Dec 12, 2013 ... Direct, personalized “precision medicine” is available for cancer patients at Feist-
Weiller Cancer Center. The illumina MySeq machine looks at ...
WINTER 2013
Direct, personalized “precision medicine” is available for cancer patients at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. Rodney E. Shackelford, DO, PhD is the scientist who will actually run the sequencing. He comes to FWCC from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Shackelford earned his PhD in Molecular Pathology from Duke University Medical Center and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine. He is excited about working with the illumina MySeq because it has an extremely large capacity and the ability to compare millions of base pairs of DNA.
The illumina MySeq machine looks at gene changes that occur in an individual’s cancer cells so physicians can determine if there is a drug targeted specifically for that patient. The test is run on a biopsy of a patient’s cancer cells. Which particular cancer, such as breast or lung cancer for example, does not matter. Results are available in two to three weeks. Cancer is caused by changes in the genetic makeup. This may be activating hormones or by inhibiting or stopping a reaction to fight the change. “We hope we have the appropriate medicine for a specific patient,” said FWCC Director Dr. Glenn Mills. “By knowing exactly which gene is “driving” the cancer growth and spread, we can target that gene. We can avoid treatments that have no benefit and use only those we know have a chance of helping.” The illumina MySeq at Feist-Weiller is the only one in the area. FWCC is also the only cancer center in this area to belong to a unique network offering nationwide testing services. Additionally, the Center has begun a Molecular Tumor Board, which is a meeting for treating physicians and basic scientists to determine the best therapy for an individual patient. The illumina MySeq is reserved for patients who have failed other treatment protocols and have no remaining choices and for patients who are not responding to standard chemotherapy. Additionally Feist-Weiller Cancer Center patients might qualify medically for new drugs through the dozens of clinical trials available at academic cancer centers. Many of FWCC’s patients qualify and choose to participate in these experimental treatments. The illumina MySeq helps the doctors to decide if the drug will be effective. FWCC’s clinical trial participations rate is over three times the national average.
Feist-Weiller Cancer Center Feist-Weiller Cancer Center A M ESSAGE F ROM TH E D I R ECTOR
GLENN MILLS, MD FACP
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This famous Dickens quote from A Tale of Two Cities seems very appropriate this month. Indeed there are many good things going on at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center (FWCC). We have a new partner in health care — the Biomedical Research Foundation has taken over the management of our hospital and is now University Health. Surprisingly this transition has gone spectacularly well for Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. There have been no major problems and in fact we have seen only marked improvements in the delivery of health care to our patients. At Feist-Weiller Cancer Center we have always prided ourselves that we always put patient needs first and provide our patients with efficient, top-notch care. Now our attitude of quality care is also being mirrored throughout the institution. Wait times are less, scheduling is better, and convenience to the patient is now the norm. We also have a new partner in our Partners In Wellness free cancer-screening program. LSU and Dallas Cowboys football great Bradie James has joined our team and will be a sponsor for our screening program in the Delta region of the state. We have also recruited Dr. Hari Koul, PhD, to be our new chair of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine. Dr. Koul is a world expert in prostate cancer research and will serve as the Deputy Director of Basic Research for Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. Over 80 members of Feist-Weiller Cancer Center’s staff including physicians, scientists, clinical research data managers and administrators participated in a two-day Cancer Research Retreat in early November. Discussions focused on what can be done to attract more research dollars for both the clinical, basic research and cancer prevention areas.
However, national events are taking place that are having a chilling effect on cancer research in general and threaten our continued world lead in biomedical research. At a time when almost every other nation is expanding research efforts, our country has made major cuts in research funding at the national level. Other nations realize the importance of innovation in not only improving the quality of life we have but also as an economic engine for their countries. The recently enacted sequestration has led to a 7.6% cut in research dollars. This event, paired with a stagnant budget for the last decade with no cost of living increases, has meant almost a 20% decrease in research support. This year only 7% of research grants will be funded on a national level — a historic low. This means only 1 in 15 scientists will receive support to investigate new treatments for cancer. It was not too long ago when the funding rate for research was 30% — or about 1 out of every 3 scientists. This dramatic decline means that now, more than ever, we need your continued support to support our research efforts here at FWCC. Hopefully, things will turn around and we are entering “an age of wisdom” and not that “age of foolishness” that Dickens wrote of in his novel. Now is the time, I believe, for a “season of hope & a season of light” — one that we can only accomplish by working together. The FWCC faculty, staff and I would like to wish all of you a Happy Holiday season and a great New Year!
Partners-in-Wellness
MOB I LE M A M M OGR A M VA N FEIST WEILLER CANCER CENTER’S Partners-in-Wellness launched a second mobile van over the summer. This one features a 3-D mammogram unit. The original mobile van was updated and moved to University Health – Conway to serve women in Northeast Louisiana.
Bradie James’ 56 FOUNDATION granted PARTNERS IN WELLNESS over $71,000 which will pay for PIW Director Dr. Jerry McLarty, Senator Mike Walsworth, PIW program coordinator Jenny Lance and Senator Francis Thompson.
mammograms for women in Northeast Louisiana. Partners in Wellness is moving a mobile unit to University Health-Conway which will service rural communities in that area of the state. Mr. James’ mother, Etta James,
Bradie James and PIW program coordinator Jenny Lance.
died from breast cancer. She was treated at E A Conway Medical Center.
HEARING AIDS
needed
Audiologists Jessica Beaver, April Daniel and Carie Rives want to fit donated hearing aids to cancer patients—giving the gift of hearing to patients at a difficult time. It was Jessica’s idea. She is a new staff member and brought the idea from a previous job.
Feist-Weiller Cancer Center is seeking the donation of hearing aids for our terminally ill cancer patients. FWCC audiologists will fit them to patients in need giving the gift of sound to patients for the remaining months of their lives. Hearing aides are not paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. For many the $1,500 – $3,000 average cost is just too expensive. FWCC’s three audiologist expect to be able to refit and recycle these devices over and over. They are Jessica Bever, AuD, CCC/A, Carie Rives, AuD, CCC/A, and April Daniel, M.A., CCC/A. If you have a hearing aide you would like to donate, please contact Anne Higdon at 318-813-1423.
USADance Representatives of USA Dance presented Feist-Weiller
Cancer Center Director Dr. Glenn Mills with a check for $860 raised at their annual USA Dance Black and White Ball with a Touch of Pink. This money is designated to cancer research. Making the presentation are Dr. Linda Nall, Suzanne Shriver, Dr. Mills and Merry Keller.
TREES OF
HOPE
at Sam’s Town
Feist-Weiller Cancer Center’s ARTS IN MEDICINE program is once again participating in Sam’s Town Trees of Hope. The tree has been decorated using ornaments painted by children and adult patients and their caregivers. Voting will take place from Thursday, November 28th through Thursday, December 12th, 2013. Winners will be announced on Friday December 13th at 7 pm in the Pavilion. Please stop by and cast your vote for Feist-Weiller’s tree! Sam’s Town is located at 315 Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport. Arts in Medicine won second place last year and received a $2,500 donation.
Arts
IN MEDICINE RECEIVES GRANT PLUM CREEK FOUNDATION representations Steve Hanley and April Nappier toured Feist-Weiller Cancer Center when they brought a $3,500 grant to support ARTS IN MEDICINE. While here they autographed one of the ribbons which will be used as part of the 2014 Christmas tree decorations in the Trees of Hope competition.
Fourth-grader GraceAnne Hodgson organized the 2nd Annual Cartwheel Over Cancer at South Highlands Elementary. Like a walk-a-thon, children take pledges based on the number of cartwheels they turn or hula-hoops they spin or jump rope they do. Last year the event raised $3,089 with 33 participants. This year the playground was filled with more kids participating!
ArtBreak awards
Feist-Weiller Cancer Center honored 50 young community artists whose works were selected at ArtBreak to hang in the hospital rooms of cancer patients for a year. Dr. Gary Burton presented certificates of appreciation to each artist. Their work has been framed and will be returned to each of them next September.
Masquerade Life Savers
2013
Life Savers 2013—Masks if you dare and many did. Chaired by Melinda Kent and Maureen Gamble this fundraiser netted $140,000 for cancer research in progress at the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. Thank you to all the sponsors and to all the businesses and individuals who donated to the silent auction.
HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE—$20,000 Sid Potts Inc. THE MAJESTIC THEATRE—$10,000 Sam’s Town Casino and Hotel Maureen and Keith Gamble D.E. “Kit” Gamble Jr. & Family/Gumvest Limited Partnership in memory of Kathryn Copeland Gamble and in honor of Kevin C. Gamble Zadeck Family Foundation in memory of Donald J. Zadeck, Jr.
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE—$5,000 Community Trust Bank of Louisiana Melinda and Fred Kent in memory of Sylvia and Deloris Shrader Horace Ladymon in memory of JoJane Ladymon Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry
Lewis Gifts Medic Pharmacy in memory of Pearl M. Burch Premier Plumbing Heating & Cooling Drs. Llewellyn and Janet Simon Splash Pools & Spas & Toy Fair— Bobby & Anne Baskind/Julie Baskind Bryan
SAVOY THEATRE—$3,000 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Dr. Rose Brouillette & Richard Hiller/ Dr. Destin Black & Dr. Jason Lustig/ Bob E. Pettitt Jr. Citizens National Bank John Pickens Clothiers
Genentech Dr. and Mrs. Donald Mack Sr. and Family in honor of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Affiliate Clinic Shreveport, LA Millennium Pharmaceuticals
MADÁCH THEATRE—$2,000 AEP SWEPCO Ayers Career College Waynette Ballengee Biodesix Jan & Gary Burton/Merrial & Richard Mansour Campus Federal Credit Union Jim Cardelli PhD in honor of the Cardelli Lab Celgene J.P. Morgan Chase Chesapeake Energy Linda and Horacio D’Agostino Lee and Jay Davis Becky & Roger DeKay, Becky & Joel Chavelier, Peggy & Leroy Nuckolls, Kay & David Taggart, Susan & Steve Whitelaw Eagle Distributing of Shreveport Dr. and Mrs. Eustace L. Edwards, III Fire Tech/Doctors Lab in memory of Dr. C.E. and Margie Poimboeuf Genzyme Sam N. Gregorio & Scott J. Chafin Jr.
The Holliday Family LSU Health Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Team— Drs. Nathan, Mehta, and Lian Dr. Milan G. Mody & Mrs. Raena Mody in memory of Mr. Jamnadas Soni and in honor of Mrs. Pravina Mody Moffitt Motors Denise and Christopher O’Brien Brenda and John Parsons Premier Spine Querbes & Nelson in memory of Carolyn Querbes Nelson Red River Bank BJ & John Boubelik, Vicki & Rob Franks, Suzanne & John Jucas, Karen & Scott Kennedy and Sue & Al Wyche Ruth Atkins, Virginia & Ed Henderson, Holisann & Sidney Kent, Judge Charles R. Lindsay, Ann C. May, Margaret Oden, Evelyn H. Quinn, and Mandel Selber Jr. These sponsorships are made in memory of Rae Selber, Bill Atkins, Janet Lindsay, J.T. May and Weyman Oden
THE SAENGER—$400 per couple Dr. Roxana & Mihai Baluna Jayne and Gene Baugh in honor of Jo Ann Cheney Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Beason Dr. Joe Bocchini Jill and Brian Carnie/Cook Yancey Jim Cardelli, PhD & Janet Stinson Christine and Stephen Fortson
Debra Herin Dr. Lindsey Hutt-Fletcher and Jim Fletcher Dr. Sushil & Laxi Jain Benjamin James in memory of Dr. Jack Witte Dr. & Mrs. Roger Kim Claudia and Ted Lyles Maggie Malone
Cathy & Bill McHugh Dr. Reinhold Munker Rebecca Miller/Linda Dowling Jackie & Ron Nierman Ascension D. Smith Dr. and Mrs. Ben Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. Will Vines in memory of Leon Rinchuso
Terri and Mike Madison Tommy Mills in memory of Bernice Mills
Mark Sealy
SPECIAL DONORS Mary Ann & Whitney Boggs Leisa & Keith Harrison in memory of Sylvia and Dolores Shrader
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS
JUNE 1, 2013 – OCTOBER 31, 2013
HONORARIUMS Members of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology donated $500 to Feist-Weiller Cancer Center in honor of Dr. Shari Meyers who moved to join her husband, Dr. Nathan Davis in Connecticut. These donors were not listed in the FWCC’s Summer Newsletter. Floyd Galiano Adam Greer Shile Huang Yoshi Odaka Brent Reed Lucy Robinson
In honor of everyone dealing with cancer Victoria A. Kane In honor of Martha Ann Evans on her birthday Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In honor of Sandy Fowler Susan & Ron Martin In honor of the birthday of Ann Gardener Becky & Roger DeKay designated to the Jo Jane Ladymon Fund supporting art in the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic In honor of the birthday of Patricia O’Brien Frances & Donald Zadeck In honor of Sarah Jane Riggs on her birthday Sandy Fowler
In honor of Angie Manno on her birthday Josie & A J. Lewis for the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic In honor of Patricia O’Brien on her birthday Frances and Donald Zadeck In honor of the birthday of Emilie Anne Ostendorff Sandy Fowler In honor of the marriage of Mary Frances Querbes and Linc Coleman Lee & Jay Davis designated to the cancer research building Denise & Christopher O’Brien In honor of the recovery of Walter Weiss Sandy Fowle
In memory of John Gus Cosse Ann & Joseph Cush for St. Jude Affiliate Clinic George A. Khoury Jr. for St. Jude Affiliate Clinic In memory of Dot Morgan Craig Lee & Jay Davis designated to cancer research building In memory of Nick Joseph D’Anna Josie & A. J. Lewis for St. Jude Affiliate Clinic George A. Khoury Jr. for St. Jude Affiliate Clinic In memory of Mrs. Mary Frances Dailey Mr. & Mrs. Larry Russo In memory of Johnnye Durr Timothy Durr designated to Arts in Medicine In memory of Mary Jane Eiland Virginia W. Stephens In memory of George Drake Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of JoAnn Ecklund Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research
In memory of Jim Elliot Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of John Ferrara Virginia Papa Leesa & Mike Rosenzweig designated to head & neck cancer research In memory of Todd Gates Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Dick Goodall Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Francis Grigsby Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Maria Hampar Josie & A.J. Lewis designated to St. Jude Affiliate Clinic In memory of Vernon H. Hampton Jr. Col. (Ret) William Jernigan In memory of Mary H. Harris Leesa & Mike Rosenzweig designated to head and neck cancer research In memory of Sissy Masters Harper Sandy Fowler
MEMORIALS In memory of Alf Adams Paula and Kent Wilkes In memory of Mary Frances Andrews Vonell & Nick DeFatta designated to St. Jude Affiliate Clinic In memory of Bill Atkins Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Marilyn Baucum Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Carla Jackson Boose In memory of Carl Jackson Michelle & Eddie Morgan In memory of John T. Billingsley Leesa & Mike Rosenzweig designated to head and neck cancer research In memory of Velma Melissa Parks Cannon Jo Pennington In memory of Joseph Clark Annie & Doug Brown In memory of Charleen Miller Cole Mabel & Jack Coussons for breast cancer research
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS In memory of Carla Hedgepeth designated to breast cancer research Steve Bayer Lori & Bailey Baynham Mr. & Mrs. John Boughton Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bremer Robert Busby Dr. & Mrs. John Carter John A. Caskey Cole, Evans & Peterson U.L. Coleman III Crop Production Services Inc., Rayville Harriet & Al Evans Fairfield Property Management Susan & Charles Fowler Jan & Darrel Frost Bill Gerardy Debbie Logan Gold Tawanna & Larry Hendrie Sandi & Jim Hill JM Exploration Co (Al Jones & David Meadows) Alee Kavanaugh Sandra & Edward Leatherman Bobby Matthews designated to Arts in Medicine Gayle & Greg Meis Peggy & Floyd Miller John T. Palmer Bitsy & Earl Raborn Barry Shipp J. Keith Smith In memory of Walter F. Johnson Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Ross Kennedy Leesa & Mike Rosenzweig designated to head and neck cancer research In memory of Lanore King Josie & A.J. Lewis designated to St. Jude Affiliate Clinic In memory of Dr. Charles Knight Becky & Roger DeKay Shirley Seligman In memory of Ramona LaPlante Latham Annie & Doug Brown In memory of Joseph Leon Phylis & Floyd Whitaker Family designated to Arts in Medicine
In memory of Frances Loyd Leesa & Mike Rosenzweig designated to head and neck cancer research In memory of Betty Marsalis Anne & Larry Higdon Leesa & Mike Rosenzweig designated to head & neck cancer research Virginia Stephens In memory of Claire Childs Martin Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Tommy Mayeaux Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Dr. William McBride Josie & A. J. Lewis for St. Jude Affiliate Clinic Leesa & Mike Rosenzweig for head and neck cancer research In memory of T. R. McClellan Shirley & Percy Wheeler In memory of Linda K. Mooney Phylis & Floyd Whitaker for Arts In Medicine In memory of Jim Montgomery Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Irma Lee Murphey Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Lovetta Norgard Leesa & Mike Rosenzweig designated to head and neck cancer research In memory of Phillip Ozbolt Linda and Donald Crnkonic In memory of Rev. Fred Patten Lee & Jay Davis designated to the cancer research building Anne & Larry Higdon Sandy Fowler In memory of Verre Picard Mrs. T. J. Ostendorff Jr. for breast cancer research Virginia Stephens In memory of Dr. Jose Pineda Dr. & Mrs. Larry D. Hand George A. Khourny Jr. designated to St. Jude Affiliate Clinic
JUNE 1, 2013 – OCTOBER 31, 2013
In memory of Dianne Poole Ark-La-Tex Oilmen’s Golf Assoc. In memory of Kevin Quinn Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research Anne & Larry Higdon In memory of Otis Rector Annie & Doug Brown In memory of Rob Reeves Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Floyd D. Roos The Posners: Connie, Donald, Ben, Alan and Valerie In memory of Beatrice Rosenblath Jane and Ryan Bicknell Mrs. C. Elmo Boyd Vicki Vickrey In memory of Bobby Gene Royal MOPAR Magic Auto Club In memory of Suzy Ryan O. Delton Harrison, Jr. In memory of Guy B. Sample Sandy Fowler Nancy & Joe Hargrove In memory of Daniel Scarborough IV Nita & Buddy Braddock Calibre Systems Inc. Stacey Campesi Mr. & Mrs. Sam Caverlee Ginger & Larry Cook Tom Crichton IV Becky & Roger DeKay Caroline Graham Tim Hampton Sandi & Jim Hill Jessie Loftis designated to Arts in Medicine Janie & Barrie Richardson Gay Stacy In memory of Rebecca Campbell Scott Lee & Jay Davis designated to the cancer research building O. Delton Harrison, Jr. Mrs. T. J. Ostendorff Jr. In memory of Thelma Seabaugh Darlene and Kirby Cole for breast cancer research In memory of Aaron Selber Lee & Jay Davis for the cancer research building O. Delton Harrison, Jr.
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS In memory of N. C. Skivanos George A. Khourny Jr. designated to St. Jude Affiliate Clinic In memory of Richard Stillwell Friday Cancer Support Group In memory of Bud Storer Marianne & Stafford Comegys Lee & Jay Davis designated to the cancer research building Becky & Roger DeKay Mandel Selber Jr.
In memory of Connie Thompson Mabel & Jack Coussons for breast cancer research In memory of Katherine Tyrrell Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Floyd Washington Vicki Franks In memory of A.L. Wedgeworth MD Ginger & Tom Colquitt for breast cancer research In memory of Don Weir Ginger & Tom Colquitt
JUNE 1, 2013 – OCTOBER 31, 2013
for breast cancer research In memory of John Wheless Becky & Roger DeKay In memory of Byron O. Wilson Darlene & Kirby Cole In memory of Issac Simon Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas A DeFatta In memory of Mitchell Dennis Youngblood designated to head & neck cancer research Lynette and Clay Preston
M E L L A N E A A N D M A X R O S E N B LO O M F U N D F O R P A I N M E D I C AT I O N Jean Stein In memory of Shawn Andrusiz Jean Stein In honor of the accomplishments of Amanda Cowart Jean Stein In memory of Dr. Sid Hunt Mary & Herschel Richard
In memory of Laura Marrs Mary & Herschel Richard In memory of Jim Montgomery Mary & Herschel Richard In memory of Leah Moss Jean Stein In memory of Verre Picard Jean Stein
In memory of Doris Soman Jean Stein In memory of Betty Stone Jean Stein
ANN HANNA FUND Feist-Weiller Cancer Center has established the Ann Hanna Fund to provide assistance with transportation to those cancer patients who have no other resources. This fund has been generously supported by the members of the Hanna and Mercer Families. Other donations to the Ann Hanna Fund have been received from the following donors. Al Lai, Lesley Stephens, The Family Doctors Hanna Hanna Suzanne Dominey, Samantha Goulston in memory of Ann Hanna Brian Thibeaux, Harville Sunday School Class Group Marsh Richard Hart, Tyler Hartmann In memory of Dr. Hanna Hanna Chad Norwood, Lisa LaPoint Ray & Tommie Hudson Astellas “Family”—Leslie Bates, Breast Cancer Specialists Interactional Services, Inc. Stephanie LeBlanc, Susan & Marion Cash Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Lattier Jr. Stephen Skinner, Drs. Danielle & Paul Cooper Corey Chimento, Gabrielle Defesche Brian Bogenschutz,
ANNUAL FUND Daniel E. Albritton Drs. Grace & Robert Bareikis Jason Bearb Dr. & Mrs. Jack S. Coussons Scarlet Dyson
Ann M. Fraser for the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic Dr. & Mrs. Sakeer Hussain Mr. & Mrs. Ray J. Lasseigne Leonard W. and Betty Phillips Foundation
Gloria B. Meyer Tommy Mills designated to the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS
JUNE 1, 2013 – OCTOBER 31, 2013
WEBB PROFESSIONAL REMODELING SERVICES donates a portion of their profits to a non-profit selected by their customers. These customers have chosen the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic in the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. Ashley & James Caldwell Delia Comans Merle Davis Keitha & Eric Falkenstine Amy & Stevewn Gaskin John Giles Melvin Gregg Margaret Guyans
Christina Habecker Nelda Hernandez Lola Hughes Traci Jerome Melissa & Shane Jumonville Bobby Lee MKB Associates LLC Brandon Musick
Man Nham Appolonia Overby Cheryl & Steven Perot George Ricardo Charlotte & Danny Richardson Randy Schuler Mr. & Mrs. Shermon Thomas
Great Pumpkin Run
FOR RESEARCH
RUN MEMORIALS Runners have the option of participating in honor or in memory of special people in their lives. The following runners chose to do that in 2013. In memory of Gladys Buller Rachel Harvey In memory of Faye Gray Vega Gray In memory of Diane Jones Sandra Craigo In memory of Marie Lorick John Lorick In memory of Zu McNutt Alicia Boykin Brown In memory of Danny Scarborough Libby Andress Marion O’Rear In memory of Richard Thigpen Jessica Thigpen
Always a scary fun event, the Great Pumpkin Run for Cancer Research attracted 924 runners. Youth Challenge fielded the largest team with 42 runners, followed by the Montessori Mad Dogs with 34, and Querbes and Nelson with 32 runners. SPONSORS
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