Athens, Where Light Becomes Hope

Athens, Where Light Becomes Hope

May 23, 2026

  • Event Location
  • Grand Hyatt Athens

    Leof. Andrea Siggrou 115, Athina 117 45, Greece
  • Event Contact
  • Kristen Grzywacz
Athens, Where Light Becomes Hope

  The evening will celebrate the groundbreaking research taking place at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, which HCRF proudly supports through its philanthropic efforts. Guests will also hear from Dr. Leonidas Platanias, Director of the Lurie Cancer Center, who will make a special appearance to share insights into the innovative work being done to develop new treatments and improve outcomes for patients.

Together, we gather in Athens with a shared commitment to support discovery, advance research, and push the boundaries of what is possible in the fight against cancer. Our mission remains clear: to help accelerate breakthroughs that will not only move us closer to eradicating this disease, but most importantly, prolong and improve the lives of those affected by cancer.