Where Kentucky Comes to Beat Cancer™
Through the generosity of our community, the UK Markey Cancer Foundation supports Kentucky's only National Cancer Institute-Designated cancer center, leading the charge to reverse our state's high rates of cancer and deaths.
Patients are Counting on Us
Every hour, of every day, someone in Kentucky dies of cancer.
The UK Markey Cancer Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the UK Markey Cancer Center. Patients count on the generosity of donors, medical expertise of caregivers, and discoveries of researchers for life-changing and lifesaving outcomes.
With your support, we’re battling Kentucky’s high rates of cancer and deaths.
Donors
Caregivers
Researchers
Together, we’re tackling cancer head on for patients who need us most.
Your Gift Helps Fight Cancer from Every Angle
Our UK Markey community stops at nothing to beat cancer. Your critical support helps ensure patients receive the comprehensive care needed in each of these key areas:
Patient Care
Leading-edge clinical treatment, caring staff and support services make the road to recovery possible.
Research
World-class researchers, across a broad spectrum of cancer research fields, create life-changing outcomes for patients.
Prevention
Screening programs and cancer risk education reduce Kentuckians’ likelihood of developing cancer.
Patient Assistance
Comprehensive support services treating more than just the disease help patients and their families navigate cancer.
Leading-Edge Facilities
State-of-the-art technology ensures every patient receives innovative treatment and a customized care plan.
Make A Donation
Support the fight against cancer and the patients in our care in a way that’s meaningful to you. When you make a donation to UK Markey, you help your family, your friends, your neighbors' and your community.
Give Now
Every gift helps fuel the fight against cancer. Make a one-time gift now.
Give Monthly
Cancer is an ongoing battle. Join the fight with a monthly gift today.
Stories of Impact
Read the inspiring stories of patients who turned to our doctors, nurses, researchers and donors for help in their fight against cancer.
First Lady Britainy Beshear, Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund Presents Grant for Childhood Cancer Care
Note: This article republished courtesy of UK Now. First lady Britainy Beshear joined UK HealthCare physicians and leaders from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund (KPCRTF) Board on Sept. 23 at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler…
Men’s Basketball 2024-25 Photobook Now Available, Proceeds Benefit Markey Cancer Center
Note: This article republished courtesy of UK Now. Members of Big Blue Nation can now take home a special memory celebrating Mark Pope’s inaugural season as Kentucky men’s basketball’s head coach by purchasing the officially…
Markey Networks Bring Latest Clinical Trials Home to Patients
Note: This article republished courtesy of UK Now. When Glasgow, Ky., resident Debra Kantosky got a diagnosis of lung cancer in December of 2023, she was told that if she quit smoking, she’d have a…
News Stories
Read about breaking news and research, and gain an inside perspective from caregivers on the ground fighting cancer each day.
US News & World Report: UK Healthcare Remains No. 1 in KY.; Improves Specialty Rankings
2025 Markey Women Strong Distinguished Researchers
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation’s Markey Women Strong Program Awards the 2023 Distinguished Researcher Grants
Christine Brainson, PhD Rina Plattner, PhD On Friday, May 12th, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation’s Markey Women Strong program awarded its annual Distinguished Researcher Grants to UK Markey Cancer Center researchers Dr. Rina…
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