CHICAGO, 2016
T E A M
F O R
C U R E S :
Funds Raised: ..............................$471,000
Top Team:
Team Tonya .....................................$67,000
Top Individual:
Hal Anderson .................................$18,081
BMS Caregiver Award:
Hayley Holmes
Courage and Commitment Award:
Tonya Hillenbrand
Spirit of Hope Honorees:
The Campbell Family and
Baxter Credit Union
O
ne of Baxter Credit Union’s first
employees and dear friend, Torrance
Campbell (TC), was diagnosed with
multiple myeloma in 1997 when he
was just 38 years old. BCU employees
became determined to learn more
about multiple myeloma and do their
part to contribute to a cure — which led
them to get involved with the MMRF
and the Team for Cures 5K Walk/
Run Program. Torrance passed away
in 2005, and shortly after his passing,
another multiple myeloma patient and
close friend of BCU suggested “Spirit
of Hope” as a name for their team.
So, beginning in 2006, the BCU Team
officially became “TC’s Spirit of Hope” to
honor Torrance’s memory — and embody
his hopeful attitude. 2016 marks the
10-year anniversary of the Spirit of Hope
award. Since its creation, the MMRF has
named over 250 Spirit of Hope Award
Honorees. Jennifer Campbell, Justin
Campbell, Evan Campbell, Lisa Baron,
the Campbell Family and Baxter Credit
Union employees continue to participate
in the MMRF Chicago 5K Walk/Run to
help raise awareness and funding for
those battling multiple myeloma — and in
memory of Torrance.
SPOTLIGHT: COURAGE AND COMMITMENT AWARD HONOREE
Tonya Hillenbrand
T
he Courage and Commitment Award
is given to individuals who inspire a
spirit of determination and dedication
during challenging times. Tonya
Hillenbrand was diagnosed just over a
year ago with multiple myeloma. For the
past year, she has been in a clinical trial
for multiple myeloma at The University
of Chicago Hospital. She underwent a
stem cell transplant last September and
continues on a chemotherapy regime.
Tonya is a certified fitness and nutrition
expert, a former national triathlete and
ACCEL E RATO R • W I N T E R 2016
duathlon team member. She was World
Duathlon Champion in 1996 and World
Duathlon Silver Medalist in 1997. Tonya
continues to get up each day and take
care of her three beautiful children,
Olivia, John and Rose, with her husband
Dan. She tells herself and her family
each day to “have courage.” Tonya is a
member of the patient advisory board at
University of Chicago Hospital, making
positive changes in the day-to-day care
available to other patients.
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WA L K / R U N
Attendees: ...........................................1,736
5 K
Honorary Race Chairs:
Dr. Andrzej Jakubowiak and
Dr. Todd Zimmerman,
The University of Chicago Medicine