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News/Press Releases
2007
April 12 - On your mark ... Firefly plans twilight descent on city
The Brick Street Firefly 5K's got a new mascot: longtime volunteer and Lions Club member Frank Murray. Renamed the Frank Murray Brick Street Firefly 5K, the Mississippi Track Club-sanctioned race will once again kick off as twilight descends on the city.
April 24 - Clinton Volunteer Loses Cancer Fight
Frank Larry Murray, 67, a longtime Clinton volunteer known to many for his Lions Club membership, died Tuesday afternoon at his home following a brave battle with cancer. Recently, Murray announced he was donating $40,000 to help construct a guest room at the new Baptist Cancer Lodge in Jackson, to be affiliated with Baptist Hospital’s Hederman Cancer Center. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Health Systems Cancer Lodge or the Mississippi Lions Sight Foundation.
April 24 - Healthplex Sponsors Kids' Triathlon
Kids ages 7-14 can take part in a biking, running and swimming triathlon on May 5 at the Baptist Healthplex to benefit the Baptist Cancer Lodge at Baptist Hospital in Jackson.
January 1 - Year End Review from Jim Moore
2006
:: Listen to our recent podcast about programs benefitting patients at Pediatric Outpatient Rehab.
October 17 - Contributions Help Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Obtain Equipment
Enabling Parents to Extend Therapy to the Home
Through donations to the Baptist Health Foundation, Outpatient Rehab was recently able to purchase assistive devices that enhance the pediatric patients' communication skills and fine motor skill development. Now, parents can check out needed devices through outpatient rehab’s lending library to help their child improve skills at home. :: back to top
October 3 - Payne Family Foundation Makes Donation to Baptist Cancer Services
The Jim Payne Family Foundation has made a generous contribution to Baptist Cancer Services. :: back to top
February 28 - Baptist Cancer Services Receives Gift from Gertrude C. Ford Foundation
The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation recently made a $100,000 gift to be used toward The Lodge for Baptist Cancer Services.
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2004
December 3 - Mississippi Artist Displays Jesus' Love of Children Through Paper Art Exhibit,
Makes Donation to Baptist Medical Center Pediatrics
Maurice Ellis of Madison, Miss. has donated a paper art exhibit themed "God's Love for Children" to Baptist Medical center's Pediatric Unit. Made from variouis types of paper, the exhibit features 30 to 40 paper characters of children gathered around Jesus.:: back to top
December 3 - Volunteers and McAlister's Deli Help Baptist's NICU Start Mother's Milk Program
With contributions from Baptist Volunteer Services and McAlister's Deli, Baptist's NICU now offers the Mother's Milk Program, which provides analyzers that test a mother's expressed milk for the highest calorie and fat content, crucial for infants in their first few weeks. :: back to top
July 20 - Baptist Cancer Services Library Named in Honor of Significant Donors
The Hederman Cancer Center Resource Library has been named in honor of Alvis and Mary Hunt, long-time supporters of Baptist. :: back to top
2003
June 10 - Gordon and Climmie Stone Donate to Baptist Cancer Services
Gordon and Climmie Stone recently were recognized for their gift, in memory of Eva Reeves Stone, to The Hederman Cancer Center at Baptist Health Systems. [back to top]
May 5 - Former President George Bush and Wife, Barbara, Help Raise Baptist Cancer Services Funds, Tour Cancer Center
Former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, toured Baptist Cancer Services on May 5, 2003 after attending a fund-raising luncheon that raised $1.1 million benefiting cancer patients and their families at Baptist Cancer Services. :: back to top
April 10 - Baptist Cancer Services Launches $15 million Fund-raising Campaign
Baptist Cancer Services, part of Baptist Health Systems in Jackson, Miss., is launching a $15 million Capital Campaign co-chaired by Rick and Ann Calhoon. [back to top]
April 2 - The Mississippi Mass Choir to Perform at Baptist Cancer Services Fundraising Luncheon
Baptist Cancer Services announces that the Mississippi Mass Choir will perform during its May 5 fundraising luncheon featuring special guests, Former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara.:: back to top
March 13 - Former President George Bush and Mrs. Bush to Visit Baptist Medical Center in May
Former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, will tour Baptist Cancer Services on May 5, 2003. After the tour, President Bush will make a media statement. Then, they will attend a private luncheon benefiting Baptist Cancer Services, a service of Baptist Health Systems in Jackson, Miss. :: back to top
February 26 - Baptist Health Systems Volunteers Recognized for Cancer Center Fundraising Efforts
Baptist's Volunteer Auxiliary raised more than $100,000 for the Hederman Cancer Center. :: back to top
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