Cowboys for Cancer Research (C4CR)

C4CR is the largest cancer fund raiser in New Mexico where all the money stays in New Mexico. C4CR has been a contributor to the UNM Cancer Center for 30 years. 100% of the money contributed by C4CR goes toward cancer research. All money contributed by C4CR is deposited into the Alma Cohorn Memorial/Cowboys for Cancer Research Endowment at Uiversity of New Mexico and the Cowboys for Cancer Endowed Fund at New Nexico State University. Only the spendable portion of the interest earnings from these endowments is used each year. C4CR joins with UNM and NMSU to support ongoing collaborative cancer research being done between UNMCC and NMSU research scientists.

C4CR, together with the New Mexico State Aggies Are Tough Enough To Wear Pink (NMSU Aggies TETWP) fund raising committee, has been the largest TETWP fund raising event in the world in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. In addition to raising cash to support the C4CR endowments,the NMSU Aggies Are TETWP campaign sponsors educational programs which are provided to the community at no cost, and a large number of free mammograms are provided to those who qualify/can't afford a mammogram. C4CR reaches communities throughout New Mexico and surrounding areas. With the tremedous support of many contributors and community involvement throughout the state, C4CR is humbled by and grateful for the success of 30 years of fund raising to support cancer research. Together, we will find a cure!