Our generous donors help advance cancer care for patients everywhere. Thank you.

2023 Individual Donors

Lisa Adams
Syed Ahmad, MD
Jack Aiello
Kathy S. Albain, MD
Roberta Albany
The Altchek Family
Jennifer Amengual, MD
Susan Austin
Marie Bakitas
Adriana Banchik
Rick Bangs, MBA
David Banks
William Barlow
Marie Barr
Ms. Leslie Bechtel
Marge Becker
Dianne Bell
Jeffrey Berenberg
Alissa Berkey
Barbara Black
Michelle Blacknall
Michelle Brockman
Michael Burke
Allison Burwick
Debra A. Cairns
Mary-Ellen Campbell
Hedia and Jerry Cantor
Garry Carter
Cynthia Chan
Helen Chew, MD
Anne Chiang MD, PhD
Debra Christie, MBA
Diana Clem
Shirley Cohen-Matthew
Alan Cox
Morgan Cox
Maribeth Crawford
Tony Crispino
John J. Crowley, PhD and Catherine Crowley
Christie Daiss
Scott Delacroix Jr., MD, APMC
Frank DeSanto
Hildy Dillon and Matthew Weiner
Don Dizon, MD
Mikell Eiler
Lee M. Ellis, MD
Austin Elwell
Laura Esfeller
Thomas Flaig
Claudia Fredian
Jonathan Friedberg, MD
David R. Gandara, MD
Sandra Gecan
Nilanjan Ghosh, MD, PhD
David Gibson
Patricia Gigliotti
Mallory Glenn
Jhanelle Gray, MD
John Gross
Chul Ha
Linda Hacinliyan
Jennifer Hagen
Susan Harrington
Marti Heil
Norah L. Henry, MD, PhD
Paul J. Hesketh, MD
Dawn L. Hershman, MD, MS
Sandi Hita
Antje Hoering, PhD
Pat and Steve Holmes
Johanna Horn
Gabriel N. Hortobagyi , MD
Boyu Hu
Gracie Inacay
Dr. James Wade III, MD
Valentino Jaurigue
Cheryl Jernigan
Sameer Jhavar
Ingrid Johnson
Judy Johnson
Lyndsay Johnson
Rebecca Johnson, MD
Hartley Jones and Vicki Schulkin
Lisa Kachnic
Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS
Karen Kelly, MD
Aaron Kershner
Lauren Knisley
Matthew Krahn
Smitha Krishnamurthi

Darryl Kulwin
Philip Lammers, MD
Primo Lara Jr., MD
Cara Laubach
Michael LeBlanc, PhD
Seth Lerner, MD
Tamekia Leverton
H. Barry Levine
Richard Little, MD
Shirley Livingston
Renata Ljubic
Reshma Mahtani
Joshua Mammen
Mary Lou Marchello
Mary Lou Marchello
Aaron Marsden
Michael S. Martin
Ginny Mason, RN, BSN
Katie McCall
Cynthia McClelland
Frank L. Meyskens Jr., MD and Linda Meyskens
Raleigh Minning
Joanne Monthey
Halle Moore, MD
Gabriela Mora Garcia
Nicole and Michael Nadboy
Joyce Nancarrow Tull, RN, MSN
Michele Narens
Marian Neuhouser, PhD, RD
Mariah Norman
Patricia O'Kane
Robert Orlowski, MD, PhD
Jayne Osborn
Lynn Patinkin
Trina Pawlowski
William and Brenda E. Peck
Susan Perry
Daniel P. Petrylak, MD
Michelle Phillips
Shelby Prince
Lajos Pusztai, MD
Scott Ramsey, MD, PhD
Patrick Reagan
Lisa Rimsza, MD
Roberta Ritcheske
Jim Roberts
Howie Roseman
Mr. and Mrs. Rowan
Constance Ruby, MD
Christopher Ryan, MD
Wolfram Samlowski
Anne F. Schott, MD
Priyanka Sharma, MD
Abhay Singh, MD
Parminder Singh, MD
William Small
Anne Souza
Dana B. Sparks, MAT
Maggie Spillers
Astrid and Patrick Stiff, MD
Norbert Strauss
Ishwaria Subbiah
Gloria Sylvie
Banu Symington, MD
Connie M. Szczepanek, RN, BSN
Ellen and Paul Talbot
Cathy Tangen
Nancy Thompson
Meghna Trivedi, MD
Karen Trzcinski
Hin Tse
Ulka Vaishampayan, MD
Avi Verma
Tom Vick
Kevin Vredevoogd
Susan Waltersdorf
Anita Wass
Nick Wattamwar
Marita Wein
Kelly Weinberger
Kenneth Welton
Michael Willard
Hank and Brenda Winawer
Sara Witherell
Lucas Wong, MD
Siu-Fun Wong, PharmD
James Yu, MD
Mark M. Zalupski, MD

The Hope Foundation recognizes the following individuals and families honored by our donors:

Dolores Adler
Dr. Ekhaguosa Aisien

Great surgeon, father-figure, gentleman, inspiration. Long may his legacy live. - Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD
Hasnain Ashaq

For one of the strongest and greatest guys I know, Hasnain Ashaq. – Austin Hillsamer
Laurence Baker, DO

In appreciation of learning and laughing over the past 30 years. – Mark Zalupski, MD

Rick Bangs
Tisha B’av
Ken Beebe
Annette Betley
Patricia Bingham
Charles Blanke, MD
Charles Blue
Jim Brockman
Brynelle

In honor of my lovely cousin, Brynelle. Merry Christmas.
Christopher Corless and Family

Thanks for your support of cancer research. – Craig R. Nichols, MD
Clinical trial participants
James A. Cottle

Dad, we made a gift in your honor to The Hope Foundation because it open doors to clinical trials for veterans battling cancer. -Susan, Greg & KKJ
Dale Crockett
Vincent Dellay
Kaitie Derby
Don Dizon
Maria Garcia
Jeff Glenn
Bill Goodness

For all who fight the good fight. – Dan and Michelle Phillips
Melanie Green
Kim and Eric Halingstad
Taylor Hayes

Happy Birthday, Taylor! You inspire everyone you meet to be better! – Aaron Grandon
Elienna Hita
Bich Huynhp
Linda Kidder
Julie and Matt Kincaid

This gift is in your honor to help cancer research during a tough year related to COVID-19 infection. I hope 2021 will bring peace and happiness to all! - Omar Aljitawi, MD
Joel Kneitz
Leah Levy
Alona Levy Gabay
Tameka Lewis
Ben Marchello, MD

A dedicated physician committed to excellence in oncology research and advances in treatment. -Roberta Ritcheske
#MariaStrong

For those who supported #Mariastrong by purchasing a t shirt >> Thank you

Karina Metzler
Wanda and Brad Morrow
Ramtin Neydawood
Asa and Sibyl Nichols
Marybeth O'Neil
"To my sister who is resilient and strong as she fights this second diagnosis of breast cancer. You've got this, girl!"-Cathy Tangen
Colleen Pagnozzi
John Parks

In honor of my long time true and devoted friend. – Beverly Buckner-Baker
Patients & families who participated in SWOG 1500
Sid Pinkus
Grandma and Grandpa Proctor

Each day we have had together is a reason to celebrate.

With lots of love and remembrance…Merry Christmas, Grandpa! – Jennifer Proctor
Todd, Bev, Dan, & Chris Ravetto

Happy 25th Anniversary!
Will Schutz
The Seagraves Family

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your home buying experience. -Jamalene Snyder
Veena Shankaran
Brett Sheppard, MD
Annie Short
Brian Strickler
Charlene Stuart

A clinical trial subject, a 16-year survivor of AML, and my wife of 25 years. – Robert Stuart
SWOG Lymphoma and Patient Advocate Colleagues

My SWOG Lymphoma and Patient Advocate Colleagues. -Hildy Dillon, MPH
Cathy Tartaglia
Charles Trzcinski
Ray Tubbs
Nitin and Ulka Vaishampayan

For their dedication to cancer research and the lives they have improved/saved. – William and Lois Yeats
Manuel Valdivieso
Huyen Van Tran
Nick Vogelzang, GU Vice Chair

Who is stepping down at the Fall meeting. Nick has been incredibly supportive from the moment I met him at the Oct 2009 Plenary session and he escorted me to meet my GU colleagues. - Rick Bangs, MBA
James Wallenhorst

Love you, Uncle Jim – Bryan Homyak
David and Katherine Watts & Family
Martha Welch

To help those who have lost the battle and to those who are fighting this horrible disease. They have exuded strength and courage. May this small gesture help find an end to the disease. – Diane Hill
Lori Weller
In deep appreciation of the research enabling you to continue to play, travel, laugh, and love with us on this planet!! -Nancy Thompson
Helena Youssef

The Hope Foundation recognizes the following individuals memorialized by our donors:

Kathryn Abenavoli
Louis Ackerman
James Albain, Elizabeth Albain, and all my patients

In memory of my dear father James Albain, in honor of my mother Elizabeth Albain, and in honor all my patients who bravely fight cancer daily - with hope and faith. -Kathy S. Albain, MD
Elizabeth G. Albain
Julie Albright

I will miss you always. - Judith Massey
Charles Amsler

In memory of my dad. – Judy Johnson
Steve Anderson
Joe Antanavage
Jean Baker

Our prayers are with you and your family as you grieve. Love, Kim and Terry
Debra Batey

Clint & Codi – Although your mom will be deeply missed by everyone, her memory will always remain with everyone who knew her. She was a wonderful, funny and unforgettable person.
Ida Beck
Silas Blackmon, Sr.
Peggy Boshers

May cancer one day never devastate another family.
Josephine Brandle
Danny Bruce
Mary Phillips Burt
Steve Burwick
Patrick Caranfa

Live to your fullest! – Jung Caranfa
Donna Carlise
Garry Carnahan
Olive Carrick

She was a loving individual who touched the lives of many. – Favi Bogen
Kavita Chakawala
Bob Chapski
Paul Chauveau
Mildred Choate

In memory of a life well lived. – Keith Elder
Judy Clark
Christopher Coffey
Kay Cogswell.
We miss Kay.
Rodney Coleclough
Charles A. Coltman, Jr.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort. – Denise Bornhausen
John Cook
Robert B. Cooper
Virginia M. Cordle
Ruth Cox
William Diamond

In memory of a man who meant so much to family.
Dan Diridoni
Hannah Ellis
Arthur/Debbie Emmons/Sannes
Merih O. Erhan
Dorothy Feiveson
Joyce M. Fisher
Edgar Fleharty

In honor of our cool Uncle Ed. We will always remember you and will miss your sense of humor. Love always, Denise and family.
Elma G. Flores
Jerilyn Franks

In loving memory of Jeri, with love from Clint & Christy Parrish
Stephanie Fredrick

In loving memory of a wonderful woman. She’s one in a million! - Ingrid Johnson
Natalie Friedberg
Larry Eugene Fulk

Susan, Larry was such a special person he will be missed. -Pat & Steve Holmes

To honor a great man and a great friend. -Valentino Jaurigue and Karen Sliwinski

In loving memory of one so special. - Sandra Gecan

Larry was a great person and will be missed. Glad to have known him. -Anita & Steve Wass

Larry was a friend within minutes of meeting him. -Ken Welton
Raymond Gandara
Lee Ann Gaidlauskas
Concetta Gaynor
Margaret Gergis
Samuel Giambruno
John M. Graham
Deidre Gray
Lisa M. Gross
Juanita Marian Hammond Stone
Irma Hammang
Douglas Dee Harrison

Thank you sweet man for being my warrior, I feel you with me each and every day. – Dolores Harrison
Susan Krehbiel Hartman

May this be a gift that helps to touch the lives of others in the future, just as Susan positively touched the lives of others in her lifetime. – Jim & Sue
James (Jimmy) F. Hartwell
Judy Hawes

In loving memory of a wonderful woman. She is greatly missed by her family and friends. Happy Mother’s Day.
Shirley Henson
Melvin Herb
Hope

RIP V of Spades – Carl Carman
Arthur G. Horowitz
Edith Hortobagyi
Ruth P. Jacobs - Queen City Hospice
Jaxon
Larry Johnson
Jacqueline Jones
Ingee Kang
Patricia & Costas Kastritsis

In loving memory – William Thomson
Gloria Klein

Laila Lindquist
Robert B. Livingston

Dr. Livingston was honest, realistic, reassuring and very kind with me during my treatment. On top of all that, he was so very knowledgeable and knew when to pull some trick out of his sleeve. He was instrumental in turning not only my outcome around, but also my sister’s and brother’s outcomes. It’s so sad for his family to lose him so soon. He’s certainly a hero in my family. – Lisa Leptich

In loving memory of our good friend and wonderful physician who made the world a better place for so many people. – Kay Albrecht
Tan Ping Liu
Dr. Robert Livingston

In memory of Dr. Livingston for his mentorship and impact on those careers he touched. -Helen Chew
Samuel Lori-Skinn

To the memory of my father in-law, Samuel Lori-Skinn, who died of prostate cancer before I had the pleasure of meeting him. -Ray Osarogiagbon
Beatrice Lyman
Rev Craig Lyman
Leonard Lyman
Alex Malecki

In memory of a beloved grandfather who courageously battled cancer twice. In life, Alex was always known as a “fixer,” and we hope this contribution in his memory will go toward finding a solution for other patients in need of a cure.
Janis Maley
enjamin Marchello, MD

Ben was so proud of being a member of SWOG. His pride made me proud. -Roberta Ritcheske
Jodi Margolin
Kinsley Markle
Kathy Nelson
Maria Isidra Martinez Moreno
Sue McCarroll

In memory of Sue McCarroll – Love, The Goosmann Family

Doug, Sherry, Baylee, Britney, Chadd, Jeana, Collin, Caroline, Nikki, Neelee, and Parker
James McCubbin

With heartfelt sympathy – Bruno and Co.
Lou Iris McMahan

I would give the world just to have one more day with you. Mom, I miss you so much. – Stacy Hutton
Anne Marie Mercurio
Amanda Meyer

Keeping Amanda’s family in prayer. – Cheryl Turner

Eva James, In loving memory of your sister, from your co-workers at Citizens
Debee Miller
Eve Neulander
Earl E. and Phyllis G. Nichols
Noboru Oishi
Bessie Overshown
Christie Ann Overy
Vern Pachla
Charles Edward Pearson

Rest in Peace with our Lord, Jesus Christ. – Jeanne Self
Ingrid Ria (Olbert) Pennardt

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. – CHA Emergency Department
Judy Perry Phipps
James Powell
Britta Putjenter
Elinor Ramsey
Harry Randall
Gladys Reinking
Hal Rhodes
Silvia Rhodes
Bob Rice
James Ritz

My husband had success for many years with clinical trials. – Julianne Ritz
Lynda Rizzuto
Nellie Robbins

In loving memory of our beloved Grannie. Always in our hearts, forever missed. - Alissa Berkey
Kirk Robinson
Ronald Rossen
Anthony Rossi

I personally am doing this for my grandfather, but this money was raised during a service project where various people played volleyball in honor/memory of friends and family whose lives were touched by cancer. – Nicole Rossi
James Ryan, MD
Eric Sanchez

In memory of a truly wonderful guy. – Robert Baker
Jan Schmidt
Vincent Schott
Connie L. Schwerin
Lena Ruth Scott
Marvin Scott
Sandy Segal
Phyllis Seresky
Mike Sikes

A great father and friend.
Vernell Ellen Walsh Sinclair
Dottie (Wright) Smith

Sympathy and prayers – Pam & Danny Dunford
Gerald Charles Snyder
Jack Solomon
Sally M. Soulé

In loving memory of our good friend and neighbor. – Richard F. and Barbel Salant

Theta sisters are for life and hereafter. Loyally in Theta, Pam Burke Stewart

She inspired us all. – Anonymous
Frankie Bartels Stewart
Dr. Roslyn Stone
Linda Stowell
John Sultini
Richard Sutton
Daniel F. Tefoe
Sandra Thibault
Brandy King Tompkins
Carole Thompson
Cary Thorpe
Pamela Tierney

For her bravery, I donate in memory of Pamela; for others who have endured or are enduring, I dedicate this to them. – Enesta Jones
Charles S. Trzcinski
Vainutis Vaitkevicius, MD
Sister Francilene Van de Vyer

I love you!
Edie Van Putten
Gizelle Vernon
Veronica Villegas Martinez
Anita Agnes Virnig
Nick Vogelzang
Dr. Vogelzang saved my life. What a GREAT man!!
Keith Chesley Welch, Sr.
Thomas Werner
Gary West
Robert Willard
Bryce Wisdom
Hope Wise
In Loving Memory of Hope, devoted Mom and Wife. - Nancy Thompson
Kevin Wollaston
Larry Carrol Craig Wood
Judi Yocham

In loving memory of a wonderful mother. – Gary Martin

In memory of a beautiful lady – our thoughts and prayers are with you. – Anonymous

We will never forget you, Judi! – From your friends on the Trailblazer Committee – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Steven Zent