MTI Hosting Silent Auction to Benefit the Steve Hett Brain Tumor Research Foundation at M.D. Anderson
MTI in Mohall invites the public to attend the 1st Annual Silent Auction and Vendor Show to benefit the Steve Hett Brain Tumor Research Foundation at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. The event is being held in conjunction with the Mohall Parade of Lights and Chamber of Commerce Light Up the Night Social on Friday, November 26th.
Enjoy refreshments as you get a start on your Christmas shopping by bidding on a variety of Silent Auction items and browse the merchandise for sale by area vendors, including Cookie Lee Jewelry and Tupperware. If you are a vendor interested in having a booth, please contact Wanda Emerson to reserve a space. All proceeds will be donated to the Steve Hett Brain Tumor Research Foundation.
Y.K. Alfred Yung, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Neuro-Oncology at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, commented about the work that is possible due to funds from the Steve Hett Research Foundation:
"We are focusing our research efforts on understanding the biology of malignant brain tumors as this is key to reducing the recurrence, and eventually eradication of all brain tumors. Through the advancement of molecular biology and molecular genetics, we are now able to identify specific genetic alterations associated with the formation and progression of specific forms of cancer, including glioblastoma. These specific molecular and genetic alterations are beginning to be used as target for developing specific drugs with the goal that if the drug can eliminate the specific alteration that occurs in the tumor cells and not the normal cells, then the drug can eliminate the tumor cells without causing toxicity to the normal organ systems. There are still many unanswered questions as this process varies among cancer types and among different patients with the same cancer. We are working very hard to identify the right and the best therapeutic combinations that will allow us to provide individualized, tailor made, therapy for each individual patient."
For more information about the Silent Auction, contact Wanda Emerson at 756-6483.