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MD Anderson Cancer Center and LA
Posted on 6/17/21 at 6:18 am
Posted on 6/17/21 at 6:18 am
It seems like every few years I see a friend from B.R. is in Houston treating cancer at MD Anderson. What do you think of starting an informal network of LA expats in Houston that provide support to LA folks and their families that are here temporarily for chemo etc. Thoughts? How would something like this look It was kind of inspired by the Cajun Navy I guess. Thanks in advance
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Posted on 6/17/21 at 6:19 am to TomballTiger
Sounds like a great idea. Get on that hoss.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 6:27 am to TomballTiger
Good for you TT for thinking of that! I’ve been there three times and may need to go again. Extended stays there can be hard on everyone. Hoping you come up with a network of Tiger helpers.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 6:42 am to TomballTiger
While you’re at it, can you work on getting H.E.B. to grow their footprint Eastward?
TIA
TIA
Posted on 6/17/21 at 6:47 am to TomballTiger
Form the group. Get a volunteer list. Appoint a few people as contact people for families in need. Build your organization as a non profit. Great idea.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 6:51 am to TomballTiger
My brother was treated at MD Anderson a few years back. There is a group called Dan’s House of Hope that is similar to what you described except it’s not Louisiana-centric. But may be worth checking out for ideas.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 6:59 am to TomballTiger
Dow chemical plant offers free rides on it’s corporate jet to and from Houston BR every day to cancer patients
Posted on 6/17/21 at 10:46 am to TomballTiger
The president of the Houston alumni chapter is a director at MD Anderson. Might be a good place to start. There are several LSU alumni in leadership positions at MDACC.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 10:50 am to TomballTiger
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provide support
Sounds like a great idea. Could you be more specific here. You talking about housing, general financial support?
Posted on 6/17/21 at 10:51 am to TomballTiger
I think Hogs for the Cause would be a helpful resource for this.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 10:57 am to TomballTiger
Keep us updated. Plenty of former LA folk around here that would love to participate.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 11:36 am to TomballTiger
Get in touch with the guys who made sure the Houston Petroleum Club got a bunch of Purple & Gold.
Houston energy titans put LSU mark on new Petroleum Club digs with Bayou Bengal Bar on Houston Culture Map
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Eat your hearts out, Longhorns and Aggies! The LSU tigers have made their mark at the Petroleum Club of Houston and dubbed the sleek watering hole in the new digs the Bayou Bengal Bar. Thanks to the efforts of 12 LSU grads, all leaders in the energy industry, the brass plaque forever stakes their claim atop the 35-story Total Plaza.
While it doesn't shout LSU, the moniker makes its point, a friendly reminder of the impact grads of the Louisiana university have on Houston's energy picture.
As a director on the Petroleum Club board, LSU alumni Ron Neal, co-founder and co-owner of Houston Energy, spearheaded the initiative of raising the necessary funds to win the naming rights. The fellows, each passionate about his alma mater, reached deep into their ample pockets, their contributions earmarked for the Petroleum Club capital campaign.
In addition, New Orleans transplant John Havens, president of Seismic Exchange Inc. (SEI), garnered naming rights in his father's honor for the club's chef's table. Following last week's ribbon cutting at the Bayou Bengal Bar, the powerful dozen dined at the "P.C. Havens SEI Chef's Table."
As the tigers like to say "Love purple, live gold!" ...
Houston energy titans put LSU mark on new Petroleum Club digs with Bayou Bengal Bar on Houston Culture Map
Posted on 6/17/21 at 11:46 am to TomballTiger
I am here now! MD Anderson’s Social Workers gave me a ton of free housing options. Tough to get in, but not impossible.
I was in a recovery room Tuesday next to someone with a 318 number and yesterday in an infusion room next to someone from Lafayette. Louisiana folks come here in droves…as they should!
There are a ton of resources available to patients from Louisiana, but there is no centralized location. It would be a heavy lift to create all new avenues of help for La folks. Maybe a website or a hub of information where folks can communicate needs or available resources? I bet tapping those in MDA admin, as suggested by others, would be a great start.
Transportation, runners for small things (I needed seran wrap to cover a picc line while showering), housing, financial assistance, or just a friend. All good stuff TT. Let me know how I can help!
I was in a recovery room Tuesday next to someone with a 318 number and yesterday in an infusion room next to someone from Lafayette. Louisiana folks come here in droves…as they should!
There are a ton of resources available to patients from Louisiana, but there is no centralized location. It would be a heavy lift to create all new avenues of help for La folks. Maybe a website or a hub of information where folks can communicate needs or available resources? I bet tapping those in MDA admin, as suggested by others, would be a great start.
Transportation, runners for small things (I needed seran wrap to cover a picc line while showering), housing, financial assistance, or just a friend. All good stuff TT. Let me know how I can help!
Posted on 6/17/21 at 11:48 am to TomballTiger
There are a lot of programs. Guys with money and free time will donate their plane and time to fly people back and forth from different areas to Houston free of charge. Often will offer to let you stay with them too.
People are really good when you give most of them a chance.
People are really good when you give most of them a chance.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 12:37 pm to TomballTiger
Well MD Anderson is arguably one of the top Cancer centers in the Country, or at least between NYC and LA, I'm sure people from all over the heartland go there. Not a bad idea though. I've heard of a few people with planes (small hobby planes/little company planes) that are part of a program that fly people to and from Houston for their treatment at MD Anderson. I think that is a program in Louisiana atleast, sort of like the people that fly organs around the state/region for hospitals.
This post was edited on 6/17/21 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 6/17/21 at 2:26 pm to TomballTiger
This is a great idea. Emotional support is so important in this situation.
Also, I will add that people should get a supplemental Cancer plan. They aren't that expensive. Men, we have a 50/50 chance of getting cancer and women 1 out three. The cost financially can be devastating. Even more so when a child is diagnosed with Cancer. Being self employed, it certainly came in handy when I had my bout with cancer.
Also, I will add that people should get a supplemental Cancer plan. They aren't that expensive. Men, we have a 50/50 chance of getting cancer and women 1 out three. The cost financially can be devastating. Even more so when a child is diagnosed with Cancer. Being self employed, it certainly came in handy when I had my bout with cancer.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 3:00 pm to TomballTiger
What a great idea! There is a group in Houston called Ground Angels that coordinates transportation on the ground for MDA parients. I think they often work with Pilots for Patients. Maybe start a 501C so that you can get matching funds from those of us that have that benefit available? You could probably raise funds with an auction...Imthink it sounds very promising.
Ground Angels.
Ground Angels.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 3:03 pm to TomballTiger
That's a great idea. I go there every few months to get blood work and scans. I get my treatments locally. Luckily my brother lives in Houston and I stay with him when I go.
Like someone else said you can get a list of free places to stay nearby but they fill up really fast.
Like someone else said you can get a list of free places to stay nearby but they fill up really fast.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 3:55 pm to TomballTiger
My wife just got back from MD Anderson Tuesday for her check up. She's been cancer free for 7 years now.
Sign her up.
Sign her up.
Posted on 6/20/21 at 6:34 pm to TomballTiger
Bump to note -- MD Anderson is partnering with Ochsner in the new cancer center on Highway 21 and I12 in Covington.
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