The Center is proceeding with plans to implement this remodel. A committee of faculty and staff recently was formed and will include patient advocates. Although some funds currently are available from donations received during the Salmon Building capital campaign, more funds are needed for this project. Finally, establishing endowments as a stable and constant source of support for the Center's research activities is a priority that Syd initiated, and that I am committed to carrying out. Without endowments, the future financial health of the Arizona Cancer Center is in great jeopardy.
Endowments provide the resources to prevent and cure cancer.
With regards to this, I am pleased to report that the Center's faculty, staff, students, and volunteers who worked with and loved Syd already have donated the substantial monetary gifts necessary to establish the Sydney E. Salmon, M.D. Director's Endowment. These funds will be used to provide the scientific and clinical leadership to guarantee that Syd's mission in life is carried on until cancer is totally conquered. As we enter the 21st century, we at the Arizona Cancer Center are ready to meet the challenges ahead. We can and will win this war because of the support and commitment you have provided to us. We promise you that we will be diligent in our efforts.