Letter from the President

Luke that says, “To whom much is given, much is required.” This idea carries a sense of accountability, responsibility and action. This phrase often follows the question I ask many of our stakeholders: Why do you give?

In the four years since I joined the Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation, I have seen firsthand how generous the North Texas community is. I am constantly reminded of how fortunate we are to be part of a community where patients, families and physicians take meaningful actions, big and small, to advance our mission.

Actions take many forms, whether it’s a nurse showing empathy to a patient or a patient offering a heartfelt thank you to a caregiver. In this issue, you will read stories that celebrate our patients and physicians, providing shining examples of how together we empower one another to live well.

You’ll see action—driven by gratitude—brought to life through stories like the Yorks’. Unwilling to accept a “get your affairs in order” message from one oncologist, Jeff York sought care at Baylor Scott & White’s Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center and, in turn, became a force for good. He and his family have committed $7 million to launch the Texas Cancer Interception Institute, helping pioneer early cancer detection.

You’ll see action—driven by the pursuit of excellence—brought to life through stories like Dr. Subash Banerjee’s. Dr. Banerjee’s work with the Lipid Metabolism Center aims to prevent heart disease before it starts. This center, like the Texas Cancer Interception Institute, also received funding from a grateful patient’s generous donation.

And while we only have space to cover a handful of stories in these pages, examples of this reciprocity of taking action—of caring for patients and of patients showing gratitude—happen every day at Baylor Scott & White.

As we reflect on these stories, let us be inspired by the impact that each act of kindness and generosity has on those around us. Together, we can continue to build a community where compassion fuels innovation, gratitude sparks generosity and every action creates a ripple effect of healing and hope. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary mission.

Ben Renberg
President,
Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation