Reverse the Course of Cancer
Through the generous support of individuals, companies and organizations from our community, the UK Markey Cancer Foundation provides the financial resources required to fuel the fight against cancer and support patients in need of lifesaving care.
Our Mission
The UK Markey Cancer Foundation is dedicated to reducing cancer mortality in Kentucky by supporting innovative cancer research and treatments, education, community engagement, state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate patient care.
About the Foundation
As the philanthropic arm of the UK Markey Cancer Center, the Foundation is a key partner in battling cancer.
Meet Our Board
With diverse backgrounds and experiences, medical experts and community leaders guide our work.
Read Our Annual Reports
Key progress, advancements and successes in the battle against cancer are shared each year.
Contact Our TeamAbout the Foundation
In 1978, the UK Markey Cancer Foundation, previously the Ephraim McDowell Cancer Research Foundation, was incorporated through a generous gift of $1 million from Admiral Gene and Mrs. Lucille Parker Markey, owners of Calumet Farm. This donation set in motion the creation of a Board of Trustees and kicked off plans for developing what is now the UK Markey Cancer Center.
Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than $110 million to fuel the fight against cancer at Markey, supporting compassionate patient care, funding research grants, endowing six chairs and donating four buildings.
This is all possible thanks to members of our community who give generously to ensure patients have access to the very best care and treatments right here in Kentucky. We remain committed to working with donors, caregivers and researchers to attack cancer from every angle to beat this terrible disease.
A Message from the President and CEO
“UK Markey is proud to offer leading-edge cancer care right here in Kentucky. Philanthropy is critical to the success of NCI-designated cancer centers like ours, and with support from friends all across the Commonwealth, we’ll continue to work until we beat this disease once and for all.”
Michael Delzotti, FAHP, CFRE
President and CEO
UK Markey Cancer Foundation
Meet Our Board
The UK Markey Cancer Foundation Board of Trustees is united in a common goal of raising the resources needed to beat cancer in Kentucky.
Samuel A. B. Boone
Chair
Sterling Ventures
Farra M. Alford, Sr.
Immediate Past Chair
First Lexington Company
President
Christopher H. Young
Treasurer
W.T. Young, LLC
Vice President
Overbrook Farm
General Manager
William J. Shively
Secretary
Tower Hill Insurance
Owner
Sally S. Humphrey
Chair Emerita
Michael Delzotti, FAHP, CFRE
President & CEO
UK Markey Cancer Foundation
John V. Boardman, III
Ballast
Founder & CEO
Eli Capilouto, DMD, Sc.D
The University of Kentucky
President
William S. Farish, Jr.
Lane’s End Farm
Owner and Founder
Cathy Jacobs
Bret Jones
Airdrie Stud
Vice President
Nick Nicholson
Keeneland
Retired President
Kevin B. Pfiester, DVM
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Owner and Veterinarian
Daisy Phipps Pulito
Charles T. Wethington, Jr., PhD
The University of Kentucky
Former President
Read Our Annual Reports
Every year UK Markey progresses in the fight against cancer, and the pages of our annual reports are a record of these results and successes. Explore how Foundation donors have helped advance cancer prevention, research and treatment in Kentucky.
2023 Annual Report
NCI Comprehensive Designation Achieved and the People Who Made it Possible
Contact Our Team
For help or questions, please complete the form below or contact Amy Morgan at 859-323-6448.
UK Markey Cancer Foundation
115 Waller Avenue, Suite 204
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859-323-6448