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Joining forces with M.D. Anderson A partnership to fight Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Advancing radiation therapy New Mexico’s first and only Tomotherapy System
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Expanding Hope
Reaching Out
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Building Hope
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2007 Annual Report
Saying Goodbye
A few words from Director & CEO Cheryl Willman, MD
Serving a uniquely diverse population that’s spread across a vast territory
Working with Native American communities to overcome cancer health disparities
Teaming with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to fight Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Our new Cancer Treatment & Clinical Research Facility is on time and under budget
New Mexico’s first and only Hi-Art Tomotherapy Radiation Treatment System
Legislators, athletes and communities raise funds for the UNM Cancer Center
- NCI Research Programs - Why They Chose Us - Donor Honor Roll
A tribute to our friend and supporter Senator Ben Altamirano
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The University of New Mexico Cancer Center is one of only 63 National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers in the nation. The Official Cancer Center of New Mexico since 1971, the University of New Mexico Cancer Center is the only academic health care facility in the state providing fully integrated, comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment. More than 73 doctors representing every cancer specialty work side-by-side at the Cancer Center to develop individualized, compassionate treatment plans. More than 120 nationally-recognized scientists are on the cutting edge of cancer research, assuring that all New Mexicans receive the most advanced, state-of-the-art care and benefit from the fruits of cancer research.
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There is no word for cancer In most Native American languages, there is no
UNM researchers and doctors are partnering with
word for cancer. But while just speaking of the dis-
Indian Health Services, the All Indian Pueblo Council,
ease is thought to bring on death in some tribal com-
the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board and the
munities, cancer is increasing at an alarming rate. It
Navajo Nation to look at possible disparity factors
is now the second-leading cause of death in Native
that include lifestyle, environment, biology, late-stage
American communities and has created one of the
diagnosis and access to care.
worst cancer health disparities of any minority group.
Marianne Berwick, PhD, leader of the UNM Cancer
In New Mexico – one of only four states where
Center disparities research program, said her team is
minorities make up the majority of the population –
concentrating on building relationships with Native
the number of common cancer cases has been rising
American communities and understanding cultural
among Hispanic and Native American peoples since
differences. “They have a whole different way of
2000, while those same cancers have been dropping
looking at cancer,” she said of Native Americans. “If
in the Caucasian population. New Mexico’s Native
you don’t understand that, you get nowhere.”
American community, which makes up almost 10
Leaders in the Native American community, like
percent of the state’s population, is particularly hard
Dr. Gayle Diné Chacon, director of the Center for
hit. Even though Native Americans are less likely
Native American Health, are establishing dialogues
overall to get cancer than Whites or Hispanics, they
with New Mexico tribes. Together, they are finding
are more likely to die of the disease.
ways to help their people talk about and understand
“Among the major ethnic groups in the United
cancer. “We can’t just jump in and begin talking
States, Native Americans have the worst cancer
about clinical trials and research,” Diné Chacon
survival rates for the most common cancers,” said
said. “We need to step back and give communities
Chuck Wiggins, PhD, director of the New Mexico
the education, training and information to build
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informed clinical decision-making capacity.”
from their cancer than
percent more likely to die from their cancer than nonThe UNM Cancer Center is working hard to
pueblos. Cancer 101, a cancer education program,
non-Hispanic whites.”
understand and address cancer health disparities
is reaching into the state’s most remote reservations,
and has dedicated one of its four major research
and the Pink Shawl Project brings Native American
programs – Population Health Sciences, Cancer
women together to talk about breast cancer. On the
Health Disparities and Cancer Control – to the effort.
following pages, we look at these programs in action.
Hispanic Whites.”
Progress is being made. Cancer prevention programs have been implemented in all 19 New Mexico
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many of whom have gone on to conduct additional
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tossing stuffed animals to each other. It looks like a
trainings in their own communities. “I think there’s a
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simple game, but what the players are learning could
dialogue developing around the issue, and we’re
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getting more requests for trainings,” Suina said. “That’s
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a huge accomplishment for this program.”
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Addressing commonly-held beliefs and dispelling
ing cancer. It is part of Cancer 101, a hands-on cancer
misinformation is a crucial role of Cancer 101. Because
education program designed to provide basic infor-
fear and a sense of hopelessness can surround can-
mation about cancer, prevention, screening and
cer, educators work to understand beliefs and make
treatment tailored specifically to New Mexico’s Native
sure that everyone has access to accurate informa-
American population. Information is presented in a
tion. “We’re putting it on the table and using those
culturally-relevant way that supports the core values
beliefs as our context for our teaching framework,”
of the people.
said Michele Suina, a program specialist at the UNM
“There is a difference in what is important to others
Cancer Center. “As we are presenting, we can pro-
and what is valuable to us,” said Michele Suina,
vide information to counter those beliefs. We’re using
program specialist at the University of New Mexico
a lot of dialogue to try to address the issue.”
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patients understanding and knowing what the
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pueblos, the Jicarilla Apache Nation and the Navajo
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“Native American women are very strong and
diagnosis with death. In fact, the Navajo people
quiet women who don’t like to reveal their pain,” said
describe cancer as “the sore that does not heal.”
Carla Sakiestewa, one of the project’s organizers.
The perception that cancer is a very intelligent and
“The Pink Shawl event is a silent reminder to them that
formidable opponent has led to the belief among
there are women out there who have been treated with
some Native Americans that speaking of cancer
traditional and western medicine and have survived.”
invites it onto oneself.
A the New Mexico Pink Shawl Powwow and
A number of New Mexico Native Americans have
health fair, traditional healers bless the shawls that
decided to take up the fight against breast cancer in
women from tribal communities have designed.
their communities and give women suffering from the
The shawls are worn by women to identify them-
disease a voice. And while the battle is fierce, the
selves as survivors or to remember a loved one who
warriors are wrapped in soft, pink shawls.
has suffered from the disease. Songs and dances
The program makes use of traditional shawls to help Native American women communicate their experiences with breast cancer, learn about the disease and honor survivors.
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you’re born until the day you die,” Sakiestewa said.
cancer education program, was started in Michigan
“Pink shawls are significant because breast cancer
in 2003 by Lorraine “Punkin” Shananaquet and has
survivors embellish them with items or color or designs
since spread to Alaska, Colorado, Wisconsin and
that reflect their struggle and their survival of this ill-
Oregon. In February of last year, the Pink Shawl
ness. In that way, it empowers the person who owns a
Project launched in New Mexico. Sponsored by the
pink shawl.”
UNM Cancer Center, the New Mexico Cancer Care
Sakiestewa said the Pink Shawl Powwow is an
Alliance, the United Native Council and other New
effective way to educate Native American women
Mexico organizations. The program makes use of
about breast cancer because they are familiar with
traditional shawls to help Native American women
the event. And the shawls show comfort and respect,
communicate their experiences with breast cancer,
she said, which puts the women at ease. “The women
learn about the disease and honor survivors. The
can wear pink shawls and share their stories,” she
shawls serve as a powerful connection between the
said. “It puts them at ease. That’s important because
known and unknown, closing the gap between
they need to tell their daughters that it’s OK to do a
traditional healing and modern medicine.
self-exam and to get screenings.”
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A new research partnership between the University of Texas – M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the University of New Mexico Cancer Center brings together some of the best minds in the nation to address the problem of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). The partnership is the first state-funded IBC research collaboration in the country, and the first to bring together “two prestigious institutions,” according to Dr. Massimo Cristofanilli, director of the IBC Clinic and Research Program at M.D. Anderson. 1 4
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Left to right: Senator Tim Jennings and his wife Patty, breast cancer survivor, speak at the signing ceremony in the Rotunda of the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Dr. Cheryl Willman, Director and CEO of the UNM Cancer Center, Patti Bradfield, President, IBC Advocacy and Research Foundation, Patty Jennings and Dr. Melanie Royce, Director of the Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Program at the UNM Cancer Center.
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Left to right: UNM President Dr. David Schmidly, Patty Jennings, Dr. Massimo Cristofanilli, Director of the IBC Clinic and Research Program at M.D. Anderson, Dr. Cheryl Willman and Dr. Paul Roth, UNM Executive Vice President for Health Sciences. Drs. Cristofanilli, Roth and Willman sign the M.D. Anderson – UNM Cancer Center research agreement as Tim and Patty Jennings look on.
“This historic partnership will bring together
After her IBC diagnosis on Christmas Eve, 2004,
opened by this collaboration,” Cristofanilli said. “I
some of the best minds in the nation to address the
Patty Jennings quickly learned how lethal the rare
hope other institutions will feel motivated to follow
problem of inflammatory breast cancer,” said Dr.
form of breast cancer is. “Most women are diag-
Unlike other breast cancers, women with IBC
this new model . . . to study non-IBC breast cancers
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nosed in their 20s,” Patty said. “Often, there’s just
rarely have tumors or lumps that can be detected
and possibly other malignancies.”
Cancer Center. “We believe this research will
one month from the onset of the disease until it’s
by mammograms or ultrasounds. Symptoms, which
IBC is a deadly form of breast cancer that can
translate into better treatment for other types of
moved to other organs. The chances of living more
include warmth and swelling in the breast, itching,
be difficult to detect. Often, the disease has spread
high-risk breast cancer as well, which claim the
than two or three years are very slim.”
pain, redness, a change in the color of the areola
to other organs by the time a diagnosis is made.
lives of far too many women in this region.”
because this is so deadly. There’s not a lot of hope for anybody who gets it.”
Thankfully, Patty soon learned she had been
and thickened areas of skin, are often misdiagnosed
The driving force behind New Mexico’s IBC
misdiagnosed. Instead of IBC, she had another
as an infection. But better diagnostic tools and
research funding was Senator Tim Jennings,
type of high-risk breast cancer. But Patty did not
treatments could be just around the corner as the
The M.D. Anderson Cancer Clinic in Houston is
whose wife, Patty, was initially diagnosed with
forget the hundreds of young women whose lives
nation’s premier cancer experts investigate this
home to the nation’s only facility devoted solely to
the disease. During the 2007 legislative session,
are taken by this deadly disease ever y year.
deadly disease.
the research, diagnosis and treatment of IBC. The
New Mexico legislators voted unanimously to
Unfortunately, the advances that have been made
“I think this collaboration will be very important
University of New Me Cancer Center brings inter-
allocate $3.2 million for the joint research project
in diagnosing and treating other forms of breast
to the people of New Mexico,” Patty said. “If we
nationally-recognized researchers and scientists to
between M.D. Anderson and the UNM Cancer
cancer have not extended to IBC. “I was aston-
can save lives and contribute to research, that’s
the partnership, as well as an extensive collection of
Center. Texas legislators followed suit with $4
ished that this disease was not being looked at
what we want to do.”
tissue samples from the New Mexico Tumor Registry.
million in matching funds.
by anyone,” Patty said. “We had to do something
more than five years.
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Less than 40 percent of women with IBC survive
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The new UNM Cancer Center is rising on time and under budget For the thousands of New Mexicans who are currently coming to the Cancer Center for treatment, the doors to the new UNM Comprehensive Cancer Treatment and Clinical Research Facility can’t open soon enough. Last year, UNM Cancer Center doctors treated almost 7,000 patients in 90,000 visits. More than 300 people came to the clinic every day – a clinic that was designed for fewer than 100 daily visits. The center now sees almost 50 percent of New Mexican adults newly diagnosed with cancer and virtually all of the children. Fifty-two percent of the patients come to the center from outside of Bernalillo County. The new $90 million facility is a 206,000 sq. ft., five-story structure. It will easily accommodate more than 200,000 patient visits every year. Construction began in May, 2007 and will open to patients in April, 2009. The new UNM Cancer Center will house the latest
buildinghope May 2002 UNM Board of Regents authorizes the planning and design of a new cancer treatment and clinical research facility.
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February 2003 Cigarette tax increases by 71¢, providing $23.4 million in taxexempt bonds for the new building.
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in cancer treatment technology, including the most advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery techniques and new, highly sensitive cancer diagnostics. The building will have more than 70 examination rooms, four radiation oncology/radiosurgery vaults and a patient education wing.
August 2003 New Mexico State Legislature approves $30 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance Phase I of construction.
2004 Planning and design proceeds with input from faculty, staff and patients.
May 2005 UNM regents approve a 6.1 acre site for the new facility.
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This beautiful new facility has been designed
The ceremony included several Native American
with the spiritual and emotional needs of patients
traditions. First, Amadeo Shije, vice chairman of the
and their families in mind, with a roof-to-ground
All Indian Pueblo Council, led the group in a prayer
light chimney, healing garden, reflecting pool
to ask forgiveness of those who would be disturbed
and caregivers’ lounge. Thirty-two rooftop chemo-
by the construction.
therapy infusion stations will give patients a dramatic
“We will ask forgiveness of those lives of animals
view of the Sandia Mountains while they are under-
and insects and those beings that live below the
going treatment.
ground whose lives will be affected by the movement
“Our mission is to support and treat the whole
of the earth,” he told the crowd before his prayer.
patient while we are treating the cancer,” said
“But we will also give thanks because out of all the
Dr. Cher yl Willman, director and CEO of the
displacement and movement, will come hope.” been turned to symbolize
of the building project, Dr. Cheryl Willman led the group
the beginning of the build-
in a release of live butterflies.
ing project, Dr. Willman
have very specific needs, and not all of
legend, anyone who desires a wish to
them are physical. We will provide a safe,
come true must capture a butterfly, whisper
warm, healing environment for everyone
that wish to it and release it. The butterfly takes the butterfly’s freedom, grants the wish.
ceremony for the new building. Hundreds of state
Just before hundreds of butterflies took flight, Dr.
and local officials, community supporters, patients
Willman said: “To all of those who have been affected
and staf f braved high winds to celebrate the
by cancer – those who have survived and who have
momentous and exciting day.
died – to them we dedicate this new facility.”
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August 2005 Regents approve $10 million in UNM system bonds for the new building.
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October 2006 UNM Hospital contributes $3.4 million for the imaging wing in the new facility.
May 2007 Regents give final approval. Flintco, Inc. is awarded the construction contract. UNM
May 15, 2007 Hundreds brave high winds to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony.
May 15, 2007 Dr. Cheryl Willman, and Representative Tom Anderson release butterflies at the ceremony.
May 15, 2007 Dr. Cheryl Willman with the late Senator Ben Altamirano (left) and Speaker of the House Ben Lujan (right) at the ceremony.
August 2007 A fleet of 120 cement trucks pour walls five feet thick for the west radiation oncology vault.
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New Mexico state legislators and officials have
where they can continue their research and train the
Flintco employs 35 subcontractors and a total
been overwhelmingly supportive of the construction
next generation of health care professionals to
of more than 350 people on the project. The new
American flag – into its permanent
project, allocating $43.4 million over the last three
overcome New Mexico’s significant health care
facility will require 12,000 yards of concrete, 16
home, the waiting crowd below erupted
years for Phase 1 of the building project. During
disparities.”
semi truck loads of rebar, 600 tons of steel and a
with applause, cheers and whistles.
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The late Senator Ben Altamirano expressed his
260 -ft. crane. Easley said he has assembled a
The event, known as topping-out, included a
Governor Bill Richardson approved the final $17
support of the University of New Mexico Cancer
“crack team” of builders who are highly experi-
ceremony with legislators, donors, physicians, con-
million general obligation bond that is needed to
Center at the groundbreaking ceremony. “This is
enced in building health care facilities across the
struction workers and cancer survivors. Those in
complete the second and final phase of construc-
an exciting moment for health care here in New
nation and particularly in New Mexico.
attendance were invited to sign the beam, which
tion. The money will allow contractors to complete
Mexico,” Altamirano said with a broad smile.
But for most of the construction workers, the
the second floor and build an administrative and
“Funding for cancer research and treatment has
project is about much more than nuts and bolts.
patient services wing that will house patient sup-
come a long way, but we must do more.”
Almost everyone on the site has had someone
For almost a year now,
they love affected
held hundreds of names as it floated through the air to the top of the building. “This is a momentous day,” Hammon said.
New Mexico state legislators and officials have been
employees of Flintco, Inc.,
overwhelmingly supportive of the construction project,
contractor on the project,
pine tree and an American flag – into its permanent home,
allocating $43.4 million over the last three years.
have been hard at work on
the crowd below erupted with applause, cheers and whistles.
the building. Every morning
When workers secured the highest beam – adorned with a
portive care services, complementary/alternative
–sometimes seven days a week – at least 100 work-
“It hits close to home for most
medicine, physician and nursing offices and clinical
ers show up at the site, determined to complete the
of us,” said Dustin Hammon, senior project man-
trial offices.
new UNM Cancer Treatment and Clinical Research
ager for Flintco. “Whenever you can build a project
After the ceremony, everyone was treated to a
facility as quickly as possible.
that has a positive impact like this one, it’s really
steak dinner, courtesy of Flintco, in a recently walled-
“The beam signifies prosperity and good luck.
rewarding.”
in room of the new facility. Construction workers and
It’s really a milestone.”
Mexico House of Representatives, said the new
“Every day that we can shave off the schedule
facility will be “a world-class cancer center in a
is another day that people can be treated locally,”
On December 12, 2007, more than 300 people
legislators sat side-by-side looking at construction
world-class home for us here in New Mexico.”
said Ken Easley, vice president of Flintco. “I know
endured frosty temperatures to witness a milestone
photos. The pride and excitement were palpable.
“We are blessed to have these incredible
what a hardship it is to have to go out of town or out
in the construction process. The building’s highest
“This is much more than a building project,”
medical people with the gifts to heal,” he said. “I
of state to be treated for cancer. This facility is really
beam was laid in place on the fifth story of the
Easley said. “It’s about the health of our families
am proud that we can provide the best environment
needed by the community.”
new facility. When workers secured the beam
and community.”
October 2007 Five-story shear wall around main elevator shaft completed.
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Representative Ben Lujan, speaker of the New
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March 2008 $17 million authorized by Governor Bill Richardson (above) to finish the final phase of the building.
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Patients treated with TomoTherapy have fewer
is one of the most advanced radiation therapy
side effects and usually need fewer treatments
systems available in the world. One of only 70
than those who undergo conventional radiation
machines in the nation, the UNM Cancer Center
treatment. Instead of the usual 40 to 50 treatments,
brought TomoTherapy to New Mexico last fall as
patients can be successfully treated in just five to
part of its commitment to provide world- class
10 sessions.
cancer treatment to all New Mexicans.
“Because TomoTherapy treats tumors from
TomoTherapy brings life-saving radiation to
innumerable tiny angles, the radiation dosage is
patients with tumors next to the spinal cord, optic
constrained to just where we want it and stays out
nerves and brain – tumors that can’t always be
of important organs and tissues,” said Dr. Thomas
treated with conventional radiation therapy. And,
Schroeder, director of TomoTherapy at the UNM
because there is almost no radiation leakage to
Cancer Center. “This results in less nausea and skin
growing, healthy tissue, the TomoTherapy Hi-Art
irritation and less risk of long-term complications,
system is a much better option for children who
which, unfortunately, can happen with standard
need radiation therapy.
radiation therapy.”
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t Previous spread: Patient Monte Newsom talks with Dr. Schroeder before one of his TomoTherapy treatments.
When Monte Newsom was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he didn’t have many options. Traditional radiation therapy was out of the question because Newsom has two artificial hips. The metal prostheses blocked conventional CT-scans from “seeing” his prostate well enough to plan radiation treatments. And, even if treatments could have been planned, the straight, limited number of standard radiation therapy beams would have been diluted and diffused by the metal hips. Newsom, 77, then checked into radiation seeding. He was told TomoTherapy works by combining
he wasn’t a good candidate for the procedure. The only remaining option was to have
real-time CT scans with hundreds of pin-
his prostate removed – a difficult surgery with a long recovery time.
point, spiral radiation b eams. The machine takes detailed 3- D images
“I wasn’t going to have another surgery,” Newsom said. “I’ve had
before each treatment and then adjusts
too many.” Fortunately, he heard about the new TomoTherapy
the beams to accommodate changes
Hi-Art radiation machine at the UNM Cancer Center. It proved to
in the tumor or differences in the way
be the perfect solution. TomoTherapy’s advanced imaging system
a patient is positioned. “We’re able to do daily CT verifi-
produced a clear, three-dimensional picture of the treatment area,
cations so we can visualize and align
in spite of his artificial hips. Continuous spirals of radiation, deliv-
the patient in all three dimensions,”
ered in a 360-degree radius, reached around the metal prostheses
Schroeder said. “Then we can put the
and sent consistent doses of radiation directly to the prostate. Newsom said he has
radiation where we want it with great
had no side effects from the TomoTherapy treatment. He and his wife
accuracy. This had never been done before TomoTherapy.”
recently went on an extended vacation. “I haven’t
TomoTherapy also delivers radiation in
missed a beat,” he said. “And I didn’t
an entirely new way. Conventional radiation
have to have surgery.”
TomoTherapy delivers radiation in a continuous 360-degree spiral around the patient, with the dosage changtherapy sends a few wide b eams from a limited number of points, restricting access to tumors and treatment areas. TomoTherapy
lif e - saving p re cision radiation
delivers radiation in a continuous 360-degree
treatments from the TomoTherapy Hi-
spiral around the patient, with the dosage chang-
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“We’re very happy with how things are going,”
That means that people who can’t receive con-
Schroeder said. “TomoTherapy has proven to be
ventional radiation therapy because of artificial
very effective, and most patients are doing better
joints or metal in their body, which b l o c k t ra -
than they were with traditional therapy. We're
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very pleased.”
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Four years ago, legislators decided to use the
Mexico House and Senate members raised a record-
game as a fund-raiser for the UNM Cancer Center
breaking $6,054 for the UNM Cancer Center in
in honor of Representative Ray Ruiz, who died of
January. Senators, coached by UNM head football
lung cancer in 2004. Since that time, legislative
coach Rocky Long, wore Lobo jerseys. Representa-
basketball games have raised a total of $17,700 for
tives, coached by New Mexico State University
the UNM Cancer Center. “When you can put all
President Dr. Michael Martin, wore Aggie jerseys.
the politics aside for a great New Mexican like Ray,
Organized by legislative consultant Billy Gupton,
it’s an honor for all of us,” Foley said.
the game ended with the House winning 35 to 30.
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Before this year’s game, Rep. Eric Youngberg
Legislative basketball games have been a staple
had his suit pants cut off to shorts length – something
of legislative sessions for more than 15 years. Hundreds
he was warned would happen if he came to the
show up every year to watch their elected officials
game in long pants. The pants legs were then auc-
play in what is always a brutal, physical game. “We’re
tioned off for almost $700 for the UNM Cancer
glad to be helping the UNM Cancer Center,” said Rep.
Center. At halftime, a memorial jersey in honor of
Dan Foley, who played in the game. “They are doing
the late Sen. Ben Altamirano, who passed away last
an amazing job of helping all New Mexicans.”
December, was presented to his grandsons.
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getting in the game: tough enough to wear pink NMSU Aggies put on the pink to bring in almost $200,000 for breast cancer research On the weekend of September 29, 2007,
NMSU and the UNM Cancer Center. Combined with
Las Cruces was bathed in pink. From pink clothes
the $150,000 raised during their annual roping
to pink-themed meals and store marquees, the
event and dinner dance in Las Cruces in October,
community was caught up in the Aggies Are Tough
Cowboys for Cancer Research donated more than
Enough To Wear Pink football game at New Mexico
$350,000 to the UNM Cancer Center in 2007.
State University.
In addition to sponsoring the Tough Enough to
Dedicated to promoting breast cancer awareness
Wear Pink game, the UNM Cancer Center hosted a
and raising funds for breast cancer research, the
cancer education night for Las Cruces community
game and other weekend events generated almost
members the night before the game. “No one imag-
$200,000 for Cowboys for Cancer Research, a
ined our event would be what it became,” said June
non-profit organization in Las Cruces. Cowboys
Mumme, wife of NMSU head football coach Hal
then donated the money to the UNM Cancer Center
Mumme and event organizer. “Our success is a
to be used for joint research projects between
tribute to NMSU and the people of Las Cruces.”
Bottom left: Aggies Are Tough Enough To Wear Pink co-chairs (left to right): June Mumme, Pat Sisbarro, Magellia Boston and Laura Conniff, president, NMSU Board of Regents. Top and lower right: the stands were a sea of pink during the Tough Enough To Wear Pink game.
Left: UNM President Dr. David Schmidly takes a shot to raise money for the UNM Cancer Center. Top: Breast cancer survivors and family members line the floor of the Pit at halftime. Bottom: Dr. Cheryl Willman with donors (left to right): Robert and Kelly Stranahan, Denny and Geraldine Calhoun, as well as Dr. David Schmidly, and Patty Jennings, breast cancer survivor and wife of Senator Tim Jennings.
getting in the game: think pink UNM Lady Lobos play for the pink in a game dedicated to breast cancer awareness
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Six organizations, who together have contributed
sponsored the first-ever Think Pink UNM women’s
more than $5 million to breast cancer research at the
basketball game in February. The event was dedi-
UNM Cancer Center, were also honored at halftime:
cated to raising awareness about breast cancer.
the Stranahan Foundation, the Carl C. Anderson
Lady Lobo players, coaches and game officials
Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation,
wore pink, as did many in the stands. At halftime,
Cowboys for Cancer Res earch, the American Cancer
more than 50 breast cancer survivors and their families
Society, the New Mexico Department of Health and
received a standing ovation from the crowd as they
the Komen for a Cure Foundation.
walked onto the court to be honored by Dr. Cheryl
UNM President Dr. David Schmidly and former
Willman, director and CEO of the UNM Cancer Center.
Lady Lobos assistant coach Hazel Tull-Leach had a
“It was nice to be recognized for all the work that goes
free-throw competition that raised $2,500 for the UNM
into being a cancer patient,” said breast cancer sur-
Cancer Center. Sponsors were Frontier Restaurant,
vivor Rebecca Covalt. “It takes tremendous strength.”
Golden Pride and Clear Channel Outdoor.
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The University of New Mexico Cancer Center is the only cancer center in
New Mexico that provides a fully integrated, comprehensive cancer treatment
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program. We are one of only 63 National Cancer Institute-designated facilities
and the official Cancer Center of the State of New Mexico. Over the last seven years, the UNM Cancer Center has grown tremendously.
Last year alone, revenues increased by 31 percent, and the number of patient
encounters rose by 17 percent. The UNM Cancer Center now provides world-
Net clinic revenues:
2000
2003
2007
$8.3 million
$16.7 million
$34.8 million
2,500
5,500
7,600
29,500
53,100
80,600
3,897
6,089
9,297
16,235
18,477
18,624
$3.5 million
$3.9 million
$3.8 million
class cancer care to more than 7,600 New Mexicans and reaches many more through outreach and education programs in some of the most remote
Patients seen:
areas of the state. The UNM Cancer Center is the State’s largest team of board certified
oncology physicians. These 73 doctors hail from such prestigious institutions as Sloan-Kettering, M.D. Anderson, and the Mayo Clinic. Surgeons, medical
oncologists, radiation oncologists and other medical specialists work hand-in-hand to design individualized treatment plans for each patient
and to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, culturally sensitive care.
Ambulatory clinic visits: Chemotherapy infusions: Radiation treatments:
Along with our clinic, our four National Cancer Institute research programs
are also growing and thriving. Funding for the Population Sciences, Cancer
Uncompensated care:
Health Disparities and Cancer Control Research Program, the Cancer Biology and Biotechnology Program, the Women’s and Hormone-Respon-
sive Cancers Research Program and the Hematologic Malignancies Program has increased by 32 percent over the last two years. More research dollars
mean scientists can translate even more scientific discoveries into treatments
Board Certified Oncologists:
18
24
73
Research faculty:
59
77
120
Patients from Bernalillo County:
48%
49 %
52 %
Clinical trial accruals:
205
385
553
and provide the most promising drugs and therapies to our patients. Our funding increase is especially significant since federal dollars for many
cancer research projects are shrinking. More than 35 percent of patients treated at the UNM Cancer Center
are accrued to cancer clinical trials, which include prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment trials. Thirteen percent of patients are accrued to therapeutic studies. More than 50 percent of patients enrolled in trials
are minorities. Our researchers are making significant progress in developing new
cancer drugs, genome sequencing, cancer prevention, and cell cycling and signaling. Their work is discussed in detail on the following pages.
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Population Sciences, Cancer Health Disparities & Cancer Control With a translational focus on lung, gastrointestinal
Board Native American Research Center for Health
(GI), breast, and skin cancers, members of the UNM
focused on the development of culturally appropriate
Cancer Center’s Population Sciences, Cancer Health
cancer prevention and education programs in New
Disparities, and Cancer Control Program are involved
Mexico’s Indian Nation’s, tribal commuities, and rural
in the full continuum of population health sciences
settings; and 3) Project ECHO, a virtual telemedicine,
research ranging from cancer surveillance, epide-
telehealth network.
miology, biomarker identification and validation,
The program has two multi-disciplinary Clinical
and primary and secondary prevention, to community-
Working Groups including Lung Cancer capitalizing
based participatory research, intervention and dis-
on our interactions with the Lovelace Respiratory
semination. Members of the program are particularly
Institute (LRRI) and GI Malignancies. Several pro-
focused on determining the genetic, environmental,
gram members also actively participate in the
and social and behavioral factors that account for
Breast Multidisciplinary Working Group, based in
the striking differences and changing patterns in
the Women’s Cancers Program. Interactions between
cancer incidence and mortality in New Mexico’s
program members and these working groups are
multiethnic populations, primarily Hispanic, American
leading to the design of investigator-initiated clinical
Indian, and non-Hispanic Whites. In addition to the
trials, biomarker development, screening and pre-
development of population-based cohorts for many
vention studies, and community interventions. With
of its research studies, the program is interfacing with
the Cancer Biology & Biotechnology Program, this
particularly rich community-participatory research
program is investigating polymorphisms in DNA
networks in New Mexico including: 1) RIOSNet (a
repair pathways in cancer tissues, sequencing of
clinical research network of 275 community health-
chromosome 6 in melanomas, and developing pro-
care providers; 2) The Center for Native American
grammatic grants in skin cancer with many other
Health and The Albuquerque Area Indian Health
NCI Cancer Centers.
patterns found in New Mexico’s multi-ethnic populations. Working to prevent cancer by identifying risk factors and developing educational outreach and screening programs, this group‘s research on New Mexico‘s most common cancers is yielding discoveries that will translate into more effective therapies and prevention strategies for New Mexicans.
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Program year:
2006
2007
Steven Belinsky, PhD (above)
Program members:
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Clinical Working Group Leaders:
Publications:
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Gastrointestinal Malignancies: Fa-Chyi Lee, MD Yehuda Patt, MD
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Cancer Biology & Biotechnology cancer imaging and therapy through The New Mexico
Program are to: 1) study how critical pathways that
Center for Isotopes in Medicine. Collaborations with
regulate cell growth and development, such as epigen-
New Mexico State University are focused on the
etic modifications, transcription, cell cycle regulation,
chemistry and synthesis of novel cancer treatment com-
and DNA repair, are disrupted in cancer; 2) use bio-
pounds. In order to conduct pre-clinical animal studies
technology, nanotechnology, and engineering tools to
for new drug and isotope development and to develop
develop new diagnostic and interventional platforms to
animal model systems for the study of cancer, program
model these pathways and molecular interactions in
members obtained support from the W. M. Keck
cancer cells; and 3) develop and utilize high-throughput
Foundation to establish a new Shared Resource for
screening, high performance computing and cheminfor-
small animal modeling and imaging with microPET
matics, novel isotopes and imaging, and animal models
and NanoSPECT Imaging capabilities.
to discover and validate new targets and therapies for cancer diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
and Biotechnology group is creating new cancer drugs and therapies and unraveling the causes of cancer. They have also developed new screening tools and technologies, greatly accelerating progress in the search
New Mexico Molecular Libraries Screening Center (NMMLSC), one of only 10 such NIH RoadMap
the UNM College of Engineering and New Mexico’s
Screening Initiatives funded nationwide. NMMLSC
National Laboratories. A NSF/NCI IGERT Nanotech-
is using novel high throughput screening technologies
nology Training Fellowship Program, one of only four
in flow cytometry and cheminformatics to identify
nationwide, supports the training of students and
new drugs for the treatment of several cancers in
fellows in these areas of science. Projects in collabo-
collaboration with the other UNM Cancer Center
ration with Sandia National Laboratories focus on
Research Programs as well as other NCI Cancer
nanotechnology and high performance computing
Centers across the nation. The NMMLSC has issued
while those with Los Alamos National Laboratory
9 patents, 6 active licenses, and has developed a
focus on the development of novel radioisotopes for
new company: Sage Science.
for new ways to target cancer cells and deliver drugs to them.
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Program members:
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Experimental Therapeutics/Phase I Trials:
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The goals of the Cancer Biology & Biotechnology
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Women’s and Hormone-Responsive Cancers Research Program The goals of the Women’s and Hormone-Responsive
play key leadership roles in the NCI-sponsored
Cancers Program are to: 1) analyze and model the
Gynecologic Oncology Group where they are
molecular “cross talk” between hormonal and cell
translating their program science into national
signaling pathways mediated by VEGF and EGFR
clinical trials. The program’s discovery in 2005 of
in women’s cancers and target these pathways for
a novel second cellular receptor for estrogen – the
therapy in innovative clinical trials; 2) investigate the
plasma membrane bound G protein GPR30 – has
role of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical
led to a flurry of research focused on GPR30-mediated
cancer and study the efficacy and immunological
cell signaling pathways and on the role of GPR30 in
protection of new HPV vaccines as they are intro-
the development of breast, endometrial, and ovarian
duced into the community; 3) develop new diag-
cancer. Collaborations with The Cancer Biology &
nostic tools for the detection, non-invasive imaging,
Biotechnology Program have led to the discovery of
and prognostication of women’s and hormone-
GPR30 agonists and antagonists that are being
responsive cancers, and 4) address the significant
translated into new diagnostic, imaging, and ther-
disparities in screening and outcome in breast,
apeutic agents. With Population Sciences, program
cervical, and other women’s cancers among the
members are focused on characterizing the genetic
multiethnic minority populations of New Mexico
and biologic features of breast cancer in Hispanic
and the Southwest region.
and Native American women, overcoming signifi-
To achieve these goals, program members are
cant cancer health disparities, and the creation of
building on their novel and exciting work charac-
a statewide Pap registry to monitor effects of the
terizing hormonal, EGFR, and VEGF signaling
introduction of the cervical cancer vaccine. A
pathways in endometrial and ovarian cancer and
new theme emerging in the Program is research in
are developing new therapeutic strategies target-
hormone-responsive cancers and applications to
ing these pathways. Several program members
prostate cancers in men.
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Clinical Working Group Leaders: Breast Cancer: Melanie Royce, PhD, MD GYN Oncology: Carolyn Muller, MD & Claire Verschraegen, MD
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2007
Program members:
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The goal of the UNM Cancer Center’s Hematologic
consortia to develop new diagnostics and therapies
Malignancies Research Program is to uncover the
in leukemia and test these in national clinical trials.
causes and develop improved diagnostics and cures
Program members also have significant funded col-
for cancers derived from blood cells, including the
laborations with other NCI Cancer Centers, including
acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas, myeloma,
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, The
and the myelodysplastic syndromes. Program mem-
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at The University
bers are engaged in studies to: 1) uncover the tran-
of Pennsylvania, and St. Jude Children’s Research
scriptional regulation and development of normal
Hospital in Memphis. UNM program members de-
hematopoietic stem cells and to determine how these
veloped the NCI’s first TARGET (Therapeutically
developmental pathways go awry in blood cell can-
Applicable Research to Generate Effective Treatments)
cers; 2) discover the underlying genomic abnormalities
project using sophisticated genomic technologies to
and gene expression patterns of adult and pediatric
identify underlying mutations and potential new targets
leukemias in order to better predict patient outcome
for therapy in the 30 percent of children and many adults
and identify new targets for therapy; 3) characterize
with leukemia who fail today’s current treatments. These
signaling networks in hematopoietic cells and in leuke-
studies have identified specific genes associated with
mia model systems using sophisticated imaging and
a poor outcome that are particularly prevalent in
computational tools in collaboration with colleagues
Hispanic children. Interactive research in the program
from Sandia National Laboratory; and 4) translate
is funded by several programmatic grants from the
their discoveries to new diagnostic tools and therapies
NCI (Strategic Partnerships to Evaluate Cancer Gene
that can be implemented into early phase clinical trials
Signatures, one of only 6 such grants in the nation)
at the UNM Cancer Center and within the network
and two Specialized Center of Research Grants fund-
of NCI-Designated Cancer Centers.
ed by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. To assure
Program members play leadership roles in the NCI
that all New Mexicans receive state-of-the-art care
Cooperative Clinical Trials Research Groups (The
for hematologic malignancies, the UNM Cancer
Children’s Oncology Group and The Southwest
Center has developed a hematopoietic stem cell
Oncology Group) where they lead major research
transplant through its statewide network.
mas in both adults and children. Members have discovered key genetic markers that will lead to better treatment for the 30 percent of leukemia patients who do not respond to current treatment protocols. The group has also developed a hematopoietic stem cell transplant program so New Mexicans with hemotologic cancers have access to the most advanced care.
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Richard Larson, MD, PhD (not pictured)
Program members:
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Clinical Working Group Leaders:
Publications:
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$8,847,125
Stuart Winter, MD
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People come to the UNM Cancer Center for many reasons. Some come for life-saving cancer treatment. Some to find cures for cancer. And still others come to provide outstanding cancer care to New Mexicans in need. Whether they’re from the nation’s finest institutions or the furthest corners of our state, they come here to be part of a worldclass cancer research and treatment center. On the following pages, you’ll meet a few of the remarkable people who have come to the UNM Cancer Center for the most important reason of all: to make a difference.
breast cancer – she lost a dear cousin to the disease. As a physician and a researcher, she is able to merge her scientific and clinical knowledge to provide the best possible care for her patients. “At UNM I feel like I make a difference. I’m not just one among many who do the same thing. There is great science going on at UNM including many important clinical trials. With teams of surgeons, radiologists, infusion specialists and other experts
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Having a world-class Cancer
country and track and field program in his home-
Center right here in New Mexico
town of Indianapolis, unexplained pain suddenly
means that New Mexicans no
flared up in his foot.
longer have to leave home to
Franklin went to see his longtime physician,
get the best possible cancer
who ordered blood tests. The next day, he was
care. And for some people who don’t live here,
diagnosed with AML. Five days later, he checked
the University of New Mexico Cancer Center is a
in for a 40-day stay at the Indiana University Simon
reason to relocate.
Cancer Center.
Joe Franklin said he took the head coaching
While physicians and nurses were carefully
position of the UNM men’s and women’s track and
watching Franklin’s white blood cell counts, he was
field teams largely because his oncologist at the
busy watching out for his team. Franklin stayed in
Simon Cancer Center in Indiana told him he would
constant phone contact with his budding track stars,
Head UNM track and field coach Joe Franklin said he would
running up a $2,500 cell phone bill t h a t month.
never have relocated to Albuquerque if weren’t for the
His gritty determination
excellent reputation of the UNM Cancer Center.
to coach in the face of AML paid off. That fall,
get outstanding cancer care here. Franklin had
Franklin’s athletes took fourth place at the NCAA
been battling acute myeloid leukemia – a rapidly-
Division I Cross Country Championship. He also
progressing form of leukemia – for five years.
earned the 2004 NCAA Cross Country Coach
“I would not have taken this job if the UNM
of the Year award.
Cancer Center had not been such a renowned
But having cancer had changed Franklin. He
place,” Franklin said. “There are people who stay
became acutely aware that he had spent all of his
here in New Mexico to go to the UNM Cancer
39 years within an 80-mile radius. Life suddenly
Center instead of going to M.D. Anderson or the
seemed too short to not tr y something new. A
Mayo Clinic or wherever. I’m someone who came
great coaching job at UNM combined with the
here to go to the UNM Cancer Center.”
state - of- the - ar t care he would receive at the
world-class Franklin’s decision to move from Indiana to New
UNM Cancer Center made the decision to move
Mexico last summer has been a great boon to the
to Albuquerque an easy one for Franklin, his wife
Lobos athletic program. Under his leadership last
and his 15-year-old son.
season, both the men’s and women’s track teams
placed in the NCA A Division I Cross Countr y
Championships for the first time since 1988.
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free, said he is one of the lucky ones. “Had I not gone through cancer, I probably
Standing beside the University of New Mexico
would not have taken this opportunity because I
Lobo track recently, Coach Franklin looked to be the
was very comfortable with where I was,” Franklin
picture of health. But one day five years ago, when
said. “Everything here has been great. This has
he was head coach of Butler University’s cross
been a good decision.”
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Robert, a great-great grandson of Robert
Like so many other families, the Stranahans have
When Robert’s father was diagnosed with cancer,
in its infancy when two brothers
Stranahan, grew up in Santa Fe. He is the chief
had several loved ones diagnosed with cancer over
the Stranahans knew they could count on finding
from Boston were on the verge
legal council for the New Mexico State Land Office.
the years. At the time, some of those family members
world-class care close to home. As one of only 63
of making automotive history.
Kelly serves on the boards of several charitable
were forced to look outside New Mexico to get
National Cancer Institute-designated sites in the
Though they didn’t know it at
organizations, including the grant committee for the
good cancer care. That experience motivated them
nation, the UNM Cancer Center provided Robert’s
the time, they were also laying the foundation for
Stranahan Foundation. The couple has three daughters
to partner with the UNM
tremendous charitable giving that, a century later,
and lives in the same house where Robert grew up.
Cancer Center as they built
would reach to the University of New Mexico
a nationally-recognized
Cancer Center.
program. “We decided that with family members
“Everybody on the UNM Cancer Center faculty is from somewhere outstanding, and the fact that they want to be here speaks volumes. It’s very impressive.”
Champion Spark Plug Company in 1910. For
being out here, it would certainly be nice to elevate
decades, the company was the sole supplier of
the programs that we have in New Mexico to the
“Not having to fly to Rochester or Houston or
spark plugs to Ford Motor Company. In
same levels that they have elsewhere,” Robert said.
L.A. and to be treated where you live is priceless,”
father with the best treatment possible.
1944, the brothers formed the Stranahan
Kelly said. “Everybody on the UNM Cancer Center
Foundation in Toledo, Ohio with the mis-
faculty is from somewhere outstanding, and the
sion of improving education, health care,
fact that they want to be here speaks volumes.
culture and community. Today, the brothers’ descendants, including Robert Stranahan and his wife Kelly of Santa Fe, are still generously funding projects throughout the nation. The University of New Mexico Cancer Center caught the attention of Robert and Kelly five years ago when they heard Dr. Cheryl Willman, the UNM Cancer Center’s director and CEO, speak. The couple was struck by the novel and important work being done at the center, and knew they had to help.
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When Jack Grevey was dying
“We think both my parents would be happy about
of cancer, art sometimes served
this program because they both believed in the ther-
as a distraction from the disease
apeutic value of art,” Grevey Hillson said recently.
that was attacking his body.
Granddaughter Lisa and her family say the Arts in
Painting bright watercolors pro-
Medicine staff work hard to create a positive, nourish-
vided him with moments of serenity and peace –
ing environment for those undergoing treatment and
moments when he could be an artist instead of a
their families, as well as for the center’s professional
cancer patient.
caregivers. They say that attitude is a reflection of the
Since her father’s death, Eileen Grevey-Hillson,
way Jack Grevey lived his life. “From my grandfather,
her children Lisa and Sean Clifford and Eileen’s
a Holocaust survivor, we learned how important a
husband David Hillson have helped create those
positive spirit can be in tough times,” Lisa said. “He
moments for other cancer patients through the Jack
knew the importance of maintaining hope and was
and Joanna Grevey Creative Arts Fund. The fund
always optimistic, even facing tragic circumstances.”
supports the UNM Cancer Center’s Arts in Medicine
Grevey-Hillson said her family sees the Arts in
program. For two years, the program has supplied
Medicine program as a complementary extension
art instructors and materials so patients and their
of the warm, personal care patients seem to receive
families can create pottery, paintings and other
throughout the UNM Cancer Center.
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“We have found everyone there to be wonderful,”
materials so patients and their families can create pottery,
she said. “When you enter
paintings and other types of art while they are in the clinic.
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ever they can. We feel very blessed to be even a
clinic. The program also provides musicians who
small part of the Center’s big efforts to create a holis-
play their instruments throughout the clinic, as well as
tic, supportive environment for all those who walk
massages for patients and staff.
through their doors.”
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Eight years ago, Kirt Daniels
“Dr. Jones assured me that the treatment at UNM
The couple is looking toward the future with
needed a change. He had been
is some of the best in the country,” Daniels said.
determination and hope. “There are no guarantees,
at the same job for 13 years,
“He gave me the encouraging news that we were
but a year ago January, I didn’t think I’d be around
and he and his wife, Linda, were
going to fight this and try to go for a cure. I realized
four months until I met the doctors at UNM who said,
tired of breathing Los Angeles
that the treatment I would receive here is as good
‘no, this is something we can fight,’” Daniels said. “I
as any I could get.”
am fortunate to be in Albuquerque where I am able
smog. They packed up all their belongings and headed east to Albuquerque, where Daniels, a
But there was more bad news to come. One month
radio veteran, took a position as an account man-
after his diagnosis, Daniels’ wife was told she had
ager at Citadel Broadcasting. The couple planned
breast cancer. “It was really quite a one-two punch,”
to pursue new careers, fresh air and a healthy
he said. Without hesitation, Linda headed straight
lifestyle. An avid fly fisherman, bicyclist and golfer,
to the Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Team at the
Daniels was excited to take advantage of all
UNM Cancer Center for treatment.
New Mexico had to offer.
Inspired by Lance Armstrong’s book, It’s Not
Because Daniels was in top physical condition,
About the Bike, Kirt and Linda resolved to keep mov-
it was unusual when he developed a cough that
ing and doing the things they loved. Daniels went
“Dr. Jones assured me that the treatment at UNM is some of
in between chemotherapy
the best in the country... He gave me the encouraging news
cycles. He also participat-
that we were going to fight this and try to go for a cure.
ed in a five -mile breast
after another treatment. “It had victimized me once,
physician in 2006, he was given allergy medication
I didn’t want cancer to victimize me twice,” he said.
and sent home. “I’ve always been acutely aware of
“I think some people tend to want to give up, but you
my physical condition, and a little voice inside told
have to fight, and you have to believe that you can
me it wasn’t an allergy,” Daniels said. The nagging
make it.” That fierce determination combined with che-
Five months later, Daniels was back in his doctor’s
motherapy reduced Daniels’ lung cancer to a single,
office insisting on more thorough testing. A CAT scan
small tumor which was then treated using our new
and biopsy brought devastating news. Even though
TomoTherapy state-of-the-art radiation treatment sys-
he had never smoked, Daniels was diagnosed with
tem. The UNM Cancer Center is the only facility in
stage III lung cancer.
New Mexico to offer TomoTherapy. He is awaiting
In shock, Daniels began to research his treatment options. He strongly considered cancer centers in
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wouldn’t go away. After a visit to his general practice
cough kept up, gradually getting worse.
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the final test results, but Daniels and his team of cancer specialists expect a good outcome.
Houston, Denver or Seattle. But after an appointment
As for Linda, Daniels said, “My wife has been
with Dr. Dennie Jones, a medical oncologist special-
under the treatment of Dr. Anne Marie Wallace and
izing in lung cancer at the UNM Cancer Center,
Dr. Melanie Royce – two of the best – and she’s come
Daniels decided to stay right here in Albuquerque.
out of this in absolutely tip-top shape.”
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Dr. Ian Rabinowitz, MD is the UNM Cancer Center Medical Director and an associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Rabinowitz considers it a privilege to be a medical oncologist because he can form partnerships and relationships with patients who are courageously facing the formidable challenges of cancer. Dr. Rabinowitz said he chose to practice at the UNM Cancer because the faculty has extensive expertise in both common and rare malignancies – an expertise that rivals some of the leading major cancer centers in the country. “The dedication and caring of the people who work here continues to amaze me. From the greeter at the front desk to the support staff to the doctors and nurses, there is a common purpose and commitment to do all that we can with a human touch. This facility has developed into the premier cancer institute in New Mexico.”
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The view from Acoma Pueblo or “Sky City.” The Acoma People have lived on top of this 400-foot mesa for more than a thousand years.
How to give to the UNM Cancer Center
Planned Giving: Donors may plan for a future gift
UNM Cancer Center Capital Campaign
University of New Mexico Cancer Center donors
by naming the UNM Cancer Center as a beneficiary
The UNM Cancer Center is proud to partner with
are exceptional people. From gifts of $1 to $1 million, each dollar is given to ensure that every New Mexican with cancer has access to the best possible care and benefits from the fruits of our cancer research. Individuals, businesses and foundations who contribute $1,000 or more annually to the UNM Cancer Center are members of the El Oso Sanador Society. This group of supporters is recognized on permanent plaques in the UNM Cancer Center lobby, receive invitations to special events and are recognized in various publications. Giving options include:
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in wills or by designating proceeds from life insurance, retirement funds or bank accounts. Real estate gifts are also accepted. Endowments: A lump sum of money can be held by the UNM Foundation to benefit the UNM Cancer Center. Four percent to 5 percent of the interest income on the endowment principle is made available to the Cancer Center each year. The United Way: Donors may designate all or part of their contribution to the UNM Cancer Center.
individuals, businesses and foundations from across
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Gold Level: $500,000 – $999,999 Entrance Sculpture and Fountain; Rooftop Healing Garden; Women’s Cancer and Cancer Risk Assess-
New Mexico and the nation to support the construction
ment Suite
of the center’s beautiful new 206,000 sq. ft. facility.
Silver Level: $200,000 –$500,000
This group of visionaries is committed to creating a state-of-the-art cancer center that will provide highquality care for all New Mexicans with cancer. The cornerstone of the capital building campaign is our Circle of Hope donors. This title is given to the first 10 individuals or groups that give $1 million or more to the building project. Circle of Hope member‘s names will be engraved in a large circle promi-
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West Entry Healing Garden; Multidisciplinary Clinic Waiting Room; Pharmacy; Laboratory Services; Patient Support Services Program Bronze Level: $50,000 – $199,000 Patient Education and Library; Consultation Rooms; Experimental Therapeutics/Clinical Trials Laboratory; Exam and Treatment Rooms; Family and Supportive
Memorial Gifts: A donation made in the name of
Donors may earmark their gifts to go to specific
nently displayed in the main lobby of our new Cancer
Caregivers Lounge; Pastoral Care; Small Waiting Room
a friend or loved one is a wonderful way to honor
purposes such as research, education or equipment.
Treatment and Clinical Research Facility. Member-
For more information on becoming a donor, call
and remember that person’s life. The UNM Cancer
Gifts may also be designated for specific doctors or
ship also includes major naming opportunities in the
the UNM Cancer Center Development Office at
Center will notify the honoree’s family of the gift.
types of cancer.
new facility. Additional naming opportunities include:
272-2114 or email
[email protected].
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Levi Mr. and Mrs. H. Hunter Look Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Matthews Holly and Peggy Traver Corporations, Organizations & Foundations $10,000 to $24,999 Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Fireproofing Products, Inc. Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Masonic Charity Foundation of NM, Inc. Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino Zale Delaware, Inc. Individuals $5,000 to $9,999 Dale and Caroline Blankenship Russ and Glenda Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hussey Mr. and Mrs. W. Robert Jurgena Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McKinnon Professor Larry Sklar and Ms. Alison Franks Corporations, Organizations & Foundations $5,000 to $9,999 Advanced Health Media, LLC AstraZeneca Foundation Bank of Albuquerque Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico French Mortuary, Inc. General Hospital Corporation MJJ Brilliant, Inc. New Mexico State Aerie FOE POSH New Mexico RMG Real Estate, Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation Individuals $1,000 to $4,999 Mr. Chris Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bard Lt. Col.(Retired) Linn D. Benson and Mona F. Benson Shirley S. Brabson and G. Dana Brabson Ms. Mary Burton Mr. and Mrs. Steven Chavez Dr. Alice Cushing Dr. J. R. Damron and Dr. Barbara Damron Russell and Julie Dilts Roger and Gloria Flynn Mr. and Mrs. David Frazee Dr. Choudary Ganga and Dr. Lakshmi Ganga Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Glennon Mr. Bob Grant Commander and Mrs. Craig Grover Dr. Richard Heideman and Dr. Nancy Heideman Eric and Barbara Hippeau Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Houlihan Patrick and Nannette Hurley Mr. and Mrs. Dogie Jones Ms. Linda Karr Ms. Pamela F. Key and Mr. Richard Linden Ms. Ruth Kivitz Ms. Doris Lawrence Mr. J. Michael Lekson Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Allan Minzner Dr. Beth Moise and Mr. Steven Moise
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Ms. Anna Naranjo Ms. Cheryl Nelson Ms. Carolyn Neuber Major General Francis Nye Ms. Anna O'Connell Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Ogawa Capt. (Retired) John M. Patten Ms. Mary Lou Pitcher Mr. Samuel Poxon Mr. James Randel Ms. Vanessa Rollerson Mr. Arnold Ronnebeck* and Ms. Elizabeth B. Paak Ronnebeck Dr. Melanie Royce and Mr. Stanton Royce Mr. Robert J. Ruth and Ms. Judith F. Griego-Ruth Dr. Joseph Scaletti Professor Virginia Shipman Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sisneros Mr. and Mrs. William Speer Mr. and Mrs. William Steere, Jr. Mr. Edward Street Mr. Kenneth Tinklepaugh and Ms. Marilyn Hill Mr. and Mrs. Michael Turri Matthew and Jee Williams Dr. Cheryl Willman and Dr. Ross Zumwalt Professor Peter A. Winograd Col. and Mrs. Valin R. Woodward Mrs. Nira M. Wright Corporations, Organizations, & Foundations $1,000 to $4,999 ADC, Ltd. Andin International, Inc. Boling Enterprises, LLC Bonnell Enterprises, Inc. Diamond Direct, LLC Ergodic Resources, LLC General Electric Employee Good Neighbor Fund, Inc. Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church HJN, Inc. The Hussey Foundation The Impact Group JB - DM Jewelry, LLC Jinja Bar & Bistro Kerwin Communications, Inc. Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Department of NM ML Boling Development, LLC Montoya Sheep and Cattle Co, Inc. Movado Group, Inc. Novo Nordis, Inc. Pfizer Inc. Raymond A. Kosko & Associates, P.C. Robinson, Lerer & Montgomery, LLC J. S. Ward & Son, Inc. Individuals $500 to $999 Mr. Bob P. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bell Ms. Elena Cardenas Mrs. Shelley Cohen Ms. DeAunna Everington Mr. J. Arthur Freed Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hamer Dr. and Mrs. Charlie R. Key Mr. and Mrs. John Lamattina Ms. Selma Levi Mrs. Novella Lineberry Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Lucero Ms. Christina Mahle Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Mahr Mr. and Mrs. Brian McKinsey
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Dr. Andrew Montgomery and Dr. Elizabeth Lawrence Mr. Carl Olson Ms. Mary Pavel and Mr. Tad Rodgers Dr. and Mrs. Horace Poteet Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Russell Karen and Walter Smith Mrs. Mary Stratman Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan, Jr. Mr. Robert D. Taichert, Esq. Ted, Beth, Sara and John Trujillo Ms. Flo Vogan Dr. Roy Waldron Ms. Helen Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weiler Corporations, Foundations, & Organizations $500 to $999 Assistance League of Albuquerque Atkinson & Thal, P.C. Friends/Employees of BRAVO Expressjet ExxonMobil Foundation Friends of Bel-Oro International, Inc. Goldstar Jewellery, LLC MCML, P.A. Mercer Family Trust MVI Marketing Ltd. Next Diamond, Inc. Pfizer Foundation Prime Art & Jewel Rosy Blue, Inc. K. P. Sanghvi, Inc. Employees of Leo Schachter Diamonds, LLC Suberi Brothers, LLC Verigold Jewelry, Inc. Individuals $100 to $499 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Aalto Mr. David Abbey Ms. Leonore Abruzzo Mr. and Mrs. Glen Adams Lawrence and Elizabeth Albertson Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Keith Almquist Senator Ben Altamirano* Mr. and Mrs. David Antle Dr. and Mrs. John Anton Mr. Jules Appelman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Aranda Ms. Gail Arnfelt Mr. and Mrs. Evan Ashcraft Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ausiello Mr. Howard Austin Mr. Richard Bagger Mr. Calvin Barnard Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bauer Mr. Wesley Bayless Mr. Stephen Becker Mrs. Virginia Bedell Dr. and Mrs. Fred Begay Ms. Nancy Benkof Tim and Becca Bergstrom Mr. and Mrs. William Benton Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bickle Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bish Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bishop Ms. Nancy Blaugrund Mr. James Bleakley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Blocker Mr. Ted Blue Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bolander Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bork Ms. Vicki Breen Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks Mr. and Mrs. William Brown Colonel William M. Browning *deceased
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Lazy H Miller Stratvert P.A. Mountain States Insurance Group Mountain View Rebekah Lodge 36 New Mexico Crochet Guild New Mexico Tax Research Institute Employees of the Appellate Division of New Mexico Pacific Northern, Inc Peak Resources, Inc. Bob Reed Pest Control, Inc. Ribbon Fantasies The Richdale Charitable Foundation Samuel Aaron, Inc. State Bar of New Mexico The Tire Welder, Inc. Tortuga, Inc. Truth Consulting NY, Inc. United Healthcare of Colorado Vasa Interests, LLC Estate of Evelyn West
Corporations, Organizations & Foundations $100 to $499 A-1 Linen Supply Co. AAA Self Storage Company American Legion Auxiliary Department of NM B. H. Multi Com Corporation Bradshaw Farm Neighborhood Association Brown + Partners Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Schreck, LLP Building Adventures Unlimited, Inc. Chant & Associates Chaparral Building Materials Chatham Partners, Inc. ChevronTexaco Corporation Coronado Wrecking & Salvage Company, Inc. FD Worldwid Merchandise Group, Inc. Nancy and Thomas Florsheim Family Foundation Gallagher & Kennedy Garcia Tire, LLC Frederick Goldman, Inc. Simon Golub & Sons, Inc. The I. B. Goodman Foundation G. S. Laboratories of America, Inc. Hellman & Friedman LLC Hubbell Family Dentistry Jewelnet Acquisition Corporation Kristall, Inc.
Individuals $99 and under Ms. Seferina Abeita Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Abeyta Mr. Alejandro Aceves Ms. Wilna Achen Mr. and Mrs. Pete Acosta Mr. Mark Adair Mr. and Mrs. David Adams Dr. Fae Adams Mr. Terry Adams Dr. Carmelita Agodon Ms. Adela Aguilar Ms. L. M. Aguilar Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aicher Mr. and Mrs. Richard Aiken Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aikin Ms. Mary Lynn Akey Mr. Lewis Alary Ms. Virginia Aldrich Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Alexander Mr. and Mrs. William Allen Ms. Sydna Allen Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allpass Colonel and Mrs. Manuel Altamirano Mr. Joseph Kavanaugh and Ms. Julie Altwies Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Alvarado, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Anaya Mr. and Mrs. Tomey Anaya Ms. Socorro Anchondo Mr. Isaac Anders Mr. Burdell C. Anderson *deceased
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Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Forshee, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Foster Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Byron Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fox Mr. Larry Francia Ms. Kristina Francisco Mr. and Mrs. Earl Frank Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Frank, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Franowsky Nikolai and Nina Frant Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Frashier Ron Moran and Vicki Frausini-Moran Ms. Dee Friesen Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Fry Mr. Russell Frye Mr. James Fuller Mr. and Mrs. William Fuller Ms. Cecilia Funk Ms. Jacqueline Fuqua Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gabel Ms. Berlinda Gaddy Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gainer Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Galbreth Ms. Betty Gallegos Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Gallegos Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gallegos Mr. and Mrs. Felix Gallegos Mr. Gregory Gallegos Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gallegos
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Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Gallegos Ms. Ruth Gallegos Ms. Eleanor Galster Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gamboa Mr. Abner Garblik Mr. and Mrs. Alex Garcia Mr. Alfred Garcia Ms. Angie Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Garcia Ms. Corrine Garcia Mr. Cruz Garcia Mr. Daniel Garcia Ms. Dolores Garcia Dr. and Mrs. F. Chris Garcia Mr. George Garcia Mr. Homer Garcia Mr. Joe Garcia Ms. Josie Garcia Ms. Marcella Garcia Mr. Michael Garcia Ms. Nancy Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Peter Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Preciliano Garcia Ms. Rita Garcia Ms. Virginia Garcia Ms. Marie Garcia-Cravens Mrs. Wanda Gard
Mr. and Mrs. John Gonzales Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gonzales Ms. Lugardita Gonzales Mr. and Mrs. Raul Gonzalez Mr. Cecil Gooch Mr. and Mrs. William Goodbrake Mr. Roger Goodin Mr. Wallace Goodwin Mr. Herman Gordon Lavern and Shirley Gordon Ms. Lorraine Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gorence Mr. Irvin Gossett Ms. Mary Goulette Mr. David Goy Ms. Ruby Grace Ms. Melissa Graves Mr. and Mrs. James Gravlin Mr. George Gray, Jr. Ms. Felice Green Mrs. Selma Green Ms. Elizabeth Greene Ms. Janet Greger Mr. Robert McCoy and Ms. Colleen Gregory-McCoy Dr. and Mrs. Robert Greiner
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Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Gribble Mr. and Mrs. A. Gilbert Griego Mr. and Mrs. Leonides Griego Ms. Michele Griego Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Griego Ms. Jacqueline Griffin Mr. Robert Griffith Mrs. Laura Grissom Mr. Leonard Grossman Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Grothe Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Groulx Mr. Don and Mrs. Nell Guarienti Ms. Sally Guenther Ms. Ellen Guest Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Guffey Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Gunnink Ms. Carolee Gurley Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gusdorf Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Guthrie Mrs. Marie Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Gutierrez
Ms. Digna Gutierrez Mrs. Ida Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Guzman Mr. and Mrs. Rex Gygax Mr. Walter Haas Mr. Paul Haberer Mr. Tim Hagaman Ms. Nola Hagar Lt. Colonel (USAF-Retired) and Mrs. Jack Hahn Ms. Thelma Hair Mr. and Mrs. Robert Halferty Mr. Albert Hall Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall Mrs. Jeanne Halladay Mrs. Cynthia Hallowell Mr. and Mrs. Franz Hamerdinger Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton Mr. Raymond Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hancock Ms. Lena Hands Mr. Paul Hanna Mr. Fred Hannahs, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Hanners
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Mr. Jay Harris and Dr. Sara Harris Mr. and Mrs. G. Scott Harrison Ms. Shirley Harrison Mr. Tom Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harsh Ms. Marilyn Hart Mr. William Hart Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hartle Mr. and Mrs. Greg Haschke Mr. Edward Hastings Ms. Hathaway, Ms. Hughes, and Ms. Sanders Ms. Kay Hauer Mr. Joseph Haus Mr. John Havens Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Allan Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Hazen Mr. and Mrs. Milton Head Ms. Joan Heaner Ms. Violet Hebert Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hedgpeth Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Heffner *deceased
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Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Herrera Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Herrera Ms. Josephine Herrera Dr. and Mrs. Frank Hesse Mr. Adrian Hesselden Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hettmansperger Mr. Clifford Hewitt Ms. Anne Hickman Ms. Linda Hicks Ms. Marian Hicks Ms. Jackie Hidalgo Professor James Richardson and Ms. Kathryn Hildebrand Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hill Ms. Joann Hillard Ms. Roberta E. Hine Mr. and Mrs. Jules Hinkes Ms. Ann Hinkle Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hipple Ms. Katie Hirsh Ms. Barbara Hitch Mr. and Mrs. William Hite Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hitt Mrs. Beulah Hittson Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ho, Jr.
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Ms. Imaleta Hunt Ms. Marie Huntsman Mr. Paul Hurford Ms. Joan Hurley Ms. Hazel Hutchins Ms. Mary Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hyse Ms. Cheri Ingram Ms. John Ingram Mr. and Mrs. James Irving Ms. Corine Islas Ms. Ruth Ives Mr. and Mrs. Dmitri Ivnitski Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jaben
Mr. and Mrs. James Holmes Ms. Kendell Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holmes Mr. Wayne Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holstein
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Jackson Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jackson Mrs. Adah Jacobi Mr. Richard Jacobi Ms.Joan Jacobs
Ms. Mable Hooten Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horn Mr. Benjamin Horton Ms. Joyce Horton Ms. Gladys Horvath Mr. Henry Hosford Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Houck, II Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Hougland Ms. Fonda House Ms. Pauline House Ms. Ruth Hovda Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Howerton Mr. Maynard Howes Mr. and Mrs. Alton Howse Mr. Roman Hubbell, II Mr. and Mrs. Harold Huber Ms. Lucinda Huber Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hubert Ms. Ina Hudgens Ms. Lorna Hudson Mrs. Elisabeth Huebel Mrs. Gay Huffman Ms. Carolyn Hughes Dr. Herb H. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hughes Professor and Mrs. McAllister Hull Ms. Patsy Hull Mr. George Humphrey
Ms. Claire Jaffe Mr. and Mrs. Jim James Ms. Roxana Jansma Ms. Emma Jaramillo Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jaramillo Mr. and Mrs. Max Jaramillo Mr. and Mrs. Santiago Jaramillo Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jarner Ms. Kathie Jarrett Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Jenkins Ms. Providence Jenkins Ms. Sandra Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Morton Jenks Mr. and Mrs. Art Jenson J. Jepson Mr. and Mrs. Don Jeschke Ms. Camilla Jewell Ms. June Jocobs Ms. Gianna Joerg Mr. John J. McMullan Mr. Ervin Johnson Ms. Eva Johnson Ms. Gladyce Johnson Mrs. Helen Johnson Ms. Iris Johnson Mr. John Johnson Ms. Johnnita Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Johnson
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Mr. and Mrs. John McOwen Mr. John McSmith Mr. and Mrs. Roger McUne Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mecham Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Medrano Mr. and Mrs. William Meincke Mr. and Mrs. Irving Meinrath Professor Ivan Melada and Dr. Dale Melada Mr. and Mrs. William Meleney Mr. James Melton Dr. Joseph Menapace Mr. Gerald Mendez Ms. Tonie Mendez Ms. Charlotte Mendoza Mr. and Mrs. Mario Menicucci Mr. David Meredith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Merewether Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mertz Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Merville Charles and Nancy Merwin Ms. Jennifer Mesich Mr. and Mrs. Edward Meyer Mr. Merlin Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meyer Ms. Deena Michaels Mr. and Mrs. James Middle Mr. Sim Middleton Ms. Sue Ann Mika Ms. Janet Miles Mr. and Mrs. M. Howard Miles Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Miles Mr. and Mrs. Ned Miller Dr. Chris Miller The Marvin Miller Family Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller Mr. Doil Miller Mr. Donald Miller Ms. Evangeline Miller
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M E X I C O Mr. Lewis Putnam Ms. Susan Quintana Mr. Johnny Quintero Ms. Kathryn Radcliffe Mr. and Mrs. Robert Radomski Mr. Mark Radoslovich Mr. Jack Radovich Ms. Mary Rael Ms. Graciela Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. David Ransone Ms. Bettina Raphael Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ratliff Ms. Marion Ray Ms. Deborah Reade Mr. and Mrs. James Reddell Mr. Loyd Redman Ms. Edna Ree Ms. Elizabeth Reed Mr. and Mrs. William Reed Mr. and Mrs. Clay Reed Ms. Jane Reese Mr. and Mrs. Norman Reich Mrs. Mary Reid Mr. and Mrs. Hilburn Rein Ms. Jean Reinhardt Mr. Leon Reinig Ms. Treva Reiss Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Reneau Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Renteria Mr. and Mrs. Stephen ReVeal Ms. Ofelia Reyes Mr. Charles Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. W. Ray Reynolds Ms. Julie Rhoden Mr. and Mrs. William Ricciardi Mr. J. C. Riccon Ms. Patsy Rich Mr. Maurice Richard Ms. Beth Richards Mr. John Richards, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson Ms. Kaye Richardson Ms. Netttie Richter Mrs. Irene Ricker Mr. Richard Rickert Mr. Ernest Riesenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rigdon Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Rios Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ripley Mr. William Risso Ms. Mae Rivera Ms. Mary Rivera Mr. and Mrs. Pete Rivera Ms. Bernice Rivet Mr. and Mrs. Homer Roach Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roach Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roark Mr. David Robbins Mrs. Elaine Robert Rev. and Mrs. Baron Roberts Kelley Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Robins Mr. and Mrs. Beecham Robinson Ms. Carolyn Robinson Mr. Jessie Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rochford Mr. Thomas Rodney, Jr. Ms. Angeline Rodriguez Mr. Antonio Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Rodriguez Ms. Corine Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Gliserio Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Roger Roenfeldt Ms. Judy Rogers Ms. Sharon Rogers Ms. Beverly Ann Rogoff
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C A N C E R Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rohr Mr. Robert Rohwer Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rollstin Ms. Devalerie Romancito Mrs. E. Scott Romberg Ms. Agnes Romero Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Romero Ms. Anne Romero Ms. Beverly Romero Mr. and Mrs. Flavo Romero Mr. and Mrs. Robert Romero Ms. Jane Romero Mr. and Mrs. Reymundo Romero Ms. Rebecca Romero Ms. Reyna Romero Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Romero Mr. Roy Romero Mr. Thomas Rondeau Ms. Ida Roper Ms. Betty Rose Ms. Jo Rose Mr. Frank Ross Ms. Patsie Ross Mr. and Mrs. George Rossman Ms. Andrea Roth Ms. Jacquelyn Roth Mr. Bill Rothanbargar Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rowe Ms. Glenda Rowland Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Roybal Mr. Brendan Royer Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Royster Mr. Donald Rozela Mr. Raymond Ruane Ms. Pilar Rubio Dora and Pilar Rubio Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rucker Ms. Lisa Ruggles Mr. and Mrs. Luis Ruiz Ms. Maria Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ruiz Mr. Roman Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Runyon Ms. Hilda Rush Mrs. Harlow Russ Dr. John Russell and Ms. Susan Walsh Russell Mr. and Mrs. William Russell Ms. Bettye Rutherford Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rutledge Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ruvolo, Jr. Ms. Ellen Ryan Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan Mr. Thomas Ryan Ms. Margaret Rymar Ms. Josephine Sabol Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sachs Ms. Joanne Sackett Mr. Jeffrey Saff Mr. Jack Saffle Ms. Darlene Salazar Mr. and Mrs. Ben Salazar Mr. Henry Saldana Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sales Ms. Carol Sallee Ms. Vangie Samora and Mr. James Iden Ms. Patsy Sampson Ms. Maria Samuel Mr. Jean Samuelson Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sanchez Mr. Albert Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Benny Sanchez Ms. Elisa Sanchez Ms. Evelyn Sanchez Mr. James Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sanchez
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Mr. Joe Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Myron Sanchez Rev. Robert Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Tony Sanchez Ms. Hilda Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Eloy Sandoval Mr. Oscar Sandoval Mr. Kenneth Sanginari Mr. Juan Santiago Ms. Tina Santora Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sattler Mr. Harold Saunders Mr. Murray Saunders Mr. Joseph Saya Mr. Mitchell Sayer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sayler Ms. Barbara Sayre Mr. and Mrs. John Sayre Mr. Rudy Scassellati Mr. and Mrs. James Schaad Ms. Pamela Schaal and Mr. Daniel Deresh Ms. Mary Schaberg Mr. and Mrs. William Schaedla Mr. and Mrs. Everett Schaeffer Mr. Marvin Schappet Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Scheflow Ms. Ruth Schermer Ms. Margit Schleimer Christopher G. and Jennifer L. Schlimm Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schluter Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schmidt Mr. David Schnitzer Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schoepfer Mrs. Aleatha Scholer Mr. and Mrs. William Schrader Ms. Eloise Schuch Mr. Ian Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Schwartz Ms. Jane Schwartz Ms. Shawna Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scimonelli Mr. William Scoggins Ms. Addie Scotto Mr. and Mrs. Dave Scrivner Ms. J. Marie Seal Belinda Secular Mr. Charles Sedillo Mr. Jerry Sedillo Ms. Mollie Sedillo Ms. Kathryn Sedlacek Mr. Robert Seegmiller Mrs. Isabella Seeley Mr. and Mrs. Eric Seff Ms. Judith Seff Professor and Mrs. Armond Seidler Ms. Susan Selbin Mr. and Mrs. Charles Selby, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Seligman Mr. Pete Semanick, Jr. Ms. Aramintia Semper Dr. Betty Senescu Ms. Frances Senn Ms. Julie Sentell Mr. Jose Serna Ms. Lilia Serna Ms. Orlena Serna Mr. and Mrs. Robert Serna Mr. and Mrs. Willy Serna Kathleen W. Setina and Family Mr. Adam Setren Mr. Robert Shade Mr. Elias Shakra *deceased
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D O N O R S Dr. Donea Shane and Mr. William Shane Mr. and Mrs. Steven Shapiro Ms. Betty Sharrer Ms. Muriel Shearin Mr. Frank Shelton Mr. Patrick Shelton and Ms. Nancy Felter-Shelton Ms. Virginia Shepard Ms. Evelyn Sherman Ms. Nereide Sherwood Ms. Anne Shibata Dr. and Mrs. Francis Shields Ms. Patricia Shields Ms. Virginia Shrouf Ms. Carmen Sigala Mr. and Mrs. John Sikora, Sr. Ms. Elizabeth Silva Mr. and Mrs. David Silva Mr. and Mrs. Mike Silva Dr. and Mrs. Toby Simon Mr. Herbert Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Tony Sisneros Ms. Betty Sisson Mr. Frank Sittingbull Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Sizemore Ms. Lena Skeen Ms. Carol Skiba Mr. and Mrs. John Skidmore Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Skinner Ms. Virginia Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sklarz Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Skogmo Ms. Brenda Skwirz Ms. L. Jean Slankard Ms. Julia Smelser Ms. Marie Jo Smerechniak Ms. Betty Smith Ms. Brenda Smith Ms. Carrie Smith Ms. Catherine Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith Dr. and Mrs. David Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith, III Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith Mr. Frederick Smith Mr. George Smith Ms. Grace Smith Mr. and Mrs. Grant Smith Mr. Harry Smith
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith Mr. Leslie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith Mr. and Mrs. Marion Smith Mr. and Mrs. Myrl Smith Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Smith Ms. Ollie Smith Mrs. Reba Smith Ms. Rosemary Smith and Ms. Carol Doyal Mr. James Smuda Mr. and Mrs. J. Smyth, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Snead Mr. and Mrs. Jeffry Sniegowski Mr. Milton Snodgrass Ms. Vera Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Robert Soladay Ms. Marie Solano Ms. Bertha Solomon Mr. Josheph Solt Ms. Teofola Sonnone Ms. Frances Sossamon Mrs. Marie Sovereign Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spargo Ms. Mary Spencer Ms. Eleyna Spinar Ms. Lucile Sprague Ms. Lynn Spray Mr. Richard M. Spray Mr. Stanley Spray Mr. and Mrs. Robert Springer Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Squire Ms. Donna Stabler Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stafford Ms. Della Stafford Mr. Morris Stagner Ms. Alice Stahl Ms. Helen Stanbro Paul and Betty Stanford Ms. Helen Stanley
Mr. James W. Stapp Ms. Sharon M. Starkey Professor and Mrs. Arthur Steger Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Steiner Mrs. Jean C. Steinhaus Ms. Margaret Stempien Ms. Betty Stensland Ms. Leticia Stensland Dr. and Mrs. Charles Stephens Ms. Patricia Stephens Mr. Alfred Sterling Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stetina Ms. Irene Stewart Mrs. Lyndell Stinson Ms. Janet Stokes Mrs. Patricia Stone Mr. Joseph Stopa Mr. Virgil Stout Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stranahan Mr. and Mrs. James Stromberg Mrs. Ruth Strother Ms. Arlene Stull Mr. Juan Suazo Ms. Lorraine Suazo-Garcia Ms. Jettie Sullenger Mrs. Barbara Sullivan Mr. James B. Summers Ms. Dorothy Sutak Ms. Marlanne Sutton
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO CANCER CENTER 2007 DONORS Mr. A. Daniel Swallows Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Sweet Ms. Lucia Sybert Mr. Melvin Symonds Ms. Tania Syrovatka Sister Ann Szabo Mr. and Mrs. David Tallant Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Talley Ms. Tracy Tafoya Josh and Lisa Tane Mr. and Mrs. James Tankesly Mr. and Mrs. Atiq Tatari Ms. Genevieve Tate Ms. AnnaBelle Tavernier Mrs. Carnell Taylor Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor Ms. Winnie Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Donald Temer Ms. Oclides Tenorio Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Teran Mr. Salvatore Teta Mr. Russ Thayer Ms. Mary Ann Thiel Mr. Dempsey Thomas Mr. Frank Thomas Ms. Marilyn Thomas Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, Jr. Ms. Doris Thomason Mrs. Billie Jean Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Donn Thompson Mr. John Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Obey Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Riley Thompson Ms. Gloria Thornberry Ms. Virginia Thrap Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thurman Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Tilghman Mr. Christopher Timm II Colonel Ronald Doug Tingley, USAF RET Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Titus Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tixier Mr. Slobodan Tomovski Lt. Colonel and Mrs. John Tondl Dr. Richard Tonigan Mr. and Mrs. Harry Toppin Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Torres Ms. Fonda Torres Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Torres Mr. Pedro Torres Mr. Erik Torrez Mrs. Lloyd Tower Ms. Catherine Treanor Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Tremper Ms. Frances Trentham Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Trevey Ms. Juanita Trotter Professor and Mrs. Gary Troup Mr. Gregory Trovato Mr. James Trudelle Ms. Lydia Trujeque Ms. Antonia Trujillo Ms. Carmen Trujillo Mr. and Mrs. Jose Trujillo Mr. and Mrs. Juan Trujillo Mr. Manuel Trujillo Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trujillo Ms. Ruth Trujillo Mr. and Mrs. Dixie John Tsabetsaye Mr. David Tully Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Turner Mr. Robert Turner Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tyler Ms. Lucille Ulibarri Ms. Rufina Ulibarri Dr. Anna Ulrich and Mr. William Ulrich Don and Joan Upham
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Upton Mr. and Mrs. Frances Urban Mr. and Mrs. Art Urquidez Ms. Mary Urvanejo Ms. Emily Utley Ms. Mary Utsinger Ms. Genevieve Uzzell Ms. Bernadette Valdez Ms. Corine Valdez Mr. and Mrs. David Valles, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Valone Mr. Don Van Soelen Ms. Evelyn Vanderpool Ms. Maria Vasquez Mr. Robert Vencill Mr. and Mrs. Louis Verbeck Mr. Louis Vergeer Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie Verlander Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vertrees Ms. Leah Vesely Mr. and Mrs. Abdon Viesca Mr. Alfonso Vigil Ms. Carmela Vigil Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vigil Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Vigil Dr. and Mrs. John Vigil Mr. Leonard Vigil Ms. Lena Vigil Mr. Mac Vigil Mr. William Vigil Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Villanueva Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Villavicencio Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Villegas Mr. and Mrs. Luis Villegas Mr. Ruben Viramontes Mr. Paul Visarraga Mr. and Mrs. William Visscher Ms. Mary Vitalis Mr. John Vittal Mr. and Mrs. William Von Hoff Ms. Margery Wach Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wade Mr. Clement Wagner Mrs. Florence Wagner Mr. and Mrs. David Wagner Ms. Patricia Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Alton Waldon Mr. Billy Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallace Mr. Joe Wallace Mr. Richard L. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walling Ms. Martha Wallis Mr. Patrick Walsh Mr. Ralph Walter Mrs. Betty Walton Ms. Luann Walton Mr. Carter Ward Mr. Charles Ware Mr. and Mrs. Marion Ware Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wareing Mr. and Mrs. David Warnack Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Warner Ms. Madie Wasson Mr. and Mrs. Guyton Watkins Ms. Eternity Wauls Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Weaver Mr. David Webb Mrs. Faye Jo Weber Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weber Ms. Victoria Weber Ms. Donna Weems Mr. Paul Wehrle Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weinbaum Mr. and Mrs. Larry Weintraub Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weiser Ms. Louise Weishaupt Mr. and Mrs. John Welge Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weller
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Ms. Anne Wells Ms. Ima Lee Wells Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wells Mr. Hersel Welty Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wesbrooks Ms. Mary Wesley Ms. Gladys West Mrs. Julianne West Mr. and Mrs. Norman Westerfeld Mr. and Mrs. Odin Westgaard Ms. Virginia Whipple W. W. Whitaker Ms. Alice White Mrs. Barbara White Ms. Davida White Mr. and Mrs. John White Mr. and Mrs. Robert White Ms. Lea Whitis Mr. James Whitney Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wicks Ms. Emily Wieczorak Ms. Anna Wiese Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wigelsworth Mr. Forest Wilcox Ms. Lay Wilde Mrs. Edward Wilder Ms. Maggie Wilemon Mr. Edith Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Wilkins Mr. Cecil Williams Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Williams Ms. Grace Williams Ms. Jean Williams Ms. Mary Williams Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams, Jr. Mrs. Ruth Williams Mr. and Mrs. Todd Williams Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Willis Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wilmot Mr. Bill Wilson Ms. Clare Wilson Mr. Larry Wilson Ms. Leigh Wilson Estate of Mabel Wind Mr. and Mrs. Orban Winton, Jr. Mrs. Ruth Wiser Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wollert Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wolthers Ms. Cynthia Wood Mr. Douglas Wood Mrs. Edna P. Wood and Mr. Everett E. Wood Mr. Jim Wood Ms. Margaret Wood Mr. Mark Wood Ms. Sally B. Wood Ms. Janelle Woodard Smsgt. Kenneth Wozniak and Mrs. Nancy Wozniak Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wray Mrs. R. Shannon Wright Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright Professor Pearl Wu and Mr. Jackson Wu Mr. Claude Wylie, Jr. Mr. Goerge Yankura Mr. Gene Yoakam Ms. Lenore Young Mr. and Mrs. Michael Young Dr. Tasia Young and Mr. Robert Knox Mr. and Mrs. Steve Yurich Mr. Louis Zaccone Miss Maryln Zahler Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zalman Ms. Betty Zamora Ms. Isabel Zamora Ms. Carol Zarecki
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zarn Ms. Josephine Zdeb Mr. William Zeedyk Ms. J. Constance Zell Mr. and Mrs. Norman Zeter Ms. Michele Ziegler Mr. William Ziegler Mrs. Patricia M. Zimmerman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zuniga Corporations, Organizations & Foundations $99 and under American Academy of Actuaries Bar Cross Ranch, Inc. Bravo Cucina Italiana Chapter Ahpeo Circle J.U. Land & Cattle Co. Clinton W. Moore Construction Concord Communications Associates, Inc. ConocoPhillips Company Cottonwood Federal Republican Women's Club Edna Harper's Cowboy Silver Frank's Collection Harwood Engineering, Inc. Heavenly Hats Employees of Intel Corporation IBM Corporation International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers J & I Mining Co. Jerald McGehee Construction Co. Los Alamos Federation of School Employees M.M.S. Sales and Marketing Peter McCanna & Company Nicolas Ferrantella Landscaping Padilla Industries, Inc. Ray's Amusement, Inc. Rich-Port Realty Employees of Santa Fe Adult Detention Facility SG Consulting Services Tanoan Women's Golf Association THD Construction, LLC Tinley Tee Tire Compay, Inc. Employees of UNM Cancer Center Employees of UNM Continuing Education Vis-Com, Inc. Wagner Power Systems
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The State of New Mexico and the University of
“Ben was always a big supporter of higher
New Mexico Cancer Center suffered a tremendous
education and particularly the UNM School of
loss with the passing of Senator Ben Altamirano of
Medicine and the UNM Cancer Center,” Budke
Silver City last December. He
said. “It’s wonderful to see
was one of the UNM Cancer
that beautiful new facilit y
Center’s most enthusiastic sup-
going up and to see the
porters. Altamirano devoted
Cancer Center recognized
a great deal of time and effort
on a national level.”
to secure funding for the UNM
S enator Alt amirano’s
Cancer Center and its new
t remendous efforts to ad-
cancer treatment and clinical
vance the UNM Cancer
research facility.
Center will long be remem-
Altamirano’s service to
bered. “The UNM Cancer
the state started when he was
Center would not be where it
elected in 1971 to represent
is today if it weren’t for people
Senate District 28, which
like Benny Altamirano,” said
includes Catron, Grant and
Dr. Cheryl Willman, director
Socorro counties. He was the
and CEO of the UNM Cancer
longest-serving member of
Center. “Benny was a won-
the legislature. Altamirano
derful man who truly cared
was chairman of the powerful Finance Committee
about people with cancer. He will be deeply and
until 2005, when he became president of the Senate.
profoundly missed.”
While in office, he found a friend in Maralyn Budke, who was director of the Finance Committee when Altamirano was appointed. Budke, a survivor of tongue cancer and former patient at the UNM Cancer Center, and Altamirano worked together to secure funding for the construction of the new Cancer Center facility. The two also helped the UNM Cancer Center with funding needed to gain the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2005.
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