Professionally, Dr. Robert Walters is a world-renowned physicist committed to changing the world by innovating the most efficient solar power technologies on earth. Personally, Rob is known for his generosity, optimism, independent thinking, dynamic leadership and buoyant cheerfulness.
Rob has been performing independent research at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) since 1991, focused on advanced photovoltaic (PV) power sources for space and terrestrial applications. He has had a large number of research and development efforts, including three space solar cell experiments on board the International Space Station (ISS). He is co-inventor of a novel multi-junction solar cell technology. He has led the design and production of advanced, high-efficiency, flexible solar panels and is managing the transition of this technology to the U.S. Marine Corps.
Like the solar cells he builds, Rob always has a way of looking at the bright side of any situation. His optimism was put to the test in September 2015 when he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Despite his prognosis, Rob has many important qualities to arm himself against the disease. He remains as active and healthy as he can with exercise, uses his unending thirst for knowledge to study his cancer and treatment options, and maintains his positive and even humorous attitude throughout the process.
Rob is just completing six weeks of radiation and is preparing for six sessions (36 weeks total) of chemotherapy. He has responded well to treatment so far, and is in good spirits and continuing his research and projects as much as he can.
People who know Rob have been inspired by his energy, intelligence and dynamic personality. People around the world either have or one day will benefit from his work in the fields of science and renewable energy. He has helped our country make new discoveries and keep our troops and borders safe.
In recognition of Rob Walters and his eternal loyalty to his family, friends, colleagues and country, we are holding a fundraiser,”Run For Rob”, in his honor to help young adults fight cancer and embrace survivorship. Please join us at the Cupids Undie Run in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 2016.
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. With your support, the Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide free support services and resources for the young adult cancer community including:
Cancer to 5K - a 12-week training program designed to introduce or reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.
Patient Navigation - a free program (onsite at cancer centers and remotely through our office) that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone. We provide one-on-one support & resources to young adults and their families to help them manage the cancer expereience and long-term cancer survival.
Scholarships - a financial assistance program to help young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.
Your donation will help make these programs and our mission possible!
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Michael Jin | 05/03/2016 | $50.00 | Woojun Yoon | 03/10/2016 | $100.00 | Rob and PJ, you are always in my prayers! Love, Jamie, Erin, Sohee and Woojun | Matthew Lumb | 03/09/2016 | $100.00 | We're all thinking of you Rob and PJ. Love Matt and Maria | Shin-ichiro Sato | 02/16/2016 | $100.00 | Get well soon, Rob! | Rao Tatavarti | 02/15/2016 | $100.00 | Lisa Rossberg | 02/15/2016 | $50.00 | Eric DeCuir | 02/13/2016 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 02/12/2016 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 02/11/2016 | $50.00 | Bev and Jim Mann | 02/08/2016 | $200.00 | Our very best to Rob!!! | Seth Hubbard | 01/31/2016 | $50.00 | Bill and Lisa Arbaugh | 01/30/2016 | $50.00 | Paul Rotella | 01/30/2016 | $100.00 | Brendan Hanrahan | 01/28/2016 | $100.00 | Rob - I really enjoy having the Precious Jewel Cases out at Cupid's every year. You are one of a kind! Here's to a speedy recovery. | Richard Scissors | 01/27/2016 | $50.00 | Matthew Hardy | 01/27/2016 | $50.00 | Jeffrey Warner | 01/21/2016 | $100.00 | I love you buddy. I am thinking about you and wishing for a fast recovery. | Ray H | 01/19/2016 | $100.00 | Takeshi Ohshima | 01/19/2016 | $100.00 | Chris B | 01/19/2016 | $100.00 | Anonymous Friend | 01/18/2016 | $50.00 | Carsten Baur | 01/16/2016 | $100.00 | Andreas Bett | 01/16/2016 | $150.00 | Rob all the best for your recovery! | Anonymous Friend | 01/14/2016 | $100.00 | Anonymous Friend | 01/14/2016 | $50.00 | Good luck Rob, thinking of you! | Carol Lewis | 01/14/2016 | $100.00 | Casey Hare | 01/13/2016 | $100.00 | Kick it's butt, Rob | John & Grace Martin | 01/13/2016 | $100.00 | We are with you Rob! | Myles Steiner | 01/13/2016 | $100.00 | Michael Salmons | 01/12/2016 | $50.00 | Hang in there Rob. Fighting this with you! | Mary Ellis | 01/12/2016 | $100.00 | Anonymous Friend | 01/12/2016 | $113.00 | Tatsuya Takamoto | 01/12/2016 | $100.00 | I wish Rob recovery | Steve McClure | 01/10/2016 | $100.00 | Andrei Sergeyev | 01/10/2016 | $50.00 | Sarah Kurtz | 01/09/2016 | $100.00 | Wishing Rob and others with cancer a full recovery! I hope to see you back with us in March, Rob!! | Brian Dougherty | 01/09/2016 | $100.00 | Kirstin Alberi | 01/09/2016 | $100.00 | Edward Fairbairn | 01/08/2016 | $50.00 | Jenny and Bruce Abel | 01/08/2016 | $50.00 | Mark O'Neill | 01/08/2016 | $100.00 | Edward Bongers | 01/08/2016 | $50.00 | Phillip Jenkins | 01/08/2016 | $100.00 | Cory Cress | 01/08/2016 | $100.00 | JEFF MITTEREDER | 01/08/2016 | $12.00 | John Meakin | 01/08/2016 | $100.00 | Sadie and I have Robert in our thoughts and hope that all goes well in the future | Anonymous Friend | 01/08/2016 | $25.00 | Matt Wrosch | 01/08/2016 | $50.00 | Phillip Thompson | 01/08/2016 | $100.00 | Rob, You're always in our thoughts and prayers. | Scott Ward | 01/08/2016 | $100.00 | Sarah Brown | 01/08/2016 | $50.00 | <3 I love you Dad. | Mitsuru Imaizumi | 01/08/2016 | $100.00 | I will take part in the run. | Thomas Malone | 01/08/2016 | $150.00 | Anonymous Friend | 01/05/2016 | $100.00 | Anonymous Friend | 12/30/2015 | $100.00 | Together we aid in the fight to find a cure for Robert Walters and so many others. | Anonymous Friend | 12/29/2015 | $100.00 | Good Luck Rob |
| Total | $4,750.00 | ||