VUMC Giving Archive

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.

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.

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.

Longtime colleagues and friends Curt Thorne, left, and Terry Burke enjoyed sailing together.
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.

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.

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. The event brings special guests from Children’s Hospital to Bridgestone Arena for a one-of-a-kind experience. Patients are able to tour the locker rooms, meet the team, ride the Zamboni and join the players on the ice. Over the past eight years combined, the team has provided more than $2 million in donations and in-kind contributions to Children’s Hospital and its programs.
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.