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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center publishes Perkins Perspective, a newsletter to provide cancer information and programs of interest to the medical community, donors, cancer patients and their families and friends.
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PERSPECTIVEPERKINS
PERSPECTIVENews for Friends of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Volume 1 2005Available Online at www.marybird.org
Sprint Open...5 C.A.R.E Network Calendar...8 2004 C.A.R.E. Network Stats...10
Tuesday, April 12-Sunday, April 17Visit www.marybirdraffle.com
to purchase raffle tickets.
“The TomoTherapy Hi-Art Systempromises to transform the futureof cancer treatment,” said ToddStevens, Mary Bird Perkins’president and CEO, of theCenter’s latest tool in its arsenalof cancer-fighting technologies.
The Center’s recent acquisition ofthis innovative, state of the artradiation treatment technology isthe result of a successful CapitalCampaign entitled “Whatever ItTakes.” The community wasasked to partner with Mary BirdPerkins Cancer Center bymatching the Center’s $2 millioninvestment to bring TomoTherapyto the residents of southeastLouisiana. The campaign alsohelped to fund an academicpartnership with Louisiana StateUniversity’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. Todate, generous donors have given $2,065,146,exceeding the $2 million goal.
J.H. Campbell, Jr., chairman, Mary Bird Perkins Board of Directors, credits the generosity of thecommunity and dedication of Campaign Co-chairs
John W.Barton, Jr.and Louis D. Curetfor the successful
outcome of this campaign. “We are grateful to Mr.Barton and Mr. Curet for doing ‘Whatever It Takes’ tobring TomoTherapy to Mary Bird Perkins CancerCenter,” said Campbell. “This leading-edge treatmenttechnology was recently reported in The Wall StreetJournal as offering hope to patients once considereduntreatable. Thanks to the incredible leadership of Johnand Louis, along with hundreds of steadfast supporters,this hope has been brought to our own back yard.”
Successful Capital Campaign Brings NewTechnology and Academic Partnership with LSU
Continued on Page 4.
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An evening of celebration was held to dedicate TomoTherapy. Doctors andphysicists gather with capital campaign co-chairs in front of the TomoTherapymachine. Pictured (l to r) are Drs. Johnson, Gibbons, Lo, Henkelmann, Levine,Fields, King, Hogstrom and Boyd, Louis Curet and John Barton, Jr.
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The community made gifts totaling$697,218 to Mary Bird Perkins CancerCenter during the Center’s 2004 AnnualGiving Campaign. Exceeding thecampaign goal, 2004 giving representsan increase of 16 percent over 2003and sets a new annual giving record forthe Center. Gifts from the communityhelp fund the C.A.R.E. Network whichwas established to reduce cancerincidence and mortality in southeastLouisiana and to improve the quality oflife for those affected by cancer. Annualgiving also helps the Center providecancer care for all, regardless of abilityto pay.
Early in the year, campaign leaders setan ambitious goal of $685,000 despitethe fact that the Center wasconcurrently launching a capitalcampaign with a $2 million goal. Thougha successful capital campaign wascritical to fund TomoTherapy and theacademic research partnership withLSU, the Annual Giving CampaignCabinet recognized that the Center’sC.A.R.E. Network depends on annualsupport to expand its reach to patientsand the community.
Bill Peters of Peters Financial Services,LLC served as campaign chairman.Ironically, as the campaign kicked off,Peters received his own cancerdiagnosis. “One in three people in ourstate will receive a diagnosis of cancerduring their lifetime. For men, it is oneout of every two,” said Peters. “Thestatistic became a reality for me in Mayof 2004 when I found out I had prostatecancer. Because of early detection andaccess to quality health care, I am nowcancer free. Some of our neighbors arenot so fortunate.”
Peters applauded the C.A.R.E.Network’s early detection platform andacknowledged its critical, lifesaving rolein the fight against cancer, “What if Ididn’t know what a screening was andthat I needed one?” he questioned.
“What if I couldn’t afford to get ascreening even if I knew I should?Finding out I had cancer really broughthome to me exactly what early detection– just one of the components of MaryBird Perkins’ C.A.R.E. Network – is allabout,” Peters said. The C.A.R.E.Network provided cancer screenings tomore than 3,000 people in 2004.
Ann Wilkinson, annual giving programdirector, Mary Bird Perkins, said,“While many nonprofits have reporteddecreased donations, annual giving tothe Center continues to grow. We aregrateful for a broad base of communitysupport.” Wilkinson praised thegenerosity of the Center’s donors aswell as the commitment of the volunteerleadership and the 77 volunteers whoassisted with the campaign across theCenter’s 15-parish region, “Mary BirdPerkins Cancer Center depends on itsvolunteers to share with the people inthe communities it serves the story ofthis remarkable facility. The beneficiaries
are our patients and our community.”Joining Peters on the 2004 AnnualGiving Campaign Cabinet were GlendaChambers, Owen Cope, Bob Greer,Lee Griffin, C. J. Ladner, Bart Leader,Frank McArthur, Jim McIlwain, CharlotteRay, Greg Scott, JoAnn Templet, PaulThompson, Frank Vallot, Jerry Vascocuand Maurer van Voorthuysen.
Annual Giving from Community to Mary BirdPerkins Cancer Center Breaks Record
Bill Peters, chairman of the 2004 Annual Giving Campaign, and members of thecampaign cabinet present a check for $697,218 to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.Accepting on behalf of the Center are Ann Wilkinson and Lynn Weill. Pictured (l to r)are Jerry Vascocu, Bob Greer, Jim McIlwain, Wilkinson, Glenda Chambers, Peters,Owen Cope, Weill, Paul Thompson, JoAnn Templet, Greg Scott and Frank McArthur.
Randy Waesche, Maurer van Voorthuysenand Marty Mayer enjoy the Annual GivingCampaign Northshore Wrap-up Party withJune Mumme, development director,Hammond/Northshore.
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My PerspectiveA message from
Todd Stevens, president and CEO
On January 18th, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Centerhosted a celebration to thank the many generousdonors who raised over $2 million to bringTomoTherapy and an innovative academicpartnership with LSU to southeast Louisiana. Doingso would not have been possible without the
groundswell of support from a community committed to saving lives throughleading-edge technology, innovative research and compassionate care.
As mentioned elsewhere in this edition of Perkins Perspective, this life-saving technology was recently referenced in The Wall Street Journal(11/30/04) in an article entitled “Treating Untreatable Cancers,” whichhighlighted new techniques that are allowing doctors to treat previouslyuntreatable cancers-offering new hope to cancer patients. TomoTherapy,currently only available at 20 places in the United States, was one of thetechniques highlighted. Mary Bird Perkins began treating patients withTomoTherapy in January 2005. While TomoTherapy is also available inShreveport, outside of Louisiana patients would have to travel as far asHouston, Texas or Tallahassee, Florida to find this treatment.
In addition, the Center was one of a few sites selected to serve as a Centerof Excellence for TomoTherapy-related research. This will be done throughthe joint venture between Mary Bird Perkins and the LSU Department ofPhysics and Astronomy, which will open up vital new areas of research. Onbehalf of the untold numbers of cancer patients who will benefit from thistechnology, the Center thanks you.
Another community fund-raising endeavor essential to the mission of theCenter is the 15-year old annual golf tournament. This year’s Sprint Openpresented by Associated Food Stores and LEMIC Insurance Company,includes the city’s only professional tournament – the Tight Lies Tour fromApril 14-17. This is the third consecutive year the Tour is making a stop inBaton Rouge as part of the Center’s golf tournament activities. Please joinus at The University Club and show your support for these professionalsand watch some amazing golf. Admission to all four days of the protournament is free to the public.
Proceeds from sponsorships of the Sprint Open go directly to the Center’sC.A.R.E. Network of patient services and community outreach programs,ensuring that the Center is constantly providing critical services to meet themany needs of cancer patients and the general public.
Thanks to your valuable support, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center isable to meet the needs of the community at large. The powerful elementsyou have helped us fuse together enable the Center to provide patients,regardless of their ability to pay, with the best cancer care available. Thiscombination offers over 125 combined years of physician experience inradiation oncology, a highly skilled staff, leading-edge technology, aninnovative research partnership with the LSU Department of Physics andAstronomy and aggressive and effective community outreach andeducation programs. On their own, these elements are certainly potent,but together, they create a formidable force in the fight against cancer.
Thank you.
Mary Bird PerkinsEstablishes FoundationOn Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at its last
quarterly meeting, the Board of Directors of
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center approved
the establishment of the Mary Bird Perkins
Cancer Center Foundation to manage and
oversee the growth of the endowment.
“The Board believes that the creation of a
separate ‘entity’ will greatly enhance its ability
to provide for the future prosperity of the
Center, building long-term financial security
that will help the Center continue the
important work it is doing to positively impact
the lives of cancer patients and their loved
ones for many decades to come,” said J.H.
“Jay” Campbell, Jr., chairman, Mary Bird
Perkins Cancer Center Board of Directors.
In 1995, the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer
Center Board of Trust for Endowment and
Investment was created to build a permanent
endowment for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer
Center. Since 1998, the endowment has
grown from virtually nothing to its present
holdings of over $1.85 million. The grand
total, counting expectancies, currently stands
at approximately $2.8 million.
The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Foundation was chartered January 1, 2005.
Contributions and/or planned gifts for the
endowment may be made to this entity
beginning immediately. Mary Bird Perkins will
transfer the balance of the current board-
designated “Endowment Fund” into the
Foundation. The Foundation – a 501(c)(3)
organization and a wholly owned subsidiary of
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center – will be
overseen by a newly created Board of
Directors comprised of no fewer than six, and
no more than nine individuals, who will be
responsible for overseeing the investment,
management and growth of the endowment.
The initial Nominating Committee for this new
Board will consist of the current and the
immediate past two chairmen of the Board of
Trust for Endowment and Investment.
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Capital Campaign Continued...TomoTherapy is a new radiation system thatcombines treatment planning, patientpositioning and treatment delivery to treat awide variety of cancers. It precisely treatssmall or very large areas of the body, as wellas multiple areas of the body in a singleintegrated fashion. TomoTherapy accuratelydelivers the planned dose to the targeted area,minimizing radiation to surrounding healthytissue. It allows doctors to take a CT scan justbefore each treatment to verify the position ofthe treatment area and adjust the patient asnecessary.
Mary Bird Perkins was selected by the makersof TomoTherapy to serve as a Center ofExcellence, developing new clinical protocolsfor radiation therapy and advancing researchand development of the Hi-Art system. Thejoint venture between the Center and LSU willopen up new areas of vital research andultimately help cancer patients, not only inLouisiana, but around the world. In addition, aportion of the capital campaign funds wereearmarked for an endowed chair in medicalphysics. This chair will be important not only tothe research, but also in elevating the nationalstature of the LSU graduate physics program.
Kenneth Hogstrom, Ph.D., former director ofthe graduate medical physics program for theUniversity of Texas, M.D. Anderson CancerCenter in Houston and currently Mary BirdPerkins’ chief of physics and director of LSU’smedical physics program, will lead theresearch effort. “The TomoTherapy system,resulting from community contributions, opensour community to benefit from the latest inimage-guided radiation therapy equipment,”said Hogstrom. Citing physicist Albert Einsteinwho said ‘Imagination is more important thanknowledge,’ Hogstrom credited everyone whoparticipated in the campaign for showing theirimagination and vision for the future of MaryBird Perkins Cancer Center.
Please contact Lynn Weill, chief developmentofficer, if you are interested in being a part ofthis incredible community coalescence. Giftsand pledges are still being accepted in orderto reach the campaign’s stretch goal of $2.5million.
Community CelebratesOutstanding CampaignThe atmosphere was jubilant on the evening of January18th as generous community members, along with MaryBird Perkins medical staff, employees, board membersand campaign volunteers, gathered at the Center tocelebrate the community’s achievement of reaching andexceeding its $2 million goal for the “Whatever It Takes”Capital Campaign, making possible the acquisition ofTomoTherapy and the Center’s research partnership withLSU.
Campaign leaders lauded these two extraordinaryinitiatives and applauded the many supporters. “Mary BirdPerkins medical staff, employees, board members andcampaign volunteers were the first to be asked tocontribute to the fundraising effort and there was 100%participation almost immediately,” said Campaign Co-chair John Barton. Co-chair Louis Curet said, “I feelhonored and privileged to have the opportunity to helpMary Bird Perkins move to a new level of radiationtreatment by raising funds to bring TomoTherapy to thiscommunity.”
Chairman of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Board ofDirectors, Joseph H. “Jay” Campbell, Jr. noted that thiswas the Center’s first capital campaign in 14 years andpraised the Center’s foresight in moving forward with thiseffort. Board Member Emeritus, Kevin Reilly, Jr., whosefamily came forward to make the lead gift of the campaign,shared his feelings about what the equipment andpartnership mean in terms of new hope for patients. Toursof the Center were offered in conjunction with theevening’s program.
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Todd Stevens, Mayor Kip Holden, Jay Campbell and Dr. JohnGibbons gather in front of the new TomoTherapy equipment.
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Baton Rouge’s premier golf event – theSprint Open presented by AssociatedFood Stores and LEMIC InsuranceCompany – will take place April 12-17at The University Club in Baton Rougeand will offer six days of excitingactivities for all ages. The highlight ofthe tournament includes the city’s onlyprofessional golf tournament – the four-day Tight Lies Tour.
“The Center is excited to welcomeSprint as the new title sponsor of thisyear’s tournament,” said Todd Stevens,president and CEO, Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center. “By increasing theircommitment from sponsorship of TheTaste of Louisiana last year tosponsorship of the entire tournamentthis year, Sprint has clearly shown itsdedication to helping win the fightagainst cancer in southeast Louisiana.”
Sprint’s community dedication isevident. “This is a great fit for us – ahigh profile event for a great cause,”said Brad Supple, marketing directorfor Gulf Coast Wireless, a local affiliateof Sprint who serves as this year’s vice-chair of the Golf OrganizingCommittee. “We try to keep ourdonations in the community. It’s our wayof giving back.”
The fun begins on Tuesday, April 12thwhen The First Tee of Louisianapresents The Taste of Louisiana. Thisevent features award winning cuisineby more than a dozen area restaurantsand caterers, as well as live and silentauctions showcasing many fantasticitems for the enjoyment of tournamentsponsors and their guests.
Wednesday, April 13th, starts theWAFB Pro-Am, benefiting Mary BirdPerkins Cancer Center. The Pro-Am isa four-man shamble format with threeamateur golfers and a Tight Lies Tourpro per team. There will also be holeand putting contests for which prizeswill be awarded.
On Thursday, April 14th, professionaltournament play will begin for the TightLies pros. The pro tournament startsThursday and ends Sunday. The fieldwill be cut on Friday at the conclusionof the second round. This year’s eventpurse will be $150,000 with a first prizeof $20,000. The Baton Rougetournament will be the 3rd stop on theTight Lies Tour. Admission to all fourdays of the pro tournament is free to thepublic.
There is also a chance for kids ages 6-15 to meet and play with professionalgolfers at the free junior golf clinicsponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Colaon Saturday, April 16. The clinic, whichis open to the public, will be held at TheUniversity Club driving range after thethird round of play at approximately3:00 p.m.
The Mary Bird Perkins Golf Tournamenthas raised over $1 million over the last15 years – funds that go to theC.A.R.E. Network and are invested inthe community in the form of freecancer early detection screenings andprevention programs, professional andcommunity education, clinical research,and indigent patient care.
FEELING LUCKY?If golf isn’t your game, you can stillsupport Mary Bird Perkins and thisevent by participating in the raffle.
• $10,000 will be raffled off with alimit of 300 tickets available for$100 each.
• Drawing will be held at The Tasteof Louisiana on April 12th.
• The winner need not be present to win.
Call Kathleen Sarsfield (225) 215-1229to purchase tickets or purchase themonline at www.marybirdraffle.com. Thedeadline for purchasing tickets online is11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 11th.
The Sprint Open:Six Days of Golf-Filled Fun
Mark your calendar for the 2005 Sprint Open Golf TournamentTuesday, April 12 The Taste of LouisianaWednesday, April 13 WAFB Pro-AmThursday, April 14-Sunday, April 17 Professional TournamentSaturday, April 16 Coca-Cola Junior Clinic
Please contact Kathleen Sarsfield at (225) 215-1229 [email protected] for more information.
“With events like this, we’re helping raisemoney to fight back,” said Supple,marketing director, Gulf Coast Wireless,a local affiliate of Sprint. “Everybody hasfamily and friends affected by cancer.”
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The ExxonMobil Foundation has awardedMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center a$100,000 grant to support the purchase of amobile screening clinic. This mobile clinicwill allow the Center to expand theavailability of free community cancerscreenings dramatically for the 1.1 millionresidents of its southeast Louisiana servicearea and beyond.
“A mobile screening clinic will allow us toplace special emphasis on serving the ruraland working poor for whom the need isgreatest,” said Lori McCallum, executivedirector, Mary Bird Perkins C.A.R.E.Network, which oversees such communityoutreaches.
“This was a perfect match for the ExxonMobilFoundation and its long tradition ofpartnering with nonprofit, communityorganizations in the areas of health,education and the environment,” saidExxonMobil Public Affairs Advisor CharlieRowton. ExxonMobil has been a supporter ofMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since theCenter’s first capital campaign in 1990. “Weare so proud of our partnership with MaryBird Perkins and its commitment to addressimportant community challenges and seeingthose challenges as opportunities,” saidRowton. “By expanding early detectionprograms for the medically under-served, theC.A.R.E. Network is targeting under-represented groups,the very focus of ExxonMobil’s global health initiatives.We’re excited about this project and the contribution it willmake to the well-being of citizens throughout southeastLouisiana.”
Tommy John, M.D., medical director, ExxonMobil BatonRouge, sees the mobile screening clinic as having a majorimpact in the region, as well as in the state, “To reachunder-served populations where people are least likely totravel great distances for a screening, and whereadequate facilities for cancer screenings rarely exist, amobile medical clinic designed specifically for communitycancer screenings is the perfect solution.”
Under-utilization of cancer screenings by Louisianans hasbeen reported by the National Centers for Disease Controland is a contributing factor to Louisiana’s high cancermortality rates.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), morethan half of all new cancer cases are screeningaccessible. Nationally, the five-year survival rate for thesecancers is about 85 percent. According to ACS, if allAmericans participated in regular cancer screenings, thissurvival rate would increase to 95 percent.
ExxonMobil Foundation Partners With Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center to Provide Community Cancer Screenings$100K Grant Supports Funding of Mobile Screening Clinic
ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Medical Director Tommy John, M.D. (r) is updatedon Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s latest radiation treatment technology,the TomoTherapy Hi-Art System ®, by Greg Henkelmann, M.D., medicaldirector, Mary Bird Perkins.
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Volunteer Owen Cope:
A Man for All ReasonsOwen Cope is a man who likes gettinginvolved. He remembers always beingthat way. “Growing up in Jamaica I was inthe Boy Scouts, the school choir and theyouth club. I also played soccer and wasan altar boy,” Cope recalled. Today, as acustomer service manager for Entergy inWest Baton Rouge, Iberville and PointeCoupee parishes, Cope is active in manyorganizations.
“I have the Entergy Corporation to thankfor that,” Cope said. “Customer servicemanagers are encouraged to participate inthe community. They allow me the time toget involved.”
Cope makes it clear that he’s definitely not one who joins organizationsfor the sake of joining, “I want to make a change, make things better. Iam a people person, but I only surround myself with positive people. Ihave no time for anything negative.”
Cope came to the United States to study electrical engineering atChicago Technical College. Upon graduation, he returned to Jamaicafor five years before moving to New Orleans in 1976 to work for NOPSI(New Orleans Public Service, Inc.), a company later purchased byEntergy. When Entergy acquired Gulf States Utilities, Cope wastransferred to the Baton Rouge area.
“It was then that I met Owen,” said Ann Wilkinson, annual givingprogram director, Mary Bird Perkins. “I was chairman of the West BatonRouge Chamber of Commerce Board and as such was asked tointroduce Owen to the West Bank communities.” Subsequently, Copehas served as chairman of the chamber boards for West Baton Rougeand Iberville parishes, as well as president of both the Port Allen Rotaryand Family Services. “He is an exemplary community leader andoutstanding volunteer,” said Wilkinson.
“I really didn’t know much about Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Centerwhen I was asked to join the Annual Giving Campaign, but I justcouldn’t say no to Ann,” said Cope. “I came on as vice chair of theindustry division under Chairman Judy Nordgren and later moved intoher position when she relocated to Washington D.C.” That was in2002. Cope has continued to serve as industry division chair in both2003 and 2004. Industry giving has exceeded $100,000 in each year ofCope’s tenure.
“Any success I have had is because of the Mary Bird Perkins staff,”declared Cope. “They are the experts on what they know – cancer. Theytalk about what they know and then I do what I’m good at – asking forfinancial support. It’s not hard to ask if you have something good to selland Mary Bird Perkins sells itself.”
Cope is a member of 100 Black Men; serves as treasurer of the boardof Family Services of Greater Baton Rouge; is president of the Boardof Career Builders; and is vice president of the Board of YoungEntrepreneurs Succeeding (YES).
“I used to worry about what I’ll do when I have to retire,” said Cope,“but I know I’ll always be involved. I’m not going to rest until they layme out.”
Scott Foundation GrantSpreads Holiday CheerDue to a grant funded by the ScottFoundation of Monroe, Louisiana in the lastquarter of 2004, the holidays were muchbrighter for many of Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center’s neediest families.
“So many families impacted by cancer justdon’t have the resources to have Christmas,”said Mary Livingston, director of socialservices, Mary Bird Perkins. In 2004, with thehelp of the Scott Foundation, the Center wasable to ensure that those families received themakings for Christmas dinners and that thechildren had gifts to open on Christmasmorning.
This is the second time in three years that theScott Foundation stepped forward to helpwith this endeavor.
Ena Warner, personnel manager, SiegenLane Wal-Mart, Baton Rouge, presents aHoliday Grant in the amount of $5,000 toLynn Weill, vice president for development,Mary Bird Perkins. During the holidayseason, the Holiday Grant supports localorganizations and causes that are importantto Wal-Mart customers and associates.
Wal-Mart Holiday GrantSupports Center Programs
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Wednesday, March 16: FreeColorectal Cancer Screening Kitsfor eligible participants* at the WestFeliciana Parish Health Unit in St.Francisville. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 19: Free ColorectalCancer Screening Kits for eligibleparticipants* at The Home Depot inDenham Springs. 9:00 a.m. - noon
Saturday, March 19: Free ColorectalCancer Screening Kits for eligibleparticipants* at The Home Depot inCovington. 9:00 a.m. - noon
Monday, March 21: Free ColorectalCancer Screening Kits for eligibleparticipants* at the Brusly Town Hall.8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 31: Free ColorectalCancer Screening Kits for eligibleparticipants* at Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center in Hammond.8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 2: Free Breast CancerScreening for eligible women* at theHammond Health Unit.9:00 a.m. - noon
Saturday, April 2: Free Skin CancerScreening for eligible participants*at Sunshine Equipment inDonaldsonville. 9:00 a.m. - noon
Saturday, April 9: Free ProstateCancer Screening at thePlaquemine Wal-Mart for eligiblemen*. 9:00 a.m. - noon
Friday, April 22: Free ColorectalCancer Screening Kits for eligibleparticipants* at Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center in Baton Rouge.10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 23: Free Breast andProstate Cancer Screenings foreligible participants* at the DelmontVillage Shopping Center in BatonRouge. 9:00 a.m. - noon
Saturday, May 7: Free Skin CancerScreening for eligible participants*at The Home Depot in Covington.9:00 a.m. - noon
Saturday, May 7: Free Skin CancerScreening for eligible participants*at the Farm Bureau Office inJackson. 9:00 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, May 11: Free ColorectalCancer Screening Kits for eligibleparticipants* at Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center in Baton Rouge.4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2nd Tuesday of every month: FreeBreast Cancer Screenings foreligible women* at LSUHSC MidCity Clinic in Baton Rouge.4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
2nd Friday of every month: GeneticCancer Risk Assessment andCounseling in Covington: Call(985)898-4581 for an appointment.
3rd Friday of every month: FreeBreast Cancer Screenings foreligible women* at Leo S. ButlerCommunity Center in BatonRouge.1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
4th Friday of every month: GeneticCancer Risk Assessment andCounseling in Hammond: Call (985)542-5000 for an appointment.
Free Lymphedema Prevention Clinics:Held on a monthly basis at MaryBird Perkins Cancer Center inBaton Rouge and quarterly at theHammond and Covington facilities.
BogalusaScreening
Rev.Sherman Berry“Health screeningslike this are goodfor the entirecommunity.”
“Everybodyshould getscreened.Don’t wait.”Fate Ferrell
A free prostate cancer screening was heldat the Bogalusa Wal-Mart on Saturday,November 6, 2004. The screening, whichincluded a PSA blood test and anexamination of the prostate gland by aphysician, was for men of appropriate age*who did not have access to routine healthcare or had not been screened in the past12 months.
This free community cancer screening wasco-sponsored by the C.A.R.E. Network ofMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, St.Tammany Parish Hospital and the RichMauti Cancer Fund. Mauti, a former footballplayer with the New Orleans Saints,founded the Rich Mauti Cancer Fund inhonor of his father who died of lung cancerin 1979. Mauti made an appearance at thescreening to see the integral role the RichMauti mobile medical clinic plays incommunity cancer screenings.
“Early detection of cancer can help savelives,” said Mauti. “The point of a screeningis to evaluate your current health status andto educate people about being aware of theearly signs and symptoms of cancer. Thefacts are, the earlier cancer is detected, thebetter the chances of beating this dreadeddisease.”
* Men 50+ should have a PSA blood testand a digital rectal exam annually. Menwith a strong family history of prostatecancer or African-American men shouldbegin at age 45.
Coming Up…
*To determine if you are eligible for a screening or for more information on theseevents and other C.A.R.E. Network activities, please visit our Web site atwww.marybird.org or call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.
(Cancer Support Services, Awareness and Education, Research and EarlyDetection) is working to reduce cancer incidence and mortality in southeast
Louisiana and to improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer.
Fate Ferrell and Rich Mauti
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In partnership with Woman’s Hospitaland ENCOREplus, the Mary BirdPerkins C.A.R.E. Network has beenconducting breast cancer screeningsfor uninsured women since October2002. “We were picking and choosingplaces as opportunities arose,” saidLori McCallum, executive director,C.A.R.E. Network. “We always did thiswith an eye for a location that wouldbest reach medically under-servedwomen and allow us to offer thisservice on a regular basis.”
With that in mind, members of thepartnership met with Dr. Fred Cerise,then medical director of Earl K. Long(EKL), to ask about the availability ofthe EKL clinic within the Leo S. ButlerCommunity Center on East WashingtonStreet in Baton Rouge. Cerise wasextremely supportive of the idea toutilize the clinic one day a month for abreast screening outreach. Thus,monthly breast cancer screeningsbegan at the Leo S. Butler Center inSeptember 2003. Offered on the third
Friday of every month from 1:00 p.m.until 4.30 p.m., free clinical breastexams are performed by a physician ornurse practitioner for women 18 andolder. Screening mammograms areavailable for women 40 and older whohave not had a mammogram in the past12 months. The mammograms are freefor women without insurance.
When Cerise left his position at EKL tobecome Secretary of the Department ofHealth and Hospitals, the actingadministrators at EKL invited thepartnership to replicate its model at thenew Louisiana State University HealthSciences Center (LSUHSC) Mid Cityclinic on North Foster Drive. “We’realways looking for more locations,” saidMcCallum. “This was a different part oftown where the need was just asgreat.” Subsequently, August saw thebeginning of Mid City Clinic screeningsoffered the second Tuesday of everymonth from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. atthe LSU clinic at 1401 N. Foster Drivein Baton Rouge.
“This model with Earl K. Long is a greatdemonstration of what public/privatepartnerships can accomplish,” saidMichael Butler, M.D., chief medicalofficer of the LSUHSC Health CareServices Division. “A significantnumber of uninsured women aregetting mammograms in their localcommunities through this collaboration.Agencies that get more peoplescreened are to be applauded andsupported.”
To determine eligibility or for moreinformation, visit www.marybird.org orcall (225) 215-1234 or toll free (888)616-4687.
Breast Screening Collaboration MeetingCommunity Needs
On Saturday, November 20, 2004, Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center’s C.A.R.E. Network, St. Tammany ParishHospital and Woman’s Hospital collaborated to offer a freebreast cancer screening for eligible women* at the
Community Wellness Center in Covington for the very firsttime. Sulma Lagos and Tammy Monjure expressed thefeelings shared by many.
Covington Breast ScreeningParticipants Express Appreciation
“I haven’t had amammogram in fiveyears. It’s wonderfulthat there are peopleout there that care. Ifeel blessed.” Sulma Lagos
“After my divorce I wasleft with no insurance.I couldn’t afford amammogram. It wasreally a blessing tohave this serviceprovided.”Tammy Monjure
“I truly expected a decline at LeoButler when we opened Mid City,”said McCallum, “but we’re servingincreasing numbers of women atboth locations.”
*To determine if you are eligible for a screening, please visit our Web site at www.marybird.org or call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free(888) 616-4687.
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Thank You Employees!Employees of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center volunteered to work extra hours without pay at cancer screenings andfund-raising activities in 2004. Please join us in thanking the following employees who together gave over 740 hours oftheir time to support the Center’s programs:
Charlene AllenPeggy AmatoAmy ArmandSam ArmandBrian AtkinsKathy BabinAmy BentonMatt BryantSonya ButlerLeslie CarrollDavid ClarkLinda Cox
Teresa DaigleLynn Dalier
Becky DawsonDarren DuetPam Duhé
Susan DuncanChad Dunn
Pamela DykesSandi EdwardsKara FerachiSusan Finley
Sabrina FranklinJason GarcilleSally GarnerDianne GriffinJanet Guercio
Vickie HallJanis Harvey
Turkessa HickersonValerie Jeansonne
Vickie JonesRobin Joyner
Kevin KrzewinskiDebbie LandryJennifer Looney
Tracie MartinJanis MayfieldLori McCallumCliff McDaniel
Ronnie MeadorsKate Mortland
Sharon MyshrallDoug Naden
Dan NeckJames Nosacka
Jill RandelLesa SharkeyVadel Shivers
Eddie Singleton
Adrienne SmithRhonda SmithAngela StamTodd StevensPat Summers
Sandra TessierLakeisha ThomasRenita ThomasBrenda TruxilloAlana VaughnDebby Vollmer
Lynn WeillAnn WilkinsonJamie WilsonTrisha Wright
10 Perkins Perspective
In 2004, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer
Center’s C.A.R.E. Network screened
a total of 3,185 people at 53 free
community cancer screenings. In
addition, education was provided to
5,518 people, which included 510
patients, 1283 medical professionals
and 3,725 of the general public at
community events.
A recent breast cancer screening held at the TangipahoaParish Health Unit in Amite on Saturday, January 22, drewwomen from the surrounding communities of Kentwood,Raceland and Livingston. It was the first time Mary BirdPerkins Cancer Center’s C.A.R.E. Network and itscollaborators held a screening in Amite. A majority of thewomen at the screening had not had a mammogram inthree years or more.
The C.A.R.E. Network was already interested in increasingscreening services in this area of the state, havingconducted a breast screening in Hammond in October,2004 which resulted in seven women being referred forfurther testing. The C.A.R.E. Network will be offering freequarterly breast screenings during 2005, alternatingbetween the Tangipahoa Parish Health Units in Hammondand Amite.
Well-Attended JanuaryColorectal ScreeningErin Moller, outreach coordinator,C.A.R.E. Network, educates screeningparticipants who picked up take-homecolorectal cancer screening kits. Heldin the lobby of Mary Bird Perkins CancerCenter’s Baton Rouge location, thescreening was so well-attended that theC.A.R.E. Network has added acolorectal cancer screening at the BatonRouge Center every month for the rest ofthe year, in addition to all other regularlyscheduled screenings.
Tangipahoa Parish Screening Held in Amite
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Hillar Moore, Jr.Donates LifeInsurable Interest
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center BoardMember Hillar C. Moore, Jr. recentlypresented the Center with a check forthe Endowment from the sale of his lifeinsurable interest. With the counsel ofBob Greer and Jonathan Greer, thesefunds were raised through a uniquestrategy that uses an asset that isfrequently not recognized or goesunused. That asset is an individual’sinsurable interest, which is determinedby an individual’s estimated net worth atlife expectancy.
For Moore, this strategy meant giving agift to Mary Bird Perkins’ Endowment byusing an asset that he never realized hehad available to him. “I did not realizethat the insurability of my life was such avaluable asset,” said Moore. “It allowedme to make a nice gift today to anorganization that means so much to meand it did not take anything away fromme or my family.”
This new vehicle, which converts adonor’s insurable interest into cashcontributions to a designated charity,provides eligible donors with theopportunity to utilize an asset that is
often overlooked and to make such acontribution to his/her charity/charitiesof choice without writing a check. Thisunique product affords donors a verysimple and powerful way to arrange for asizeable contribution that would
normally have been made by moretraditional methods. For informationabout this new giving vehicle, pleasecontact Lynn Weill in the Office ofDevelopment at 215-1201.
AnonymousMr. and Mrs. John W. Barton, Jr.
Mr. John W. Barton, Sr.Mark and Kathy Bensabat
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Bernhard, Jr.Evelyn Campbell Beven *
Dr. and Mrs. Frederic Billings IIIMrs. Jane Thibaut Boyce
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Campbell, Jr.Pat Cheramie
Beverly and Dudley CoatesEstate of Jess Willard CockerhamEstate of Charles Newsam Conner
Estate of Violet T. CrumEstate of Jean H. Curet
Mr. Louis D. CuretMr. D. Cecil Delaune *Ms. Elaine T. DelauneEstate of Hazel Ewing
Estate of Isiah J. EwingLeon Ford IV and Helen Ford Dufreche
Charlie V. Giambelluca *Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Greer, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee GriffinDavid S. Hanson, M.D. and
Jolene K. Johnson, M.D.Mrs. Cecile B. Harrell
The D. Jensen Holliday Family FundDr. and Mrs. Sheldon A. Johnson
Jerry and Donna JollyEstate of Esther Kent
Mary Alicia and Bettye* LauretMr. and Mrs. Richard A. Lipsey
Mrs. Paula Garvey Manship
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. McArthur IIMrs. Sancy H. McCoolChuck and Ruth McCoy
AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. McKernanEstate of Lady Katharine McLaurin
Dr. and Mrs. Tom J. Meek, Jr.Estate of Marguerite H. Mills
Mr. Hillar C. Moore, Jr.Mr. Thomas J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. MoserMr. and Mrs. Hermann Moyse III
Estate of Rosalie MoyseEstate of Stephen R. Musso
Earl E. NelsonMr. and Mrs. Paul R. Nowacki
Miss Emogene PlinerMr. and Mrs. David C. Price
Ms. Barbara V. RathboneEstate of Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Rathbone, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Richard RathboneSuzanne and Jackie Rome
AnonymousElaine Kessler Schudmak *
Ms. Ruth C. SessionsBeverly Carson SmileyTodd and Kelli Stevens
Peter and Paige StewartEmily C. Stich
Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Thompson, Jr.Felix and Lynn Weill
* Deceased
Legacy BuildersLegacy Builders is comprised of individuals who have made – or have notified Mary Bird Perkins CancerCenter of their intent to make – planned gifts through their estate plans. Donors who have made outrightgifts of $10,000 or more to the endowment or created endowed gifts for specific MBPCC programs arealso recognized as Legacy Builders.
Through their generosity, the following individuals are helping MBPCC to remain steadfast in continuing itsmission of providing the highest-quality, most state of the art treatment technology and compassionatesupport services to all patients and their families today and in years to come.
Make a difference in the lives that follow.Make a gift to charity in your will.Include Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in your will
or estate plan. Contact Mary Bird Perkins, yourattorney or financial advisor to learn how.
(225) 215-1201 www.marybird.org
In Partnership With
Pictured (l to r): Jonathan Greer, HillarMoore, Lynn Weill and Bob Greer
If you have included MBPCC in your estate plans and have not yet notified the Office ofDevelopment, you are encouraged to do so. If you would like information on making a planned giftand/or would like assistance with the legal wording, the Office of Development staff will be happyto assist you.
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12 Perkins Perspective
In Memory of…Helen Alloy Abinanti
Matt J. AbinantiJerry Alexis
Anna L. AlexisWilliam P. ‘Bill’ Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Barry AllenFrancis Amato
Peggy AmatoNorris Ammons
Mr. and Mrs. Joe KellyNora Jean Angona
Victor Angona and FamilyJames C. Annison
Charles and Winifred SeveranceJoyce O. Appleby
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton LesterGermaine Armand
Thomas and Anne DileoMelissa Ann Ashley
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd deGeneresBilly and Janice GuitreauCraig and Cindy Nuckolls
Donald Charles Aucoin, Sr.Betty W. Aucoin
Daria Ann BabinMr. and Mrs. Ralph BabinMita and Gerry GremillionBilly and Janice GuitreauMrs. Regina A. Shoriak
Eleanor W. BaerMr. and Mrs. Andrew McGlathery III and
FamilyAnn Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn DupreeBetty Jo Baker
M. T. "Tommy" BakerScott Duchein Barton
Annette D. BartonThe Barton Family Foundation
Leroy BatesElizabeth M. Bates
Mr. and Mrs. William A. BealeBill and Christine Myers
George L. BeanNancy M. Bean
Norma Lieux BelloMr. F. J. Bello, Jr.
Doris C. BennettMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Frazer
Clarence BergeronNetta Bergeron
Leon BerthelotBoard of Directors, Management, and
Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.Donald Billiu
Alejandro MartinezGeraldine BilliuRicky MartinezStephanie PellegrinTracy Pellegrin
Earl H. "Tony" BlackburnLinda Blackburn
Charles E. Blomquist, Jr.Anonymous
Maria "Cookie" Palermo BolognaFrank M. BolognaMr. and Mrs. Paul P. BolognaPaul, Peggy, Stephanie, Samantha,
and SophiaNorman and Kay DeumiteMr. and Mrs. David DiVincenti
Dr. Charles N. BombetMrs. Julia BombetDr. and Mrs. Leon H. Bombet
Buford BordelonMr. and Mrs. Juan C. GarciaMr. David Laird
Ethel BourgeoisMrs. Vickie D. Pitre
Shirley McNutt BoyceMr. and Mrs. Paul Arst
Artry BoyntonAnonymous
James "Doc" BrabhamMr. and Mrs. John H. Perkins
Elie Braud, Jr.Buren Braud
Ronnie and Ella BreauxDwight and Wanda Babin
Nancy BrewerMarilyn Brewer Byrd
Percy BrignacBetty P. Brignac
C. J. BrockMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts
Rev. Hubert BrouAnonymous
Donald Q. BrownMary Lou BrownAnonymous
Robert D. Brown, Sr.Ida Brown
Bliss Seymour Buchan BultmanMichael Johnson
Terry Neal BurleyJoAnn Burley
Clyde M. Buzzard IIAnonymous
Paw-Pa ByrdDarrell and Zanie WhiteheadMark and Terri Whitehead
Gladys Edwards CalderEllen and Paul ArstKevin Knobloch and Shaun Burns,
JPMorganSancy McCoolHermann Moyse, Jr.
James W. CampbellMr. Vincent W. Miranda
Leo F. CantuSadie M. Cantu
Ann CarterMr. and Mrs. William B. King
Johnnie Stewart CarterBob and Millie Odom
Joyce CarterWellington W. Carter, Jr.
Anthony CataldiePaula C. Brister
Morris C. CauseyLouis Causey
Louis S. CavinCavin’s Auto Repair, LLC
W. Roy ChaneyBob and Millie Odom
Tammie CharrierMr. and Mrs. James A. Alleman, Jr.
John Arthur ChauvinTommy and Vikki ChauvinEtheal W. HessJames and Lillian Maurin
Viola D. CherryMr. Lionel J. Cherry
Cecil ChopinDr. and Mrs. Mortimer F. CurrierLaura K. Chopin Ross
Nadine W. ChopinLaura K. Chopin Ross
ChristopherAnonymous
Ernestine "Ernie" ChurchCarroll Church
Joseph Preston ChustzMary A. Chustz
Dorothy Reed ClappMr. and Mrs. Dorothy Mayeaux
Freddie ClemtsMr. and Mrs. W. F. Robbins, Jr.
Mary Eloise McCain ConnMary L. Welsh
Walter H. CorkernLinda Corkern
Janna CrawfordMr. and Mrs. W. H. Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey CribbsCharles P. CoghlanCribbs, Inc.
Vera CroweMr. and Mrs. W. R. Nobles
Rebecca CrumhornDavid and Teresa Crumhorn
Jean Harvey CuretJ. Scott Thompson
Ruth CurtisDick and Phyllis DeFeo
Roland DaigreJosephine W. Nixon
Joe DalePatricia A. Dale
Stanley E. DaleJoy Dale
Margaret DannerDebbie Danner
Jean Humphrey DavidgeMr. and Mrs. Verdell L. BlaklySeth Kaplan / BRPT - LakeH. Jay and Martha CollinsworthHillar Moore, Jr.
Eddie DavidsonMrs. Eddie Davidson
Thomas M. DeBlanc, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. George BofingerMr. and Mrs. W. H. Hardman, Jr.
Michelle DecuirJesse and Nola Decuir
Betty DeumiteIra Lee, Keith, and Gabriel Landry
Dr. Loy H. DobbinsMrs. Joyce B. Dobbins
Vina DoddsPatty Sue Stevenson
John Doles, Jr.Martin and Moo Svendson
Peggy DonahueEmployees of Crompton CorporationMr. and Mrs. Donald J. Houde
Bill and Bonnie DonnerDr. Kenneth R. and Rev. Janet Hogstrom
Mr. and Mrs. Francis N. Donner, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Francis N. Donner, Jr.
Mary Ann DorsaMr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Myrick
Malcolm Stewart Dougherty, Jr.The Vida Broussard FamilyIsaac M. GregorieSancy McCoolJane P. MiddletonHermann Moyse, Jr.Judy StamperAnn Wilkinson
Thomas M. DuncanDorothy N. Duncan
McCoy DurrenceMr. and Mrs. Ben Ragusa
Harold DysonMrs. J. H. d’ Aquin, Jr.
Diane EasleyShira L. Easley
Helen Odeal EdwardsLouisiana Chemical Association
John Douglas EustisMr. and Mrs. Hugh B. O’Connor
Jack Wallace EversMr. and Mrs. Edward Sellers
Annette R. FederbuschBill and Judy Davis
Joyce Ferguson’s Husband and FatherAnonymous
Charles FerraraFrank and Dede Ferrara
Frank J. Ferrara Sr.Frank and Dede Ferrara
Hattie R. FormbyDavid and June Fitzgerald
Joyce Fail FortenberryMr. and Mrs. Charles H. Brewer
Ruth A. and Andrew FosterMary C. Foster
Robert M. FranklinThe Becnel FamilyAnonymous
Hodgie P. FrederickDon and Gail Ray
Frank C. FromherzMarianne and Upton Lea
Rita GatlinMr. and Mrs. Paul J. Hardy
Margaret GaudinMr. and Mrs. Louis B. Gaudin
Lucille GautreauMr. and Mrs. James D. Gautreau
Dr. Dean W. GeheberElizabeth Geheber and ChildrenDr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Jenkins, Jr.
Glen Talmage Gentry, Sr.Idlewild Research & Extension
EmployeesNorma R. BarmanMr. and Mrs. Charles D. CarmenaClinton and Nancy CarrawayCentral High School Faculty and StaffChris, Nanette, Sarah, and Rachael
ChambersBrian ChandlerLuke Everett and Delores B. Fontenot
and FamilyMr. and Mrs. Guy A. JenkinsLSU Animal Science DepartmentMr. and Mrs. Bob OdomMary and Freddie PetersonChris and Leigh Ann RettieEthel Roland and FamilyCatherine St. AmantAlex and Gail VerboisDavid R. WalkerLyman and Cary Frances WatsonKate Watts Jr. and Sara Lou Wilson
John GermanyChad and Hassie BreauxWiggy, Molly, and Jack Germany
Florence Ann Kidd GregorieIsaac M. Gregorie
Paul J. Guedry Jr.Louis D. CuretFred and Vicki Frey
Linda A. GuidrozMr. and Mrs. Howard J. Alexander
Stafford GuidryMr. Dennis J. Guidry
Richard GwinJohn E. Newton, Jr.Craig and Bridget Soileau
Agnes and Elgin HamiltonJenny Hamilton
John G. HamiltonMrs. John G. Hamilton
Thomas Camp HarrisCheryl Bitters FamilyJoyce L. ButlerMr. and Mrs. David FitzgeraldElizabeth HutchinsonMrs. G. H. HutchinsonRobert H. and Beverly JonesTodd and Kelli Stevens
Katie D. HaydelMr. Calvin H. Haydel
Ethel F. HayesShirley H. Williams
Ned R. HickelGeraldine L. Hickel
Ruth J. HodgesBuck, Mary, Garrett, and Jake Wheat
Ralph Bernard Hollaway, Jr.Dot and Ed Winston
Jensen HollidayChris and Julie CrifasiFrancis and Sally CrifasiFranklin Press, Inc.Lynn and Felix Weill
Ernest Hollins Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Darryl W. Vincent
Ronald HoodRobelynn H. Abadie
Timothy Fahy Hulin, Sr.Beverly S. Hulin
Barbara Ann White HuntClay Hunt
H. Cooper Hutchinson, Sr.Lynne Graner
Margie Boyles HutchinsonLynne Graner
Marion K. JacksonMr. Vincent W. Miranda
Ronald JacksonHelen Spears
Alberta JonesCircle "M" Ranch
Jacquelyn Smith JonesMr. and Mrs. U. V. Martin
Jerry and Geneva JonesMr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Landry
Marvin E. Kahl, Sr.Kevin and Monica Courville, Claire,
Jill, and TaylorMarcia Kaplan Kantrow
Byron and Susan KantrowClint Kelley
Vincent and Marie CannatellaArtie C. ‘A. C.’ Kelly Jr.
Mrs. Eileen M. KeanFred A. Kemper
Georgia L. KemperFloyd Kennedy
Vernie P. KentTommy Kenney, Jr.
Mrs. Vickie D. PitreHorace Knight
Irma T. KnightJoan Koch
Josephine W. NixonFaith Ann Snyder Kramer
Bob and Millie OdomCheryl Krause
Mrs. Vickie D. PitreHing Kwan
AnonymousIsadore Labbe
Lucille LabbeSarah Langlois Beysselance LaHaye
Anita Roberts LynchTelesmar Landry
Mr. and Mrs. James D. GautreauCherry Langheinz
Mr. and Mrs. Keith LangheinzPatsy Langlois
James C. LangloisMildred Le Laurin
Ann SchwabMary Kling Leader
The Leader FamilyEstelle Babin LeBlanc
Mr. and Mrs. Pershing MireRene LeBlanc
Rita G. LeBlancTracey LeBlanc
Pattie BankstonJordan G. Lee
Myra B. LeeRaymond J. Lepine
Rita L. WebreClifton S. LeSage
Alice and Tonya LeSageCharles L. Little, Jr.
Willie, Marcia, and Benjamin LittleGeronimo Lluberas
Patricia E. ScuottoCarol Lyle
Juanda and Jim LyleBentley B. Mackay, Jr.
Mrs. Katherine F. MackayRodney C. Magee
Mrs. L. C. WallJ. D. Mann
Anita W. MannPhilapine Liuzza Manno
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy ParkerPaul Marks
Charles L. MarksLillian D. Marques
Dr. Kenneth R. and Rev. Janet HogstromEdith Martens
Ms. Carrol M. JennaroCharles Mascarella
Marion L. MascarellaCharles Maurer
Lois Maurer and FamilyFred J. Mayeux
Mrs. Verlee G. MayeuxSandy McCall
Les Griffon, Jr.Murel H. ‘Bubbie’ McConnell
Danny J. McConnellJane Garic McDaniel
The Family of Jane Garic McDanielEthel McGee
Elizabeth M. BatesAmy Elizabeth McGuinness
The Blaize FamilyPeter Douglas McKean
Timothy and Sherre HookfinDr. David McKowen
Mr. J. Noland "Buck" SingletaryMr. and Mrs. T. T. Meehan
James R. MeehanMike MeehanTeak and Elizabeth Shore
Donna M. MelanconHymel P. Matherne, Jr.
Thomas V. MerrellAnonymous
Sara L. and Hollis MerrittMrs. Rita M. Chidester
Carol Margaret Daigle MichelliASI Federal Credit UnionTommy DanielEagle Federal Credit UnionMr. and Mrs. Robert H. Earhart, Jr.David and June FitzgeraldMarylyn, Mike, and Lee FriedkinNorma F. Gerace
Lowry A. GriffonLouisiana Credit Union ServicesKaren B. MartinJohn W. Milazzo, Jr.Jerry and Debbie PeckRachel Travis, Mary Hughes,
and Patty LopezLinda LaPorte, and Becky PoPovicState Farm Insurance - Joan Mire
Homer Lee MillerMrs. Alton MatherneMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Miller, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John P. Schittone, Sr.
Roger Ralph MillerAnonymous
Grace S. MillsMr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Mills, Jr.
Blake MooneyMr. and Mrs. Hugh B. O’Connor
Bernie MooreAnonymous
Marlene MooreDr. Clyde H. Moore
Marie L. "Rocky" MoyseMr. and Mrs. George L. Carmouche
Lucile Bettis MunsonMrs. Barbara LeBlanc
Mary Lea NeedhamJim and Judy Needham Fontenot
Morris W. NeedhamJim and Judy Needham Fontenot
Wilbur D. "Boots" NesbitMadeline Ortlieb Nesbit
Barbara and John NixonJosephine W. Nixon
Jack F. Noel Sr.Marybeth AulettoMr. and Mrs. David P. LeaderKenneth and Jeannette MaherFrank and Lil Noel and family
Angelo Daniel ‘Zeke’ NolaMarion L. Mascarella
Marjorie Jumonville O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Hugh B. O’Connor
Sandy Edgens OwensThe Toney Family
Loyce W. ParksRobert and Judith Levy
Jewel David ParsonsLucille Parsons
William ‘Bill’ PatrickCharles and Winifred Severance
Earl PechonAudrey Pechon
Azalie PendarvisBilly and Janice Guitreau
Chalin O. PerezMr. and Mrs. Hugh B. O’Connor
Mary Lou PeschMrs. Vercie S. Talbot
Elizabeth Tate PetersErnie and Pam AnkrimAnonymousJack B. BrabhamWilliam A. FergusonMr. and Mrs. Jim HaslittBill and Cherie Peters
Gloria PeyroninJosephine W. Nixon
Darryl Lynn Phillips, Sr.Janice A. ChenevertJean SinesiJeff and Suzanne Williams
Jerry Lee PhippsHarry and Chris BurtonThe Cox FamilyBarbara Phipps
Herbert PillerMr. and Mrs. Donald J. Houde
Bill PinkertonBill and Cherie Peters
Anthony S. Pizzolato, Sr.Louisiana Fish Fry ProductsMrs. Tony Pizzolato
Lorraine Kunz PlancheCatherine BrannanPatrick and Lauren A. BrannanMerlyn M. MaillianJanet MorseConnie M. PlancheDavid P. Planche, Jr.Patrick and Dina PlancheDaniel and Mary Katherine Schuessler
Theresa PlaucheJeanette Miletello
Whitman Poche’Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poche
Dudley L. Pope, Jr.Bessie Lee B. Pope
Louis PourcyClay Hunt
John Wayne Prejean, Sr.Dolores A. Prejean
Burton J. PritchardRay W. Burgess
Dr. Robert R. Rabalais, Jr.Russell and Denise Rabalais
Melvin L. RambinNorman and Kay Deumite
Wade B. RandolphBob and Millie Odom
Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Rathbone, Jr.Stephen and Heather McCordStephen and Shawnee McCordBarbara RathboneJack and Randee RathboneRichard and Michele Rathbone
Daniel F. ReganRosemary Regan
Jack ReutherFelix and Lynn Weill
Albert J. Richardson, Jr.Mrs. Albert H. Richardson, Jr.
Warren ‘Dub’ RicksMrs. Mary Morgan
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center gratefully acknowledges thefollowing gifts made in memory of or to honor a special personor loved one during the period of October 1, 2004 toDecember 31, 2004. Memorial and honorary gifts may bemade at any time and mailed to: Mary Bird Perkins CancerCenter Office of Development, 4950 Essen Lane, BatonRouge, LA 70809. Gifts may also be made online atwww.marybird.org under “Giving Opportunities – DonateOnline.”
Memorial & Honor Gifts
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Volume 1 2005 13
Memorial and Honor GiftsRussel Roberie
Albemarle CorporationEthel Englade ‘G. G.’ Roberts
Helen HarbourtWayne E. Robichaux, Sr., Ph.D.
Mrs. Mearid RobichauxWanda Rodgers
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Robbins, Jr.Rose Mae Rome
Rose A. BradyHerbert Paul ‘Herb’ Rouyea
Cliff and Ginger AustinJ. Rodney Messina
Jenifer Wade RussellDeEtte A. AndersonJoan B. ChapinMeg MartinezJack Scardina
Joseph L. RyeRichard and Susan Lipsey
Norman G. SatawaPatti and Joe Van Leen
Barbara and ‘Sis’ SchildeJohn and Gretchen S. Williams
Bernard SchmulenLynn and Felix Weill
Carolyn R. SchmulenGail GaiennieBuck MacmurdoDr. and Mrs. Carl SchmulenLynn and Felix Weill
Joseph ‘Joe’ ScimecaJack V. Scardina
Ms. Thurma ScivicqueRev. J. V. Scivicque
Rhonda R. ScullinBilleann Riddle
Gene ShafferLeah A. Shaffer
Jess ShieldsMr. and Mrs. Tommy Shields III
Francisco Antonio ‘Frank’ SilvaWilliam B. and Peggy H. DaigleAnonymousMonica Zumo & Friends at
Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLPLouisiana Psychiatric Medical
AssociationSammy Simmons, Jr.
Eleanor and Rick AllenAlice R. McGehee
E. J. SimoneauxPeggy Amato
Mary SmithMr. and Mrs. W. F. Robbins, Jr.
Lois SoileauCraig and Bridget Soileau
George SoniatAnonymous
Homer Dale Spaht, Sr.Sue L. Spaht
Kay Hutchinson SpahtSue L. Spaht
Wade SpeedRay W. Burgess
Manuel St. Pierre Sr.Pala-Interstate, LLC
Jill StevensMrs. Terry HeintzePatricia Manuel
Holland StewartMrs. Holland Stewart
Isabel StewartDebbie Danner
Jack StoneMartin and Moo Svendson
Joyce Mae Bourgue StonerJerry, Mitzi, Miyoko, and MatthewBourgeois
Connie StropoloAnonymous
Charles D. Sylvest, Sr.Drs. Chris and Gay Winters
Kenneth C. TalbotMrs. Vercie S. Talbot
Urban E. TalbotLucy O. Talbot
C. Lanier TaylorBetty Joyce Taylor
Patrick F. TaylorMr. and Mrs. L. S. Lambremont III
James Franklin Terrell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul ArstBill and Sue EdringtonIsaac M. GregorieEilleen M. KeanJane P. MiddletonRuth M. Wilkinson
Nicole E. TrabeauxMr. and Mrs. James A. Alleman, Jr.
Ruby S. TylerMr. and Mrs. Lloyd deGeneres
Ester VariscoLuke Varisco
Cheryl T. VeazieMalcolm O. Veazie
Lynne VorsangerRuth Papizan
Michelle I. WaltersDoran Baxter
Glen WardMr. and Mrs. W. F. Robbins, Jr.
Karen WeilbacherHenry A. Weilbacher
Gary WeillLynn and Felix Weill
Ruth and Gus WeillLynn and Felix Weill
Daniel Weimer, Sr.Sternfels Insurance Agency
Jack WellsJenny Wells and Family
Carol S. WestmorelandHance, Eddie, and Teresa Westmoreland
Orelia Soniat WestonAnonymous
Margie L. WhiteJudge and Mrs. Frank Polozola
Larry Melvin WhitworthBarbara M. Whitworth
Anita WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Keith Williams
Eugene A. "Mickey" WilliamsMary Lou Williams
Lee Anner WilliamsMacedonia Free Baptist Church
Maxine and Harry WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Keith Williams
Vera P. WilliamsPatricia L. Evans
Betty Sue WilliamsonRobert E. Williamson
Nancy WinterDr. and Mrs. Mortimer F. Currier
Marian Burkart WintersDrs. Chris and Gay WintersDeceased Members of the YambileeCampersYambilee Campers of Opelousas
Pat YeargainMr. and Mrs. John W. Yeargain
Beverly P. ZeringueMr. and Mrs. Donald E. Balhoff
Thomas S. ZicarelliMrs. Irma L. Marino
In Honor of…Ms. B. J. Abernethy
Lew Bodie and Philip GoodmanLeo and Insa Abraham
Lynn and Felix WeillMr. and Mrs. Danny Abramowicz
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. John Alario
T. J. MoranMr. John S. Albert
Cristy and Mike DelahayeIrene Anderson
Lew Bodie and Philip GoodmanMr. and Mrs. Mike Anderson
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. R. L. Anderson
T. J. MoranDr. William A. Anderson
Laura and Tommy ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Jeb Andrews
T. J. MoranDiane Angsman
T. J. MoranMary Elle Applegate
T. J. MoranDr. and Mrs. Walter Atkinson
T. J. MoranLudovic Aucoin
Mr. and Mrs. Ludovic AucoinJoyce York
Yolanda AugustusRobert and Linda Bowsher
Mr. and Mrs. Bill BachmanT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bachman, Jr.T. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Mike BaerT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Bo BahnsenT. J. Moran
John R. Baker, Jr.Donna and Norman Saurage
Dr. Brent BankstonBonnie Swarner, Kelly Hackett,
and Rhea BlanchardMr. Louis R. Barfield
Cristy and Mike DelahayeMr. and Mrs. John Barham
Hillar MooreMr. and Mrs. Wayne Barker
Cristy and Mike DelahayeAnnette Barton
Cristy and Mike DelahayeJohn W. Barton, Sr.
Cristy and Mike DelahayeMr. and Mrs. John Barton, Jr.
Cristy and Mike DelahayeTodd and Kelli StevensLynn and Felix Weill
Mr. and Mrs. John H. BatemanBarrie and Lee Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. Randy P. BattaglioCristy and Mike Delahaye
Father Jeffrey M. BayhiT. J. Moran
Mr. Jefferson H. BenhardCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Mark BensabatTodd and Kelli StevensT. J. Moran
Amy BentonTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence BerdonT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Lee BergTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. J. Hals BernardCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bernhard, Jr.T. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Rick BerryT. J. Moran
Coach and Mrs. Skip BertmanT. J. Moran
Mrs. Kim BevilCristy and Mike Delahaye
Dr. Bryan BienvenuTodd and Kelli StevensMary Lou Williams
Dr. and Mrs. Frederic BillingsJohn and Carla McClellandTodd and Kelli Stevens
Dr. Frederic T. BillingsMr. and Mrs. J. Pete Boudreaux
Dr. and Mrs. Allen BlackLaura and Tommy Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Carmack BlackmanT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Lee BlackwellHillar Moore
Lew BodieNeila Eckler
Julia BombetLynn and Felix Weill
Leon and Susan BombetLynn and Felix Weill
Ronnie and Louann BombetLynn and Felix Weill
Mr. Jason BordelonMurphy and Marilyn Oufnac
Irene BorreT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt BorreT. J. Moran
Drs. Peter and Leslie BostickTodd and Kelli Stevens
Patricia BoudreauxDorothy N. Duncan
Mr. and Mrs. Larry BouffardT. J. Moran
Robert J. BourgeoisRollo J. Bourgeois
Mr. and Mrs. David J. BourlandT. J. Moran
Jane BoyceLynn and Felix Weill
Coach John BradyT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Charles "Gene" BrakenridgeCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Tim BrandoT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. John BrantleyT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Jack BreauxT. J. Moran
Mr. Charles BreletHillar Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy BrennanT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Jim BrewerT. J. Moran
Mr. David P. BrewertonCristy and Mike Delahaye
John L. Brewerton IIIT. J. Moran
Patty and Mike BristolLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Coach and Mrs. Dale BrownT. J. Moran
Mary Lou BrownDr. and Mrs. David E. Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell BrownKate and Tee BrownMr. and Mrs. Jake L. NettervilleT. J. Moran
Mr. Charles BrowningCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Bob BruceT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Redfield BryanT. J. Moran
Matt BryantRobert and Linda Bowsher
Mr. and Mrs. Warren BuddCristy and Mike Delahaye
Melva BurgessSheila AlexanderKathy BabinGay DukeDianne GriffinTracie D. MartinJill RandelAdrienne SmithLisa Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Ned BurkeT. J. Moran
Jo Ann BurleyMarion Burley
Summer BurleyMarion Burley
Joan ButtHerbert H. Butt
Pat and Gene CabralLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Florence R. CadoSts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Mildred CaldwellJudie and Ed Dunigan
Mike CammarosanoT. J. Moran
Joseph CampbellThe Greater Baton Rouge
Business ReportMr. and Mrs. J. H. Campbell, Jr.
Todd and Kelli StevensLynn and Felix Weill
Mr. Ross J. Campesi, Jr.Cristy and Mike Delahaye
Cancer SurvivorsDr. and Mrs. James E. Keisler
Cancer VictimsDr. and Mrs. James E. Keisler
Dr. and Mrs. Billy CannonT. J. Moran
Carolyn McInnis’ Bible StudyMarilyn Gladden
Mr. and Mrs. Edward CarpenterT. J. Moran
Madeline CarrollT. J. Moran
Carlos J. CashioW. T. Doughty
Mr. and Mrs. William CastelT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Don CavinT. J. Moran
Glenda ChambersAnn Wilkinson
Patricia CheramieTodd and Kelli StevensT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Darian ChustzLynn and Felix Weill
Mr. and Mrs. Mike CleggT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Chester ColesCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mrs. Sue L. ColesCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Pete CombsT. J. Moran
Mrs. George ConnerT. J. Moran
Sister Mary William ConwayT. J. Moran
Mary Nell CookT. J. Moran
Owen CopeAnn Wilkinson
Dr. and Mrs. Allen CoppingT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph CorsentinoHillar Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. CourtneyTodd and Kelli Stevens
Scott CourtrightMr. and Mrs. Gordon T. Albritton, Jr.
Mary Bird Perkins Covington StaffMr. and Mrs. Harold Koch
Dot CraigBarrie and Lee Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. James E. CrainT. J. Moran
Christie CrowellMr. and Mrs. Donald J. Houde
Mary Juan CryarLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Mr. and Mrs. Nando CuellarT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. W. Patton Culbertson, Jr.Todd and Kelli Stevens
Louis CuretLynn and Felix Weill
Cynthia CurtisDesirables Home Furnishings &
Accessories, Inc.Quita Cutrer
T. J. MoranAaron Daigle
Debbie and Wayne Landry and FamilyBryan Daigle
Debbie and Wayne Landry and FamilyMr. and Mrs. David Daigle
Hillar MooreTeresa Daigle
Todd and Kelli StevensMr. Kenneth P. Daigrepont, CPA
Cristy and Mike DelahayeMr. and Mrs. Edward Daniel
Cristy and Mike DelahayeMr. and Mrs. Bert Dantin
T. J. MoranCarol Davis
Louisiana Association of EducatorsDr. and Mrs. David J. Davis
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. John R. David
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. Paul L. Day, Jr.
T. J. MoranSteve F. de Castro
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. Pat Degnan
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. Tim Degnan
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. Don Denbo
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. Verne J. Dicharry
T. J. MoranTerry Dillon
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. Richard Dodson
T. J. MoranMs. Ronlyn Domingue
Lynn and Felix WeillEve and Bob Doty
Lew Bodie and Philip GoodmanMr. and Mrs. Doug Downey
T. J. MoranBrad Duet
Robert and Linda BowsherVernon J. Duplessis
Mrs. Vickie D. PitreMr. and Mrs. Brian Duval
T. J. MoranRobert E. "Bob" Easterly
AnonymousNeila Eckler
Lew Bodie and Philip GoodmanStephen Eckler
Neila EcklerSue Edrington
Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy HeromanEdwin W. Edwards
T. J. MoranStephen R. Edwards
T. J. MoranPat Elam
Lew Bodie and Philip GoodmanMr. and Mrs. Charlie Elliott
T. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Andy EzellT. J. Moran
Tony and Marybeth FargasonSancy McCool
Mr. and Mrs. Jon FelsT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Dan FenwickT. J. Moran
Dr. Robert FieldsTodd and Kelli StevensT. J. Moran
Mr. Alan S. FishbeinCristy and Mike Delahaye
Chef and Mrs. John D. FolseT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Ray FransenT. J. Moran
Marc and Linda Friedlander and FamilyLynn and Felix Weill
Miles and Nicole FriedlanderLynn and Felix Weill
Paul and Jessica FriedlanderLynn and Felix Weill
Mr. and Mrs. Albert FriedmanT. J. Moran
Sally GarnerKathy and Nick Garner
Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. GeraldCristy and Mike Delahaye
Dr. John GibbonsTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gill, Jr.T. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Richard GillT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Alex and Maizie GiroirAndrew and Belle Nola Mayeaux
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry GladdenT. J. Moran
Mary GlattLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Percy and Betsy GlattLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Mr. and Mrs. Bob GlimT. J. Moran
Lyria GobertAnonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Bob GolantT. J. Moran
John Louis GonzalesVivian G. Tullier
Kevin Goodman -- Anton Pulung-HartantoLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Thomas J. GranerLynne Graner
Bob and Alice GreerTodd and Kelli StevensLynn and Felix Weill
Robert S. Greer, Jr.Ann Wilkinson
Lisa GremillionTeam 7
G. Lee GriffinAnn Wilkinson
Mr. and Mrs. G. Lee GriffinTodd and Kelli Stevens
Dr. and Mrs. Bryan GriffithLaura and Tommy Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Jack GronerBarrie and Lee Griffin
Ms. Lori Bertman and Mr. Emile GuirardLynn and Felix Weill
Sue GunterT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Donald GwaltneyT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. M. C. HallLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
The Hamilton FamilyJenny Hamilton
Dr. and Mrs. Jimmie HammackT. J. Moran
Dr. David HansonTodd and Kelli StevensMary Lou Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Edward HargroderHillar Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Paul HarperHillar Moore
Dr. and Mrs. Milton L. HarrisLaura and Tommy Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Stan HarrisT. J. Moran
Janis HarveyAnn Wilkinson
Mr. and Mrs. Karl HarveyT. J. Moran
Tony HaswellT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby HatoffT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Ben HawkinsSancy McCool
Amelie HaydelDenise and James Alleman
Faie T. HeadleeT. J. Moran
Mary F. HebertMonica L. Hegwood
Dot HeddonLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
James L. HeddonLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Dr. Greg HenkelmannTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. HernandezCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Stan HickersonT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Steve HicksT. J. Moran
Caroline HodgeWallace and Barbara Adams
Angela and Robert HodgesBob and Jeanette Rackley
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Memorial and Honor GiftsLeona Hodges
U. V. and Gloria MartinMr. and Mrs. Tico Hoffman
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. Mel Hogge
T. J. MoranDr. Ken Hogstrom
Todd and Kelli StevensMayor and Mrs. Melvin Holden
T. J. MoranAdam Holder - 101st Airborn
Mr. and Mrs. Loyd J. RockholdMr. and Mrs. Robert O. Holland
T. J. MoranMr. and Mrs. Mike Hollingsworth
T. J. MoranEmployees of Homebuyer’s Resource
Group, Inc.Homebuyer’s Resource Group, Inc.
John HopperJosephine W. Nixon
Mr. and Mrs. John HorstmanCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. George HubbardT. J. Moran
Elizabeth HudginsT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Royce HuffCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Jim HuffmanHillar Moore
Casey HutchinsonT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. John C. HutchinsonCristy and Mike Delahaye
Dr. Salvatore IngleseMr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey JacksonT. J. Moran
Jefferson Baptist Church FamilyRoderick Dillon
Mr. and Mrs. Peter JensenT. J. Moran
Dr. Sheldon JohnsonBishop and Mrs. Clarence C. Pope, Jr.Todd and Kelli Stevens
Jerry and Donna JollyTodd and Kelli StevensLynn and Felix Weill
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph JubanT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Dan JumonvilleT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. JustisT. J. Moran
Lucy KadairHillar Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Charles KaufmanLynn and Felix Weill
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn KeeferT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. David KiebachT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Jack KiebachT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Michael KiebachT. J. Moran
Rita KiebachT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. KiebachT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin KimballT. J. Moran
Jane KimbleGreg and Gerry Stark
Mr. and Mrs. Milton KimbleHillar Moore
Dr. Maurice KingDarlene MosconaTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Sam KingT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. C. Kris KirkpatrickT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Leon KleinpeterCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. KleinpeterCristy and Mike Delahaye
Kevin KnoblochL. Cary Saurage
Elmer KoeperT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph KottHillar Moore
Ann KrauseMr. and Mrs. Daly Lavergne, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe KumanT. J. Moran
Allison KurpiusTodd and Kelli Stevens
C. J. LadnerState Farm Insurance TeamAnn Wilkinson
Dr. and Mrs. Tyler LafauciT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Dick LancioniT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Charles LandryT. J. Moran
Kenneth C. LandryCarolyn B. Landry
Sabin and Laura LandryDebbie and Wayne Landry and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Dana K. LarpenteurCristy and Mike Delahaye
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph LaughlinT. J. Moran
Miss Mary Alicia LauretLynn and Felix Weill
Bart LeaderAnn Wilkinson
Sherrie Hammond LeBasJudie and Ed Dunigan
Mr. Crews LeblancT. J. Moran
Lynette LeBlancHillar Moore
Nancy LehmanT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Mike LernerT. J. Moran
Dr. Renee LevineTodd and Kelli Stevens
Charlotte LevyMs. Mary Jane Smith
Dr. Richard LieuxSancy McCool
Mr. and Mrs. Ben LightfootT. J. Moran
Anita C. LindquistMr. and Mrs. E. Wayne Overman
Richard LipseyLynn and Felix Weill
Richard and Susan LipseyHelen L. IhnsTodd and Kelli StevensT. J. MoranLynn and Felix Weill
Sheriff and Mrs. Elmer LitchfieldT. J. Moran
Mary LivingstonLynn and Felix WeillAnn Wilkinson
Dr. Kenneth LoTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Lockwood, Jr.Cristy and Mike Delahaye
Tim LogsdonT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. James LopezCristy and Mike Delahaye
Dr. and Mrs. William C. LovellT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Doug MackeyT. J. Moran
Rudy MacklinT. J. Moran
Adam and Jennifer MaillouxT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. David ManshipT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Doug ManshipT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Richard ManshipT. J. Moran
Sabrina MarchandMrs. Vickie D. Pitre
Denise MarekRosa Dunn
Mrs. Irma MarinoHillar Moore
Mrs. Sam J. MarinoMr. and Mrs. Sam J. Marino, Sr.
George MartinT. J. Moran
Mary Bird Perkins EmployeesErnie and Pam Ankrim
Mary Bird Perkins Volunteer StaffRon Lewis - Maxwell’s Market
Steve MataT. J. Moran
Jeanne MatzenT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Robert MatzenT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. James E. MaurinTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Peter MaxwellT. J. Moran
Loved Ones & Employees ofPeter Mayer AdvertisingPeter Mayer Advertising, New Orleans
Mr. and Mrs. Lowry MaysT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. McArthur IITodd and Kelli StevensLynn and Felix Weill
Frank McArthurAnn Wilkinson
Cyril Ann McBrideMr. and Mrs. Buzzy Heroman
Lori McCallumTodd and Kelli Stevens
Dr. and Mrs. John B. McClellandLaura and Tommy Thompson
Sancy McCoolLynn and Felix Weill
Jane McCraneyKate and Tee Brown
Mary McDonaldElaine L. Miller
Karen McEverLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Mr. and Mrs. Butch McGuireT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McGuireT. J. Moran
Jim McIlwainAnn Wilkinson
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew McKayCristy and Mike DelahayeT. J. Moran
Jerry McKernanJerry and Diane McKernan
Jerry and Diane McKernanT. J. MoranLynn and Felix Weill
Dr. and Mrs. Tom J. MeekLaura and Tommy Thompson
Mr. Willie B. Middleton, Jr.Cristy and Mike Delahaye
Robin MiesterT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Gerson MillerT. J. Moran
Mr. Michael G. MillerCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. Robert S. MillerCristy and Mike Delahaye
Dr. and Mrs. Sid MillerT. J. Moran
Barb MitchellT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Gary MocklerT. J. Moran
Ken Moffatt and ChildrenWilliam and Teresa Sumrall
Mrs. Rhoni MoffattT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Walter MonsourT. J. Moran
Hillar MooreTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. John MooreHillar Moore
Burke MoranT. J. Moran
Lois B. MoranT. J. Moran
Ms. Megan MoranT. J. Moran
T. J. MoranMike Cammarosano
Kate MortlandErnie and Pam Ankrim
Mr. and Mrs. James D. MossT. J. Moran
Hermann Moyse, Jr.Bill and Rene Firesheets
Mr. and Mrs. Jack MuldoonT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Jack NavarreT. J. Moran
Dr. Julie NelsonCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Carl NeuenhausT. J. Moran
Gay NoackMr. and Mrs. Daly Lavergne, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. NolanCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. NolanT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. John B. NolandCristy and Mike DelahayeBarrie and Lee Griffin
Paul NowackiTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Bradd W. O’BrienT. J. Moran
Carol O’BrienT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Jack OffenbachT. J. Moran
Mary Jane OsterbergerLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Alex OubreDebbie and Wayne Landry and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Ourso, Jr.Ann and Justin Ourso
Mr. and Mrs. Milton OursoT. J. Moran
Anna Christine OwenDonna and Norman Saurage
Drs. Kirk and Judy PatrickLaura and Tommy Thompson
Dr. Judd PattenBonnie and Clayton MahaffeyMichael and Dana PattersonTodd and Kelli Stevens
Lena PayneT. J. Moran
Ranny G. PearceJudy Pearce, Mandy and Amy
Cindy PenningtonJamie Lambert
Mr. and Mrs. Claude PenningtonT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce PerretzT. J. Moran
Bill PetersErnie and Pam AnkrimTodd and Kelli StevensLynn and Felix WeillAnn Wilkinson
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald D. PhelpsT. J. Moran
Kathy PhilipsLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Ben PhillipsDr. Jennifer C. Rood
Mr. and Mrs. Gus PiazzaT. J. Moran
Megan PiotrowiczCristy and Mike Delahaye
Audrey PiperMrs. Vickie D. Pitre
Connie PlancheBetty A. SiminoPatty Sue Stevenson
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick PlaucheT. J. Moran
Tom PollackT. J. Moran
Dr. Kathleen PoseySancy McCool
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond PostMr. and Mrs. Jake L. Netterville
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip W. PreisT. J. Moran
David PriceGeorgia Hinkle
Jeannie PriceGeorgia Hinkle
Mr. and Mrs. Bill ProfitaT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Charles ProsserMr. and Mrs. Paul Arst
Hilda Molden PruittBrenda Love Gautier, Trenise Gautier,
and Mary Molden JacksonMr. and Mrs. Steve Queyrouze
T. J. MoranJulia Rambin
Barrie and Lee GriffinCharlotte Ray
Ann Wilkinson
Joey RayDebbie and Wayne Landry and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Jim RileyT. J. Moran
Perry and Billie RitterGail Stenning
Roseanne RobertsAaron Roberts and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald RobinsonLynn Duncan
Frank S. RochefortT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Larry RogersT. J. Moran
Mona RomaineJosephine W. Nixon
Mrs. Lou RosanovaT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence RothsteinT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. RousselJoe and Irene Gyan
Mr. and Mrs. James B. RutlandT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin RutlandHillar Moore
Coach and Mrs. Nick SabanT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Frank SadlerT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Joel SaferSancy McCoolMr. and Mrs. Jake L. Netterville
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. SaiaT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Gayle SanchezT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Bob SandstromT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Merv SarchetT. J. Moran
L. Cary Saurage IIDonna and Norman Saurage
Linda L. SaurageDonna and Norman Saurage
Roland R. SaurageDonna and Norman Saurage
Mr. and Mrs. Greg ScallonHillar Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred SchexnaydreT. J. Moran
Mayor and Mrs. Robert SchneiderT. J. Moran
Mrs. Barbara SchwartzenburgJudie and Ed DuniganDennis D. Strickland
Mr. and Mrs. Peter SclafaniT. J. Moran
Greg ScottAnn Wilkinson
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby ServerT. J. Moran
Harvey Server and Shirley FreemanT. J. Moran
Anna Claire and Ed SeymourSancy McCool
Mr. and Mrs. Mike SheaT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Carlton SheelyT. J. Moran
Dr. Kent ShihTodd and Kelli Stevens
Evelyn ShortT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Harold SilvermanTodd and Kelli Stevens
Sonny SimmonsT. J. Moran
Mayor and Mrs. Bobby SimpsonT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Keith SimpsonHillar Moore
Margaret SissonSeth and Daniela Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. SligarT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SmithT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. David SmithermanMr. and Mrs. Jake L. Netterville
Joseph Ivy SolomonMrs. Laura M. Solomon
Janis SouvestreJosephine W. Nixon
Dr. Derrick SpellTodd and Kelli Stevens
Brian J. StaggT. J. Moran
Ralph SteinbarthT. J. Moran
Kate SternbergTodd and Kelli Stevens
Janet and Spiro StevensLew Bodie and Philip Goodman
Mr. and Mrs. Todd StevensT. J. MoranLynn and Felix Weill
Mr. and Mrs. Pete StewartTodd and Kelli StevensLynn and Felix Weill
Emily StichJosephine W. Nixon
Mr. and Mrs. Hank StramT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Craig StruthersT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. StuartT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. SumichrastBarrie and Lee Griffin
Joseph P. SwanJackie G. Swan
Mr. and Mrs. John SwearingenT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Jim TalbotT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. James TaylorT. J. Moran
JoAnn TempletAnn Wilkinson
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick F. ThistlethwaiteCristy and Mike Delahaye
Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Thompson, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Milton HarrisJohn and Carla McClelland
Paul ThompsonAnn Wilkinson
Marilyn ThrashT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. ThrashT. J. Moran
Barbara TiptonJudie and Ed Dunigan
Mr. and Mrs. David TomsT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Stan TorgersonT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Roland ToupsCristy and Mike DelahayeT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas TrollanT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. John TrueT. J. Moran
Brenda TruxilloTodd and Kelli Stevens
Larry and Toni TuckerT. J. Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Vincent TumminelloT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. J. Glenn TurnerBarrie and Lee Griffin
Mr. Steven L. UffmanCristy and Mike Delahaye
Mr. and Mrs. Fred UnderwoodBarrie and Lee Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. Art UngerT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis UnglesbyT. J. Moran
Colleen VaaOm, Dad, and Amelie
Maurer van VoorthuysenAnn Wilkinson
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Vance, Sr.T. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. John VanceT. J. Moran
Jerry VascocuAnn Wilkinson
Arthar VezayJudy Dogua
Dr. and Mrs. James W. WadeLaura and Tommy Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. D. Randolph WaescheTodd and Kelli Stevens
Wanda C. WaiteGertie D. Cornelius
Mr. and Mrs. Chris WallaceT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Bill WaltonT. J. Moran
Dr. Jan WampoldSancy McCool
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. WebbHillar Moore
Meaghan WebbJohn R. CarrSusan Carr Dobson
Mr. and Mrs. Hil Wegener IIIHillar Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Hil Wegener, Jr.Hillar Moore
Ms. Ray WeilCristy and Mike Delahaye
Lynn WeillTodd and Kelli Stevens
Lynn and Felix WeillSancy McCool
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome WenzelHillar Moore
Marjorie WhiteheadJudie and Ed Dunigan
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice WienerT. J. Moran
Ann WilkinsonL. Cary Saurage
Mr. and Mrs. John WillinghamT. J. Moran
Carolyn and Billie WirePam and Greg Comeaux
Bishop and Mrs. Robert WitcherBarrie and Lee Griffin
Jack WoodT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Peter WoodsT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas WoolfolkT. J. Moran
Trisha WrightTodd and Kelli Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Don YaegerT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby YarboroughLynn and Felix Weill
Mr. and Mrs. Robert YollesT. J. Moran
Brian YuhaszChristal and Gary Glascock
Richard and Alice YuhaszChristal and Gary Glascock
Mr. and Mrs. V. E. ZielkeT. J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Gary ZiemanCristy and Mike Delahaye
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Brunch BunchThis social outing is for those experiencing griefand meets the first Tuesday of every month. CallHospice of Baton Rouge at (225) 767-HOPE[4673] for more information.
Cancer Survivors Support Group of PointeCoupéeCancer survivors, family and friends gather toprovide support, share experiences and discusssuccessful coping techniques. Meetings takeplace the first Friday of the month at 10 a.m. atExpresso Etc. in New Roads. Call Patricia Watsonat (225) 627-3991 for more information.
CandlelightersThis group is for children with cancer and theirfamilies. The program includes monthly funactivities in a supportive atmosphere, a summerday camp, and annual holiday party, tutoring, aswell as individual and/or family counseling.Contact Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rougeat (225) 927-2273 for more information.
GYN Oncology Support GroupThis group, which provides support to women withgynecologic cancer and their families, meets oncea month. For more information, contact Woman’sHospital at (225) 924-8456.
HOPE (Bereavement Support Group)Free to anyone who has experienced the loss of aloved one, this group, facilitated by a trainedhospice professional, meets every Thursday atnoon at the Hospice of Baton Rouge office at 9063Siegen Lane. Contact Hospice of Baton Rouge at(225) 767-HOPE [4673] for more information.
The Hope ChestsOrganized by patients and facilitated by a nursepractitioner, this program’s purpose is to inform,encourage and meet the needs of breast cancerpatients and their families. Speakers offereducational information on group-selected topicsand emotional support is offered through groupinteraction and exercises that promote ventilationof feelings and fears. The group meets at OchsnerClinic the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.in the fourth floor lobby. Call Ochsner Clinic ofBaton Rouge at (225) 761-5488 for moreinformation.
I Can CopeThis series of sessions is for people with cancer,their families, and their friends, providinginformation about cancer diagnosis, treatment, andsymptom management, and practical help incoping with some of the emotional issues that cango along with a cancer diagnosis. Contact theAmerican Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 fordetails.
Introduction to HospiceThis free seminar, for those interested in learningmore about hospice care or becoming a volunteer,is held the first Wednesday of every month at noonat the Hospice of Baton Rouge office at 9063Siegen Lane. For more information, contactHospice of Baton Rouge at (225) 767-HOPE[4673].
Kids KareThis group is to help parents help their childrencope when a parent is diagnosed with cancer.Monthly activities provide time for children to havefun and for parents to connect and gain supportfrom other parents dealing with similar issues. Thisprogram also includes an annual holiday party, aSchool’s Out Program, as well as individual and/orfamily counseling. Contact Cancer Services ofGreater Baton Rouge at (225) 927-2273.
Life Goes OnThis support group for adults who have beendiagnosed with cancer and are raising youngchildren meets the first Friday of every month atnoon at Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge.Call (225) 927-2273 for more information.
Look Good...Feel BetterA program in which trained volunteercosmetologists help female cancer patients dealwith the side effects of treatment by teaching thembeauty techniques to enhance their appearanceand self-image. Participants are given acomplimentary box of make-up and shown how towear wigs and turbans. Programs are offered onMondays at facilities across Baton Rouge.Call 1-800-ACS-2345 to register.
Lymphedema Prevention ClinicA free clinic providing one-on-one consultation witha certified lymphedema physical or occupationaltherapist will be held monthly at Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center in Baton Rouge and quarterly inHammond and Covington. Call (225) 215-1234 or(888) 616-4687 for more information.
Lymphoma Support GroupFor patients with Hodgkin’s disease and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, their families and friends,this support group meets at noon on the last Fridayof every month at Cancer Services of GreaterBaton Rouge. Contact Cancer Services at (225)927-2273 for more information.
Man to Man Support GroupThis group offers education and mutual support forprostate cancer survivors as well as thosecurrently undergoing treatment. Meetings are heldthree times per month at various locations acrossBaton Rouge. Contact the American CancerSociety at 1-800-ACS-2345 for more information.
Make Today Count: Baton Rouge, Lutcher,St. Francisville ChaptersThrough speakers, social gatherings, discussion ofmutual concerns and sharing of information, MakeToday Count offers support and education forcancer patients, family and friends. The BatonRouge chapter meets at noon on the fourthThursday of each month at Cancer Services ofGreater Baton Rouge for a guest speaker’spresentation followed by a support group. TheLutcher chapter meets at 5 p.m. the first Thursdayof the month at the Lutcher Library, and the St.Francisville chapter meets at 2 p.m. the firstWednesday of the month at the St. FrancisvilleTown Hall. Call Cancer Services of Greater BatonRouge at (225) 927-2273 for details.
New Voice Support GroupThis support group is designed to encourage andsupport those who have had a laryngectomy(surgical removal of the larynx, or voice box) and toassist with physical, social and emotionalrehabilitation. Meetings are the third Monday ofevery month at 11:45 a.m. at Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center. Contact the American CancerSociety at 1-800-ACS-2345 for more information.
Ostomy Support GroupThis group assists with the rehabilitation of ostomypatients through information, educational materialand emotional support. Meetings are held the firstTuesday of every month at Baton Rouge GeneralMedical Center - Bluebonnet at 7 p.m. Contact theAmerican Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 formore information.
Reach to RecoveryThis patient visitation program is for women whohave had breast surgery related to cancer. Visitorsare trained volunteers who have recovered fromsimilar surgery. A prosthesis can be provided aswell as literature and emotional support. Contactthe American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345for more information.
Sisters Supporting SistersA support group for African-American breastcancer survivors, this organization provides astrong support base and emotional safe-haven forsurvivors to express fears, frustrations, andconcerns. Meetings are held from 10 a.m. to 12noon the first Saturday of every month at theCamphor Memorial United Methodist Church. Call(225) 921-9072 for more information.
Community Support Groups, Events and Activities
PERKINS PERSPECTIVE is published by the MaryBird Perkins Cancer Center CommunicationsDepartment to provide information about news andprograms of interest to the medical community,cancer patients and their families, donors and friendsof the Center.
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Pennies For PatsyEight-year-old Jayme Smith who“loves to do anything foranybody” according to her greataunt Cathy Hughes, is seenhere presenting a check to MaryBird Perkins volunteer MartyGillelane. The generous $100check represents all the loosechange and many donationscollected by this civic-mindedyoungster, a junior member of
the American Legion Auxiliary - Nicholson Unit #38 - ofwhich her great aunt Cathy is president. “Jayme collecteddonations as a charity project of the Auxiliary,” explainedHughes. “She wanted to give something back to Mary BirdPerkins Cancer Center for taking such good care of herAunt Patsy who’s being treated there.” Jayme is thedaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Smith of Denham Springsand is in the 3rd grade at Denham Springs ElementarySchool.
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Glen Oaks High School’s Medical Magnet Program studentstoured the Center in December, accompanied by teacherDianne Ellis. Chad Dunn (far right), one of Mary Bird PerkinsCancer Center’s dosimetrists, conducted the tour.
Glen Oaks Students Take Tour
www.marybirdstore.comMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center now has an onlinestore with many great items available for purchase.Please visit www.marybirdstore.com for more details.Proceeds from the sale of these items will benefit theCenter and its C.A.R.E. Network which provideshundreds of programs for patients, healthcareprofessionals and the public each year.
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