Campaign for CCRI raises more than 70% of goal

It’s About Time: The Campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute has raised more than $88 million toward its $125 million goal, marking a major milestone in our effort to build a new five-story home for CCRI 

These philanthropic investments will directly support the construction of a state-of-the-art facility designed to bring cancer care and research together under one roof. 

“Reaching more than 70% of our campaign goal is a powerful reflection of the confidence our donors and partners have in the future of cancer care and research at UMMC,” said Dr. Rod Rocconi, Ergon Chair for Cancer Research and CCRI director. “This support brings us significantly closer to building a new home for the Cancer Center and Research Institute — a space that will allow us to expand lifesaving research, enhance patient care and ultimately change outcomes for Mississippians facing cancer.” 

Building on this momentum, UMMC will soon launch the public phase of the $125 million campaign, inviting the broader community to invest in the groundbreaking work happening every day. 

As we enter this next phase, our faculty, clinicians, researchers, and staff play a vital role. You are the face of CCRI’s mission, through your work, your advocacy, and the stories you share with patients, partners, and the community. We encourage you to stay engaged, celebrate this milestone, and help spread the word about the transformative impact this new facility will have on cancer care and research in Mississippi. 

Together, we are constructing more than a building—we are setting a new standard for cancer care and discovery in Mississippi.