Cancer patients at Harris Health System receive top treatment and care, affirmed by its recent accreditation from the Commission on Cancer by the American College of Surgeons. The three-year recognition assures patients that its comprehensive cancer programs meet stringent quality care standards. The accreditation places Harris Health among elite cancer institutions across the country that follow a multidisciplinary approach to treat cancer as a complex group of diseases that requires consultation among surgeons, medical and […]
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Relay for Life Raises Money for American Cancer Society
By George Slaughter Other than a brief roll-through of heavy clouds, Saturday afternoon was a good time to take a walk in Katy City Park. Many did so for the Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Despite it being called a relay, Relay for Life is a family-friendly, non-competitive event designed to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who lost their battle with cancer, and raise money to help find a cure. […]
National Charity League, Inc. Katy Chapter Honors Senior High School Class Of 2021
National Charity League (NCL, Inc.) Katy Chapter recognizes 21 wonderful young ladies from the class of 2021 for their service and contributions to the community. The mission of NCL, Inc. is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. These ladies, along with their mothers, have volunteered more than 8,000 hours of philanthropic service to our community in six years including American Cancer Society, ARC of […]
It’s Fashion, It’s Glitz and It’s a Great Cause
Has your life been affected by cancer? Chances are…it has. Hannah Hogan, Senior Manager, Distinguished Events for The American Cancer Society, says, “Here at ACS, our vision is a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer. Our purpose is to achieve it. We are a united force against all cancers. And we’re on a mission to save lives and celebrate life, every single day. We do this by drawing on our humanity. Humanity […]
Registration Opens for American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greater Fort Bend
Hundreds of cancer survivors and supporters will spend the afternoon and evening of April 1 on the track to raise money for cancer research and a variety of cancer-related endeavors during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Fort Bend. Planned for noon Saturday, April 1, to midnight Sunday, April 2, at Edward Mercer Stadium, 16403 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, the annual fundraiser invites teams and individuals to walk and jog laps to […]
Cross Creek Ranch Hosts Cancer Survivors Luncheon March 18
(Fulshear, TX – March 6, 2017) Cancer survivors will be honored at a luncheon hosted by the American Cancer Society Saturday, March 18, at 1 p.m. in Cross Creek Ranch. The Survivors Lunch will be held at the Cross Creek Ranch community room, 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane, with food provided by Italian Maid Café. It is open to any cancer survivor and one guest. The lunch recognizes that cancer survivors are a […]
Relay for Life Scheduled for April 1st
Relay For Life is community event benefiting the American Cancer Society and is the largest national fundraising event to end cancer. At Relay For Life we Celebrate the survivors, Remember loved ones lost, and Fight Back against the disease. This year Relay for Life in Katy will take place next on Saturday, April 1st 4pm-12am at Katy City Park. Each year there is a theme and as the event falls on April Fool’s Day this year, it is appropriately themed… “Let’s Make A Fool Out of […]