This year’s Spring Gala will honor a rich 40-year history of an event conceived by Jean DeLynn, Rita Solomon, and Gayle Swanson before the first spade of dirt was turned to build the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, the WVU Cancer Institute’s largest, most comprehensive cancer care facility. Their vision has stood the test of time and for 39 of the 40 years, guests have gathered at The Greenbrier to celebrate the work of the Cancer Institute and raise money to support its initiatives. Red roses generously provided by John Batlas, Jr., and his wife Irene, in memory of their daughter, Jan, were the focal point that first year and will once again be featured at Saturday evening’s dinner dance. It will be a weekend to toast the past and look to the future…one you will not want to miss!
The 2025 Spring Gala is proud to welcome our distinguished guests, including acclaimed chef Elizabeth Heiskell and world-renowned pianist Barbara Nissman. Click below to learn more.
Thank you to all those who joined us in 2024 as we celebrated the WVU Cancer Institute in style! It was an incredible benefit, which raised over $1.1 million — a new record — to support cancer care, research, and outreach. Read our full news release for details. You can also relive the 2024 festivities via our photo gallery.
For a look back at our 2023 Spring Gala, please enjoy this special video feature.
The WVU Cancer Institute is a place of hope – a place where the state’s top doctors and researchers come together to provide compassionate, high-quality care for a brighter tomorrow.
Philanthropic support helps the Institute provide world-class care closer to home. Join us in growing this support by registering to attend the Spring Gala or by making a charitable donation.
