Honoring Our Promise: Our Final Gift.
Dear Stupid Strong Supporters,
Earlier this week, Stupid Strong President Jeff Netzer gathered with fellow board members at the annual Making Cancer History® seminar series and events in Aspen, Colorado hosted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, to present the final installment of our $450,000 pledge. Netzer presented the check to Darrow Zeidenstein, Ph.D., Chief Development Officer, marking the completion of our largest single institutional commitment.
This presentation was a celebration of the collective strength of our Stupid Strong community and a testament to the enduring spirit of Candace and the countless families affected by gastric cancer. The Family Matters initiative is already unlocking insights into hereditary risks, paving the way for earlier detection and life-saving interventions.
During the visit, we were also excited to learn that MD Anderson is launching new clinical trials led by Dr. Katy Rezvani, a pioneering physician-scientist advancing the field of cellular therapy. Dr. Rezvani’s work — focused on harnessing the power of natural killer (NK) cells — has already transformed treatment approaches for certain blood cancers, and her expansion into stomach cancer trials is a major breakthrough. As Dr. Rezvani continues to grow her institute and broaden the reach of cellular therapies, we are filled with renewed hope for patients facing gastric cancer. It is thrilling to see world-class research evolving in real time, offering new pathways for treatment and survival.
While this marks the conclusion of our formal giving, it symbolizes the continuation of the hope, progress and change that you have made possible. We encourage you to stay connected to the work at MD Anderson and other leading institutions continuing this important fight.
Thank you for your incredible support. Together, we were — and will always be — Stupid Strong.
Jeff Netzer, President
and the Board of Directors, Stupid Strong
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