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Cancer Research

Kure It's Mission is to raise money for cancer research specialists conducting innovative projects to better treat and ultimately cure kidney and other orphan cancers.

Charity Storage holds auctions at SoCal US Storage Centers

Early February saw the launch of Charity Storage, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by, and for, the self storage industry. As the first charity partner of the national Self Storage Association, Charity Storage utilizes the industry’s existing auction process to raise funds for national and local charities, distributing proceeds to Kure It Cancer Research,the Self Storage Association Foundation’s Scholarship Fund, and to a charity chosen by the self-storage facility from a list of approved nonprofits.
Charity Storage’s first month was a success, as evidenced by the huge week at US Storage Centers participating locations in southern California. For the story, click here .
To learn more and get involved click here...

$1 Million Raised for Research

Barry Hoeven, founder of Kure It Cancer Research, has been committed to raising funds for groundbreaking, innovative research projects since 2007. He set the goal of reaching $1 million by the end of 2011.

We are pleased to announce that Barry’s dream of $1 million was reached a few months early. On October 19, 2011, Kure It received a gift that put us over the goal. Barry, his family, and the Kure it staff are grateful to the individuals, foundations, companies, and friends who have made this milestone possible.

Kure It Founder, Barry Hoeven, Featured on Cover of National Magazine

Click here to read the article featured in December’s issue of the SSA Globe – the magazine published by the national Self Storage Association.

A City Divided

Dr. Figlin

Kure It is excited to announce
the filming of A City Divided,
a documentary about football
rivals UCLA and USC and
coming together for a greater
cause - THE KURE!

Learn More

Current Researchers

Dr. Figlin

Dr. Yu a professor of Cancer
Immunotherapeutics and Tumor
Immunology & Sumanta Kumal Pal,
M.D., Assistant Professor in the
Department of Medical Oncology &
Experimental Theraputics

4th Annual 901 Club Reunion & Fundraiser - Saturday, August 25th, 2012

Date Set for 4th ANNUAL KURE IT 901 CLUB REUNION IN NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF.

Last year, fans of USC Trojan football raised nearly $50,000 for cancer research during the 3^rd Annual Kure It 901 Club Reunion. This year's event is shaping up to make an even bigger impact in the fight against underfunded cancers. More details will follow, but guests can expect great food and margaritas from El Cholo, entertaining speakers, and many unique items in our live and silent auctions.

With his family, Barry Hoeven, a cancer patient himself, founded Kure It after becoming aware that many cancers were underfunded when it came to research. Kure it has raised over $1 million since starting in 2007. Every dollar brings us closer to finding a cure for kidney and other cancers.

Please save August 25, 2012 at 6:30 pm on your calendar, and stay tuned for more details!

Contact: Karen Jones at 949-428-7081 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cancer Facts

Kidney Cancer Research

• Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
• Cancer is caused by both external factors (tobacco, infectious organisms, chemicals, and radiation) and internal factors (inherited mutations, hormones, immune conditions, and mutations that occur from metabolism)
• Most cases occur in adults who are middle-aged or older
• About 77% of all cancers are diagnosed in persons 55 years and older

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