On October 4th 2021 the ROAR for The Cure committee met outside of The UAB Kirklin Clinic at Acton Road to present The UAB Department of Radiation Oncology a check for funds raised at the 2021 James Bond Gala. The ROAR for the Cure Committee raised over $300,000 towards cancer research that directly benefits the UAB Department of Radiation Oncology’s efforts. Dr. Hunter Boggs was the evening’s keynote speaker. He gave a presentation on his research into Head and Neck Cancers. Dr. James Bonner, Chairman of the UAB Department of Radiation Oncology also spoke about the impact that ROAR has had on the department’s research efforts and honored the achievements of the ROAR committee.
Special recognition was given to the 2021 ROAR for the Cure President Martha Thompson, Men’s Committee Chair Dennis O’Brien and Gala Chair Julie Kim. Richard Thompson was also present and received recognition for his support of the ROAR Gala and fundraising efforts. The evening also featured a special appearance and picture session with the Gala Honoree Randy Jones and his wife Debra Jones. The efforts of the Committee and Gala team were recognized at a rainy yet joyous celebration of the unified efforts to fight cancer.
