
Spring 2014
Promise is published four times a year by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and is dedicated to our friends who have joined us in Making Cancer History®.

Kimmie Rhodes, of Austin, is a singer and writer whose songs have been recorded by Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Peter Frampton and many others. She was married to producer-writer-musician Joe Gracey for 28 years before he succumbed to metastatic esophageal cancer in 2011. Diagnosed with oral cancer in 1977, Gracey was cancer-free for 30 years following surgeries at MD Anderson, though he lost his ability to speak and sing. Here, Rhodes reflects on her late husband and the hope they both found at MD Anderson.
Debbie Zelman, of Davie, Fla., is the president and founder of Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer.
Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation funds groundbreaking program
Freireich, Allison recognized for life saving innovations
Renowned immunologist Laurie Glimcher receives 2014 award
Hailed for lifelong dedication to leukemia research, patient care
Thomas Burke, M.D., cited as outstanding mentor
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e-Philanthropy program raises support for patients with just a few clicks

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MD Anderson Cancer Center’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

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Until 20

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Global ambassadors with a collective goal

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25 Years of Cheer

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PUTTing an end to cancer

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A bright future for philanthropy

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The time is now

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An infinite desire to help

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Data Deluge

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Taking a bite out of cancer: Crave Cupcakes partners with Arts in Medicine program

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Measuring Value

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Among Friends: Lanie Rose

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Practicing the Art of the Possible

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