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  • Photograph of York family

    York family turns personal journey into mission to transform cancer care

    March 22, 2025
    Building on this passion and gratitude, the Jeff and Carmen York Family have generously committed $7 million to help fund a new era in cancer detection, the Texas Cancer Interception Institute (TCII).
    Learn More York family turns personal journey into mission to transform cancer care
  • Couple’s donation opens doors for underserved

    Couple’s donation opens doors for underserved

    March 10, 2025
    Myra and Darwin Smiths’ generous gift will help expand access to genetic counseling and community health worker programs.
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  • Riding toward the future

    Riding toward the future

    June 1, 2024
    Neurology expertise at BUMC helped avid cyclist Jim Crawford get back on his feet and back on his wheels. Four years ago, Dallas resident Jim Crawford, a long-time cyclist, experienced a near-fatal stroke after a long bike ride. His speech suddenly became garbled, and he fell out of his chair. His wife, Anne, recognized the […]
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  • two photos side-by-side of the Jaster family

    Son Donates Liver to Save His Mom’s Life

    September 1, 2023
    When Carol Jaster needed a liver transplant due to her autoimmune condition, both of her adult children stepped up to help—including offering to be a donor.
    Learn More Son Donates Liver to Save His Mom’s Life
  • Hard-to-stomach diagnosis

    Hard-to-stomach diagnosis

    September 1, 2023
    Colette Dishman battled her hidden cancer with the help of a dedicated team at Baylor Scott & White Health.
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  • Giving Back for the Gift of Life

    Giving Back for the Gift of Life

    June 1, 2023
    After receiving the ultimate gift from an organ donor, Lisa Barker and her family are devoted to giving back. At 25 years old, Lisa Barker found herself arriving at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) in Dallas on a helicopter. Lisa’s diagnosis of acute liver failure had her care team estimating that she had 24 to […]
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  • Changing Minds

    Changing Minds

    March 1, 2023
    Sandra and Gary Fernandes put their minds and hearts into making a difference for those living with Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders.
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  • Heart for the Community

    Heart for the Community

    September 1, 2022
    Jack and Kym Radke honored their daughter's memory with a gift to Baylor Scott & White Health, supporting a variety of cardiovascular wellness initiatives.
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  • Photo of Carmen, Jeff and Kathryn York

    Positive purpose: Jeff York sets his mind to helping others

    January 21, 2020
    When Jeff York heard about BSWH’s partnership with the American Cancer Society to build a Hope Lodge on the campus of Baylor University Medical Center, he immediately wanted to be a part of it. He and his wife, Carmen, made a generous gift to help give hope a new home in Dallas.
    Learn More Positive purpose: Jeff York sets his mind to helping others
  • A Patient Reacts by Jeff York

    A Patient Reacts by Jeff York

    March 24, 2017
    Hearing news of the impressive outcomes of the clinical trial that Dr. Kelly led, which resulted in a new therapy for esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancers, was a moment to remember for Jeff York, a member of the Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center Dallas advisory board and a generous donor who […]
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