MD Anderson 75th Anniversary Gala

Photography by Vicky Pink - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center celebrated its 75th anniversary at a sold-out gala with more than 2,000 guests raising nearly $14 million to support MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer. Vice President Biden provided remarks and received a special plaque commemorating the new Beau Biden Chair for Brain Cancer Research along with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden. Veteran newsman Bob Schieffer and actor Gerald McRaney emceed the gala. Remarks were given by TNT Sports reporter and cancer survivor Craig Sager; former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III; UT System Chancellor Bill McRaven; MD Anderson President Dr. Ronald A. DePinho and others. Entertainment included performances by Reba McEntire, Yolanda Adams, Ana María Martínez, the Houston Symphony Orchestra, The Tenors, Encore Strings, Houston Celebration Chorus and Houston Children’s Chorus. Some in attendance were President George H.W. Bush, Dr. Alfred Yung, Dr. Ronald DePinho, U.S. Representatives Al Green, Gene Green, and Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas State Reps. Carol Alvarado and Boris Miles, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston City Council members Ellen Cohen and Jack Christie, and former MD Anderson presidents.

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