Winter 2017

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From navigating the hallways of MD Anderson’s vast campus in Houston to connecting with fellow patients and cancer survivors around the world, thousands turn to the internet for a quick and easy way to get the information they need. Over the years, “getting” has paved the way for “giving” through MD Anderson’s ephilanthropy program.

e-Philanthropy program raises support for cancer patients with just a few clicks

By Allison Schaffer

Online donations support cancer research, treatment

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In memoriam

Charles Aubrey "Mickey" LeMaistre, M.D.

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Mulva Family Foundation contributes $75 million to UT System institutions

$25 million to fund MD Anderson efforts to end melanoma and prostate cancer

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Doug Shoemaker, a survivor of stage IV colon cancer, endured three surgeries and chemotherapy to treat his colon cancer while a patient at MD Anderson. As a maritime attorney and former captain, he was familiar with the significance of a ship’s bell, and donated a bell to MD Anderson’s GI Clinic to offer those completing their treatment a feeling of security, relief and comfort, all attributes of a ship’s bell.

Colon cancer survivor donates bell to GI Clinic

Colon cancer survivor donates bell to MD Anderson GI Clinic so that patients can signal end of cancer treatment

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Moon Shots Program

Launched in 2012, MD Anderson's Moon Shots Program™ is a comprehensive effort to significantly reduce deaths and transform cancer care.

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About the Multiple Myeloma Moon Shot

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer, with 27,000 new diagnoses in the U.S. annually. For patients with high-risk multiple myeloma, median survival is as low as two to three years.

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My Multiple Myeloma Moon Shot

Karen Fore, of Houston, is a six-year cancer survivor. She works in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at MD Anderson and volunteers with myCancerConnection, MD Anderson’s one-on-one cancer support community that connects patients and caregivers with others who’ve been in the same situation. Here, Karen reflects on the hope she believes the Moon Shots Program™ will bring to future cancer survivors.

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Survivors Say: Glioblastoma expert Dr. Al Yung

W.K. Alfred Yung, M.D., professor, Neuro-Oncology, and a member of the Moon Shots Program™ executive committee, is an expert in clinical research and treatment of glioblastoma multiforme, the most lethal form of brain cancer. He is a 17-year cancer survivor and was recently named to the Blue Ribbon panel of experts selected to advise the Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot, inspired by MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program™ and led by former Vice President Joe Biden.

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Among Friends: MD Anderson Advance Team member Barry Kessler

For years, Barry Kessler was under the misconception that MD Anderson is "a place you go when things are really bad." Several years and one melanoma diagnosis later, he praises the institution as "the only place to go. Period." Kessler is a principal at Simmons & Company International, Energy Specialists of Piper Jaffray and a member of MD Anderson's Advance Team, a volunteer board of "next generation" community and business leaders. A melanoma cancer survivor, he focuses his efforts outside of the office on helping #endcancer, once and for all.

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Jeff Lindley created The Marty Lindley Foundation in honor of his wife, Marty, who died from leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Through two special events, which included singers Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, the foundation has raised $90,000 for the Adult Sarcoma Research Clinic at MD Anderson.

iPromise: Jeff Lindley

Jeff and Marty Lindley met in 1968 at the University of Arizona. They married in 1970 and had a daughter, Jessica. They later moved to New Braunfels, Texas, and were active in the community. As a surprise, Jeff created the Marty Lindley Foundation by hosting an event at the Brauntex Theatre, inviting guests to wear purple in awareness of leiomyosarcoma, a soft tissue sarcoma. More than 500 people attended, including college friends, and raised $62,000 in Marty's honor.

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In less than a decade, A Conversation With a Living Legend® in San Antonio has raised more than $2 million for cancer research and support for cancer patients at MD Anderson.

MD Anderson Cancer Center’s A Conversation With a Living Legend in San Antonio

Former Secretary of State discusses football, politics and more at Living Legend dinner benefiting MD Anderson

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MD Anderson Palliative Care Nurse Tonya Edwards is the recipient of the Brown Foundation Award for Excellence in Oncology Nursing. The award is the institution’s highest honor among the approximately 3,000 nurses at MD Anderson.

MD Anderson nurse receives Brown Foundation Award

MD Anderson nurse recognized for impact on cancer patients' lives

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Clint Barsch loved to play golf, and after having died from a glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, his family honored him by hosting an annual golf tournament to raise money for brain cancer research at MD Anderson.

Brain tumor patient's family honors his memory

Family hosts golf tournament to raise money for glioblastoma research in honor of son

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In honor of their mother and daughter, the family of Kathy Harris participate in the annual Sprint For Life 5K Walk/Run to support the Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program at MD Anderson. Over the years, the family reached Kathy’s goal of raising $100,000.

Raising money for ovarian cancer research at MD Anderson

Family assembles team to walk in annual Sprint For Life to support ovarian cancer research at MD Anderson

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21st Century Cures Act

President Barack Obama signs the 21st Century Cures Act, which provides increased medical research funding, including $1.8 billion designated for cancer research, and aims to accelerate development and approval of experimental treatments and reform federal policy on mental health care.

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