The Story Behind TDHC
In December of 2000, as families were heading home to see their loved ones for the holidays, doctors in Buffalo, NY diagnosed Robert Maxwell with a form of leukemia. It was a very sobering, scary moment for the Maxwell family, but thanks to a highly-effective initial series of chemotherapy treatments over the next month, the leukemia was knocked into remission where it's remained to this day.
In realizing his dad's mortality for the first time (and following his sister Ellen's philanthropic example), Robert's son, Tim, set out to find a way to show support for his father and others with blood cancer.
The Organizing Committee
The Dude Hates Cancer we've all come to know and love is a result of the passion and tireless efforts of the members of our organizing committees. These individuals generously volunteer their time and talents with little fanfare, all in the name of a great cause.
About The Big Lebowski
"The Dude Hates Cancer" draws its name from the lead character in the Coen Brothers' film The Big Lebowski, which is, quite simply, the greatest bowling-related movie of all time. The film features an all-star cast highlighted by Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey Lebowski (or more appropriately, "The Dude"), John Goodman as The Dude's best friend and bowling teammate, Walter Sobchak, Steve Buschemi as Theodore Donald "Donny" Kerabatsos, Julianne Moore as Maude Lebowski, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman as the personal assistant of a domineering tycoon also named Jeffrey Lebowski. Also making appearances are John Turturro (Jesus Quintana) and Tara Reid (Bunny Lebowski). All give memorable performances, perhaps none moreso than Bridges as the movie's lead character.
