Bowl For Ronnie: Ronnie James Dio cancer fund raises over $2m for research

Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund donations have passed $2 million since the rock singer's death, giving his name a lasting role in medical research. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund is privately funded, with income from annual events and direct support from fans worldwide. Its money backs scientific institutions and their research, alongside education work aimed at cancer, from early detection and prevention through to treatment. Based in Studio City, California, the charity directs gifts of every size, from ticket sales to direct online donations, towards a single purpose, better tools for finding and treating cancer.Funding research that spots prostate, colon and stomach cancers earlier and guides treatmentAccording to the Dio Cancer Fund website, the charity concentrates on three cancers that are prostate, colon and stomach. It says it has spent the past ten years supporting scientific institutions that work with cutting-edge technology. Researchers use genetics and precise genetic information to build tools that identify cancer cells, which in turn helps doctors weigh up the treatment options open to a patient. The emphasis is on giving clinicians clearer evidenc...