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Cancer Survivors’ Fund Gala
“A Celebration of Life and Love”
Friday, May 21, 2004
Junior League - 1811 Briar Oaks Lane
Honoring
Ronald G. Bliss, Esq.
Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
Vietnam War Hero & Cancer Survivor
Stories of Success
Camelia Cruz - Blake Boudreaux
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The
Cancer Survivors’ Fund held its second annual gala on the evening of May
21, 2004 at the Junior League. The Gala was planned to celebrate lives of
the CSF students and to honor Ronald G. Bliss, Senior Partner with
Fulbright & Jaworski who is a three-time cancer survivor. Ron was not
able to honor us with his presence due his medical emergency. His
colleague and partner Frank Jones privileged us to replace him as our
Keynote Speaker. Mr. Jones recognized his integrity, courage, eternal
optimism, and told our guests how he inspires colleagues and friends to
success and happiness regardless of his own hardships. Ron is very well
known via the documentary "Returning with Honor." He is a
Vietnam War hero, who survived almost seven years in a North Vietnamese
POW camp. Ron is a legend and a role model for all.
Over 240 guests attended this elegant event. Our
students and Board Members were on hand to greet our guests. Texas
Children’s Hospital staff, a contingent of Ron’s Fulbright &
Jaworski colleagues, Houston Consular Corps members, community leaders and
local businessman were present to witness the success stories that serve
as living proof of our motto:
"There
is life after cancer, a happy and successful life"
(Coined
by our first student Umut Unver who lost his leg to cancer.
He is a Senior at UT, graduating this Spring.)
Among
the guests Matt Musil from CH.11, said, "I never had that kind of
high impact experience at another Gala I attended." Dr ZoAnn Dryer,
Chief, Long-term Survivor Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital was so
happy and excited, "They are my babies, I cured them. Here they are
grown, happy, successful young adults. Thank you Cancer Survivors’ Fund
for making their dreams come true." All of our students who are the
recipients of the scholarships and/or prosthetic legs welcomed each guest
and escorted them to their seats.
As
guests entered the Ball Room, they were surrounded by the friendly and
stunning atmosphere with exquisite center pieces with tropical flowers
designed and donated by CSF Board member Marcia Wilson, the owner of
Breens Florist.
CSF
draws its strength from a dedicated Board of Directors (THE ACTION TEAM),
and volunteers who believe in our cause. We presently support eight
students with plans to add eight more for the coming academic year.
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