The Nebraska Cancer Research Center (www.necancerresearch.org) is offering a vacation package to British Columbia, Canada valued at $8,300 at its “Colors of Hope: Cancer Research Fundraiser” auction on September 24th.

Enjoy a 4-night stay in a standard Fairmont room including breakfast for two at the Fairmont Chateau in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. If you’re looking for breathtaking scenery and you appreciate impeccable service, innovative cuisine and luxurious accommodations, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is your very own piece of heaven on earth. Nestled at the foot of Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains, you’ll discover a majestic chateau-style hotel with luxurious rooms, a wide array of dining options, a full-service spa, and the award-winning Chateau Whistler Golf Club. Wonderful experiences await you at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, located in one of North America’s best-rated ski and golf resorts.  This package includes two round trip coach class plane tickets from any major metropolitan airport to Vancouver, Canada.

The fundraiser will benefit Nebraska Cancer Research Center (NCRC), a program of Lincoln Medical Education Partnership (LMEP). NCRC works with both Lincoln oncology clinics and hospitals to provide cancer patients local access to cutting-edge clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.

The “Colors of Hope: Cancer Research Fundraiser” will take place at Chez Hay in Lincoln. The event will include a meal, live auction and silent auction. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased on the The Nebraska Cancer Research Center website, at www.necancerresearch.org.