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When it Comes to Curing Cancer, Mothers Know Best
By Misty Menger Morales

Mothers Against Cancer recently gave $377,000 to Texas Children's Cancer Center and Hematology Service® to support molecular oncology research.

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“We’re just a group of moms,” said Maggie La Bove, cofounder with Nancy Dillard of Mothers Against Cancer. “Moms who have a strong admiration for and tie to Texas Children’s.”

Most recently, this group of “moms” in Kingwood, Texas,
gave $377,000 to Texas Children’s Cancer Center and Hematology Service® to support molecular oncology research. It’s the largest gift Mothers Against Cancer has made to Texas Children’s–40 percent more than their annual contribution the previous year–and it represents yet another generous contribution in a long line of support.

Since 1989, Mothers Against Cancer has given more than
$2.4 million to Texas Children’s Cancer Center to help find a cure for childhood cancer. In addition to funding cutting-edge molecular research, the organization’s annual contributions have helped advance hematology and pharmacology research, as well as augment the Long-term Survivor Program and Child Life activities in the Cancer Center.

“I never thought it would go on for 19 years,” said LaBove,
noting the growth of the organization’s support since its first gift of less than $10,000. She attributes the success of the annual Christmas-season fundraising luncheon not only to members’ dedication but also to the generosity and efforts of many community businesses and organizations.

In addition to financial contributions, Mothers Against Cancer members donate their time to the Cancer Center. Last December, on the day the group brought their annual check to
the hospital, they also delivered holiday treats and gifts of all kinds to patients.

“This organization is unique in that there are no paid employees, so every penny of the money raised goes directly to research,” said David Poplack, M.D., director of Texas Children’s Cancer Center.

LaBove remarked in turn, “Dr. Poplack is a gifted healer who has dedicated his life to curing children with cancer. He has created a legacy, and it is something that you really want to be a part of.”

Mothers Against Cancer’s story began when Kingwood parents Trey and Sally Denman lost their 2-year-old daughter, Ann, to leukemia. In her honor, friends and neighbors of the
Denmans joined together to establish an organization devoted to helping save the lives of children suffering from cancer.

“Now, we see our own daughters, the future generations, joining our organization in the effort to cure pediatric cancer,” LaBove said. “We believe in what Texas Children’s is doing, and when you believe in something, you do what you can to support it.”

Make a gift now or pledge a contribution to be matched by Texas Children's Hospital. For questions, please email jsclem@texaschildrenshospital.org or call 832-824-2107.

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