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Widen Presents Funk Out CancerMADISON, Wisc., Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Widen Enterprises, a leading provider of digital asset management (DAM) software, will be the presenting sponsor of Funk Out Cancer, a concert and silent auction that raises money for the UW Carbone Cancer Center. A biennial event held in memory of Kate Gates Falaschi, Funk Out Cancer will take place on November 2, 2019, at Madison’s Orpheum Theater. Doors and the silent auction will open at 7 p.m., and the performances will begin at 8 p.m. “Cancer research and the thought that someday she may be cured fueled Kate as she went through chemo treatments,” said Al Falaschi, husband of Kate Falaschi, founder and organizer of Funk Out Cancer, and video manager at Widen. “In the history of the event, we have donated over $200,000 to the UW Carbone Cancer Center.” Funk Out Cancer 2019 will include performances by Phat Phunktion, Mama Digdown's Brass Band, and Smokin’ With Superman. Many silent auction items will be available, from large items like a bike from Pacific Cycle, to smaller items like an autographed Paul Chryst football. The money raised at Funk Out Cancer will support the research of Dr. Dustin Deming, Associate Professor of Department of Medicine and Oncology, McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research, UW Carbone Cancer Center. Dr. Deming has used past funds donated from Funk Out Cancer to generate pilot research data for large grants from national cancer organizations and pharmaceutical companies. He has received over $5 million in grants based on the funds donated from Funk Out Cancer. For every dollar donated by attendees, donors, and sponsors, UW Carbone has received more than $17 in funding. “Our research gives us a better understanding of what drives cancers and allows for better personalized treatments, including treatmentsthat target what is specifically wrong with a patient’s cancer, and new immunotherapies that harness the body’s own immune system to fight off the cancer,” stated Dr. Deming. “These new advances were all made possible as the funds from Funk Out Cancer let us explore cutting edge areas of research.” In addition to Widen, other sponsors have gone above and beyond to make Funk Out Cancer a success, including Funk Out Cancer’s media partner, iHeartRadio Madison, and gold sponsor, CapSpecialty. The Funk Out Cancer organizers are also grateful for the support of The Italian Workmen’s Club, The Oshkosh Invitational Golf Tournament, Baker Tilly, M3 Insurance, Associated Bank, and Exact Sciences. To purchase tickets for the event, make a donation or view the silent auction items, visit www.funkoutcancer.com. About Funk Out Cancer About the UW Carbone Cancer Center About Widen Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA and with a European office in London, UK, Widen has the highest customer loyalty in the digital asset management (DAM) industry. Widen’s award-winning culture is recognized for its investments in employee well-being and dedication to serving local communities. To learn more about Widen, visit www.widen.com. Contact: |