
Summer 2020
Promise is published by the Development Division of MD Anderson and is dedicated to our friends who have joined us in Making Cancer History®.

Saluting the heroes of COVID-19
With gratitude for the generosity that fuels our proactive response and strategic recovery
After losing her mother to ovarian cancer in 2019, Christen Howell set out to run the Austin Half Marathon, supporting MD Anderson through Fundraise to End Cancer
Immunotherapy clinical trial participant shares his story, advice for other cancer patients
“When a disease takes someone you loved, you have to step up.” – Jeff Netzer
Florida couple’s estate gift reflects their longtime commitment to MD Anderson
Meaningful change collected, in some cases pennies at a time
Houston Dash Joins Dynamo, MD Anderson in one goal: ending cancer
Foundation provides medical travel assistance, funds innovative sarcoma research
“There is no higher calling in life than that of helping to save somebody’s life.” - Tom Johnson
Virtual fundraiser encourages healthy choices despite challenges of COVID-19
Best Hospitals survey marks 16th year of top cancer hospital rating
WWWW Foundation’s gift will help patients, caregivers stay connected amid COVID-19 precautions
Awards recognize impact on patients with bile duct cancer
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Promise Fall 2021
Walmart's support of Boot Walk benefits medical students

Summer 2021
Patient Mosaic: New pathway to precision medicine

Spring 2021
Bridge funding supports researchers amid COVID-19

Winter 2021
Companies support Blood Bank during COVID-19

Fall 2020
12-year-old osteosarcoma patient supports cancer research, spreads hope

Spring 2020
Rogers Award honors MD Anderson nursing assistant

Fall 2019
Fun for all at Camp H-Town

Summer 2019
MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital holds Prom Party Palooza

Spring 2019
Sarah Jessica Parker shoe sale benefits prostate cancer research

Winter 2019
MD Anderson, Houston Dynamo team up to end cancer

Fall 2018
Newsmakers: Jim Allison wins Nobel Prize

Summer 2018
MD Anderson's happy campers

Spring 2018
On course with the PGA TOUR

Winter 2018
MD Anderson's Moon Shots Program turns 5

Fall 2017
Planned Giving

Summer 2017
MD Anderson Cancer Center names 2017 Sabin Family Fellows

Spring 2017
Cancer prevention efforts in full swing

Winter 2017
e-Philanthropy program raises support for patients with just a few clicks

Fall 2016
MD Anderson Cancer Center’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Summer 2016
A win-win-win situation

Spring 2016
Until 20

Winter 2016
Global ambassadors with a collective goal

Fall 2015
25 Years of Cheer

Summer 2015
PUTTing an end to cancer

Spring 2015
A good day in cancer land

Winter 2015
Stripes aligns with MD Anderson

Fall 2014
EndTobacco

Summer 2014
Fueled by philanthropy

Spring 2014
The power of giving

Winter 2014
Washington, D.C. event honors James A. Baker, III

Fall 2013
Pedaling for a cure

Summer 2013
Lyda Hill commits $50 million to Moon Shots Program

Spring 2013
A bright future for philanthropy

Fall 2012
The time is now

Summer 2012
A leap into the future with telemedicine

Spring 2012
An infinite desire to help

Fall 2011
Data Deluge

Summer 2011
Taking a bite out of cancer: Crave Cupcakes partners with Arts in Medicine program

Spring 2011
A Global Force Against Cancer: MD Anderson Once Again Ranked No. 1

Fall 2010
Measuring Value

Summer 2010
Among Friends: Lanie Rose

Spring 2010
Making Cancer History®:

Fall 2009
Practicing the Art of the Possible

Summer 2009
Polo on the Prairie Brings World-Class Polo to West Texas

Spring 2009
The BATTLE Toward Personalized Lung Cancer Therapy