Lombardi Women

Lombardi Women celebrates the power of Connecting for a Cure

17 Years Gathering Together
$5M Raised for Breast Cancer Research
700+ Women Connecting for a Cure

Lombardi Women benefits Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and its Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research. For 17 years, the Washington area’s most influential women have gathered annually to support miracle-making science at Nina Hyde. Today, Lombardi Women’s unique spirit and sense of community have made it one of the largest and most sought-after events in the region. Over $5 million has been raised by Lombardi Women in support of pioneering research  – work that fuels life-saving treatments and advances in compassionate care.

Lombardi Women benefits Georgetown Lombardi’s Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research. At Nina Hyde, dedicated scientists and physicians uncover the biological basis of breast cancer, and work toward its prevention and cure.

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The powerful commitment of this network of women helps further the fight for a cure at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. These funds support life-saving treatment, breakthrough research, and access to screening and care for thousands of women in the DC region and beyond.

Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention – Part of Washington’s Fabric

(April 19, 2023) — Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center’s newly dedicated Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention brings renewed hope that those who have been historically underserved in the Washington, DC, area will now have access to more cancer-related services, potentially turning the tide on the high rate of cancer in the city.

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Lombardi Women Event Brings Together Local Women to Support Breast Cancer Research

(October 7, 2022) — Held in person for the first time since 2019, the 16th Annual Lombardi Women event brought together 450 women and 43 sponsoring companies from across the Washington area. The event took place October 6 at the Pavilions at Wolf Trap National Park.

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Liz Shepard, Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and past Spirit of Life Awardee, is one of three national finalists for the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award in the 16th Annual Invest in Others Awards for her philanthropic contributions to Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Georgetown Lombardi

Georgetown Lombardi’s breast cancer program is home to nearly 70 breast cancer researchers and clinicians who study breast cancer exclusively. One of just 51 National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only cancer center of its kind in the Washington, DC area.