T.J. Martell Celebrates A Successful 2018 Of Helping Cancer Patients

Looking Back At 2018

THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH celebrates the New Year with a look back at 2018 and its continued efforts in cancer research and innovative new patient treatments. In 2018, the Foundation supported nine flagship hospitals including CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES, VANDERBILT INGRAM CANCER CENTER, MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER, EMORY WINSHIP CANCER INSTITUTE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, MT. SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO and CITY OF HOPE. The Foundation provided more than $280 million dollars for cancer research.

The Foundation continues to support Psychological Oncology Research at MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER; Breast Cancer Research at MOUNT SINAI; Breast Cancer Research at VANDERBILT INGRAM CANCER CENTER; Neuroblastoma Research at CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES; Bladder Cancer Research at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY; Prostate Cancer Research at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY; Leukemia Research at WINSHIP CANCER INSTITUTE and Lung Cancer Research at the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. The Foundation provided funds for targeted research projects at these leading medical scientific institutions and raises funds through a series of ongoing campaigns and signature events leveraging the star power and mass appeal of the music industry.

The Foundation also features a Patient Services Program that assists patients with navigating to cancer specialists around the country. They also provide a link to working with the Psycho-Oncology Department at MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER that helps patients and their caregivers overcome fear and stress. Personal stories can be seen here.

“The year 2019 offers THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION new challenges but a lot of new hope. We are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer and providing the most innovative and successful patient treatments for all individuals. TONY MARTELL launched the Foundation in 1975 and as we enter our 44th year of working hard to fulfill his promise to his son, we will never forget his leadership as well as the many doctors, industry leaders and individuals who continue to support our mission. On behalf of THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION we wish all of you a healthy and prosperous new year,” said CEO LAURA HEATHERLY.

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