collective action and encourages individuals, organizations, and communities to join forces in the fight against cancer. By working together, S.D. Ireland Cancer Research believes that we can bring about transformative changes in cancer care and ultimately make a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals affected by this devastating disease. If you would like to take part in the fight against cancer, please consider making a secure online donation to the S.D. Ireland Cancer Research Fund.
“We should not live with the fear that cancer could randomly enter our lives and take our loved-ones.”
- Dr. David Krag
The Fund
“As parents, we are deeply committed to supporting initiatives that pave the way for a brighter and healthier future. Education is paramount to us, and we are particularly drawn to cutting-edge initiatives. This is why we are proud to lend our support to the groundbreaking work being done in the field of cancer research.”
- Scott & Kim Ireland, Founders
In 1998 Scott D. Ireland and his wife Kimberly decided to take an important step toward a very ambitious goal – curing cancer. After battling cancer in their own lives and experiencing the success and limitations of existing cancer treatments, Scott and Kim realized that the support of a skilled group of translational researchers was one of the best ways to have a direct impact on moving closer to a cure.
They began their journey with the creation of an endowed professorship of cancer research at the University of Vermont’s College of Medicine. This substantial gift, and only the 6th endowed professorship in UVM’s history, insures that meaningful and sustained funds are continuously available to develop new cancer treatments and progress scientific understanding of this devastating disease. But soon the Irelands realized that an even bigger plan was needed if the ultimate goal of a cure was to be realized.
In 1999 they launched the S.D. Ireland Cancer Research Fund in an effort to bring light to the work being done in their own backyard and to bring additional friends and supporters to the cause. For the past 11 years the S.D. Ireland Cancer Research Fund has supported the ground breaking research being done by Dr. David Krag and his research team at the University of Vermont’s College of Medicine. This support has been rewarded with successful new therapies, including radio-guided sentinel node surgery, which is now the standard treatment for breast cancer nationwide.
The S.D. Ireland Cancer Research Fund supports leading cancer research organizations with expenditures that directly contribute to the fight against cancer, to support the production of cancer fighting antibodies and other leading therapies, and to support related clinical trials. We do not provide support for indirect administrative expenses that are not directly related to cancer research.