Events

Cancer can involve significant psychological, social, and economic challenges for patients. Many times, the joys of life are forgotten in the day to day struggle with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. With this in mind, Viva la Vida was begun in 1990 to give those who have faced cancer a day to forget about treatment and celebrate life. This event provides encouragement and hope, offering living proof that cancer can be survivable. Click here to access additional information about this very special event.

For the past twelve years, the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara in conjunction with the Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara, has sponsored the Cancer Center Walk/Run (formerly the Terry Fox Run). This annual event is a unique opportunity to raise funds for local cancer research at the Cancer Center. Funds are used to support participation in national adult and pediatric cancer research studies involving eligible patients seen by Santa Barbara area oncologists. In addition, two post-doctorate fellowships in basic science research are funded at UCSB. 100% of the money raised through entry fees and pledges goes directly towards research programs. The entire cost of organizing the event in Santa Barbara is covered by in-kind and financial support from the Four Seasons Resort and other businesses and individuals.  If you would like to receive information regarding sponsorship opportunities, click here.  You may click here to access a pledge sheet or a Walk/Run application.