PHASE ONE Foundation

THANK YOU to all who supported the 5th Annual FACT for PHASE ONE! Together, we raised over $300K for cancer clinical trials– and donations are still coming in! 🎉 We are so grateful for everyone who helped make FACT a truly unforgettable day of pickleball and community!

Progress in cancer care depends on more than scientific discovery alone. In our latest article, we explore the role philanthropy plays in advancing research, expanding opportunity, and bringing new treatments closer to patients. Learn more⤵️ phaseonefoundation.org/latest-news/ph…

Let's dink! 🏓 On May 9th, FACT for PHASE ONE is back & better than ever! Don't miss this fun-filled pickleball tournament with a purpose: advancing game-changing cancer clinical trials. 🧬 Spaces are limited so sign up early! ⤵️ phaseonefoundation.org/fact

In 2025, PHASE ONE helped launch three new clinical trials— from innovative therapies for brain cancer and pediatric neuroblastoma to a non-invasive diagnostic for kidney cancer. Learn more about the ground-breaking work YOU made possible ⤵️ phaseonefoundation.org/latest-news

PHASE ONE has awarded a $300,000 Medical Grant to support Dr. Christine Brown's pioneering clinical trial at @cityofhope aimed at transforming treatment for #Glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of brain cancer.  Learn more ⤵️ phaseonefoundation.org/latest-news/br…

This year, your support has done something extraordinary— you brought light when it was needed most.✨ By helping PHASE ONE support Phase I + II clinical trials, you kept progress moving forward. Thank you & Happy Thanksgiving!💛 ~from the PHASE ONE Board of Directors & Staff

PHASE ONE is thrilled to announce a Medical Grant to Dr. Marachelian at Children's Hospital Los Angeles to support a Phase II trial testing a powerful new treatment approach for children with relapsed or refractory high‑risk neuroblastoma Learn more⤵️ phaseonefoundation.org/latest-news/pr…

If you haven’t donated yet, it’s not too late to show your support! 🫶 Donate today at phaseonefoundation.org/donate

If you weren’t able to join us, or just want to relive this special evening, we invite you to explore the following: ✧ Gala Recap Article⤵️ bit.ly/Gala25article ✧ Gala Program Video⤵️ phaseonefoundation.org/2025-video ✧ ALL the photos⤵️ bit.ly/Gala25photos

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the PHASE ONE 2025 Gala! Together, we raised over $940K to fund life-saving cancer clinical trials. 🔬 Thank you to our Board of Directors, Junior Board, Gala Committee, and everyone who helped make this such an incredible evening!

This is the kind of innovation your support makes possible. 🩵 Together, we’re accelerating the future of cancer surgery. Learn more: phaseonefoundation.org

The early results are powerful— showing tumor margins more clearly on screen and aligning with final pathology. The impact? Smarter decisions in the moment, more precise removals, and the potential for fewer repeat surgeries.

A New Era of Surgical Precision: Meet the DOCI. 🔬 In 2018, PHASE ONE invested in Dr. Maie St. John’s groundbreaking work at UCLA to advance Dynamic Optical Contrast Imaging (DOCI)—a first-of-its-kind tool giving surgeons real-time clarity in the operating room.

YOU'RE INVITED: Join us for our 2025 Annual Gala – Oct. 9th @ the Broad Stage phaseonefoundation.org/invite Together, we'll celebrate remarkable strides in cancer research while savoring an exclusive culinary experience from LA's premier restaurants– we can't wait to see you there! 🥂

Federal funding shifts have put cancer research in the crosshairs. While budgets fluctuate, the need for innovation and patient breakthroughs does not. Learn more about how private philanthropy helps bridge the gap ⤵️ phaseonefoundation.org/latest-news/fe…

In our efforts to create the most meaningful night possible, we've rescheduled the 2025 PHASE ONE Gala for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH @ The Broad Stage, Santa Monica. We appreciate your understanding & support— a formal invitation is coming soon. We can’t wait to gather with you all!

PHASE ONE welcomes our new Board Chair: Marc Lebowitz.🎉 Marc has been a long-time Board Member, chaired our 2023 Gala & served as Granting Co-Chair. As he steps into this role, he brings a clear vision: to broaden our impact & find more game-changing clinical trials. 🔬

We know that many in our PHASE ONE family have been impacted by the recent wildfires in Pacific Palisades & Altadena. In light of this, we’ve postponed our Annual Gala to the fall, giving space for healing and continued recovery. Learn more ⤵️ phaseonefoundation.org/latest-news/ph…

In honor of National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, 🎗️ we're highlighting promising results from a PHASE ONE-funded study by Dr. Dan Raz at @cityofhope at making early cancer screening easier and more accessible. 🔬