October 20, 2026

Your Legacy, Your Way: It’s Estate Planning Awareness Week

The Hope Foundation Partners with Freewill to Make Planning Easy

Do you have an estate plan in place? National Estate Planning Awareness Week, October 19-25, serves as an important reminder that many Americans have yet to create or update their plans – and a way to encourage taking action.

The Hope Foundation is proud to partner with Freewill to offer SWOG members and supporters free estate planning resources, making it easier to protect what matters most while creating a lasting impact through a planned gift.

News from SWOG's Front Line Blog

DART Rare Cancers Trial Publishes Comprehensive Results

The SWOG S1609 DART trial has broken considerable new ground in the study of rare cancers since its launch almost a decade ago. Now, the comprehensive final results of the trial have been published, in the August issue of Annals of Oncology. 

Read more at swog.org

Join Team Hope at the 2027 Tour de Scottsdale

Support the Ride from Any Location and Advance Critical Cancer Research

In 2027, Team Hope is riding to support the Gail Blodgett Fund.



The Gail Blodgett Fund supports innovative clinical and translational research within SWOG's genitourinary cancer research committee, advancing discoveries that improve treatment options and quality of life for patients with bladder and other GU cancers.

Established in Gail's honor, the fund helps maximize the scientific value of patient-contributed specimens and supports research that deepens our understanding of tumor biology, paving the way for more personalized and effective cancer care.

SWOG Chairs Dr. Dawn Hershman and Dr. Primo Lara with SWOG Chief of Administration Nathan Eriksen at the fall group meeting. Eriksen will retire from the group in early 2027.

Run Austin or Orange County and Advance SWOG Research

The Hope Foundation is a Proud Charity Partner of the 2027 Marathons

The Hope Foundation has partnered to engage runners with the 2027 marathons in Austin and Orange County! Raise awareness and funding for SWOG. Whether a marathon is a bucket-list goal you’ve been contemplating or a part of your regular running practice, we’d love to help you get there with a Hope-sponsored bib! 

Questions? Send us a note: info@thehopefoundation.org

Upcoming Funding and Professional Development Opportunities

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Our programs advancing research are made possible with support from our generous donors. Each gift makes a direct impact for patients everywhere.

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