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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 23h

Many thanks @americancancersoc.bsky.social for today’s policy breakfast @ @ohsuknight.bsky.social. Speakers shared powerful insights on advancing cancer research amid historic funding uncertainty. We must ensure that our groundbreaking PNW research continues to improve lives locally & globally.

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 6d

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we honor Pacific Northwest researchers driving innovation in cancer care and early detection. Read our latest blog post ⬇️

#PNWCancerResearch #Cancer #CancerInnovation #SupportScience #EarlyDetection #CancerResearch #Community #Philanthropy

Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Local researchers driving global impact - Kuni Foundation

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we honor Pacific Northwest researchers driving innovation in cancer care and early detection.

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · 14d

We’re honored to sponsor Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope on Oct. 11 @ the Schnitz, the PNW premiere! 🎶💖 A portion of 🎟 sales supports Pink Lemonade Project, providing essential resources for those facing breast cancer.
#BreastCancerAwareness #SingForTheCure #HopeThroughMusic #CommunityCare

Sing for the Cure — Oregon Repertory Singers

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Sep 11

September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 💛 Seattle Children’s & OHSU researchers are tackling pediatric bone sarcomas, backed by Kuni Foundation grants. Early funding fuels breakthroughs to help kids survive & thrive.
#PediatricCancerResearch #ChildhoodCancer #SeattleChildrens #OHSU #Philanthropy

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Accelerating Innovation - Kuni Foundation

Seattle Children’s and OHSU are advancing pediatric bone sarcoma research with Kuni Foundation Discovery Grants, accelerating cures for kids.

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌟A new chapter of inclusion & community is here. The Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park is Vancouver’s first fully inclusive playground—designed with neighbors, inspired by Elizabeth’s legacy, & built for children of all abilities🌳

#AccessiblePlay #InclusionMatters #InclusiveDesign

A playground that unites and inspires - Kuni Foundation

The Elizabeth Austin Playground opened in August 2025 with a joyful community celebration and stands as a heartfelt homage to Elizabeth Austin. A devoted community leader, educator, and mother of twin...

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Aug 25

🌳Neighbors & partners gathered last Sat. for TKO Fest 4 at George Park, celebrating community & shaping its future. The Portland Parks Foundation received a $50K Kuni grant for accessible playground equipment as part of their Everybody Plays Campaign💚Congrats to PPF & all! More info: bit.ly/3UL8IE9

The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Aug 22

🔬Our Imagination Grants for Cancer Research are now open. These one-year grants up to $100K serve as a catalyst for new exploration, intended to fulfill an unmet need or to advance efforts in the pursuit of impactful & innovative cancer research.

#CancerResearch #CancerTreatment #SupportScience

Cancer Research Grants - Learn More Here | Kuni Foundation

These grants are intended to fulfill an unmet need or to advance important work in the pursuit of impactful and innovative cancer research.

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Jul 11

Latest Transformation Grant cycles
🏠 Advancing Housing for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
🧠 Research on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Advancing Innovation
→ www.kunifoundation.org/funding-oppo...
#IDDInclusion #SupportScience #AffordableHousing

Intellectual & Developmental Disability Grants - Kuni Foundation

Process and Schedule Program Opens: July 11, 2025 Project Briefs due by 5 p.m. PST Aug. 15, 2025 Application Invitation: Aug. 22, 2025 Applications Due by 5 p.m. PST: Oct. 3, 2025 Applicants notified ...

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Jul 9

Proud to join @vancouverus.bsky.social to celebrate its first-ever #DisabilityPrideMonth proclamation! Many thanks to the City of Vancouver for your ongoing partnership to accelerate the #inclusion of people who experience #IDD💓

#ADA35 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityRights #DisabilityJustice

The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Jul 2

Cancer breakthroughs begin with bold ideas—and the scientists behind them. We’re honored to award $7.2M to 8 @fredhutch.bsky.social & @uwmedicine.bsky.social researchers tackling breast & pancreatic cancer thru early-stage, high-impact oncology research

#CancerResearch #SupportScience #Philanthropy

Kuni Foundation awards $7M to drive adult oncology research forward

Eight researchers specializing in adult oncology from Fred Hutch Cancer Center and the University of Washington have been awarded a total of $7,268,202 from the Kuni Foundation’s Discovery Grant progr...

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Jun 16

📣The Fairview Trust is accepting applications for its 2025 Advocacy Grant Program until 8/1--up to $200K over 2 years for projects tackling systemic policy barriers to affordable & integrated housing for individuals w/ IDD in OR fairviewtrust.org/advocacy
#IDDInclusion #IDDHousing #OregonNonprofits

The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Jun 11

We’re investing $13.4M+ in disability inclusion & cancer research across the PNW. Because community transformation requires bold support—for both lived experience & scientific discovery. Read more below.

#CancerResearch #SupportScience #IDDCommunity #DisabilityInclusion #Philanthropy #Community

Kuni Foundation Awards $13.4 Million to Advance IDD Inclusion and Cancer Research Across the Pacific Northwest - Kuni Foundation

Funding deepens ongoing commitment to accelerate inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and world-class cancer studies in Washington and Oregon Vancouver, Wash. — June 1...

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Jun 10

NIH cuts could undermine cancer research by sidelining future scientists from underrepresented communities.

Read the full @opb.org story at www.opb.org/article/2025...

#SupportScience #CancerResearch #NIHfunding #FutureScientists #Philanthropy

Federal cuts narrow career pipeline for budding science researchers in Oregon

The National Institutes of Health has eliminated grants for training programs that help young scientists from underrepresented communities get ahead in their careers. Advocates of these programs say t...

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · May 27

🎧🧬🎙️ Listen to Dr. Mary (Nora) Disis from @uwcvi.bsky.social where she discusses groundbreaking research on cancer prevention through vaccines & more. Many thanks to Dr. Disis & the UW CVI team for your visionary work!

#CancerResearch #SupportScience #CancerPrevention #WomenInScience #Philanthropy

Are Cancer Vaccines the Breakthrough We’ve Been Waiting For?

YouTube video by Outperform Cancer with Marybeth Gilliam

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · May 21

A powerful conversation @ Sabin CDC's Center of Joy!💬🏘️Sabin, PSU MURP students & community partners are shaping the future of inclusive, affordable housing in PDX & beyond. Read more on our blog
#AffordableHousing #InclusiveHousing #IDDHousing #HousingCrisis #UniversalDesign #Community #Philanthropy

Centering inclusion: Sabin CDC and partners advance affordable housing for people with IDD - Kuni Foundation

Sabin CDC hosted a powerful roundtable with PSU MURP students, sharing inclusive housing solutions for people with IDD and diverse communities. Learn how a Kuni Foundation grant is helping scale impac...

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · May 19

The House is expected to vote this week on a bill that would cut #Medicaid by $715 billion & kick 8.6 million people off their insurance.

We need to be improving access to affordable health care, not taking it away.

Send a message to your Representative & urge them to vote NO #CutsHaveConsequences

Before they vote, tell your U.S. Representative: Medicaid cuts have consequences

ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

act.fightcancer.org

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · May 16

On Oct. 11, Oregon Repertory Singers present 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 - a deeply moving work of music and narration to raise breast cancer awareness. 🎶💗🎟️ Learn more: orsingers.org/ors/sing-for-the-cure

#SingForTheCure #BreastCancerAwareness #PortlandEvents #PinkLemonadeProject

Sing for the Cure — Oregon Repertory Singers

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · May 15

"The Medicaid home and community-based services system is the backbone of the nation’s supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and it’s already under pressure."

#DisabilityRights #IDDAwareness #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAdvocacy #Community

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · May 15

In a marathon session marked by the arrest of dozens of disability rights activists, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives pushed ahead with plans to drastically reduce #Medicaid spending. #disabilities

House Panel Green-Lights Sweeping Cuts To Medicaid Despite Outcry From Disability Advocates

In a marathon session marked by the arrest of dozens of disability rights activists, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives pushed ahead with plans to drastically reduce Medicaid spending.

www.disabilityscoop.com

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · May 15

In a marathon session marked by the arrest of dozens of disability rights activists, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives pushed ahead with plans to drastically reduce #Medicaid spending. #disabilities

House Panel Green-Lights Sweeping Cuts To Medicaid Despite Outcry From Disability Advocates

In a marathon session marked by the arrest of dozens of disability rights activists, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives pushed ahead with plans to drastically reduce Medicaid spending.

www.disabilityscoop.com

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STAT @statnews.com · May 7

Trump cuts are hitting the National Cancer Institute, affecting a hotline for patients, cancer.gov, advisory panels, clinical trial recruitment.

www.statnews.com/2025/05/07/t...

Despite its cancer-fighting mission, NCI starts to feel Trump administration budget ax

Trump cuts are hitting the National Cancer Institute, affecting a hotline for patients, cancer.gov, advisory panels, clinical trial recruitment.

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · May 2

#RepresentationMatters - we're thrilled to see the Television Academy recognize storytelling that breaks barriers & fosters greater inclusion for people w/ #IDD. Let's keep advocating for media that spotlights & celebrates all human experience
#IDDInclusion #CerebralPalsy #InclusionMatters #Disney

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · May 2

A Disney movie about a sixth grader with #CerebralPalsy who's nonverbal and uses a wheelchair will receive a special honor from the people behind the Emmy Awards. #disabilities

Television Academy Honors Disney Movie Starring Actress With Cerebral Palsy

A Disney movie about a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who's nonverbal and uses a wheelchair will receive a special honor from the people behind the Emmy Awards.

www.disabilityscoop.com

The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Apr 29

Read how Parkview Services developed an innovative pilot project for one long-time client, which would later help leverage nearly $8 million in public funds to expand affordable housing opportunities for adults with IDD 🏘️🩷

#InclusiveHousing #IDD #Community #AffordableHousing #HousingForAll

How Parkview Services Built a Brighter Future for Eddie — and Paved the Way for Inclusive Housing Solutions - Kuni Foundation

When Eddie was at risk of losing his home of 10 years, he and his family turned to Parkview Services. The nonprofit — dedicated to creating inclusive housing solutions that promote stability, opportun...

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Apr 28

"Adidas is building a performance shoe for the Down syndrome community and 1.3 billion people with disabilities."

thank you #adidas! #inclusivesports #downsyndrome #inclusion #community #IDDcommunity

Adidas Designing Shoes For People With Down Syndrome

One of the world's largest footwear companies is developing a shoe specifically tailored to the needs of people with Down syndrome.

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Apr 22

Many thanks to the entire @uwmedicine.bsky.social community for an inspiring time together in support of #medicalresearch, #communityimpact & #philanthropy❤️Read more about the celebration on the blog.

#SupportScience #FundResearch #EndCancer #CancerResearch #CancerCare

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An evening of community, compassion and hope with the University of Washington Medicine - Kuni Foundation

Surrounded by Dale Chihuly’s inspiring glass artwork, an equally inspiring capacity crowd came together on April 18 for the University of Washington Medicine’s annual Spring Soiree. Speakers including...

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The Kuni Foundation @kunifoundation.bsky.social · Apr 18

It's hard to overstate the negative effects that federal funding cuts will have on patients & their families, current & future researchers & our entire healthcare system. Many thanks to the UW Medicine community for this important story

#SupportScience #MedicalResearch #NIH #Philanthropy #Community

UW Medicine Newsroom @uwmnewsroom.bsky.social · Apr 14

“We’re going to have a big brain drain in the U.S. of these really talented folks,” said Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert,
@uwmedicine.bsky.social “If people move out into another direction with their careers, they often don’t come back.” Read Evan Bush story at @nbcnews.com.

One of the country's leading Alzheimer's projects is in jeopardy

A pause to NIH funding has researchers scrambling for contingency plans at the University of Washington’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The center’s brain bank is preserving more than 4,000 bra...

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