CIOs Against Cancer - Minnesota

Together, CIOs have made a lasting impact! We've come so far in supporting the vision that Jeff Mader and Craig Beason laid out for CIOs Against Cancer. Today is the final day to support CIOs Against Cancer in our end-of-year campaign in 2024! With your help, we’ve made 6 projects a reality—but we’re not done yet. Every donation makes a difference, and this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Link to donate in the comments! A reminder that we've got a $5000 match through the very generous TK Balaji! Every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research through the American Cancer Society. We know cancer has touched the lives of many in our CIO community. By coming together, we can drive innovation and fund groundbreaking research that saves lives. Let’s end this year on a high note by supporting a brighter, healthier future for all. Thank you to everyone who has joined us in this mission. If you have any questions or would like to discuss opportunities for matching donations, reach out to Jenica Pospisil. Together, let’s finish strong!

Want to double your support for cancer research? From now through the end of year, $5000 worth of donations to CIOs Against Cancer will be matched thanks to the generosity of CIOs Against Cancer member TK Balaji, CIO of Post Consumer Brands! Link to donate in the comments! Why donate? We'll let TK answer that: Cancer has deeply affected many people who have been instrumental in shaping my career and life. Jeff Mader, my boss, mentor, advocate, and well-wisher for nearly three decades, and Judy Mader, a cancer survivor and my boss for several years, taught me the importance of relationships and helped me grow to my current role. I also lost my Head of the Department of Statistics, the Late Professor Dr. Gift Siromoney, in my final year of graduation, a remarkable individual who made a global impact through his travels and lectures. My father was a cancer survivor, and I lost my aunt to this relentless disease. We need to eradicate cancer. A huge thank you to TK for this opportunity to double your support of cancer research! All funds raised go directly to cancer research through the American Cancer Society. Have questions? Want to do your own match? Contact Jenica Pospisil for more information.

Imagine a world where cancer is treated better. A world where we really understand how it works and how to fight it. A world with treatments we haven't even dreamed of yet. Can you picture it? Research is the bedrock of that future. Just ask anyone who has had their life changed by a cancer treatment developed in the last 10 years. CIOs Against Cancer's goal is to fund as many research projects as we can to help us get a little closer to that future! This Giving Tuesday and through the end of the year, you, the Minnesota tech community, can help us try to build that future world! Every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research through the American Cancer Society. We truly appreciate this community and your dedication to the fight against cancer. Together, let's end the year strong to fund one more project and get us a that much closer to the world we imagine!

Gratitude: it’s not just for Thanksgiving anymore! How do we maintain our gratitude beyond Thanksgiving?   We want to have a grateful mindset every day, not just on Thanksgiving or the Holiday Season.   So how can we make gratitude an authentic, year-long experience?   One way is by being part of something much bigger than our circumstantial happiness or sadness–something you as CIOs Against Cancer supporters already know!   As we reflect on how early we are on this journey to change lives forever, the impact we’ve had so far is the bedrock of our gratefulness and optimism for the future!    What will the rest of 2024 produce?   You decide!   Join us and help create this story of promise, passion, and results as we seek to make a difference in the lives of family and friends for decades to come. You can help by:   Donating directly to cancer research via the link in the comments Volunteering for an upcoming event! CXOs IT Leaders: Joining as a Member! Attending our events in 2025 For more information, reach out to Jenica Pospisil We’re so grateful for this community and the progress we’ve already made by funding cancer research. Thank you all!

This holiday season, we're incredibly thankful for how far we've come in the fight against cancer: for better prevention, identification, and treatment of cancer, and especially for the researchers whose hard work has gotten us to where we are. Because of what we've already learned, we've gotten more time with the people we love. But there's still so much more to do. Starting today and through the end of the year, for the first time, you can help CIOs Against Cancer try to change the future of holidays of everyone who will be impacted by cancer by directly funding cancer research. All funds raised between now and the end of the year will go straight to cancer research projects vetted by the American Cancer Society. Join us in the fight against cancer by donating to CIOs Against Cancer using the link below! Want to get involved with CIOs Against Cancer? Reach out to Jenica Pospisil for more information about joining as a member, sponsor, or volunteer!

🚨 Save the Date: February 20, 2025 🚨   We’re excited to announce the TechSHEroes -TechWell event – a unique event designed for technology leaders!   What is TechSHEroes? TechSHEroes is part of CIOs Against Cancer - Minnesota, a community of tech executives raising awareness and funding for life-changing cancer research. This mission-driven event focuses on: ✨ Building community: Connect with like-minded leaders in a positive, uplifting space. 🧘♀️ Exploring wellness: Engage in hands-on techniques to promote healing and self-care. 🎗️ Supporting the cause: 100% of proceeds go toward early-career cancer research through the American Cancer Society.   Why Attend? Recharge and gain actionable wellness insights. Build meaningful relationships with forward-thinking peers. Be part of a movement making a real impact in the fight against cancer.   📅 When: February 20, 2025 📍 Where: [Details coming soon!]   https://lnkd.in/gvntqesj Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details. Together, we can elevate leadership, prioritize wellness, and drive progress in cancer research.   #TechSHEroes #CIOsAgainstCancer #WellnessLeadership #CancerResearch #TechnologyLeaders #SaveTheDate Thank you to Sarah Engstrom and the TechSHEroes committee members for continuing to put cancer research at the forefront of the tech community! Susan Rylance Lisa LaCoursiere Jenica Pospisil Marjorie Berg Kim Skanson Billie Darkenwald Juliet Fox Vicki Tokie, MBA, MBB Alicia Perez Sheila Bothwell Kami Holtz Heather Zimmerman Erin Seering

An update on the cancer journey of Jeff Mader, co-founder of CIOs Against Cancer. ❤️ Stories like Jeff's are the reason that this group exists, and we are incredibly grateful for this community that he has helped build to support new cancer research and continue putting treatment arrows into that anti-cancer quiver.

What a day it was! A big thank you to everyone who made the 2nd annual Tech Tees Off Against Cancer Minnesota a hole-in-one!! Thank you to the 220+ attendees who helped us raise over $140,000 for American Cancer Society research projects! Thank you to our strategic partnerships! Corporate Organizer: Renodis MN Corporate Underwriter: RBA, Inc. Special thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible. Let's show them some love! FlexPoint Consulting, Evolving Solutions, Federated Insurance, Fortinet, 8x8,  SDG Group, SailPoint, LCI - Lawinger Consulting, Inc., Logisolve, Tevora, Reco, The Latitude Group, Palo Alto Networks, Tuckpoint Advisory Group, Zoom, Zscaler, Dexian, Concord, Infoblox, Core BTS, SentinelOne, Park Place Technologies, H.B. Fuller, C4 Technical Services, AvidEdge, and Digineer! This event is being put together by our fantastic planning committee: Vince Aimutis, Susan Rylance, Danny Belkin, Juliet Fox, Craig Sicular Jen Swanson, Dan McLean, Gabe Restrepo, Brent Voeller, Dan Bickett, Lisa LaCoursiere, Brett Guba, and Ryan McKesson As always, the biggest thank you to CIOs Against Cancer founders Jeff Mader and Craig Beason, who launched this community in 2020! Want to stay up to date with CIOs Against Cancer Minnesota? Reach out to Jenica Pospisil for more information!

 Not able to join us in person today for the 2nd annual Tech Tees Off Against Cancer presented by FlexPoint Consulting? No worries! You can still bid on our silent auction items until 2:15 today! Just one hour left!   Our next feature is a Belladerm gift basket generously donated by Belladerm MedSpa! Loaded with SkinMedica medical grade skincare products, this basket is a skincare lover's dream! An added bonus - it includes a gift card for 50 units of Botox! Visit the link in the comments to bid on this in our silent auction, but hurry - the auction closes at 2:15!   Thank you to our Silent Auction planning committee for helping to secure these items! Led by Lisa LaCoursiere with support from Susan Rylance and Jen Swanson   And the rest of our Tech Tees Off planning committee for making this event possible: Vince Aimutis, Danny Belkin, Juliet Fox, Craig Sicular, Dan McLean, Gabe Restrepo, Brent Voeller, CFP®, Dan Bickett, Brett Guba, and Ryan McKesson And we couldn't do it without our ACS partner: Marjorie Berg! Reach out to Jenica Pospisil for more information about this or our other events!

We’re thrilled to kick off the 2nd annual Tech Tees Off Against Cancer presented by FlexPoint Consulting — happening TODAY! Even if you can’t join us in person, you can still support the cause by bidding in our silent auction! Bidding closes at 2:15 today, so be sure to get your bids in! Our next feature is two courtside seats to a MN Timberwolves game, generously donated by RBA, Inc.! Is attending a Timberwolves game courtside on your bucket list? Well, now is your chance! The VIP experience includes access to the Lexus Courtside Club, featuring a private entrance on 1st Avenue and exclusive, members-only access to the court, ensuring a luxurious experience from street to seat. Renowned chef David Fhima elevates the evening with a five-star dining experience, rivaling the city’s top restaurants, right in the Lexus Courtside Club. With all-inclusive access, you’ll enjoy uninterrupted luxury from parking to the game’s final buzzer, including at-your-seat service so you never miss a moment. The winner will be provided date options to choose from, and tickets will be transferred electronically once dates are confirmed. Make sure to bid on this unforgettable experience before 2:15 today! Thank you to our Silent Auction planning committee for helping to secure these items! Led by Lisa LaCoursiere with support from Susan Rylance and Jen Swanson And the rest of our Tech Tees Off planning committee for making this event possible: Vince Aimutis, Danny Belkin, Juliet Fox, Craig Sicular, Dan McLean, Gabe Restrepo, Brent Voeller, CFP®, Dan Bickett, Brett Guba, and Ryan McKesson And we couldn't do it without our ACS partner: Marjorie Berg! Reach out to Jenica Pospisil for more information about this or our other events!