PORTLAND, OR — Oregon Health and Science University is one step closer to receiving a considerable influx of money that will help researchers improve early detection of cancer. OHSU officials said they’ve raised most of the $500 million they need to secure a matching gift from Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny. The university reported that the funds already raised came from more than 6,200 donors in 48 states, including 34 people who have contributed $1 million or more.
The university has until February 2016 to raise the remaining $72 million it needs to secure Knight’s contribution.
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