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The Kuni Foundation

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We invest in cancer research and accelerating the inclusion of individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Learn more at kunifoundation.org

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 6h
An inspiring day at @relayresources.bsky.social ’s DisabilityNext Summit!💜More accessible, inclusive workplaces help everyone thrive—unlocking creativity, performance & potential. Proud to support these important conversations. #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #AccessibleWorkplaces #IDDInclusion
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
There was a lot to celebrate at Edwards Center’s recent sold-out Dreaming Big Benefit Luncheon.💙 We were grateful to join staff, residents, families, volunteers & supporters in celebrating decades of determination, vision & impact for people w/ IDD. #IDDInclusion #InclusiveHousing #Philanthropy
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Congratulations to Albertina Kerr on a wonderful Together for Albertina Kerr 2026! 💙 We're grateful to support Kerr's vital work helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fuller, more independent lives. #AlbertinaKerr #IDDInclusion #Community #Philanthropy
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🏡 We joined Community Vision recently to learn about their new Accessibility Roadmap—a practical framework for advancing accessible housing through education, policy & housing navigation. Grateful for their leadership in expanding choice, accessibility & inclusion. #AccessibleHousing #IDDInclusion
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Thank you to the Portland Business Journal for a thoughtful #GrowVancouver conversation on growth, collaboration and opportunity. 🌱 We’re proud to call the vibrant Vancouver metro area home—and excited about its future. 💚 Inspired by the people shaping what comes next. #VancouverWA #Philanthropy
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🎬Lights. Camera. Community! We recently joined an engaged audience of neurodivergent artists and community members at PAM CUT’s screening of The Stimming Pool, followed by a Q&A with Bret Malley, director and producer of The Divergent Gift, for a beautiful evening. #AutisticVoices #Neurodiversity
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
What a joyful weekend! 🎨☀️ Saturday brought “Calm Collaging with Ocean,” led by North Pole Studio artist Ocean Stever. Sunday continued the celebration at Community Vision & PHAME’s Disability Joy Block Party—with art, music, comedy, dancing & community. 💙 #DisabilityJoy #IDDInclusion #InclusiveArts
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
📣Our 2026 Discovery Grants for Cancer Research & Transformation Grants for IDD Housing & Research are now open. Project briefs are due Aug. 10. Learn more & apply: www.kunifoundation.org/funding-oppo... #CancerResearch #SupportScience #IDDInclusion #InclusiveHousing #AffordableHousing #Philanthropy
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Intellectual & Developmental Disability Grants - Kuni Foundation
Process and Schedule Program Opens: July 8, 2026 Project brief Due: Aug. 10, 2026 Invite for full proposal: Sept. 3, 2026 Full proposal due: Oct. 16, 2026 Applicants notified of decision: Dec. 1, 2026...
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Grateful to join partners @ Sabin CDC's Center of Joy to discuss the future of affordable, accessible housing in PDX. A powerful reminder that joy & community are essential to the work. This includes progress on the 11th/Shaver Pilot ADU, supported by Kuni Foundation. #IDDHousing #AffordableHousing
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🎉 We're honored to announce more than $3 million in new grant funding supporting cancer research and IDD inclusion across Washington and Oregon. 💙 Thank you to our partners for helping improve lives across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Read more: www.kunifoundation.org/kuni-foundat...
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Kuni Foundation advances groundbreaking cancer research and IDD inclusion through $3 million in grants - Kuni Foundation
Kuni Foundation awarded more than $3 million in 2026 spring grants to support groundbreaking cancer research and expand opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across...
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Inspired by our recent visit to PHAME’s new SE PDX space 🎭✨ From music & poetry to comedy & art, the building was full of creativity, community & connection. Huge thanks to the PHAME team for the warm welcome & all you do to empower artists with IDD 💜 #ArtIsForEveryone #DisabilityInclusion #IDD
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Many thanks & congrats to Disability Rights Oregon for an inspiring Ready & Rising event last week💙 From Joseph Shapiro's keynote to celebrating the '26 Partners in Policymaking graduates, the evening highlighted the power of #DisabilityRights #Advocacy & community partnerships across Oregon. #IDD
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Creativity + community on full display🎨✨ It was a wonderful time at North Pole Studio’s Partners Celebration—exploring inspiring artwork & hearing from the talented artists & leaders behind it. Thank you for bringing us all together to celebrate local artists with #IDD! Visit northpolestudio.org
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
It was a packed room full of energy, compassion & impact at Community Vision's Party for Possibilities🎉 We proudly provided a $30K paddle raise match to help celebrate CV's work to expand opportunity for people w/ #IDD. Many thanks for all that you do for our community❤️ #DisabilityRights #Inclusion
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
ICYMI: Thank you to The NYTimes & the patients who shared their stories—highlighting the urgent reality that more young people are being diagnosed with cancer. We're incredibly proud to support PNW research focused on cancer in younger populations. #CancerResearch #EarlyOnsetCancer #SupportScience
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What Is It Like to Get Cancer When You're Young? (Gift Article)
Hundreds of New York Times readers shared their experiences with early-onset cancers. Here are seven of their stories.
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Today is World Autism Acceptance Day 💙 We proudly stand alongside our nonprofit partners across the PNW who work every day to build inclusive communities where every person is valued. Learn more about this year's theme "Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value" at bit.ly/3NXwAVm #IDD #Inclusion
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth 💙 Congrats to Dr. Jean Edwards, founder of Edwards Center, on being named Beaverton’s Living Legend 2026! 🎉 Her advocacy has expanded inclusive housing & employment for people with IDD. Learn more: bit.ly/4sDkoIf #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #Leadership #IDD
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Great to see colleagues at the recent PDX gathering hosted by Exponent Philanthropy & The Oregon Community Foundation! Our 2026 Portland conference committee also met to continue planning—excited to showcase our region's incredible #nonprofits. Learn more at bit.ly/3NmXSnX #Community #Philanthropy
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
“We’re Here: Then, Now, Always.” A powerful reminder to celebrate inclusion & the contributions of people with intellectual & developmental disabilities year-round. Grateful for our PNW partners working to expand inclusive housing, jobs, education & community. #DDAM2026 #Inclusion #Accessibility
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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · 14/03/2026
Backed by a two-year $300,000 award from @kunifoundation.bsky.social, Dr. Lisa Tachiki is pursuing a unique approach to make immune checkpoint inhibitors more accessible to patients worldwide. Read more: bit.ly/4sP28eV
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Thanks to The Columbian for hosting their 40th Annual Economic Forecast event in Vancouver recently. 📊 Important insights were shared on the current & future Clark County economy. We're proud to call Vancouver home & support the economic vitality of our region. #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityImpact
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Proud to sponsor PBJ's "Reimagining our Innovation Economy". Oregon's bioscience sector drives #innovation, our economy & healthier communities. Grateful to hear from @ohsunews.bsky.social Pres. Elnahal, MD, and Drs. Wong & Gibbs whose important work is supported by Foundation #CancerResearch grants
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🎉We’re excited to announce Dr. Claymore Kills First & Dr. Lisa Tachiki as our latest Cancer Research Fellows! Launched in 2024, the Fellows award provides $300K in unrestricted funds over 2 years—empowering bold, innovative researchers to accelerate cancer innovation. 🔗Learn more at bit.ly/4ahMFMy
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
"Ultimately, we report that about 155 avoidable deaths would occur based on missed screenings in this two-year period...this is 155 patients who otherwise should not have died of a potentially curable disease." Full @statnews.com story below. #Medicaid #CancerResearch #HealthEquity #PublicHealth
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Medicaid restrictions may lead to a million missed cancer screenings over two years: study
New Medicaid eligibility rules may cause more than a million missed cancer screenings, and more than 100 preventable deaths, new study says.
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Excited to share that Seattle-area cancer researchers at @uwmedicine.bsky.social, @fredhutch.org, Seattle Children's, Swedish & the Institute for Systems Biology received $1.2 million in funding. www.kunifoundation.org/kuni-foundat... @scienceinseattle.com @uwmnewsroom.bsky.social #CancerResearch
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Kuni Foundation grants more than $4.5 million to expand and sustain inclusive housing, advance impactful cancer and disability research - Kuni Foundation
Kuni Foundation awards more than $4.5 million in 2025 grants to expand inclusive housing and advance cancer and disability research across Washington and Oregon.
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University of Washington Department of Medicine @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tisha Wang will become the seventh chair of the University of Washington Department of Medicine on June 1, 2026. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Wang to UW Medicine! @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social Meet our new Department Chair: bit.ly/4svqbQr
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Science in Seattle @scienceinseattle.com · 16/12/2025
Dr. Nora Disis from @uwbiology.bsky.social was honored with the Seahawks’ Delta Community Captain award for her groundbreaking work developing cancer vaccines that harness the body's immune system to fight disease. 🪶 Congratulations Dr. Disis! bit.ly/3MzX9ip
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Cancer research is a cornerstone of Oregon’s bioscience sector, generating $11.5B in economic activity in 2023. The PBJ spoke w/ @ohsuknight.bsky.social researchers about what’s needed to sustain innovation & how partnerships can shape a healthier future. #CancerResearch #Bioscience #CommunityImpact
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Table of Experts: Partnerships accelerate progress in cancer research, treatment - Portland Business Journal
Recently, The Kuni Foundation sponsored a conversation with the Portland Business Journal about the challenges and opportunities impacting our state’s cancer research ecosystem, and what is needed to ...
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
We’re honored to share that our latest grant cycle provides $4.5M+ in funding—a 42% increase—to expand inclusive housing and advance cancer and disability research across WA and OR Grateful for our nonprofit and research partners💙 #InclusiveHousing #CancerResearch #DisabilityInclusion #Philanthropy
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Kuni Foundation grants more than $4.5 million to expand and sustain inclusive housing, advance impactful cancer and disability research - Kuni Foundation
Kuni Foundation awards more than $4.5 million in 2025 grants to expand inclusive housing and advance cancer and disability research across Washington and Oregon.
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Today is the International Day of Persons w/ Disabilities 🌍We’re honored to work alongside partners across the PNW to enhance opportunity, possibility & quality of life for with IDD community. Grateful for all who advance this critical work year-round 💙✨ More on IDPD: bit.ly/4orbafj #IDPD #IDD
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting researchers collaborating with Tribal communities to expand cancer screening, treatment options, & culturally responsive care across the PNW. Read more about their important work on our blog. #CancerResearch #SupportScience #NAHM
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Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Transforming cancer care across the Northwest - Kuni Foundation
Honoring Native American Heritage Month by spotlighting research partnerships improving cancer care, access, and outcomes for Native communities across the Northwest.
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Thanks and congrats to Exponent Philanthropy for a fantastic 2025 conference in Ohio! Inspiring to connect with 500+ lean funders and partners from 43 states + 4 nations, and to learn from so many powerful sessions and leaders. We're excited for Portland in 2026!🌲💙 #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Recently, a powerful panel of nonprofit leaders gathered to discuss the local impacts of federal funding cuts & policy shifts, echoing findings from the CFSWWA's 2025 Nonprofit Survey. Grateful to all who shared honest stories of resilience and hope. 🌱 #Community #Leadership #Hope #CommunityImpact
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Inclusion happens every day—and during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating progress toward workplaces where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can thrive❤️ #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveEmployment www.kunifoundation.org/creating-pat...
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Creating pathways to employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities - Kuni Foundation
Across Washington and Oregon, community nonprofits and the Kuni Foundation partner to expand inclusive employment opportunities for people with IDD.
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Many thanks @americancancersoc.bsky.social for today’s policy breakfast @ @ohsuknight.bsky.social. Speakers shared powerful insights on advancing cancer research amid historic funding uncertainty. We must ensure that our groundbreaking PNW research continues to improve lives locally & globally.
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we honor Pacific Northwest researchers driving innovation in cancer care and early detection. Read our latest blog post ⬇️ #PNWCancerResearch #Cancer #CancerInnovation #SupportScience #EarlyDetection #CancerResearch #Community #Philanthropy
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Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Local researchers driving global impact - Kuni Foundation
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we honor Pacific Northwest researchers driving innovation in cancer care and early detection.
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
We’re honored to sponsor Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope on Oct. 11 @ the Schnitz, the PNW premiere! 🎶💖 A portion of 🎟 sales supports Pink Lemonade Project, providing essential resources for those facing breast cancer. #BreastCancerAwareness #SingForTheCure #HopeThroughMusic #CommunityCare
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Sing for the Cure — Oregon Repertory Singers
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 💛 Seattle Children’s & OHSU researchers are tackling pediatric bone sarcomas, backed by Kuni Foundation grants. Early funding fuels breakthroughs to help kids survive & thrive. #PediatricCancerResearch #ChildhoodCancer #SeattleChildrens #OHSU #Philanthropy
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Accelerating Innovation - Kuni Foundation
Seattle Children’s and OHSU are advancing pediatric bone sarcoma research with Kuni Foundation Discovery Grants, accelerating cures for kids.
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
🌟A new chapter of inclusion & community is here. The Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park is Vancouver’s first fully inclusive playground—designed with neighbors, inspired by Elizabeth’s legacy, & built for children of all abilities🌳 #AccessiblePlay #InclusionMatters #InclusiveDesign
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A playground that unites and inspires - Kuni Foundation
The Elizabeth Austin Playground opened in August 2025 with a joyful community celebration and stands as a heartfelt homage to Elizabeth Austin. A devoted community leader, educator, and mother of twin...
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
🌳Neighbors & partners gathered last Sat. for TKO Fest 4 at George Park, celebrating community & shaping its future. The Portland Parks Foundation received a $50K Kuni grant for accessible playground equipment as part of their Everybody Plays Campaign💚Congrats to PPF & all! More info: bit.ly/3UL8IE9
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
🔬Our Imagination Grants for Cancer Research are now open. These one-year grants up to $100K serve as a catalyst for new exploration, intended to fulfill an unmet need or to advance efforts in the pursuit of impactful & innovative cancer research. #CancerResearch #CancerTreatment #SupportScience
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Cancer Research Grants - Learn More Here | Kuni Foundation
These grants are intended to fulfill an unmet need or to advance important work in the pursuit of impactful and innovative cancer research.
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Latest Transformation Grant cycles 🏠 Advancing Housing for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 🧠 Research on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Advancing Innovation → www.kunifoundation.org/funding-oppo... #IDDInclusion #SupportScience #AffordableHousing
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Intellectual & Developmental Disability Grants - Kuni Foundation
Process and Schedule Program Opens: July 11, 2025 Project Briefs due by 5 p.m. PST Aug. 15, 2025 Application Invitation: Aug. 22, 2025 Applications Due by 5 p.m. PST: Oct. 3, 2025 Applicants notified ...
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Proud to join @vancouverus.bsky.social to celebrate its first-ever #DisabilityPrideMonth proclamation! Many thanks to the City of Vancouver for your ongoing partnership to accelerate the #inclusion of people who experience #IDD💓 #ADA35 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityRights #DisabilityJustice
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Cancer breakthroughs begin with bold ideas—and the scientists behind them. We’re honored to award $7.2M to 8 @fredhutch.bsky.social & @uwmedicine.bsky.social researchers tackling breast & pancreatic cancer thru early-stage, high-impact oncology research #CancerResearch #SupportScience #Philanthropy
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Kuni Foundation awards $7M to drive adult oncology research forward
Eight researchers specializing in adult oncology from Fred Hutch Cancer Center and the University of Washington have been awarded a total of $7,268,202 from the Kuni Foundation’s Discovery Grant progr...
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
📣The Fairview Trust is accepting applications for its 2025 Advocacy Grant Program until 8/1--up to $200K over 2 years for projects tackling systemic policy barriers to affordable & integrated housing for individuals w/ IDD in OR fairviewtrust.org/advocacy #IDDInclusion #IDDHousing #OregonNonprofits
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
We’re investing $13.4M+ in disability inclusion & cancer research across the PNW. Because community transformation requires bold support—for both lived experience & scientific discovery. Read more below. #CancerResearch #SupportScience #IDDCommunity #DisabilityInclusion #Philanthropy #Community
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Kuni Foundation Awards $13.4 Million to Advance IDD Inclusion and Cancer Research Across the Pacific Northwest - Kuni Foundation
Funding deepens ongoing commitment to accelerate inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and world-class cancer studies in Washington and Oregon Vancouver, Wash. — June 1...
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
NIH cuts could undermine cancer research by sidelining future scientists from underrepresented communities. Read the full @opb.org story at www.opb.org/article/2025... #SupportScience #CancerResearch #NIHfunding #FutureScientists #Philanthropy
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Federal cuts narrow career pipeline for budding science researchers in Oregon
The National Institutes of Health has eliminated grants for training programs that help young scientists from underrepresented communities get ahead in their careers. Advocates of these programs say t...
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
🎧🧬🎙️ Listen to Dr. Mary (Nora) Disis from @uwcvi.bsky.social where she discusses groundbreaking research on cancer prevention through vaccines & more. Many thanks to Dr. Disis & the UW CVI team for your visionary work! #CancerResearch #SupportScience #CancerPrevention #WomenInScience #Philanthropy
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Are Cancer Vaccines the Breakthrough We’ve Been Waiting For?
YouTube video by Outperform Cancer with Marybeth Gilliam
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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
A powerful conversation @ Sabin CDC's Center of Joy!💬🏘️Sabin, PSU MURP students & community partners are shaping the future of inclusive, affordable housing in PDX & beyond. Read more on our blog #AffordableHousing #InclusiveHousing #IDDHousing #HousingCrisis #UniversalDesign #Community #Philanthropy
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Centering inclusion: Sabin CDC and partners advance affordable housing for people with IDD - Kuni Foundation
Sabin CDC hosted a powerful roundtable with PSU MURP students, sharing inclusive housing solutions for people with IDD and diverse communities. Learn how a Kuni Foundation grant is helping scale impac...
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
The House is expected to vote this week on a bill that would cut #Medicaid by $715 billion & kick 8.6 million people off their insurance. We need to be improving access to affordable health care, not taking it away. Send a message to your Representative & urge them to vote NO #CutsHaveConsequences
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Before they vote, tell your U.S. Representative: Medicaid cuts have consequences
ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.
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