"The War on Cancer: One Soldier's Story" is a documentary that tells the remarkable story of George Vande Woude, Ph.D., a scientist who has influenced and inspired an entire generation of cancer researchers. From his work as a virologist at Plum Island Animal Disease Center, through leadership positions at the National Cancer Institute and finally to his more recent role as founding research director at Van Andel Institute, Dr. Vande Woude has created a legacy of scientific discovery and leadership.
Get the DVD and find out more about Dr. Vande Woude's life and work, and his impact on the development of current and future life-saving treatments for cancer.
When you make a donation to receive "The War on Cancer: One Soldier's Story," any donation amount over $15 per DVD is tax deductible. Cancer has killed more people than all of the wars in history combined. Last year the disease claimed more than seven million lives worldwide, killing 560,000 in the United States alone. Your gift will help to fund disease research and science education at Van Andel Institute, giving hope to patients and families around the world.
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Behind the Scenes Photos
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George and film crew relaxing in Central Park |
Filming in Vince DeVita’s lower Manhattan apartment |
In front of George’s childhood home in New York |
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Filming at Susan Birdsall’s home on Long Island |
George, Jack Hyde, and film crew on Plum Island |
George on the ferry to Plum Island, 36 years after his last trip |
