Thank You

36th Annual Lombardi Gala
Saturday, April 27, 2024

On behalf of Georgetown Lombardi and the communities we serve, thank you to all our sponsors, auction donors, and supporters who made the 36th Annual Lombardi Gala such a successful night. We couldn’t accomplish what we do without the help of people like you.

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Honored Guests

Lombardi Gala awardees represent inspirational cancer survivors, advocates, and community members committed to the fight against cancer.

The 2024 recipients of the Director’s Champion in Research Award are Ellen V. Sigal, PhD, and Marlene A. Malek, RN. Sigal is the founder of Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) and chairs its board of directors. Malek is the vice chair of the board and co-founder. Friends has been instrumental in the creation and implementation of policies ensuring patients receive the best treatments in the fastest and safest way possible.

The 2024 Margaret L. Hodges Leadership Award will be presented to Scott LaGanga and Tim Lawrence for their immeasurable volunteer leadership in founding the Ruesch Center Golf Tournament and for their continuing dedication to the annual event.

Congratulations to our 2024 Lombardi Gala Awardees!

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Our Mission

The Lombardi Gala is an annual event dedicated to raising funds for cancer research for Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. This event features a cocktail reception, silent auction, awards presentation, and much more. Proceeds from the Gala directly fund world-class research leading to clinical trials and innovative new treatments that change the lives of people with cancer.

Relive the good times

We so enjoyed being with you this year. See you again in 2025!

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