VUMC Giving

Shade Tree Trot. (photo by Donn Jones)

Scenes from Shade Tree Trot, Greater Nashville Heart Walk

Saturday, Sept. 21, was a busy day for volunteer events supporting good causes, with both the Shade Tree Trot and Greater Nashville Heart Walk taking place.

Drake Robideau, 7, puts his handprint on a car with the help of Nashville SC mascot Tempo during the Hyundai Hope on Wheels check presentation and handprint ceremony. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

Hyundai Hope on Wheels award bolsters pediatric cancer research

Since 2007, Hyundai Hope on Wheels, which includes funding from Hyundai Motor America and local dealerships, has awarded more than $2 million in funding to pediatric cancer researchers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Fever drives enhanced activity, mitochondrial damage in immune cells

The mechanistic understanding of how cells respond to heat could explain how chronic inflammation contributes to the development of cancer.

David and Emma Anderson with their sons, Henry (green shirt) and Leo.

Pedaling for a purpose

The cycling event Clip In 4 the Cure is a way to help raise funds for research initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Kathryn Edwards, MD

Department of Pediatrics establishes Dr. Kathryn Edwards Society

In addition to pediatric vaccine evaluation and implementation, the clinical care of patients, and public health advocacy, Edwards has been dedicated to teaching and mentoring many trainees.

Patient Isla Johnston goofs around with Nashville Soccer forward Club Teal Bunbury at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Angelea Yoder)

Young patients, Nashville Soccer Club score big with Kicks N’ Convos experience

The Jr. Broadcaster for Kicks N’ Convos, a patient-engagement experience that introduces one patient from Monroe Carell to the NSC for behind-the-scenes involvement, interviews with players and opportunities to attend matches.

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