American Cancer Society

Harris Health System Receives Elite Commission on Cancer Accreditation

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 […]

Relay for Life Raises Money for American Cancer Society

Katy Ward A Council Member Dan Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris, Mayor Bill Hastings, and Ward B Council Member Rory Robertson joined the festivities at the Katy Relay for Life event. (Brenda Martin photo)

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

Front Row Seated Left to Right: Sarah Schneider, Kaya Lilley, Gabrielle Allen, Sydney Gendron, Elise DeGeeter, Amy Skelton, Carly Skelton, Grace Liu, Megan McNichol, Tess Hefty, Allison Herleth Back Row Standing Left to Right: Chloe LaBard, Sofia Watne, Caroline Kunkel, Katherine Kunkel, Mallory Reynolds, Jaclyn Guerrero Caitlin Zimmerman, Claire Stockard, Henley Beisert, Emily Kristynik

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 […]