Updates

2023

Edinburg teen celebrating the end of his cancer treatment (KGRV 5 - May 6, 2023)

El Nacional: Profile on Dr. Luisanna Sánchez Ventura pegged the Dominican Republic National Youth Award (Digo - January 31, 2023)

2022

11 year old girl gives back after beating cancer (CBS 4 - November 12, 2022)

Dr. Ricardo Flores on KXLN-TV (UNIVISION - March 1, 2022)(En Español)

Pediatric oncology social worker finds out her son, 13, has leukemia after he struggled to exercise, now she’s urging parents to listen to their children (SurvivorNet - February 16, 2022)

Mother shares story of son’s cancer fight (CBS 23 - February 15, 2022)

2021

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Valley mother shares son's story (KRGV 5 - September 8, 2021)

In memoriam: Dr. Charles Kenneth Landrum (Texas Children’s Hospital - March 2, 2021)

2020

Pandemic Q&A (KRGV - May 18, 2020)

Chick-fil-A hosting “A Week of Sweetness” fundraiser (KVEO 23 – February 7, 2020)

2019

Cancer Survivor Reunites with Doctor (KRGV – December 25, 2019)

Increasing enrollments on clinical trials through infrastructure grants (St. Baldrick's Foundation - November 12, 2019)

Cancer patients prepare for annual fashion show (KVEO 23 – September 25, 2019)

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Meet Valeria, battling leukemia (KVEO 23 – September 18, 2019)

2018

Cancer and Hematology Center’s partnership in Rio Grande Valley continues to thrive (Texas Children's Hospital - November 19, 2018)

Mes de concientización del cáncer infantil (September 24, 2018 - Telemundo)

Hyundai Impact Award Presented to Local Children’s Clinic (KRGV – June 6, 2018)

2017

Counting blessings: Young cancer survivors, families come together to give thanks (The Monitor - November 17, 2017)

Grant to compare large-scale genomic sequencing, standard clinical tests for childhood cancer patients (Baylor College of Medicine - August 8, 2017)

Blaney, Landrum receive Distinguished Faculty Awards (May 2, 2017)

Cancer survivor gives back to clinic (KRGV McAllen - January 4, 2017)

2016

Celebrating “the true heroes” (The Monitor - September 16, 2016)

5 Rio Grande Valley school districts unite to help local children with cancer (July 27, 2016)

Celebration of Heroes Fashion Show and Luncheon (July 15, 2016)

2015

Celebration of Heroes Fall Luncheon and Fashion Show (July 28, 2015)

“Making A Mark” exhibit comes to McAllen Miller International Airport (May 5, 2015)

Film about the Vannie Cook Clinic in McAllen, TX (May 5, 2015)

Clinical trials open doors for kids with cancer at border town clinic (April 20, 2015)

Radiothon to raise funds for local children with cancer in McAllen (February 3, 2015)

2014

Vannie Cook Radiothon to raise funds for local children with cancer (January 24, 2014)

2013

$44,639 granted to VCCC to fund treatments in underserved area (November 18, 2013)

Brownsville Community Foundation donation (October 11, 2013)

Tejano singer Bobby Pulido supports Vannie Cook Clinic on reality dance show (October 11, 2013)

Fundraiser supports pediatric cancer in South Texas (March 1, 2013)

2012

A young cancer patients dream lives on  (September 25, 2012)

Journey of Faith 5K &10K and Swabamente Zumba Marrowthon (September 25, 2012)

Young Hollywood star shines spotlight on Vannie Cook Clinic (September 17, 2012)

Lt. Gov. Dewhurst shares portion of award with Vannie Cook (March 1, 2012)

2011

Local teen donates $15,000 to help give children with cancer a second chance (December 7, 2011)

Hyundai Hope on Wheels awards $100,000 Hope Grant to Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic (October 14, 2011)

Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic marks anniversary (March 25, 2011)

2010

Event commemorates decade of pediatric cancer care in Rio Grande Valley (April 26, 2010)

2009

BMP Radio RGV and Frank Smith Toyota Hyundai sponsor Radiothon during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September 12, 2009)

2007

Texas First Lady honors cancer patients at fundraising event (September 18, 2007)

Cancer can’t kill child’s kindness (June 6, 2007)

Effort of 10-year-old leukemia patient improves lives of others (May 21, 2007)

2005

Grant boosts Vannie E. Cook clinic efforts (February 1, 2005)

2003

Baylor-affiliated clinic brings cancer care to valley children (February 15, 2003)