Mays Cancer Center Annual Report Magazine
2019 issue
Community support: San Antonio Express-News Book & Author Luncheon
The 28th Annual San Antonio Express-News Book & Author Luncheon on October 23, 2019, featured six prominent authors: Deborah Crombie, Steven L. Davis, Nathalie Dupree, Stephen Harrigan, Dr. Richard Selcer and Catherine Stier.
Community support: Wilenchik Walk for Life
The Wilenchik Walk have raised more than $180,000 to help advance breakthroughs in cancer research through clinical trials at the cancer center. The event honors the memory of Tony Wilenchik, a beloved former Schertz city councilman and civic leader.
Community support: Rudy’s Country Store
Since 2015, Rudy's Country Story has hosted Rudy’s Campaign for the Cure to support the SA Cancer Council through the annual Pink Cup fundraiser to support breast cancer research and treatments at the Mays Cancer Center.
Board of Governors supports mission to reduce cancer burden in South Texas
The Board of Governors is a dedicated group of community and business leaders who are committed to helping advance the mission and goals of the Mays Cancer Center through philanthropy, community outreach and education, public relations, and patient referrals.
Vulcan Materials Company providing exemplary community support
Vulcan Materials Company's Southwest Division in San Antonio has supported the Mays Cancer Center for the past 26 years through its very successful fundraiser, the Vulcan Fun Shoot. The annual event is a popular clay-shooting competition.
Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K Run/Walk draws 450 participants
About 650 people registered for the 2019 Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K that raised more than $35,000 for the Mays Cancer Center’s Oncology Support Services.
Symposium educates public on the cancer journey
More than 500 people attended the inaugural Living Beyond Cancer A – Z symposium on Jan. 12, 2019. The free event offered information on specific types of cancer, support services and coping mechanisms for the cancer journey.
SA Cancer Council celebrates 36 years of supporting Mays Cancer Center
The SA Cancer Council is a non-profit all-volunteer organization that supports the Mays Cancer Center in the fight against cancer by providing financial and volunteer resources for cancer research, treatment, education, community outreach and patient assistance.
Precision Medicine in Prostate Cancer Symposium educates local residents
The Precision Medicine in Prostate Cancer Symposium was a free event in March 2019 open to the public and attended by prostate cancer survivors and community members interested in prostate cancer screening.
SA Cancer Council Circle of Hope program supports pilot research projects
The SA Cancer Council Circle of Hope is a group of 10 individuals (or couples) who join together to fund pilot research projects at the Mays Cancer Center. In the last five years, the program has contributed a total of $375,000 and support 15 projects.
Welcome from the Director of the GCCRI
Peter Houghton, Ph.D., director of the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, explains that 2019 was a great year for recruiting new researchers plus making significant advances in the battle against childhood cancers.