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posted on April 16, 2002
Max Wicha, M.D.,
Director, Univ. of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
and
Laurence Baker, D.O.,
Deputy Director of Cancer Center and Program Leader for Sarcoma,
Univ. of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Robert Urich, who has
been both a patient and a supporter of our cancer center and
its sarcoma program for several years. He used his celebrity,
even in a time of great personal difficulty, to advance the
public's awareness and science's understanding of sarcoma,
and for this we owe him a lasting debt of gratitude. His generosity
and positive attitude touched all of us who came in contact
with him, and he served as a tremendous example of how to
live life to its fullest despite cancer. His memory will live
on in the discoveries about sarcoma that are already being
made possible by his generosity and leadership. Tomorrow's
sarcoma patients, and perhaps those with other forms of cancer
as well, will benefit from the fruits of the research that
his foundation is designed to support.
Robert and his wife Heather established the Urich Fund for
Sarcoma Research at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center over
two years ago. Since then, Robert has been a tireless spokesperson
for cancer survivors. He was active in raising funds for the
U-M, with sales of T-shirts and autographed photos available
through his web site. He sponsored the first Robert Urich
Golf Classic on November 19, 2001 at the Sherwood Country
Club in Thousand Oaks, California. Many celebrities and friends
participated, and the proceeds were donated to the Robert
and Heather Urich Fund.
Recently, Robert appeared on a celebrity version of "Who
Wants to be a Millionaire," where he won $125,000. He
donated the entire amount to the University
of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. His efforts have
brought much-needed attention and resources to the fight against
all forms of sarcoma.
Those who wish to contribute to the Urich Fund in
his memory may send donations to the following address:
Heather & Robert Urich Fund for Sarcoma
Research
Univ. of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor MI 48109-0755
Attn: Janet Roth
Checks may be made payable to the U-M Comprehensive Cancer
Center, with the Urich Fund for Sarcoma Research in the memo
line. You can also make arrangements on-line.
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