 It is funded by a check off on individual income tax forms and the money is then distributed to public or private entities in Illinois for the purpose of funding research applicable to colon cancer patients by the Department of Public Health.Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville currently runs the Vince Demuzio Governmental Internship Program, which allows students paid internships with various state legislators and state agencies.One of his former interns, Andy Manar, was elected to the Illinois Senate in 2012 in a newly-created district including much of Demuzio's old district.