Community & Giving

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt patient Harper Murphy dropped the puck at the Hockey Fights Cancer game Nov. 9, as the Nashville Predators took on the Utah Hockey Club. She’s flanked by Predators captain Roman Josi, left, and Utah’s Clayton Keller. (photo by John Russell)

Hockey Fights Cancer Night

The Nashville Predators host two Hockey Fights Cancer games each season to raise support for the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund Presented by Twice Daily.

Vanderbilt mourns loss of philanthropist, longtime supporter Peggy Warner

Mrs. Warner and the Warner family have provided philanthropic support across a range of areas at the Medical Center, from the Shade Tree Clinic, Vanderbilt’s medical student-run, free clinic, to the Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, among others.

By Jill Clendening

Emma Ryleigh Dixon. (photo by Kathryn Krueger)

November 11, 2024

An inspiring legacy

Family establishes ERDie Project in memory of daughter, Emma Ryleigh Dixon, to support pediatric bone cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Paige Turner

October 31, 2024

Chic Awearness surpasses $1 million for ovarian cancer research and patient support

Founded by Marci Houff, the event supports ovarian cancer research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and patient support initiatives.

By Tom Wilemon and Erin O. Smith

October 29, 2024

Photo gallery: Steven Snodgrass art display at Vanderbilt Eye Institute

A significant portion of the proceeds are benefiting the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Arts program. The event served as an opportunity for attendees to meet the artist and learn more about the VUMC Arts mission.

By Erin O. Smith

October 28, 2024

MEGAMicrobe 2024 photo gallery

Scientists from Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center led several activities to illustrate the important roles that microorganisms play in the environment and human health.