GO2 for Lung Cancer to Honor Lilly for Advancing Precision Medicine at Annual ‘Simply the Best’ Gala

Annual San Francisco event recognizes progress in lung cancer care and raises critical funds to improve outcomes for people impacted by the disease

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) will honor Lilly at the organization’s annual “Simply the Best” Gala on Saturday, November 14, at the Fairmont San Francisco. Lilly will receive the GO2 Excellence Award in Advancing Innovative Precision Medicine, recognizing the company’s leadership in precision medicine and its unwavering commitment to advancing biomarker testing and delivering targeted treatments to people with lung cancer at every stage of their journey.

“Precision medicine has fundamentally changed what is possible for people with lung cancer, but innovation only matters if it reaches the people who need it,” said GO2 for Lung Cancer CEO David Benson. “Lilly is a leader in advancing precision medicine, and we are proud to recognize its contributions to improving care for people with lung cancer.”

Each year, the Simply the Best Gala brings together industry partners, researchers, doctors, nurses, survivors, advocates, funders, and individual supporters who share a commitment to improving outcomes for people impacted by lung cancer. The evening recognizes important advances across the lung cancer community while raising critical funds to support GO2’s work.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Advances in comprehensive biomarker testing and precision medicine have transformed care, allowing treatment decisions to be increasingly informed by the unique characteristics of an individual’s cancer. Continued research, innovation, and access to these advances are critical to improving survival.

For more than two decades, the Simply the Best Gala has brought the lung cancer community together in San Francisco to celebrate progress and look ahead to what is still possible. Proceeds support GO2’s work to advance patient-centered research, expand access to screening and high-quality care, provide personalized support and navigation, and advocate for policies and funding that accelerate progress.

To learn more about the 2026 Simply the Best Gala or support the event, visit events.go2.org/gala2026.

About GO2 for Lung Cancer
GO2 for Lung Cancer relentlessly confronts lung cancer on every front, every day, for everyone. Founded by patients and survivors, GO2 is dedicated to increasing survival and quality of life for those at risk, diagnosed, and living with lung cancer through research, education, support, and advocacy. To learn more, visit GO2.org, Facebook (@GO2forLungCancer), Instagram (@go2forlungcancer), X (formerly Twitter, @go2forlungcancr), TikTok (@go2forlungcancer), Bluesky (@go2forlungcancer.bsky.social), and LinkedIn (@go2forlungcancer).

Laura Sipple
GO2 for Lung Cancer
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