Our Impact
See how your support is making a difference in cancer research.
100% Goes to Research
All proceeds raised through The Ribbon Research Open go directly to cancer research at The Hormel Institute. No administrative fees, no overhead—just pure impact.
Fighting All Types of Cancer
Unlike many single-cause charity events, the Ribbon Research Open supports research on ALL types of cancer at The Hormel Institute.
Breast Cancer Research
Advancing understanding of breast cancer biology, prevention strategies, and targeted therapies to improve patient outcomes.
Prostate Cancer Research
Developing new approaches to detection, treatment, and prevention of prostate cancer affecting millions worldwide.
Lung, Brain, Skin & More
Supporting research across all major cancers and lesser-known cancers. No matter what type has affected your family, your support helps fight it.
Why We Do This
It reminds us in a different way why we're here. It reminds us that we are a community; that we come together to remember those who we've lost, and to make it so we don't lose anyone else.
Nu-Tek is very proud to be a part of The Ribbon Research Open. It is a privilege to work with The Hormel Institute to establish this tournament, as it's one of the best ways we can help create a better future for those impacted by cancer.
We know that the answer to accelerating answers to cancer, finding new therapies, preventing cancer, and longevity, is through research. Nothing happens in those important goals that affect you and your family, me and mine, other than medical research.
Each dollar we give gets us one step closer to not losing someone we love. Our goal is to be able to say, "Remember when people used to pass away from cancer?" Someday, we'd like for it to be a thing of the past.
Your Stories
Cancer touches all of us. Share your story of hope, remembrance, or why you support cancer research.
Share Your Story
Have a story about how cancer research has impacted your life? We'd love to hear it. All submissions are reviewed before being published.
The Hormel Institute
Founded in 1942 by Jay C. Hormel and The Hormel Foundation, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, advances science through research, education, and community to enhance wellbeing and extend human life. For more than 80 years, the Institute has pursued its mission to conduct research and provide education in the biological sciences with applications in medicine and agriculture.
With a unique cancer+ methodology, 26 research faculty, and advanced equipment and facilities, The Hormel Institute is at the forefront of cancer research. Bringing together the scientific work of The Hormel Institute and the community support of Nu-Tek Biosciences takes us closer to a cancer-free world.
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100% of money raised goes directly to research
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Close partner of Mayo Clinic
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Member of the NCI-designated Masonic Cancer Center
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Home to the Minnesota Bioimaging Center
