2025 Video
for the Lobo Cancer Challenge
Thank you to our Media Sponsor KOAT-TV.
Lobo Cancer Challenge brings people together
KOAT-TV covered the big day on Saturday, where 1,940 participants, hundreds of volunteers, sponsors and supporters turned out together to raise money for ongoing research at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. Participants challenged themselves with walking, running, climbing stairs and bicycling events. A survivor shares how she sees the Lobo Cancer Challenge as an antidote to the pain, fear and loneliness of cancer. Another man said he wasn't "expecting all this, to be out on the Lobo field ... and everything you see here and the start-finish line. It's cool."
Thank you KOAT-TV for your support.
Together, we are tougher than cancer
Charles Rowland describes himself as the poster child for early detection. He is a prostate cancer survivor. 15 years ago, it was caught early. Charles says the cancer was caught by competent people and treated by competent people. Now he says he is cancer free thanks to the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has enjoyed bike riding for 52 years and currently serves as an Ambassador for the Lobo Cancer Challenge.
Thank you KOAT-TV for your support.
The Lobo Cancer Challenge supports New Mexicans fighting cancer
The Patient and Family Support Services Program is one of the funds Challengers may choose for their donations. Support therapists, registered dietitians, a case manager, a resource specialist and others are available to help cancer patients manage after diagnosis. The program helps with things like transportation, lodging, food supplements and medical equipment that cancer patients may need. In this coverage from KOAT-TV, a patient attests to the difference this made for her experience.
Thank you KOAT-TV for your support.
CURE Program inspires next generation of cancer researchers
This program is among those funded by the Lobo Cancer Challenge. It offers students the opportunity to work alongside scientists and engage first hand in research. They can explore other avenues and are offered support in navigating next steps in their career.
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READY, SET, LET'S UNITE AGAINST CANCER!
KOAT-TV’s great partnership with the Lobo Cancer Challenge continues with their commercial production.
Their ability to tell our story and spread our message has been a great support to the Challenge
in becoming the pre-eminent event in New Mexico to fundraise to fight cancer.
Thank you KOAT-TV for your support.
READY, SET, GO!
KOAT-TV’s great partnership with the Lobo Cancer Challenge continues
with their commercial production.
Thank you KOAT-TV for your support.
A One-of-a-Kind Event
People participate because they are a cancer survivor, supporting a loved one, and honoring those we have lost. We can celebrate our efforts together. “I feel gratitude for the people that come together and support the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. I hope that people, when they come to the Lobo Cancer Challenge, feel that they are part of our family. They are part of our team. That the discoveries we make, the people that we help, the lives that we save are all because of them.”
— Yolanda Sanchez, PhD, CEO.
Film credit: UNM HSC
What Inspires our Sponsors?
Hear personally from a few of our generous Event Sponsors as they share about the meaning of their connection to the Lobo Cancer Challenge. Sponsor contributions make it possible for 100% of every single fundraising dollar raised by our Challengers to go directly to their cancer-fighting program of choice. We are proud of our sponsors and their support for the community. They make a difference, and play a part in bringing world-class cancer care to New Mexico.
Film credit: UNM HSC
Cancer Research Gone Viral
Dr. Michelle Ozbun and her team are transforming cancer medications, developing a topical gel to treat cancer precursors caused by HPV. Dr. Ozbun’s work is made possible by pilot programs and funds raised from the Lobo Cancer Challenge.
Film credit: UNM HSC
Joe Diaz retires from KOAT 7 after 38 years
“When you are riding in the Lobo Cancer Challenge, if you are a cancer survivor, they give you a yellow bib. You see all those yellow bibs riding and walking and climbing the stairs and it makes you feel good.”
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