Recognition

Awards

Supporters and organizers for the Run For the Stripes have been recognized five times with the Distinguished Partner in Hope Award from the Focus on Neuroendocrine Tumors Conference, presented by the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center in conjunction with the NET Research Foundation.


2026

Ann Nutter — EMS3

Ann Nutter was presented the Partner in Hope Award in recognition of the outstanding commitment she and her company EMS3 have demonstrated as a long standing sponsor and supporter of Run for the Stripes, benefiting NET patients and families.

2025 — 14th Focus on NET Tumors Conference

Mari O’Drain

Mari O’Drain was presented the Partner in Hope Award in recognition of the outstanding commitment she and her team — “Team Get Your Stripes On” — demonstrate to raising funds for NET cancer research that will ultimately benefit NET patients and families.

2019 — 8th Focus on NET Tumors Conference

Lori & Dave Canzanese

Lori and Dave Canzanese (current Race Directors) accepted the Distinguished Partner in Hope Award in recognition of their outstanding commitment to raising awareness and support for NET patients and families.

2018 — 7th Focus on NET Tumors Conference

Andy Steinfeld

Andy Steinfeld accepted the Distinguished Partner in Hope Award in recognition of outstanding commitment to raising awareness and support for NET patients and families.

2013 — Focus on NET Tumors Conference

Jan Eisner — Founder

Jan Eisner, founder of Run For The Stripes, was presented with the Distinguished Partner in Hope Award on September 27, 2013 at the conference held by the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center in conjunction with the NET Research Foundation.