UVA Cancer Center vies for LIVESTRONG grant

 The Pillars4Life Grant of $5,000 to $20,000 and a virtual cancer support program will be given to cancer programs with the highest number of votes.

 UVA’s Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center is asking community members to vote so that it may receive up to $20,000 and a virtual cancer support program through a community grant from the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

The Pillars4Life virtual support program was established as "a virtual patient/caregiver that has been to proven to enhance quality-of-life for cancer patients" by connecting hospitals and social workers to patients in their own homes.

The online program would provide support to cancer patients at UVA, many of whom travel long distances for treatment.

Click here to cast your vote. The deadline is March 23 at 5:00 p.m.

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