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C. Wright Pinson, MBA, MD, and honorary co-chair Jennifer Najjar, MD, presented trophies to the winner of The Margaret Currey Henley Stakes race at the 78th Iroquois Steeplechase on Saturday, May 11. Since designating Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt as its official charity in 1981, the Steeplechase has raised more than $10 million for the hospital. Thousands of spectators gathered this year for the event, which has become Nashville’s rite of spring.
May 16, 2019

Steeplechase 2019

Thousands of spectators gathered this year for the Iroquois Steeplechase, which has become Nashville’s rite of spring.

By VUMC News and Communications
Celebrating the J. Kenneth Jacobs Fellowship in Surgery’s recent milestone were, from left, Seth Karp, MD, Ellen Jacobs, J. Kenneth Jacobs, MD, and Kyla Terhune, MD, MBA.
May 2, 2019

Jacobs’ funding gift expands support for surgical residents

Exactly 88 years from the day he was born at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, J. Kenneth Jacobs, MD, professor of Surgery, emeritus, returned to the institution to present a financial gift to the Section of Surgical Sciences to support the future education and research efforts of surgical residents.

By Jill Clendening
April 25, 2019

Directorships honor leaders, philanthropic partners

On April 16, Vanderbilt University Medical Center held its second Directorship Celebration to honor 10 leaders from across the enterprise in clinical care, research, education and administration.

By Kelsey Herbers
Children’s Hospital patient ambassador Jack Fancey and honorary co-chair Jennifer Najjar, MD, were recognized at the 78th Iroquois Steeplechase Spring Kickoff event on April 11.
April 18, 2019

Steeplechase ready to ride May 11 for Children’s Hospital

Jack Fancey, an 11-year-old patient at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, is passionate about two things: horses and raising awareness about Type 1 diabetes.

By Christina Echegaray
Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s recent Friends & Fashion show featured patients walking the runway alongside professional models.
April 11, 2019

Friends & Fashion raises funds for Children’s Hospital in style

Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt held its annual fundraising event, Friends & Fashion, on Monday, April 1, at Music City Center. The fashion show and luncheon, now in its 29th year, was themed ‘Superheroes’ and included current and former Children’s Hospital patients walking the runway alongside professional models.

By VUMC News and Communications
Award-winning vocal group Rascal Flatts, longtime supporters of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, received a star on the hospital’s Walk of Champions. Here, from left, the Rascal Flatts trio — Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney — pose alongside their new star with Children’s Hospital patients Caroline Lantz and Jessica Meyer.
April 4, 2019

Rascal Flatts honored with ‘Walk of Champions’ star

Legendary vocal group Rascal Flatts was honored with a star on the Walk of Champions at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for the band’s longtime commitment to patients and families. Presenting the award were representatives from Live Nation and Children’s Hospital.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 28, 2019

Bladder cancer research fund honors mentor’s lasting influence

The Terry Burke Fund for Bladder Cancer Research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is supporting a range of discovery research aimed at improving outcomes for bladder cancer patients, and it is helping train the next generation of bladder cancer physician-scientists.
By Leigh MacMillan
March 14, 2019

Cancer Center Ambassadors surpass $1 million in grants

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Ambassadors surpassed the $1 million mark with the awarding of the group’s latest research grants.
By Tom Wilemon
March 14, 2019

Hockey Fights Cancer

Ray Cruz, a patient at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, performed the national anthem at the Nashville Predators Hockey Fights Cancer night.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 7, 2019

Children’s Hospital staircase and full lobby reopen

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt reopened its hallmark grand staircase and full lobby Feb. 25, marking a significant milestone in the hospital expansion which is entering the final stages before the first two new floors open later this year.
By Christina Echegaray
March 7, 2019

Annual Shade Tree Trot set to raise funds for student-run clinics

The 11th annual Shade Tree Trot, presented by Messer Construction and Carrabba’s, is set for Saturday, April 20, at 9 a.m. on the Vanderbilt campus.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 7, 2019

Children’s Hospital honors Carells with balcony dedication

In the building and creation of Nashville’s first and only freestanding children’s hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. and his wife, Ann Scott Carell, were involved every step of the way.
By Christina Echegaray
February 7, 2019

Hispanic Radiothon to be Feb. 14-15

The 2019 Regalando Amor Radiotón — Gifting Love Radiothon — benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14, and Friday, Feb.15, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
By Jessica Pasley
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