Chair for cancer research announced Sunday, May 2, 2021 5:08 PM Comments (0) • • • Laurie Kelley, chief philanthropy officer for Providence in Oregon, never guessed her husband would be diagnosed with cancer and be in need of intense care. Michael Kelley died in October 2020 after a 22-month battle with stage IV head and neck cancer. His family and friends are supporting further research at Providence Cancer Institute where he received care. The institute has announced the Michael Kelley Endowed Chair for Cancer Research.
Kelley, a successful attorney, father of four and grandfather of three, was a long-time supporter of non-profit organizations and Catholic high school education and sports. When he got his diagnosis on Christmas Eve 2018, the family turned to Providence Cancer Institute. His doctors suggested he participate in clinical trials searching for new treatments, specif