Tim Duncan Donates $247K to San Antonio 1000 Cancer Genome Project

Spurs big man Tim Duncan, through his foundation, made a generous gift of $247,000 to the San Antonio Cancer Genome Project it was announced Monday.

The projects aim is to accelerate the development of new anticancer drugs; it was launched in 2012.

From the press release:

Like most people, Tim Duncan has been touched personally by cancer, and hopes for a cure for cancer in his lifetime. Duncan says he was drawn to the San Antonio 1000 Cancer Genome Project, because the information collected will ultimately be shared. [] The idea that a group of cancer researchers were willing to set aside egos, to make the information freely available and work strictly for the greater good of curing cancer was exactly the type of cancer project I was willing to support, Duncan said.

The projects founder is Dr. Anthony Tolcher, director of clinical research for START. [] I couldnt have been more surprised and grateful, said Dr. Tolcher, when presented with Tim Duncans donation. This gift will benefit the people of San Antonio and demonstrates the commitment that Mr. Duncan has to this city and the people of San Antonio.

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Tim Duncan Donates $247K to San Antonio 1000 Cancer Genome Project