Your donation to the Keith F. Barket Mesothelioma Research Fund at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) can make a positive impact on the lives of many people. Thank you for considering making a gift in memory of Keith F. Barket. All gifts, of any size, are greatly appreciated.

What is mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which cancerous cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs. There are two main types of mesothelioma: pleural mesothelioma, which involves the sac that covers the pleural cavity around the lungs, and peritoneal mesothelioma, which involves the tissue that covers the abdominal area.

For more information and resources, see www.survivingmesothelioma.com, by Cancer Monthly, and the bestselling book Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide, by Paul Kraus.

Keith F. Barket Mesothelioma Research Fund

To make a tax-deductible donation to the Keith F. Barket Mesothelioma Research Fund, you may print and mail a donor form, or simply make a donation online.

Donation by check (PDF)
Donation by credit card (PDF)

Mail completed donor forms along with your donation to:
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Development Department
UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B
5150 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

To securely donate by credit card online, please visit the UPCI donor page and follow these steps to ensure that your donation will be properly directed to the Keith F. Barket Mesothelioma Research Fund:

1. Click the link to donate to UPCI (research support)
2. Enter the amount of your donation by selecting from the drop down or by entering an amount of your choosing
3. Enter your name and email (other information is optional)
4. Click to continue to page 2
5. Select “Other” and enter “Keith F. Barket Mesothelioma Research Fund”
6. In the memorial/honor box enter “Keith F. Barket” – this will notify family members that a donation has been made and provide the name and address of the donor
7. If applicable complete the section for Corporate Matching Gifts
8. Click to continue to page 3 which will ask for your credit card information

Donors will receive a tax receipt from the University of Pittsburgh once your donation is processed, whether it is made online, over the phone, or by mail.

For assistance in making your donation, or for more information, contact:
Lauren A. Lamar
Program Manager, Development
UPMC CancerCenter and University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)
UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B
5150 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Phone: (412) 623-4777
Fax: (412) 623-4710
Email: lamarla@upmc.edu