Jayhawks Lead The Way Against Cancer

Healthcare

Jayhawks Lead The Way Against Cancer

The University of Kansas Health System is unveiling plans for its $143 million cancer center in Kansas City, Kansas thanks to a massive donation from the Sunderland Foundation.

• KU vs Cancer: The new cancer center will consolidate all 12 of the KU Med cancer outpatient clinics in the area into one comprehensive care unit where patients will receive treatment and research will be conducted.

• The Gold Standard: News of the new cancer center comes just one year after The National Cancer Institute designated KU as one of only 53 comprehensive cancer centers. Considered the Gold Standard in cancer treatment, NCI comprehensive care patients are 25% more like to survive than if treated elsewhere.

• Sunderland: The Sunderland Foundation is a family foundation rooted in Kansas City with a history of supporting capital building projects of non-profits. The $100M to KU Med is their largest donation to date.

With funding secured, the plan is to break ground in the fall of 2024 at the earliest with the new center being built in multiple phases.

Entertainment

KC Fast Pass

Visit KC created a pass for tourists and residents alike to receive discounted entry to seven of the city’s museums.

• City Pass: Similar to a city pass you can buy in cities like New York or Chicago, the Attraction Pass is on sale for $34 for adults and $27 for children and will offer 72-hour access to each participating museum.

• The Seven: The participating museums are The American Jazz Museum, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Wonderscope Children's Museum, Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, and the Vaile Mansion.

• Same But Different: For families wanting to access other offerings, Pogo Pass is a similar product that bundles activities like a Royals Game, Science City, and the KC Zoo.

Passes are currently on sale on their website offering a 72-hour pass as well as a 24-hour pass for those not wanting to visit all seven attractions.

Events

The Show-Me Series of BBQ

Horsefeather Social, located on the 7th floor of the Loews Hotel, is hosting a BBQ competition between St. Louis and KC which will coincide with the Show-Me Series between the Royals and the Cardinals.

• I-70 Rivalry: St. Louis residents have long been mistaken in thinking that their BBQ compares to Kansas City’s famous pit masters. On August 12, Horsefeather Social will host a lunchtime competition with each hometown bringing their signature meats and letting the attendees cast their votes for the BBQ town crown.

• What’s at stake?: Besides hometown pride, all votes will be entered into a raffle where the winner will receive a free 2-night stay at either the Loews Hotel in KC or the Live by Loews St. Louis Hotel.

• On the Field: The event will begin at 1 pm and finish at 6:05 pm coinciding with the Show-Me Series. Tickets are available for purchase here.

Baseball tickets are not included and space is limited for the event at Loews Hotel, so you should purchase your tickets ahead of time.

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In Other News

• 👷🏿‍♂️Convention Convenience: Upgrades to the KC Convention Center are underway!

• 🏀Can The Mayor Dunk?: Maybe we’ll find out at the youth basketball event, Mayor’s Night Hoops.

• 🎹Rivers and Roads: The Revivalists and the Head and the Heart are coming for a concert at Starlight Theater on June 30th.

• 🤷🏽‍♀️Nevermind: The KCATA decided to scrap their plans for a downtown high rise with Ride KC Development Group.

• 🏈Guttentag, Chiefs Fans: Tickets for the Chiefs-Dolphins game in Frankfurt sold out in 15 minutes causing ticket prices to skyrocket.

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