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The MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors plays a significant role in advancing the institution as the world's premier cancer center.

Tom Rushing, of Houston, is a pancreatic cancer survivor of eight years. After his initial diagnosis, he sought a second opinion at MD Anderson and was placed in the care of Robert Wolff, M.D., chair ad interim, General Oncology; Sheikh Zayed Distinguished University Chair in Medical Oncology; and a co-leader of the Pancreatic Cancer Moon Shot. A senior consultant with Merrill Lynch, Rushing has been a member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors since 2011, serving on the board's Development Committee.

Learn more about the Pancreatic Cancer Moon Shot

MD Anderson's Moon Shots Program is an unprecedented, comprehensive assault to significantly reduce cancer deaths and transform cancer care.

New York conservationist gives $30 million to cancer research

A signature event, steeped in tradition

Businesswoman, educator, philanthropist and sports enthusiast Nita Ambani, of Mumbai, India, joined the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors in 2014. She is founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, established in 2010 to provide impetus to various philanthropic initiatives of Reliance Industries Limited. The efforts of the group have touched the lives of more than 4 million people across India, in more than 5,500 villages and urban locations.

Judith Jennings, of Meridianville, Ala., is a mother, grandmother, retired teacher and ovarian cancer survivor.

Life Members of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors embody philanthropy, leadership and a community spirit. Through their dedication and devotion, this select group has furthered MD Anderson's mission and advanced the institution toward its goal to end cancer. Their belief in MD Anderson has motivated their personal generosity and inspired that of others. True ambassadors of Making Cancer History®, they've helped place MD Anderson at the forefront of cancer care, research, prevention and education. In 2015, the board welcomed two new Life Members: Lyda Hill of Dallas and James A. Baker, III, of Houston.

Getting to know: David Herr

Neighbors band together in the face of wildfires to support cancer research

Teen organizes flash mob in honor of grandparents

Katy league's Peyton Watson launches T-shirt sales to fight breast cancer

Annual Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament supports MD Anderson

Pappas Restaurants across Houston featured a unique opportunity on the menu this fall: the chance to help #endcancer.

Two events raise $137,000 for MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital

Funding underscores institution's excellence, impact

Researchers explore blood-based biopsy for pancreatic cancer

Two MD Anderson scientists have earned membership in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Study looks at factors such as cost, complications

Study sheds new light on monoclonal antibody therapy cetuximab

Head and neck cancer research points to depression