Norma Nichols ’ legacy of support for cancer research
Norma Nichols , PhD , remained connected to the University of Hawai ‘ i at Mānoa her entire adult life . It was where she received her college education — a bachelor ’ s degree in English , a Master ’ s degree in art and a doctorate in American Studies .
Nichols embraced a lifelong love of the arts and nurtured and cultivated the same in her Farrington and McKinley high school students , friends , neighbors and artists through various activities spanning decades . Creation of the Norma Bird Nichols , PhD Asian Theater Endowment Fund demonstrated her support for Asian theater productions in the UH Mānoa ’ s Department of Theatre and Dance .
Norma Nichols
Welcome , Lynne Wooddell , director of development !
The UH Cancer Center is pleased to welcome new
Director of Development , Lynne Wooddell , who brings many years of experience as a major gifts professional . Wooddell ’ s mission for the Pacific ’ s only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center is “ to inspire our generous community to support this important organization , which will ensure that cancer patients in Hawai ‘ i have access to the most current treatments and clinical trials specific to their ethnicities and cancers .”
Wooddell will lead the capital campaign to build the Early Phase Clinical Trial Research Center . She states , “ Hawai ‘ i residents deserve cutting-edge cancer research and care , right here at home . Donors are key partners to having a world-class facility supporting world-class research , and I am excited to help build these impactful relationships .”
When Nichols was diagnosed with cancer , her connection to UH Mānoa was further strengthened by her oncologist , a researcher at the UH Cancer Center . Before her death in July 2018 , she established the Norma Bird Nichols , PhD Fund for Innovative Clinical Research . This fund provides bridge grants , supporting researchers whose groundbreaking explorations could lead to publications and larger grants .
“ While I may not see a cure in my lifetime ,” Nichols said , “ I know that research has come a long way . I hope my gift can help these scientists make more progress , faster .”
If you are interested in learning more about supporting our work through cash , a deferred gift or with highly appreciated assets such as stocks or real estate , please contact Lynne at 808-356-5757 or lynne . wooddell @ uhfoundation . org .
Left to right : Corey Correa , Landmark Logistics ; Randall Holcombe , UH Cancer Center ; and Shirley and Drew Santos , Admor HVAC Products Inc .
CoolingCancer supports cancer research
CoolingCancer has gifted $ 70,000 to support cancer research at the UH Cancer Center . Since 2013 , CoolingCancer has donated more than $ 300,000 raised from an annual golf tournament at Hoakalei Country Club to combat cancer .
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