Stadium inequities a costly lesson
Lawrence school board debates rising costs for new restrooms and concession buildings at Free State and Lawrence High stadiums after a 2009 anonymous donation funded related facilities. The $675,000 bid, approved 5-1, exceeds the original $400,000 estimate, prompting discussion of equity, bids, and potential cost reductions while booster groups consider fundraising.
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KU Cancer Center counts days and dollars in NCI bid
KU Cancer Center nears Sept 25 2011 application day for National Cancer Institute designation while pursuing a $92 million private fundraising goal. Roy Jensen cites about 500 days left and roughly $52 million more to raise, with $40 million already secured. The effort funds top talent recruitment including Rakesh Srivastava, lured by startup packages and a $1.8 million five year commitment from the Kansas Bioscience Authority.
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Cancer patient treats illness as ongoing care in Kansas city
David Brooks was diagnosed with colon cancer five years ago at age 51 and now receives bimonthly chemotherapy at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He endured two major surgeries and combines Avastin infusions with Sorafenib pills while continuing to work as a security guard at Lawrence Paper Co.
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