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Mission: Little owl charities raises money for and boost awareness of organizations that pursue advances in research, education, and the treatment of cancer. The 2014 event was held on march 8, 2014 and the benefiting organizations were the university of texas md anderson cancer center and the center for building hope. The 2015 event will be held on march 7, 2015 and benefit the university of texas md anderson cancer center and cancer and biomedical research at mote marine laboratory.
Programs: Donation of proceeds from march 8, 2014 polo under the palms event to benefit the university of texas md anderson cancer center. Md anderson is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The mission of md anderson is to eliminate cancer in texas, the nation and the world. Since 1944, almost 950,000 patients have turned to md anderson for cancer care in the form of targeted therapies, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and proton therapy, immunotherapy, or combinations of these and other treatments. Md anderson is a founding member of the national comprehensive cancer network, which includes the h. Lee moffitt cancer center and research institute in tampa. From florida, 488 physicians refer patients to md anderson. Md anderson is one of only 41 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the national cancer institute. For the past 25 years, md anderson has ranked as one of the nation's top two cancer centers in "best hospitals," a survey published annually in u. S. News & world report. To learn more about md anderson visit www. Mdanderson. Org
donation of proceeds from march 8, 2014 polo under the palms event to benefit the center for building hope. Center for building hope offers free information, programs and services to cancer patients, caregivers and family members, while connecting them with others who are undergoing a similar experience. The primary goal of center for building hope is to educate people affected by cancer and teach vital skills that will enable them to make educated decisions, reduce isolation, restore hope and enhance their quality of life. To learn more about the center for building hope visit www. Centerforbuildinghope. Org
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