Results-oriented, patient-driven

As a rising senior at Plano West Junior High School last year, Rissa Broudy was challenged by her Advanced Placement English teacher to address a meaningful problem that affects the lives of many. Rissa was inspired by the perseverance of her father, Scott Broudy, a melanoma and head and neck cancer patient at MD Anderson, and the care he receives at the institution. She saw the assignment as a way to spread melanoma prevention awareness and contribute to a family endowment named for Rissa and her sister, Linsey. In the process, she says, she learned the responsibility of a lifelong obligation and commitment to MD Anderson.

ACT for NIH leads successful grassroots effort

Cells donated, endowment created to support rare cancer research

Cotros family doubles impact in quest to end cancer

Family invests in mobile technology to improve information access

On the eve of MD Anderson's 11th annual educational seminar in the Palm Beach area, a reception hosted by Louise and Red Armour at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Fla. gave guests an opportunity to meet with leading oncologists and learn about the institution's mission to end cancer.

Award recipients demonstrate innovation in Making Cancer History®