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Marcus Riccio Associated Bank What is your connection to the UW Carbone Cancer Center? Like many others, I’ve had first and second hand experience with friends and family going through battles of various forms of cancer. Personally, I have been diagnosed with Melanoma twice in the last 4 years. And while I haven’t received treatment through UW CCC, it has sparked my interest to become more involved in the fight against cancer. What is your favorite ELB / UWCCC event? New member, but likely will...

Leah Linscheid Morning Anchor, News 3/Channel 3000 What inspired you to get involved with ELB? I’ve long reported on the work being done in our community to fight cancer and support patients along the way – from the personal stories behind a diagnosis and treatment to the life-saving breakthroughs doctors are finding at UW Health, right in our own backyard. While I’ve always loved to share those stories, I wanted to find another meaningful way to help my community in the fight against...

Karla Pinkerton Ascension What inspired you to get involved with ELB? In 2014, my late husband was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer that had spread to his lungs and liver. As a young couple expecting our first child, we were at a loss of how to approach this terrible diagnosis. The amazing team at UWCCC put together a plan and the clinicians were like a second family to us throughout our victories and setbacks. We experienced incredibly coordinated care, and despite the...

Shyla Gorham CBL Properties (East and West Towne Malls) What inspired you to get involved with ELB? Giving back to the community is very important to me. Having the opportunity to collaborate with other leaders in the Madison area to make an impact on our community is so valuable and powerful. I am excited to learn more about the amazing research going on at Carbone and to help raise money for such an amazing organization. How have you seen donations directly impact the Cancer...

Nicole Sandoval Madison Area Technical College What is your connection to the UW Carbone Cancer Center? My mother was diagnosed with cervical cancer when I was 17 years old. We spent a lot of time there during her surgeries and treatments. Thanks to the team at the Carbone Cancer Center my mom has been in remission for 10 years!  What is your favorite ELB / UWCCC event? Since I am new to ELB, I’m excited to learn and experience more of the events. I’m...

ESPN Wisconsin – Good Karma Brands What is your connection to the UW Carbone Cancer Center? It started with my involvement with Garding Against Cancer steering committee and some relationships with the Carbone team. Cancer has had significant impacts on my family, so it was a cause I was excited to get involved to help any way I can. What is your favorite ELB / UWCCC event? Andy North trivia night – I was given the opportunity to MC the event in 2019 and...

Lindsay Dott Porter & Sack CPAs What is your connection to the UW Carbone Cancer Center? After watching my father-in-law lose his battle with brain cancer in 2015, I wanted to become more hands on in the fundraising, research and advancement to end cancer. UW Carbone Cancer Center is the best organization with brilliant doctors working endlessly with those goals in mind. What is your favorite ELB / UWCCC event? Kickoff For Cancer – Packers, beer and pizza! Such a great event doing what most...

Sean Finley Morgan Stanley What is your connection to the UW Carbone Cancer Center? My father and grandmother have both gone through cancer treatment through the UW Carbone Cancer Center. After seeing the amazing work and treatment done at UWCCC, I am excited to join the ELB and help in any way I can. What is your favorite ELB / UWCCC event? Kickoff For Cancer What is something interesting about you? I went to the University of Iowa and cheer for the Hawkeyes. Don’t worry though, I...

Renee Frank What is your connection to the UW Carbone Cancer Center? My Grandmother, Grandfather, and Uncle and mother all received treatment and/or counseling at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. What is your favorite ELB / UWCCC event? Trivia with Andy North! What is something interesting about you? I am an ordained minister. Where is your favorite vacation spot? Vail, Colorado Everyone has a guilty pleasure.  What is yours? Eating scoops of peanut butter out of the jar. ...