Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $2 billion to OHSU cancer institute

Core Insights - Nike co-founder Phil Knight is making a historic donation of $2 billion to the Oregon Health and Science University's Knight Cancer Institute, marking the largest donation ever to a U.S. university, college, or health institution [1] - The donation aims to transform the scientific approach to cancer treatment, research, and patient care outcomes, in collaboration with cancer research pioneer Dr. Brian Druker [1] Group 1 - The Knight Foundation announced the $2 billion gift, which will be utilized to enhance cancer treatment and research methodologies [1] - A decade ago, Dr. Brian Druker and OHSU initiated a campaign to raise $500 million for cancer research, with the Knights agreeing to match the funds dollar-for-dollar [2] - Phil and Penny Knight expressed their enthusiasm for the potential impact of this investment on cancer research and treatment, emphasizing its transformational potential for humanity [2]