Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Mission Report 2017-2018

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LEADING THE WAY IN CANCER CARE

AS LOUISIANA’S

LEADING CANCER CARE ORGANIZATION, our mission is to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. We are forever thankful and inspired by all those who give, volunteer and spread awareness to do the same.

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USING OUR VALUES

TO GUIDE OUR VISION

MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019 BILL O’QUIN Chairman

LAURIE L. ARONSON JOHN C. BOYCE RONNIE J. DAIGLE

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ART E. FAVRE

Many people come together to ensure Mary Bird Perkins has the resources and experts to offer the most compassionate, innovative cancer care. And the collaboration between physicians, team members, volunteers and the communities we serve is extraordinary—it’s what makes us different. We always want to do more for every patient we treat and generous individuals, businesses and others provide the critical resources and support we need to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.”

Vice Chairman

MARK K. DEARMAN KEVIN GARDNER

THE OLD SAYING “THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME” SPEAKS TO THE HEART OF MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER. We opened our doors in 1971 to care for patients and more than 45 years later, Mary Bird Perkins’ doors are open across southeast Louisiana with multiple locations, helping people near and far.

What has changed is how the organization has grown to become Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization. What’s changed is our sheer size and scope: the number of patients we serve, the number of people we reach in the community through education and screenings, the number of team physicians whose expertise is unmatched, the number of clinical trials we offer, the national recognition we repeatedly receive for leading in high quality cancer care, the number of lives saved, the number of programs added, the number of partnerships forged, the number of loyal donors securing the future—and the

THOMAS J. ADAMEK

CATHY S. GIERING

number of times the end-of-treatment bell is rung by courageous patients.

Secretary/Treasurer

GERALD “JERRY” T. GOSS

What hasn’t changed is that Mary Bird Perkins’ dedication to patients and family

G. LEE GRIFFIN

members is like nowhere else. Each day, our team comes to work with a devotion

JANICE M. GUITREAU

our Founders’ vision and expanded it exponentially. Every step we take is toward

BRETT P. FURR Immediate Past Chairman

CORDELL H. HAYMON CHARLES G. WOOD, MD Medical Director

ERIC R. LANE MATTHEW L. MULLINS ANTHONY O’CONNOR

J. GERARD JOLLY Foundation Chairman

CYNTHIA B. PETERSON, PHD H.N. “HANK” SAURAGE

TODD D. STEVENS President and CEO

ERICH STERNBERG COLLIS B. TEMPLE, III

that can only be described as a calling for helping others. We have stayed true to finding even better ways to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

What will never change is the joy we feel when we hear that special bell ringing.

It is beautiful to hear.

Whether you are long-time friend or new to our mission, we all wish for a world with no more cancer. Please look through these pages and consider becoming a volunteer, a donor—a part of our family. Because something else that hasn’t changed is the need for people to help fight cancer. As Mahatma Ghandi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Sincerely, TODD D. STEVENS, President and CEO

BILL O’QUIN, Chairman of the Board

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“You have cancer...”

THROUGH IT ALL

WE’VE GOT YOU.

MORE PEOPLE THAN EVER BEFORE ARE HEARING THESE THREE WORDS, placing them on a path that will forever change their lives.

FOR MANY, IT’S A BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL—both physically and emotionally—that includes the patient, family, friends and entire healthcare team. Winning this fight requires people who practice oncology as an art as much as a science—innovative people who provide care and support with a balance of focused experience and sensitivity. The men and women of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center strive to be those people every day. With your help, we’re able to provide comprehensive treatment and support services to those in our community fighting cancer.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU NOW? HEALTHCARE IS CHANGING. Our goal is to use technological innovations and efficiencies, as well as our collaborative partnerships, to improve health outcomes of patients while at the same time working to reduce costs within our evolving healthcare system.

CANCER INCIDENCE IS RISING. As our baby boomer population ages, the incidence of cancer in the United States and Louisiana is rising—meaning more hospital beds, oncologists and survivorship programs are needed to meet individuals’ needs. With the support of our community, as the population changes, so will we.

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION REQUIRE THE RIGHT TEAM. Despite the battle against cancer we’re facing as a family, community and country, we’re saving and extending the lives of more cancer patients than ever before through clinical trials, technological advancements and further specialization of treatment plans.

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MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF LIFE-CHANGING CARE AND

COMMITMENT TO MANY MORE

LOCATIONS GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center Cancer Services

OUR FOUNDERS WERE VISIONARIES who established Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to be dedicated solely to cancer

LSU Health Baton Rouge North Clinic

care. Today, this focus is the catalyst for Mary Bird Perkins’ leadership in providing high-quality cancer care close to home

Breast and GYN Cancer Pavilion

and achieving this by strengthening care through collaboration.

located on the campus of Woman’s Hospital

At Mary Bird Perkins, we consider it a privilege to collaborate with hospitals, health systems, academic institutions, physicians and teams of specialists across an 18-parish service area. We

COVINGTON

want to ensure that critical resources necessary for the fight

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

against cancer are available to those who need them.

GONZALES

PARTNERS OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

HAMMOND Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LSU HEALTH

HOUMA Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center

PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WOMAN’S HOSPITAL

ZACHARY Lane Cancer Center

CANCER SERVICES NORTH OAKS

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SARAH ROUYEA Survivor Sarah Rouyea, a 29-year-old wife and mother of one, turned to the Cancer Center’s new SARCOMA SPECIALTY TREATMENT TEAM to conquer her unexpected diagnosis of osteosarcoma, a rare and complex type of bone cancer.

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It was so reassuring to know you have this team right here in your hometown. Having a dedicated, multidisciplinary team is like getting a second opinion on everything. You definitely feel like you’ve gotten the best treatment.”

PETRONILLA NEAL Breast cancer survivor Petronilla Neal has found comfort in SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAMS, where she can meet with people who relate to her diagnosis and learn new ways to cope with the mental and physical aspects of her healing process.

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There’s a special bond every survivor shares.

During one of the classes the group opened up and started sharing advice with one another.

We were helping fellow survivors and at the same time healing ourselves; it was a truly memorable moment.”

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BOBBY JONES While fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma—a cancer of the lymphatic system—survivor Bobby Jones felt inspired and encouraged by a SUPPORT SYSTEM all his own.

CELIA MCCORMICK Celia McCormick participated in one of the many CLINICAL TRIALS available to patients at the Cancer Center. In addition to often improving current and future patient outcomes, clinical trials help medical teams across the country evaluate the safest and most efficient ways to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat diseases.

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The option to participate in a clinical trial made me feel secure in my journey. Even more than that, it allowed me to give back to those who are fighting after me.”

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When you’re diagnosed with cancer, you often don’t know where to start, but from day one the cancer team rallied around me. They were so positive and supportive, and that’s exactly what I needed.”

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ANA KRISTOF Without any cutting or incisions, the GAMMA KNIFE ICON allows us to deliver radiation with the highest level of precision, ensuring healthy brain tissue remains unaffected by treatment.

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It’s been like going from total darkness to light. I would tell anyone to learn about the Gamma Knife treatment. Hope is out there.

This has changed my life, and today I feel empowered.”

DAN ALEXANDER For survivors like Dan Alexander, SPACEOAR is an incredible new technology that allows us to reduce the amount of radiation exposure, lessening the risk of side effects and complications, and enhancing prostate cancer patients’ long-term quality of life.

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I only had to receive SpaceOAR once and my organs were fully protected during treatment.

There was no discomfort, no pain.

I was able to carry on with visiting my family and enjoying retirement again.”

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PREVENTION ON THE GO

COMMUNITY Prevention on the Go for the community is designed to provide education and early detection services in locations where people live, worship, shop and play. As a nationally-recognized program, Prevention on the Go and our Early

IN ORDER TO BRING CANCER EDUCATION AND MORE FREQUENT SCREENINGS TO OUR COMMUNITY, our early detection and outreach program has evolved into Prevention on the Go. With this innovative and mobile approach to cancer detection, our team hits the road to bring life-saving opportunities

Bird mobile medical clinic have been traveling through Southeast Louisiana since 2002, SCREENING NEARLY 83,000 PEOPLE AND DETECTING 579 CANCERS.

to people wherever they are—eliminating common barriers and greatly increasing accessibility. There are two primary settings for Prevention on the Go, the community and the workplace.

WORKPLACE Research shows that many insured people aren’t accessing cancer screenings simply because—among other reasons—they don’t have the time. Through our workplace program, Mary Bird Perkins is helping eliminate such barriers, working with local businesses, like Lipsey’s and GMFS Mortgage, to to host EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND CANCER SCREENINGS ON LOCATION.

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We signed up for Prevention on the Go to provide an extra prevention benefit to our employees. Everyone was incredibly appreciative that we brought this potentially lifesaving resource to them.”

TEE BROWN, President and CEO, GMFS Mortgage

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SISTERHOODSTRONG.ORG

DOING MORE TOGETHER Tonja McMillan, breast cancer survivor, and her son

BREAST & GYN CANCER PAVILION MARY BIRD PERKINS—OUR LADY OF THE LAKE

BREAST AND GYN CANCER MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE

CANCER CENTER AND WOMAN’S HOSPITAL

TEAMS (MDC) who ensure the latest research and protocols are

TEAMED UP TO OFFER ONE-OF-A-KIND

integrated into every individualized treatment strategy

CANCER CARE JUST FOR WOMEN. Through this collaboration, women facing breast or gynecologic cancer now have increased access to specialized care in a unique facility—the Breast and GYN Cancer Pavilion—specially built for women at the Woman’s

ELEKTA INFINITY™, a highly advanced digital linear accelerator that enhances precision, with less radiation exposure to healthy tissue than other technologies

Hospital campus. The new facility is the only one of its kind in the nation, and with our combined

GE DISCOVERY IQ™ TECHNOLOGY, which blends PET and CT

resources and experience, allows women to receive

images into one image, providing greater image accuracy and

the highest level of breast and gynecologic cancer

shorter treatment times

care available.

The new system of care has many benefits to patients, including increased access to physician

A 16-BAY INFUSION CENTER FOR CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENTS in a relaxed, tranquil setting

specialists, additional treatment options, and the

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latest clinical trials, as well as complementary spaces

AN INTEGRATED MIND-BODY MEDICINE PROGRAM, including

and features that help women and families feel as

physical and occupational therapy, nutrition, and survivorship

comfortable as possible while receiving cancer care.

services such as massage therapy and healing arts

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“

To me, camp means being a regular kid.”

REX

CANCER SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

LETS KIDS BE KIDS In 2018, we further strengthened our relationship with

CAMP CLIMB allows children with a parent or guardian affected by cancer to go on a

Cancer Services to put donor dollars to work as efficiently

week of fun field trips, in addition to daily therapeutic sessions that help them learn

as possible. As a natural extension of our mission, our

how to handle the stress of a sick parent.

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partnership with Cancer Services strengthens our ability to enhance local programs and offer more extensive and far-

CAMP SPOTLIGHT, the only one of its kind in the nation, is a partnership with Manship

reaching support to those impacted by cancer.

Theatre that allows children affected by cancer to participate in a weeklong musical

When I come here, I get to have fun with my brother and sister. I can’t even pick a favorite part.”

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theatre program. Held at the Shaw Center for the Arts, this unique camp lets kids One of the key programs already experiencing increased

enjoy a week of singing, acting and dancing—complete with a finale performance.

support is KIDS’ CAMPS, WHICH HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CANCER, AS WELL AS

CAMP CARE, a weeklong day camp for children who have cancer and their

THEIR SIBLINGS.

siblings, wrapped up the summer with a record 42 campers in attendance and an unforgettable week of field trips that included a swamp tour, yard games at the

In addition to children’s programs, Cancer Services serves

Plaquemine Water Front Park and more.

more than 4,000 adults in the Baton Rouge area each year

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with therapeutic, free-of-charge support that includes

CAMP ERIN was created and funded by Eluna and is the only one of its kind in

counseling, exercise programs, nutritional supplements,

Louisiana. The weekend camp is held each fall for children who have experienced the

wigs, medical equipment loans and more. For more

death of a loved one, and offers traditional camping experiences intertwined with

information, visit cancerservices.org.

age-appropriate grief therapy activities.

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Camp made me laugh again.”

TYSON

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DELIVERING THE GIFT OF JOY Cancer changes how people of all ages experience life, including the holidays. Each year, Cancer Services hosts SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED

BY CANCER. Getting gifts from the community that are delivered by the big guy himself, decorating ornaments, and making special holiday cookies are just a few of the ways that Cancer Services makes kids’ holidays merry and bright in spite of cancer.

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Camp helped me grieve, and helped me make friends who are grieving.”

CARISSA

OUR COMMUNITY

IN ACTION

PARTNERING THROUGH PHILANTHROPY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER Individuals, communities, schools and businesses across Southeast Louisiana work in collaboration with Mary Bird Perkins to organize community events and programs to support the fight against cancer.

RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR KARNIVAL KREWE DE LOUISIANE Karnival Krewe de Louisiane (KKDL), which was formed with the purpose of raising funds for cancer patients in the community, celebrated its 31st anniversary by raising $225,000 during its 2018 season—exceeding previous years’ donations.

BENJAMIN BLANCHARD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION MAKES AN IMPACT To enhance early detection and patient assistance programs in the Northshore region, the Benjamin Blanchard Memorial Foundation recently presented Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington with a $100,000 gift, which funded the community’s first Live Well Northshore event.

GONZALES AREA FOUNDATION FUNDS INAUGURAL LIVE WELL ASCENSION EVENT Ascension Parish residents took proactive measures to protect their health with the first ever Live Well Ascension in Gonzales. In a fun, community atmosphere, more than 200 cancer screenings were offered at no cost.

RUBICON REACHES $1 MILLION IN CUMULATIVE GIVING Rubicon LLC, a 25-year supporter of Mary Bird Perkins, has reached a cumulative giving total of $1 million. These funds contributed to the Cancer Center have been generated through a number of initiatives including an annual golf tournament and employee giving.

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More than 25 years ago, Hillar C. Moore, Jr. was instrumental in the fight against cancer by helping start the Mary Bird Perkins Charity Golf Classic.

To honor Moore, the 2018 event was renamed as the HILLAR C. MOORE, JR. GOLF CLASSIC, raising $110,000 to directly care for thousands of people affected by cancer. The tournament has contributed a total of more than $2.5 million to the Cancer Center over the years.

The highly anticipated LADIES NIGHT OUT event in Houma features patients in a unique fashion show along with delicious cuisine, exciting silent auction, forks and corks and other great spirited attractions. This event for men and women is a Houma tradition with more than 1,000 attendees, and keeps people coming back year after year.

Supporters enjoyed the first-ever CANCER CENTER DONOR TAILGATE at the Journalism building for the 2018 LSU vs. LA Tech game. This new and The inaugural GALA GOES GATSBY made history as the Baton Rouge community raised more than $475,000 for patients, clients and their families. THE GALA GOES… is a new event combining Mary Bird Perkins— Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center and Cancer Services’ separate fundraising events.

The Houma community donated $40,000 to Mary Bird Perkins TGMC

unique event allowed the Cancer Center to thank nearly 300 donors with drinks, food and the best view of the LSU band entering Tiger Stadium.

Geaux Pink events occur in all markets each October for Breast Cancer Awareness month as companies, schools, restaurants, etc. host events and raise funds for Mary Bird. We provide tools, fun swag and support in order to help people host more than 100 events, raising $100,000 in 2018 alone.

Cancer Center at the second annual ROUX FOR A REASON GUMBO COOK-OFF. Proceeds fund free early detection cancer screenings and make cancer care more accessible for the community.

Through a partnership with the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Foundation, THE GALA began as an evolution of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Covington event, Benefits of Home. Through the partnership and with the support of longtime sponsor HUB International, this event set a new fundraising record with approximately 300 event attendees and $202,000 raised for cancer care.

Residents of Ascension Parish supported the Gonzales Area Foundation in raising $125,000 at the THIRD ANNUAL GONZALES GALA, allowing the Cancer Center in Gonzales to offer education, early detection screenings and survivorship services at no cost to patients and caregivers.

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MILESTONES

2017 • A NEW SARCOMA MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM is available to

2018 • Earned READERS’ CHOICE AWARD in cancer care category of

• Celebrated 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HAMMOND’S MARY BIRD PERKINS

• Opened REGION’S ONLY CLINIC DEDICATED TO TREATING

patients at Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center. Read

Healthcare Design magazine’s 2017 Remodel/Renovation Competition

CANCER CENTER, the first significant cancer care service in Tangipahoa

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, eliminating the need for patients to

more on page 8.

for Cancer Center remodel with Stantec Architecture.

Parish, giving Hammond-area patients and families access to the most

travel to academic cancer centers in larger cities for care.

advanced early detection, technology, treatments and support services.

• PRECISE RADIATION TREATMENT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO HOUMAAREA PATIENTS. It will be used to treat many of the 168,850 new cases

LAUNCHED A MESOTHELIOMA SPECIALTY TREATMENT TEAM,

of ovarian, cervical, endometrial, vaginal, vulvar and uterine cancer that

consisting of surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists,

will be diagnosed this year alone.

pulmonologists and other specialists who collaborate to design an optimal plan of care for patients.

• Became the only Louisiana accredited program to receive the 2017 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the only facility in the region to

• Became one of the first treatment centers in the country to lead a new

Cancer Services’ mission and its significant impact across our community.

• BEGAN CONDUCTING TOMOSYNTHESIS MAMMOGRAPHIC IMAGING

cosmetologists on identifying changes in hard-to-see areas of clients’ skin and scalp.

• PARTNERED WITH LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER to provide

SCREENING TRIAL (TMIST) to compare two FDA-approved types of

enhanced medical oncology care, including infusion therapy services, to

digital mammography.

Zachary-area cancer patients at Lane Cancer Center.

• BREAST & GYN PAVILION OPENED to combine the most advanced • MEDICAL PHYSICS RESIDENCY PROGRAM RECEIVED FULL RE-

our patients—providing more comfortable and accurate treatment for

• JOINED FORCES WITH CANCER SERVICES to preserve and extend

way of treating brain tumors with the GAMMA KNIFE ICON.

achieve this honor three times in a row.

• SPACEOAR PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT IS NOW AVAILABLE to

• LAUNCHED SPOT IT, an early detection program to educate

• In affiliation with the CVT Surgical Center, THE CANCER CENTER

ACCREDITATION. We are the first center in Louisiana to establish such

breast and gynecologic cancer care, along with the latest technology and national clinical trials here at home. Read more on page 17.

a program.

improved quality of life. Read more on page 13.

• Launched LIVE WELL ASCENSION through partnership with the Gonzales Area Foundation. Read more on page 21.

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OUR IMPACT

BY THE NUMBERS

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CREATING A LASTING LEGACY IN A

MEANINGFUL AND POWERFUL WAY Since 2009, Dr. Charles Wood, radiation oncologist and medical director of radiation oncology

MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER FOUNDATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019

at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, and Dr. Brooke Wood, pediatric dentist, have been loyal and committed annual donors. In addition, they made a transformational major gift to help provide the much needed resources and support for cancer patients, right here where they live and work.

As Drs. Wood witnessed the renovation of leading-edge facilities, national recognition and treatment advancements, they knew it was time to make a difference with even greater resolve.

The Woods decided to look at their estate planning in a different and unique way, CREATING THEIR LEGACY THROUGH A PLANNED GIFT THAT WILL HELP SECURE THE FUTURE OF

The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer

J. GERARD JOLLY

TODD D. STEVENS

Foundation was formed in

Chairman

President and CEO, Mary Bird

2005 by a dedicated group of

Perkins Cancer Center

community volunteers to manage and oversee the successful

STEVEN J. MOORE

growth of endowment assets.

Vice Chairman

The purpose of the Foundation is

Upon learning the benefits of donating life insurance, they realized it was the perfect option for them. Insurance enabled the Woods to make a much more significant planned gift than they otherwise ever thought possible. With thoughtful planning, they were able to manage the

TEE BROWN

financial responsibilities of their family today in a meaningful and powerful way.

JEANNE JAMES

to build a long-term endowment fund dedicated to taking the

AZA BOWLIN

fight against cancer forward.

Secretary/Treasurer

REBECCA NELSON DAVID PERRY

Today, the endowment fund manages assets of $13.6 million.

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CANCER CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.

Learn more about creating a

DONNA SAURAGE

meaningful legacy on page 29.

Immediate Past Chairwoman

NATHANIEL TANNEHILL PAUL R. THOMPSON

THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES TO DONATING LIFE INSURANCE: convenience, tax savings, privacy, and flexibility. To learn more about how you can impact the future of cancer care through a gift of life insurance, contact (225) 215-1224.

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The demands of the disease are great and the need to do more is now. Our ability to leave a family legacy and teach our children the importance of giving back to a community that has given us so much has been an incredible gift.”

DRS. BROOKE AND CHARLIE WOOD

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HILAIRE & ETHEL LANAUX HONOR GRANDDAUGHTER WITH TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFT TO MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER One family is honoring their granddaughter’s courageous cancer battle by creating a lasting legacy that will help others for generations to come. New Orleans residents Hilaire and Ethel Lanaux sorely miss their granddaughter Hillary Lanaux, who was 20-years-old when she passed

Community partnerships and donations of all sizes, including the Lanauxs’

HELP US TRANSFORM

CANCER CARE

transformational gift benefiting the Covington and Houma markets, help us make actionable advancement and improve our comprehensive approach to fighting cancer through our six pillars of support detailed below. By strategically leading with compassion, innovation and collaboration—and building a network of support throughout our community—Mary Bird Perkins offers patients and their families the most advanced care and lifelong support available today. EVERY DOLLAR CONTRIBUTED DIRECTLY IMPACTS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

away in 2001 due to an aggressive soft-tissue sarcoma.

To help save lives and honor their granddaughter and her caregivers, the Lanauxs have made a transformational donation to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to fund prevention, education and early detection services in Covington, Houma and parishes in the surrounding areas.

Their goal for the gift, which is one of the largest gifts ever received across the state for cancer education and early detection, is to lessen the number of lives cut short by cancer and decrease the number of families devastated

PREVENTION

INNOVATION

LOUISIANA HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST CANCER MORTALITY RATES

THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN SCIENCE COME TOGETHER AT MARY

IN THE NATION. Through heightened awareness and fundraising, we’re

BIRD PERKINS to enhance treatment options for patients here at

able to increase our number of screenings, improve education efforts

home. Your generosity allows us to attract highly trained specialists,

and, ultimately, save more lives.

and obtain state-of-the-art technology.

RESEARCH

TEAMWORK

OUR LEADING COMMUNITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS PROVIDE

OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IS

ACCESS TO GROUNDBREAKING CLINICAL TRIALS, a critical part of

SUSTAINED THROUGH THE DYNAMIC EXCHANGE OF IDEAS,

the future of cancer care that helps test new ways to prevent, detect,

RESOURCES AND KNOWLEDGE. Your investment helps bring the best

diagnose and treat diseases.

minds in our community together to ensure patients have access to

by losing loved ones. This generous donation from the Lanauxs is a beautiful tribute to Hillary and many lives will be saved because of it. It’s the generosity of people like the Lanauxs that make this fight conquerable.

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Hillary made the most of the short time she was with us. Our hope is that this gift in her name will help do the good that we know she would have done if she were still with us today.”

ETHEL AND HILAIRE LANAUX

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gold-standard care and truly individualized treatment plans.

SURVIVORSHIP THROUGH GROWING SURVIVORSHIP AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

PATIENT ASSISTANCE

PROGRAMS, more and more patients and survivors have opportunities

MORE THAN 25,000 INDIVIDUALS IN LOUISIANA WILL BE NEWLY

to further heal their body, mind and soul. Your support gives us the

DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER BEFORE THE END OF THIS YEAR.

resources to educate caregivers on the most current and effective

Donations support patients by removing barriers to treatment and

practices so patients not only survive, but thrive.

care—including transportation assistance, nutritional supplements, medication and more.

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CELEBRATING COURAGE, COMPASSION AND

THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM

The Cancer Center is fortunate to have tremendous volunteer support with so many contributing their time, talent and resources. These individuals are a wonderful representation of the men and women in our community who choose to step forward and help improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer in their own unique ways.

The 2018 HILLAR C. MOORE, JR., MEMORIAL OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD was presented to GERALD “JERRY” T. GOSS. Goss has been a longtime volunteer and advocate of the Cancer Center, serving on both the Foundation board and the Cancer Center’s board.

The D. JENSEN HOLLIDAY MEMORIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE

SHEILA MOORE, MD was honored with the 2018 D. JENSEN HOLLIDAY

AWARD is a community-wide award presented to an individual

MEMORIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD for her stauch advocacy for

whose vision and dedication to the greater good of the

children with cancer. In the early 1980s, Dr. Moore worked tirelessly to

community has made a sustained and measurable difference

successfully establish the St. Jude Baton Rouge Affiliate at Our Lady of the

in the fight against cancer.

Lake Children’s Health in Baton Rouge. She is also responsible for creating Camp Care, Cancer Services’ weeklong summer camp that helps children

In 2017, ASHLEY WALKER FERGUSON was honored for her

affected by cancer to feel “normal” in spite of their circumstances. Read

tireless work as founder of Dose of the Coast—an organization

more about Camp Care on page 18.

she created as a tribute to her father who passed away from liver cancer—that provides unforgettable experiences and excursions, like fishing trips and sunset cruises, for patients and their families.

The HILLAR C. MOORE, JR., MEMORIAL OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD

The LOUIS D. CURET MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER

THE LANE FAMILY, longtime volunteers and supporters of the Cancer Center

AWARD recognizes individuals, an organization or a foundation

since 1993, were honored in 2018 for the LOUIS D. CURET MEMORIAL

that has launched or led a significant philanthropic effort in

VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER AWARD. They have been a key partner of Mary

support of Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center.

Bird Perkins Cancer Center through their presenting sponsorship of Karnival Krewe de Louisiane through Gerry Lane Enterprises. The late Gerry Lane

recognizes a Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center volunteer with

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unwavering dedication, outstanding leadership and a sense of responsibility in the

In 2017, BLANCHARD E. SANCHEZ, JR. was honored as a faithful

and now the entire Lane family have committed to lead the community

fight against cancer.

and passionate supporter and leader through philanthropic

in fighting cancer, donating more than half a million dollars to the Cancer

efforts since 2004. Blanchard joined the Foundation Board of

Center and helping to raise hundreds of thousands more.

The 2017 award was presented to J.H. “JAY” CAMPBELL, JR., who has served on the

Directors in 2011 and has served as an active member of the Joint

Mary Bird Perkins Board of Directors and the Mary Bird Perkins Foundation Board.

Development Committee for many years.

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The SISTER LINDA CONSTANTIN COURAGE AND COMPASSION AWARD

The ANNA B. LIPSEY VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD began in 1986

is given to team members who embody Sr. Linda Constantin’s joyful spirit

and is presented each year to the volunteer(s) who best exemplifies

every day by putting an immeasurable level of love and compassion into all

the volunteer spirit and dedication for which Anna Lipsey was known.

that they do.

In 2017, multiple winners were chosen for the first time in the award’s history— SHERIKA LEWIS, a certified pharmacy technician, and SUZANNE HOTARD, RN, BSN, OCN, survivorship navigator.

BOB AND BEV JONES were named the 2017 recipients of the Anna B. Lipsey Volunteer Service Award. They have volunteered at the Cancer Center for more than 30 years combined. The couple’s service has been far reaching, offering assistance and compassion to patients and team members alike.

JEANETTE MOORE, RN, BSN, OCN, an infusion nurse, was honored with the

INNOVATION HAPPENS HERE

2018 Sister Linda Constantin Courage and Compassion Award.

THE ANNUAL FAVRE FAMILY AWARD FOR INNOVATION—a component of Art Favre’s $1 million donation—provides funds to develop groundbreaking ideas to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer for years to come. The internal grant competition allows team members throughout the organization to submit applications and compete to make their ideas come to fruition, spurring unbelievable creativity and collaboration.

JEAN WILCOX was named the 2018 recipient of the Anna B.

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Connel Chu, a medical physicist, was the first winner in 2017 for his project “BPAP for Radiation

Lipsey Volunteer Service Award. Throughout Wilcox’s 20 years of

Therapy,” which helps lung cancer patients breathe in a more controlled way during radiation treatment.

volunteerism, she has followed in Anna B. Lipsey’s footsteps, saying

In addition to each year’s winners, we’ve had a unique opportunity to award additional funds for other

she has enjoyed meeting patients, delivering snacks, lending an ear

initiatives, including an internal text system for enhancing internal communication among teams and a

and providing hugs in their time of need.

new, electron beam tuning instrument to enhance radiotherapy treatments for patients.

2018 FAVRE FAMILY AWARD FOR INNOVATION WINNERS This year, Vadel Shivers, MS, RD, a dietician in collaboration with the oncology support services department, won for a project that will enhance oral nutrition and quality of life for head and neck cancer patients undergoing treatment, which are major challenges for those with this disease.

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WE’RE ALL IN THIS

YOUR SUPPORT

FUELS THE FIGHT

WAYS TO GIVE YOUR TIME AND TALENT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

TOGETHER

VOLUNTEER Join us as a volunteer and assist with guest services, clerical support or providing a caring and compassionate “personal touch” for our patients.

As we surround patients with everything they need to conquer cancer, the Cancer Center is surrounded by community members, businesses and grantors

FUNDRAISE

who make it all possible. This deep philanthropic

Serve on a fundraising committee for one of our signature events

connection sets the Cancer Center apart, bolsters

or host your own event to raise awareness and funds to support

our mission, and helps provide our highly

the fight against cancer.

personalized approach to each patient’s experience.

We all look forward to a day when there is no more

Mary Bird Perkins’ unique approach to

DONATE

cancer. That’s the moment we are fighting for.

Each donation to the Cancer Center impacts the lives of patients

comprehensive treatment is made possible not only by our commitment, but also by the compassion of

See a list of our generous supporters who enhance

all those who join the fight.

cancer care: marybird.org/our-donors

Your donations give us the ability to improve

GIVE OR GET INVOLVED AT MARYBIRD.ORG/GIVING

the way we confront cancer at every level. With

and their families through programs and services that make the entire continuum of cancer care possible. Through the collective impact of annual giving and investment in the future of cancer care through planned and endowed gifts, your support is making a difference. Giving in honor or in memory of someone is a wonderful way to pay tribute and support the fight against cancer.

the collective support of engaged neighbors like yourself, we’re able to focus on providing the best possible experience for those we serve—today and in the future.

.

100% FUNDRAISING EFFICIENCY Every dollar raised directly serves our patients and their families.

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M A RYB I RD.ORG

AS LOUISIANA’S

LEADING CANCER CARE ORGANIZATION, our mission is to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. We are forever thankful and inspired by all those who give, volunteer and spread awareness to do the same.

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USING OUR VALUES

TO GUIDE OUR VISION

MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019 BILL O’QUIN Chairman

LAURIE L. ARONSON JOHN C. BOYCE RONNIE J. DAIGLE

“

ART E. FAVRE

Many people come together to ensure Mary Bird Perkins has the resources and experts to offer the most compassionate, innovative cancer care. And the collaboration among physicians, team members, volunteers and the communities we serve is extraordinary—it’s what makes us different. We always want to do more for every patient we treat, and generous individuals, businesses and others provide the critical resources and support we need to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.”

Vice Chairman

MARK K. DEARMAN KEVIN GARDNER

THE OLD SAYING “THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME” SPEAKS TO THE HEART OF MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER. We opened our doors in 1971 to care for patients, and more than 45 years later, Mary Bird Perkins’ doors are open across southeast Louisiana with multiple locations, helping people near and far.

What has changed is how the organization has grown to become Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization. What’s changed is our sheer size and scope: the number of patients we serve, the number of people we reach in the community through education and screenings, the number of team physicians whose expertise is unmatched, the number of clinical trials we offer, the national recognition we repeatedly receive for leading in high-quality cancer care, the number of lives saved, the number of programs added, the number of partnerships forged, the number of loyal donors securing the future—and the

THOMAS J. ADAMEK

CATHY S. GIERING

number of times courageous patients ring the end-of-treatment bell.

Secretary/Treasurer

GERALD T. “JERRY” GOSS

What hasn’t changed is that Mary Bird Perkins’ dedication to patients and family

G. LEE GRIFFIN

members is like nowhere else. Each day, our team comes to work with a devotion

JANICE M. GUITREAU

our Founders’ vision and expanded it exponentially. Every step we take is toward

BRETT P. FURR Immediate Past Chairman

CORDELL H. HAYMON CHARLES G. WOOD, M.D. Medical Director

ERIC R. LANE MATTHEW L. MULLINS ANTHONY O’CONNOR

J. GERARD JOLLY Foundation Chairman

CYNTHIA B. PETERSON, Ph.D. H.N. “HANK” SAURAGE

TODD D. STEVENS President and CEO

ERICH STERNBERG COLLIS B. TEMPLE, III

that can only be described as a calling for helping others. We have stayed true to finding even better ways to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

What will never change is the joy we feel when we hear that special bell ringing.

It is beautiful to hear.

Whether you are long-time friend or new to our mission, we all wish for a world with no more cancer. Please look through these pages and consider becoming a volunteer, a donor—a part of our family. Because something else that hasn’t changed is the need for people to help fight cancer. As so many have said, we must be the change we wish to see in the world.

Sincerely, TODD D. STEVENS, President and CEO

BILL O’QUIN, Chairman of the Board

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“You have cancer...”

THROUGH IT ALL

WE’VE GOT YOU.

MORE PEOPLE THAN EVER BEFORE ARE HEARING THESE THREE WORDS, placing them on a path that will forever change their lives.

FOR MANY, IT’S A BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL—both physically and emotionally—that includes the patient, family, friends and entire healthcare team. Winning this fight requires people who practice oncology as an art as much as a science—innovative people who provide care and support with a balance of focused experience and sensitivity. The men and women of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center strive to be those people every day. With your help, we’re able to provide comprehensive treatment and support services to those in our community fighting cancer.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU NOW? HEALTHCARE IS CHANGING. Our goal is to use technological innovations and efficiencies, as well as our collaborative partnerships, to improve health outcomes of patients while at the same time working to reduce costs within our evolving healthcare system.

CANCER INCIDENCE IS RISING. As our baby boomer population ages, the incidence of cancer in the United States and Louisiana is rising—meaning more hospital beds, oncologists and survivorship programs are needed to meet individuals’ needs. With the support of our community, as the population changes, so will we.

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION REQUIRE THE RIGHT TEAM. Despite the battle against cancer we’re facing in our families, communities and country, we’re saving and extending the lives of more cancer patients than ever before through clinical trials, technological advancements and further specialization of treatment plans.

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MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF LIFE-CHANGING CARE AND

COMMITMENT TO MANY MORE

LOCATIONS GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center Cancer Services

OUR FOUNDERS WERE VISIONARIES who established Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to be dedicated solely to cancer

LSU Health Baton Rouge North Clinic

care. Today, this focus is the catalyst for Mary Bird Perkins’ leadership in providing high-quality cancer care close to home

Breast and GYN Cancer Pavilion

and achieving this by strengthening care through collaboration.

located on the campus of Woman’s Hospital

At Mary Bird Perkins, we consider it a privilege to work with hospitals, health systems, academic institutions, physicians and teams of specialists across an 18-parish service area. We want

COVINGTON

to ensure that critical resources necessary for the fight against

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

cancer are available to those who need them.

GONZALES

PARTNERS OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

HAMMOND Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LSU HEALTH

HOUMA Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center

PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WOMAN’S HOSPITAL

ZACHARY Lane Cancer Center

CANCER SERVICES NORTH OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM

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SARAH ROUYEA Survivor Sarah Rouyea, a 29-year-old wife and mother of one, turned to the Cancer Center’s new SARCOMA SPECIALTY TREATMENT TEAM to conquer her unexpected diagnosis of osteosarcoma, a rare and complex type of bone cancer.

“

It was so reassuring to know you have this team right here in your hometown. Having a dedicated, multidisciplinary team is like getting a second opinion on everything. You definitely feel like you’ve gotten the best treatment.”

PETRONILLA NEAL Breast cancer survivor Petronilla Neal has found comfort in SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAMS, where she can meet with people who relate to her diagnosis and learn new ways to cope with the mental and physical aspects of her healing process.

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“

There’s a special bond every survivor shares.

During one of the classes the group opened up and started sharing advice with one another.

We were helping fellow survivors and at the same time healing ourselves; it was a truly memorable moment.”

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BOBBY JONES While fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma—a cancer of the lymphatic system—survivor Bobby Jones felt inspired and encouraged by a SUPPORT SYSTEM all his own.

CELIA MCCORMICK Celia McCormick participated in one of the many CLINICAL TRIALS available to patients at the Cancer Center. In addition to often improving current and future patient outcomes, clinical trials help medical teams across the country evaluate the safest and most efficient ways to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat diseases.

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“

The option to participate in a clinical trial made me feel secure in my journey. Even more than that, it allowed me to give back to those who are fighting after me.”

“

When you’re diagnosed with cancer, you often don’t know where to start, but from day one the cancer team rallied around me. They were so positive and supportive, and that’s exactly what I needed.”

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ANA KRISTOF Without any cutting or incisions, the GAMMA KNIFE ICON allows us to deliver radiation with the highest level of precision, ensuring healthy brain tissue remains unaffected by treatment.

“

It’s been like going from total darkness to light. I would tell anyone to learn about the Gamma Knife treatment. Hope is out there.

This has changed my life, and today I feel empowered.”

DAN ALEXANDER For survivors like Dan Alexander, SPACEOAR is an incredible new technology that allows us to reduce the amount of radiation exposure, lessening the risk of side effects and complications and enhancing prostate cancer patients’ long-term quality of life.

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“

I only had to receive SpaceOAR once and my organs were fully protected during treatment.

There was no discomfort, no pain.

I was able to carry on with visiting my family and enjoying retirement again.”

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PREVENTION ON THE GO

COMMUNITY Prevention on the Go for the community is designed to provide education and early detection services in locations where people live, worship, shop and play. As a nationally recognized program, Prevention on the Go and our Early

IN ORDER TO BRING CANCER EDUCATION AND MORE FREQUENT SCREENINGS TO OUR COMMUNITY, our early detection and outreach program has evolved into Prevention on the Go. With this innovative and mobile approach to cancer detection, our team hits the road to bring life-saving opportunities

Bird mobile medical clinic have been traveling through Southeast Louisiana since 2002, SCREENING NEARLY 83,000 PEOPLE AND DETECTING 579 CANCERS.

to people wherever they are—eliminating common barriers and greatly increasing accessibility. There are two primary settings for Prevention on the Go: the community and the workplace.

WORKPLACE Research shows that many insured people aren’t accessing cancer screenings simply because—among other reasons—they don’t have the time. Through our workplace program, Mary Bird Perkins is helping eliminate such barriers. We work with local businesses like Lipsey’s and GMFS Mortgage to host EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND CANCER SCREENINGS ON LOCATION.

“

We signed up for Prevention on the Go to provide an extra prevention benefit to our employees. Everyone was incredibly appreciative that we brought this potentially lifesaving resource to them.”

TEE BROWN, President and CEO, GMFS Mortgage

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SISTERHOODSTRONG.ORG

DOING MORE TOGETHER Tonja McMillan, breast cancer survivor, and her son

BREAST & GYN CANCER PAVILION MARY BIRD PERKINS—OUR LADY OF THE LAKE

BREAST AND GYN CANCER MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE

CANCER CENTER AND WOMAN’S HOSPITAL

TEAMS (MDC) who ensure the latest research and protocols are

TEAMED UP TO OFFER ONE-OF-A-KIND

integrated into every individualized treatment strategy

CANCER CARE JUST FOR WOMEN. Through this collaboration, women facing breast or gynecologic cancer now have increased access to specialized care in a unique facility—the Breast and GYN Cancer Pavilion—specially built for women at the Woman’s

ELEKTA INFINITY™, a highly advanced digital linear accelerator that enhances precision, with less radiation exposure to healthy tissue than other technologies

Hospital campus. The new facility is the only one of its kind in the nation, and with our combined

GE DISCOVERY IQ™ TECHNOLOGY, which blends PET and CT

resources and experience, it allows women to

images into one, providing greater image accuracy and shorter

receive the highest level of breast and gynecologic

treatment times

cancer care available.

The new system of care has many benefits to patients, including increased access to physician

A 16-BAY INFUSION CENTER FOR CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENTS in a relaxed, tranquil setting

specialists, additional treatment options, and the

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latest clinical trials, as well as complementary spaces

AN INTEGRATED MIND-BODY MEDICINE PROGRAM, including

and features that help women and families feel as

physical and occupational therapy, nutrition and survivorship

comfortable as possible while receiving cancer care.

services such as massage therapy and healing arts

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“

To me, camp means being a regular kid.”

REX

CANCER SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

LETS KIDS BE KIDS In 2018, we further strengthened our relationship with

CAMP CLIMB allows children with a parent or guardian affected by cancer to go on a

Cancer Services to put donor dollars to work as efficiently

week of fun field trips, in addition to daily therapeutic sessions that help them learn

as possible. As a natural extension of our mission, our

how to handle the stress of a sick parent.

“

partnership with Cancer Services strengthens our ability to enhance local programs and offer more extensive and

CAMP SPOTLIGHT, the only one of its kind in the nation, is a partnership with Manship

far-reaching support to those impacted by cancer.

Theatre that allows children affected by cancer to participate in a weeklong musical

When I come here, I get to have fun with my brother and sister. I can’t even pick a favorite part.”

ADDIE

theatre program. Held at the Shaw Center for the Arts, this unique camp lets kids One of the key programs already experiencing increased

enjoy a week of singing, acting and dancing—complete with a finale performance.

support is KIDS’ CAMPS, WHICH HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CANCER, AS WELL AS

CAMP CARE, a weeklong day camp for children who have cancer and their

THEIR SIBLINGS.

siblings, wrapped up the summer with a record 42 campers in attendance and an unforgettable week of field trips that included a swamp tour, yard games at the

In addition to children’s programs, Cancer Services

Plaquemine Water Front Park and more.

supports more than 4,000 adults in the Baton Rouge area

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each year with therapeutic, free-of-charge services like

CAMP ERIN was created and funded by Eluna and is the only one of its kind in

counseling, exercise programs, nutritional supplements,

Louisiana. The weekend camp is held each fall for children who have experienced the

wigs, medical equipment loans and more. For more

death of a loved one and offers traditional camping experiences intertwined with age-

information, visit cancerservices.org.

appropriate grief therapy activities.

“

Camp made me laugh again.”

TYSON

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DELIVERING THE GIFT OF JOY Cancer changes how people of all ages experience life, including the holidays. Each year, Cancer Services hosts SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED

BY CANCER. Getting gifts from the community that are delivered by the big guy himself, decorating ornaments and making special holiday cookies are just a few of the ways that Cancer Services makes kids’ holidays merry and bright in spite of cancer.

“

Camp helped me grieve, and helped me make friends who are grieving.”

CARISSA

OUR COMMUNITY

IN ACTION

PARTNERING THROUGH PHILANTHROPY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER Individuals, communities, schools and businesses across Southeast Louisiana work in collaboration with Mary Bird Perkins to organize community events and programs to support the fight against cancer.

RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR KARNIVAL KREWE DE LOUISIANE Karnival Krewe de Louisiane (KKDL), which was formed with the purpose of raising funds for cancer patients in the community, celebrated its 31st anniversary by raising $225,000 during its 2018 season—exceeding previous years’ donations.

BENJAMIN BLANCHARD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION MAKES AN IMPACT To enhance early detection and patient assistance programs in the Northshore region, the Benjamin Blanchard Memorial Foundation recently presented Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington with a $100,000 gift, which funded the community’s first Live Well Northshore event.

GONZALES AREA FOUNDATION FUNDS INAUGURAL LIVE WELL ASCENSION EVENT Ascension Parish residents took proactive measures to protect their health with the first ever Live Well Ascension in Gonzales. In a fun, community atmosphere, more than 200 cancer screenings were offered at no cost.

RUBICON REACHES $1 MILLION IN CUMULATIVE GIVING Rubicon LLC, a 25-year supporter of Mary Bird Perkins, has reached a cumulative giving total of $1 million. Rubicon and its employees generated these funds for the Cancer Center through a number of initiatives, including employee giving and an annual golf tournament.

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More than 25 years ago, Hillar C. Moore, Jr. was instrumental in the fight against cancer by helping start the Mary Bird Perkins Charity Golf Classic.

To honor Moore, the 2018 event was renamed the HILLAR C. MOORE, JR. GOLF CLASSIC and raised $110,000 to care directly for thousands of people affected by cancer. The tournament has contributed more than $2.5 million total to the Cancer Center over the years.

The highly anticipated LADIES NIGHT OUT event in Houma features patients in a unique fashion show along with delicious cuisine, exciting silent auction, forks and corks and other great spirited attractions. This event for men and women is a Houma tradition with more than 1,000 attendees, and keeps people coming back year after year.

Supporters enjoyed the first-ever CANCER CENTER DONOR TAILGATE at the Journalism building for the 2018 LSU vs. LA Tech game. This new and The inaugural GALA GOES GATSBY made history as the Baton Rouge community raised more than $475,000 for patients, clients and their families. THE GALA GOES… is a new event combining Mary Bird Perkins— Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center and Cancer Services’ separate fundraising events.

The Houma community donated $40,000 to Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center at the second annual ROUX FOR A REASON GUMBO

unique event allowed the Cancer Center to thank nearly 300 donors with drinks, food and the best view of the LSU band entering Tiger Stadium.

GEAUX PINK events occur in all markets each October for Breast Cancer Awareness month as companies, schools, restaurants, etc. host events and raise funds for Mary Bird Perkins. We provide tools, fun swag and support in order to help people host more than 100 events, raising $100,000 in 2018 alone.

COOK-OFF. Proceeds fund free early detection cancer screenings and make cancer care more accessible for the community.

Through a partnership with the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Foundation, THE GALA began as an evolution of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Covington event, Benefits of Home. Through the partnership and with the support of longtime sponsor HUB International, this event set a new fundraising record with approximately 300 event attendees and $202,000 raised for cancer care.

Residents of Ascension Parish supported the Gonzales Area Foundation in raising $125,000 at the THIRD ANNUAL GONZALES GALA, allowing the Cancer Center in Gonzales to offer education, early detection screenings and survivorship services at no cost to patients and caregivers.

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MILESTONES 2017 • A NEW SARCOMA MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM is available to

2018 • Earned READERS’ CHOICE AWARD in cancer care category of

• Celebrated 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HAMMOND’S MARY BIRD PERKINS

• Opened REGION’S ONLY CLINIC DEDICATED TO TREATING

patients at Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center. Read

Healthcare Design magazine’s 2017 Remodel/Renovation Competition for

CANCER CENTER, the first significant cancer care service in Tangipahoa

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, eliminating the need for patients to

more on page 8.

Cancer Center remodel with Stantec Architecture.

Parish, giving Hammond-area patients and families access to the most

travel to academic cancer centers in larger cities for care.

advanced early detection, technology, treatments and support services.

• PRECISE RADIATION TREATMENT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO HOUMA-

• In affiliation with the CVT Surgical Center, THE CANCER CENTER

AREA PATIENTS. It will be used to treat many of the 168,850 new cases

LAUNCHED A MESOTHELIOMA SPECIALTY TREATMENT TEAM,

of ovarian, cervical, endometrial, vaginal, vulvar and uterine cancer that

consisting of surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists,

will be diagnosed this year alone.

pulmonologists and other specialists who collaborate to design an optimal plan of care for patients.

• Became the only Louisiana accredited program to receive the 2017 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by the American College of

• Became one of the first treatment centers in the country to lead a new

Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the only facility in the region to

way of treating brain tumors with the GAMMA KNIFE ICON. Read more

achieve this honor three times in a row.

on page 12.

• LAUNCHED SPOT IT, an early detection program to educate • JOINED FORCES WITH CANCER SERVICES to preserve and extend Cancer Services’ mission and its significant impact across our community.

• BEGAN CONDUCTING TOMOSYNTHESIS MAMMOGRAPHIC IMAGING

cosmetologists to identify changes in hard-to-see areas of clients’ skin and scalp.

• PARTNERED WITH LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER to provide

SCREENING TRIAL (TMIST) to compare two FDA-approved types of

enhanced medical oncology care, including infusion therapy services, to

digital mammography.

Zachary-area cancer patients at Lane Cancer Center.

• BREAST & GYN PAVILION OPENED to combine the most advanced breast and gynecologic cancer care, along with the latest technology and

• SPACEOAR PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT IS NOW AVAILABLE to

• MEDICAL PHYSICS RESIDENCY PROGRAM RECEIVED FULL RE-

our patients—providing more comfortable and accurate treatment for

ACCREDITATION. We are the first center in Louisiana to establish such

improved quality of life. Read more on page 13.

a program.

national clinical trials here at home. Read more on page 17.

• Launched LIVE WELL ASCENSION through partnership with the Gonzales Area Foundation. Read more on page 21.

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OUR IMPACT

BY THE NUMBERS

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CREATING A LASTING LEGACY IN A

MEANINGFUL AND POWERFUL WAY Since 2009, Dr. Charles Wood, radiation oncologist and medical director of radiation oncology

MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER FOUNDATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019

at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, and Dr. Brooke Wood, pediatric dentist, have been loyal and committed annual donors. In addition, they made a transformational major gift to help provide the much-needed resources and support for cancer patients, right here where they live and work.

As the Woods witnessed the renovation of leading-edge facilities, national recognition and treatment advancements, they knew it was time to make a difference with even greater resolve.

The Woods decided to look at their estate planning in a different and unique way, CREATING THEIR LEGACY THROUGH A PLANNED GIFT THAT WILL HELP SECURE THE FUTURE OF

The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer

J. GERARD JOLLY

TODD D. STEVENS

Foundation was formed in

Chairman

President and CEO, Mary Bird

2005 by a dedicated group of

Perkins Cancer Center

community volunteers to manage and oversee the successful

STEVEN J. MOORE

growth of endowment assets.

Vice Chairman

The purpose of the Foundation is

Upon learning the benefits of donating life insurance, they realized it was the perfect option for them. Insurance enabled the Woods to make a much more significant planned gift than they otherwise ever thought possible. With thoughtful planning, they were able to manage the

TEE BROWN

financial responsibilities of their family today in a meaningful and powerful way.

JEANNE JAMES

to build a long-term endowment fund dedicated to taking the

AZA BOWLIN

fight against cancer forward.

Secretary/Treasurer

REBECCA NELSON DAVID PERRY

Today, the endowment fund manages assets of $13.6 million.

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CANCER CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.

Learn more about creating a

DONNA SAURAGE

meaningful legacy on page 29.

Immediate Past Chairwoman

NATHANIEL TANNEHILL PAUL R. THOMPSON

THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES TO DONATING LIFE INSURANCE: convenience, tax savings, privacy and flexibility. To learn more about how you can impact the future of cancer care through a gift of life insurance, contact (225) 215-1224.

“

The demands of the disease are great, and the need to do more is now. Our ability to leave a family legacy and teach our children the importance of giving back to a community that has given us so much has been an incredible gift.”

DRS. BROOKE AND CHARLIE WOOD

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HILAIRE & ETHEL LANAUX HONOR GRANDDAUGHTER WITH TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFT TO MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER One family is honoring their granddaughter’s courageous cancer battle by creating a lasting legacy that will help others for generations to come. New Orleans residents Hilaire and Ethel Lanaux sorely miss their granddaughter Hillary Lanaux, who was 20 years old when she passed

Community partnerships and donations of all sizes, including the Lanaux family

HELP US TRANSFORM

CANCER CARE

transformational gift benefiting the Covington and Houma markets, help us make actionable advancement and improve our comprehensive approach to fighting cancer through our six pillars of support detailed below. By strategically leading with compassion, innovation and collaboration—and building a network of support throughout our community—Mary Bird Perkins offers patients and their families the most advanced care and lifelong support available today. EVERY DOLLAR CONTRIBUTED DIRECTLY IMPACTS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

away in 2001 due to an aggressive soft-tissue sarcoma.

To help save lives and honor their granddaughter and her caregivers, the Lanaux family has made a transformational donation to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to fund prevention, education and early detection services in Covington, Houma and parishes in the surrounding areas.

Their goal for the gift, which is one of the largest gifts ever received across the state for cancer education and early detection, is to lessen the number of lives cut short by cancer and decrease the number of families devastated by

PREVENTION

INNOVATION

LOUISIANA HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST CANCER MORTALITY RATES

THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN SCIENCE COME TOGETHER AT MARY

IN THE NATION. Through heightened awareness and fundraising, we’re

BIRD PERKINS to enhance treatment options for patients here at

able to increase our number of screenings, improve education efforts

home. Your generosity allows us to attract highly trained specialists

and, ultimately, save more lives.

and obtain state-of-the-art technology.

RESEARCH

TEAMWORK

OUR LEADING COMMUNITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS PROVIDE

OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IS

ACCESS TO GROUNDBREAKING CLINICAL TRIALS, a critical part of

SUSTAINED THROUGH THE DYNAMIC EXCHANGE OF IDEAS,

the future of cancer care that helps test new ways to prevent, detect,

RESOURCES AND KNOWLEDGE. Your investment helps bring the best

diagnose and treat diseases.

minds in our community together to ensure patients have access to

losing loved ones. This generous donation from the Lanaux family is a beautiful tribute to Hillary, and many lives will be saved because of it. It’s the generosity of people like the Lanaux family that make this fight conquerable.

“

Hillary made the most of the short time she was with us. Our hope is that this gift in her name will help do the good that we know she would have done if she were still with us today.”

ETHEL AND HILAIRE LANAUX

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gold-standard care and truly individualized treatment plans.

SURVIVORSHIP THROUGH GROWING SURVIVORSHIP AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

PATIENT ASSISTANCE

PROGRAMS, more and more patients and survivors have opportunities

MORE THAN 25,000 INDIVIDUALS IN LOUISIANA WILL BE NEWLY

to further heal their body, mind and soul. Your support gives us the

DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER BEFORE THE END OF THIS YEAR.

resources to educate caregivers on the most current and effective

Donations support patients by removing barriers to treatment and

practices so patients not only survive, but thrive.

care—including transportation assistance, nutritional supplements, medication and more.

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CELEBRATING COURAGE, COMPASSION AND

THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM

The Cancer Center is fortunate to have tremendous volunteer support with so many contributing their time, talent and resources. These individuals are a wonderful representation of the men and women in our community who choose to step forward and help improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer in their own unique ways.

The 2018 HILLAR C. MOORE, JR., MEMORIAL OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD was presented to GERALD T. “JERRY” GOSS. Goss has been a longtime volunteer and advocate of the Cancer Center, serving on both the Foundation board and the Cancer Center’s board.

The D. JENSEN HOLLIDAY MEMORIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE

SHEILA MOORE, M.D. was honored with the 2018 D. JENSEN HOLLIDAY

AWARD is a community-wide award presented to an individual

MEMORIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD for her staunch advocacy

whose vision and dedication to the greater good of the

for children with cancer. In the early 1980s, Dr. Moore worked tirelessly to

community has made a sustained and measurable difference

successfully establish the St. Jude Baton Rouge Affiliate at Our Lady of the

in the fight against cancer.

Lake Children’s Health in Baton Rouge. She is also responsible for creating Camp Care, Cancer Services’ weeklong summer camp that helps children

In 2017, ASHLEY WALKER FERGUSON was honored for her

affected by cancer to feel “normal” in spite of their circumstances. Read

tireless work as founder of Dose of the Coast, an organization

more about Camp Care on page 18.

she created as a tribute to her father, who passed away from liver cancer. Dose of the Coast provides unforgettable experiences and excursions, like fishing trips and sunset cruises, for patients and their families.

The HILLAR C. MOORE, JR., MEMORIAL OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD

The LOUIS D. CURET MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER

THE LANE FAMILY, longtime volunteers and supporters of the Cancer Center

AWARD recognizes individuals, an organization or a foundation

since 1993, were honored in 2018 with the LOUIS D. CURET MEMORIAL

that has launched or led a significant philanthropic effort in

VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER AWARD. They have been a key partner of Mary

support of Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center.

Bird Perkins Cancer Center through their presenting sponsorship of Karnival Krewe de Louisiane through Gerry Lane Enterprises. The late Gerry Lane

recognizes a Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center volunteer with

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unwavering dedication, outstanding leadership and a sense of responsibility in the

In 2017, BLANCHARD E. SANCHEZ, JR. was honored as a faithful

and now the entire Lane family have committed to lead the community

fight against cancer.

and passionate supporter and leader through philanthropic

in fighting cancer, donating more than half a million dollars to the Cancer

efforts since 2004. Blanchard joined the Foundation Board of

Center and helping to raise hundreds of thousands more.

The 2017 award was presented to J.H. “JAY” CAMPBELL, JR., who has served on the

Directors in 2011 and has served as an active member of the Joint

Mary Bird Perkins Board of Directors and the Mary Bird Perkins Foundation Board.

Development Committee for many years.

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The SISTER LINDA CONSTANTIN COURAGE AND COMPASSION AWARD

The ANNA B. LIPSEY VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD began in 1986

is given to team members who embody Sr. Linda Constantin’s joyful spirit

and is presented each year to the volunteer(s) who best exemplifies

every day by putting an immeasurable level of love and compassion into all

the volunteer spirit and dedication for which Anna Lipsey was known.

that they do.

In 2017, multiple winners were chosen for the first time in the award’s history: SHERIKA LEWIS, a certified pharmacy technician, and SUZANNE HOTARD, RN, BSN, OCN, survivorship navigator.

BOB AND BEV JONES were named the 2017 recipients of the Anna B. Lipsey Volunteer Service Award. They have volunteered at the Cancer Center for more than 30 years combined. The couple’s service has been far-reaching, offering assistance and compassion to patients and team members alike.

JEANETTE MOORE, RN, BSN, OCN, an infusion nurse, was honored with the

INNOVATION HAPPENS HERE

2018 Sister Linda Constantin Courage and Compassion Award.

THE ANNUAL FAVRE FAMILY AWARD FOR INNOVATION—a component of Art Favre’s $1 million donation—provides funds to develop groundbreaking ideas to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer for years to come. The internal grant competition allows team members throughout the organization to submit applications and compete to make their ideas come to fruition, spurring unbelievable creativity and collaboration.

JEAN WILCOX was named the 2018 recipient of the Anna B.

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Connel Chu, a medical physicist, was the first winner in 2017 for his project “BPAP for Radiation

Lipsey Volunteer Service Award. Throughout Wilcox’s 20 years of

Therapy,” which helps lung cancer patients breathe in a more controlled way during radiation treatment.

volunteerism, she has followed in Anna B. Lipsey’s footsteps, saying

In addition to each year’s winners, we’ve had a unique opportunity to award additional funds for other

she has enjoyed meeting patients, delivering snacks, lending an ear

initiatives, including an internal text system for enhancing internal communication among teams and a

and providing hugs in their time of need.

new electron beam tuning instrument to enhance radiotherapy treatments for patients.

2018 FAVRE FAMILY AWARD FOR INNOVATION WINNERS This year, Vadel Shivers, MS, RD, a dietician in collaboration with the oncology support services department, won for a project that will enhance oral nutrition and quality of life for head and neck cancer patients undergoing treatment, which are major challenges for those with this disease.

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YOUR SUPPORT

FUELS THE FIGHT Mary Bird Perkins’ unique approach to comprehensive treatment is made possible not only by our commitment, but also by the compassion of all those who join the fight.

Your donations give us the ability to improve the way we confront cancer at every level. With the collective support of engaged neighbors like yourself, we’re able to focus on providing the best possible experience for those we serve—today and in the future.

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