Stepping Forward Giving Back
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Breadth, depth of commitment define Junior League’s support
On a Thursday afternoon at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, volunteer Gena Moran pops into a patient room on the fifth floor to invite a young patient and her family to participate in a bingo game about to begin in the hospital’s butterfly garden. Read MoreJun 7, 2018
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Ingram sees recent cancer diagnosis as second chance
“When it’s you, it’s a whole different feeling,” Orrin Ingram said, gazing at logs burning in the fireplace. Read MoreApr 19, 2018
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Echocardiography pioneer Greene endows directorship
His hands have flickered across saxophones, guided airplanes and held stethoscopes. With a nimble skill set and a steady demeanor, R. Glenn Greene, MD, excelled in careers that others just dream of pursuing. He was a union musician before graduating college, a physician who helped pioneer echocardiography and a commercial pilot. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Fellowships reflect Michal’s deep commitment to children
Mary Michal, MD,’60, may have entered Vanderbilt University School of Medicine by mistake, but she’s remained devoted to its mission by design. Read MoreDec 7, 2017
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Mathis strives to make her cancer journey meaningful
Amanda Mathis, chief financial officer of Bridgestone Americas, was just 35 when she first felt a lump in her right breast. Read MoreNov 9, 2017
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Friends of Children’s Hospital gift to enhance two programs
The Friends of Children’s Hospital, an organization of volunteers who support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has made its largest single gift — $1 million over three years — to be split between two Children’s Hospital programs: the Program for Children with Medically Complex Needs and Pediatric Cancer. Read MoreJun 8, 2017
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Gavin family’s new gifts expand support for Trauma program
When Carol Ann Gavin was transferred to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in 2010 after being gravely ill for weeks, one of the first people she met was critical care surgeon Richard Miller, M.D. She immediately trusted Miller’s assurance that he would get her well. He delivered on his promise. Read MoreMar 23, 2017
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Passion for philanthropy a family affair for Brown
When Kathryn Carell Brown volunteered to lead the Growing to New Heights Campaign less than three years ago, she was following in the footsteps of her late parents Monroe Carell Jr. and his wife, Ann Scott Carell. Read MoreFeb 9, 2017
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Ozgener family responds to cancer by supporting research
Nashville entrepreneur-turned-artist Cano Ozgener and his family have repeatedly faced cancer and its consequences, but rather than feel embattled, they've chosen to respond by creating beauty to share with others and by actively supporting the mission of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC). Read MoreDec 15, 2016
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Family’s PICU experience sparks commitment to giving
Two years ago, Laura and Justin Burney faced the unthinkable: almost losing their infant daughter, Brooklyn. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Couple’s gift spurs pediatric allergy research, training
Kathy Delzell Anderson and her husband, Steve, know firsthand how allergies can affect a person’s overall health and well-being. Kathy is a lifelong allergy sufferer, and the couple’s son, Clint, has seasonal allergies. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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New fund honors spirit of Cohen’s innovative research
When Tom Daniel, M.D., joined the Vanderbilt University faculty in December 1986, Stanley Cohen, Ph.D., had just been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of epidermal growth factor (EGF). Read MoreAug 25, 2016
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Mississippi family finds joy in giving back to VUMC
When the Pharr family wears Vanderbilt regalia around their Mississippi town, people often say, “I thought you were Ole Miss people.” Read MoreJun 23, 2016
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Endowed fellowships help create personal connections
When former Nashvillian Carol O’Hare speaks about a specific group of physicians at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), her voice softens, and she refers to them affectionately as “my fellows.” Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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Gifts highlight strong, lasting bonds between patients and healers
Sometimes saying thank you just isn’t enough. Read MoreMar 24, 2016
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CMN partners show strength of grassroots giving
The smiling face of Maddy Christison, a 7-year-old who has spinal muscular atrophy, greets customers at Speedway convenience store locations in Middle Tennessee. As the most recent Speedway Miracle Child representing Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, her photo has appeared on life-size cardboard cutouts in Speedway’s 21 Middle Tennessee locations with the goal of encouraging customers to help more children like her. Read MoreFeb 25, 2016
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Support for Eye Institute research a family affair
Sight is one of the most critical elements of a normal, happy life. When a child’s eyesight is threatened, his or her future stands to be permanently altered — and parents try to find the best treatment available. Read MoreJan 7, 2016
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VUSN Reunion showcases strong bond among classmates
Reunion 2015 was a time to celebrate Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s (VUSN) past, present and future. Founded in 1908, VUSN has more than 9,200 nursing alumni living and working in all 50 states and several countries. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Many groups, one mission: caring for children, families
At 6 feet 4 inches, Shea Weber towers over the tiny tots he visits at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, yet it is he who looks up to them. Read MoreNov 19, 2015
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Ayers Institute spurred key cancer research gains
In 2005, Tennessee philanthropists Jim and Janet Ayers gave $10 million to help Vanderbilt University scientists find early markers for colorectal cancer that could improve diagnosis and potentially save lives. Read MoreNov 12, 2015