October 27, 2010

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - It's never been more delicious to help fight cancer than participating in Sweet on a Cure, a dessert-filled week Nov. 8-14, 2010, supported by Birmingham-area bakeries, cafes, restaurants and caterers.

Participating eateries will sell specially designated sweets and donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center to support leading-edge cancer research by promising young researchers. Find a participating Sweet partner near you or call 205-934-0034 or e-mail info@ccc.uab.edu for more information.

Sweet on a Cure proceeds will help young investigators test new theories and lay the groundwork for advancing scientific discoveries that could lead to substantial federal grant funding - and possibly a cure.

Nearly 25,000 Alabamians are diagnosed with cancer annually, and Alabama ranks among the top 10 states for deaths caused by the disease. The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center is Alabama's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and one of only 40 in the nation.

The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center's Young Supporters Board launched Sweet on a Cure in 2009 as a dynamic way to enable Birmingham's vibrant restaurant community to support the fight against cancer. The Young Supporters Board comprises 40 young professionals dedicated to the mission of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center.

About UAB

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is the state of Alabama's largest employer and an internationally renowned research university and academic health center; its professional schools and specialty patient-care programs are consistently ranked among the nation's top 50. Find more information at www.uab.edu and www.uabmedicine.org.