SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2026--
BeOne Medicines Ltd. (“BeOne”) (Nasdaq: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, today launched One Save Changes Everything, a campaign that uses soccer as a lens to recognize the scientific, clinical, and human moments that matter in cancer care. The campaign launches with goalkeeping legends, including former U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard. The initiative is backed by a $300,000 community commitment for the installation of soccer mini-pitches near cancer treatment centers with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and BeOne colleague‑driven charitable support across the world.
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John V. Oyler, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO, BeOne Medicines, said:
“Just like soccer is defined by save after save, progress in cancer is built moment by moment – in the lab, in the clinic, and in the communities where patients and families face it every day. ‘One Save Changes Everything’ was created to recognize the researchers who pursue targets others may have overlooked, the clinicians who act under pressure, the caregivers who show up without recognition, and the patients whose resilience fuels it all. BeOne was built for those moments: to be ready, to move with urgency, and to make sure progress reaches patients wherever they are. That belief drives everything we do.”
A Personal Connection to Cancer
A global soccer legend, Howard’s 16 saves against Belgium in 2014 – the most in international soccer history – are more than a record. They are the literal expression of the One Save Changes Everything campaign’s central belief: that preparation, presence, and the refusal to yield, applied moment after moment, can change the outcome of the most consequential events.
Howard’s connection to the campaign runs deeper than the sport. When he was 11, his grandfather was diagnosed with cancer. The ordinary evenings that followed – shared dinners, quiet walks, simply being present – he now recognizes as some of these moments.
Former U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard said:
“The moments that matter most aren’t always the ones people see. When my grandfather was sick, what stuck with me was our family showing up for him – quietly, consistently, and when it counted. Watching them taught me that being present, prepared, and willing to act can change everything. Partnering with BeOne feels natural because that’s how they show up for patients: every day, around the world, when it counts.”
Additional international goalkeepers will be announced to support the campaign alongside Tim Howard, along with voices from the cancer community that reflect BeOne’s global footprint.
Turning Purpose into Action
True to BeOne’s belief that purpose must translate into action, One Save Changes Everything extends beyond storytelling through a partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation. BeOne will fund the installation of soccer mini-pitches, creating spaces for movement, connection, and moments of normalcy for families affected by cancer.
Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO, U.S. Soccer Foundation said:
“Soccer has a unique ability to bring joy and connection in the most difficult moments. Placing mini-pitches near cancer centers creates permanent, accessible spaces for the families who need them most. We’re proud to partner with BeOne to create meaningful places for families to play.”
BeOne Colleagues Join One Save Changes Everything
BeOne’s more than 12,000 colleagues spanning six continents are the engine behind the donation commitment. For every hour an employee volunteers to support their community during the campaign period, BeOne will convert those hours into charitable dollars toward the $300,000 total to support the U.S. Soccer Foundation and other nonprofit organizations across the world.
One Save Changes Everything launches around the world today. Learn more at BeOneSave.com.
About BeOne Medicines
BeOne Medicines is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments for cancer patients worldwide. With a portfolio spanning hematology and solid tumors, BeOne is expediting development of its diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through its internal capabilities and collaborations. The Company has a growing global team spanning six continents who are driven by scientific excellence and exceptional speed to reach more patients than ever before.
To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Tim Howard
Tim Howard is one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in U.S. soccer history. He represented the U.S. Men’s National Team from 2002 to 2017 and set the FIFA World Cup record for most saves in a single match with 16 saves against Belgium in 2014 – a record that still stands. Howard played professionally for Manchester United, Everton, and the Colorado Rapids, among other clubs, over a career spanning more than two decades. He is currently a broadcaster and analyst and serves as the U.S. campaign partner for One Save Changes Everything.
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BeOne Medicines' One Save Changes Everything campaign uses soccer as a lens to recognize the scientific, clinical, and human moments that matter in cancer care.
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Residents of Vilnius were told to take shelter and Lithuania's president and prime minister were taken to safe locations Wednesday because of an alarm over drone activity near the border with Belarus, underlining jitters on NATO's eastern flank over incursions related to Russia's war with Ukraine.
An emergency announcement from the military told people in the Vilnius region to “immediately head to a shelter or a safe place.”
The alert, which lasted for about an hour, also led to the closure of the airspace over Vilnius Airport. President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene were taken to shelters, and there was also an evacuation order at Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, the BNS news agency reported.
It was the first major alert that sent residents and political leaders in a European Union and NATO capital rushing to shelters since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
“Based on the parameters we saw, it’s most likely either a combat drone or a drone designed to deceive systems and lure targets,” Vilmantas Vitkauskas, head of Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Center, said in a news briefing. “The electronic countermeasures here can’t tell us whether an explosive device detonated or not. It’s very, very difficult."
Based on the altitude and speed, it was probably a drone, he said, "though we can’t say at this stage exactly what kind of drone it was or where it was launched from.”
Lithuania borders Russia-allied Belarus to the east and Russia's Kaliningrad exclave to the west. Wednesday's alert came after the military said it detected drone activity in Belarus, but no drones were sighted over Lithuania.
On Wednesday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte commended the alliance’s reaction to several drone incidents in recent days, saying that they had been met with “a calm, decisive and proportionate response.” Rutte said: “This is exactly what we planned and prepared for,” and he blamed Russia’s war on Ukraine for the problem.
In recent months, Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia have crossed or come down in NATO territory on numerous occasions. Western officials have blamed what they say is likely Russian electronic jamming of the drones. Russia, meanwhile, has renewed threats that it would retaliate if Ukrainian drones are launched from Baltic countries or if those countries are complicit in their use against Russia.
On Tuesday evening, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys wrote on social media that “Russia is deliberately redirecting Ukrainian drones into Baltic airspace while waging smear campaigns” against Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. “It’s a transparent act of desperation — an attempt to sow chaos and distract from a simple reality: (Ukraine) is hitting Russian military machine hard.”
Budrys' comment came hours after a NATO jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia. Ukraine apologized for that “unintended incident,” without specifying what had happened.
Last week, Latvia’s government collapsed following an argument over the handling of multiple incidents involving stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine. The defense minister was forced to quit after his party withdrew its support for him, and the prime minister then resigned. The governing coalition had been under strain for months over several other issues.
In a recent escalation of aerial attacks, Russia and Ukraine have sometimes fired hundreds of drones a day at each other.
Ukraine’s air force said Wednesday that it shot down 131 out of 154 drones that Russia launched overnight. The ones that got past air defenses killed three civilians and wounded 18 others, including two children, officials said.
Ukraine, meanwhile, continued its aerial campaign against Russia’s vital oil industry, with the General Staff reporting its drones struck a major Russian oil refinery and a pipeline pumping station overnight.
Russian media reports also indicated that a chemical plant in the southern Stavropol region was hit and caught fire, although local officials didn’t confirm any direct hit.
The U.K. government, a strong supporter of Ukraine's war effort, has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices rise due to the Iran war.
The waiver begins Wednesday and reflects growing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.
That step comes two days after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington was granting a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil that is already in tankers at sea, a move that is meant to reduce the oil supply shortages.
The announcement marked a continued policy reversal by the Trump administration, which had previously said the sanctions on Russian oil would resume. Originally announced in early March, the temporary waiver on the sanctions was first renewed in April.
Geir Moulson in Berlin, Lorne Cook in Brussels, Hanna Arhirova in Kyiv, Ukraine and Barry Hatton in Lisbon, Portugal contributed to this report.
Follow the AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
People take shelter in an underground car park during an air raid alert in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Vygintas Skaraitis/Lrytas via AP)
People take shelter in an underground car park during an air raid alert in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Vygintas Skaraitis/Lrytas via AP)
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, rescue workers put out a fire of a residential building damaged after a Russian strike on Konotop, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
The phone shows the received message "The Lithuanian military reports: "AIR DANGER. Hurry to cover or a safe place without delay, take care of your loved ones, wait for further recommendations. We will inform you about the end of the danger in a separate message", in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
The phone shows the received message "The Lithuanian military reports: "AIR DANGER. Hurry to cover or a safe place without delay, take care of your loved ones, wait for further recommendations. We will inform you about the end of the danger in a separate message", in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
