by admin | May 19, 2015 | Featured, Golf Tournament for a Cure 2015, Golf Tournament for a Cure News, Jamie's Hope News, Press Releases
SUMMARY: The highly anticipated annual Jamie’s Hope golf tournament continues to sell out & grow in celebrity attendance, sponsors, and funds raised for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX | May 19, 2015 – The Jamie’s Hope Foundation hosted the Third Annual Golf Tournament for a Cure on May 15th and again sold out both courses at Wildcat Golf Club. The event grossed over $123,000 and participants enjoyed an all-inclusive day full of food, drinks, games, awards, prizes and celebrity auctions while one lucky guest went home with a $15,000 Bullfrog Spa donated by Glacier’s Pool Supplies & Spas. Over 250 golfers, 50 sponsor participants and 80 volunteers joined together and braved the weather to throw another successful Jamie’s Hope tournament. Scattered rains and occasional downpours made things interesting but wasn’t enough to stop this dedicated group. The tournament gave participants the opportunity to golf with some of Houston’s biggest names including current and former Houston Texans players, MLB Brian Cushing, Pro-Bowl center Chris Myers, WR Kevin Walter, OL Ben Jones, Chester Pitts, Houston’s favorite weather girl, Chita Johnson of KHOU Channel 11 and Fox 26 News anchor, Katie McCall. Guests rolled with laughter during the live auction as radio personality, Scott Sparks, auctioned off celebrity caddies with his humorous charm. Among those donating their time as caddies, were 93Q Country’s Erica Rico and the current reigning Miss Houston Texas United States, Summer Sadiyeh. All 36 holes included activities and/or give-a-ways to ensure an exciting time was had by all. Each course featured a luxury car hole-in-one opportunity. Crave Luxury Auto generously put up a...
by admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Masquerade for a Cure, Masquerade for a Cure News, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Jamie’s Hope Third Annual Masquerade for a Cure Gala was a Sell Out Summary|An A-list crowd joins together to raise funds for personalized medicine research at MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX |October 31, 2014 – The already gorgeous Corinthian in downtown Houston set the stage for the exquisitely decorated, frost-themed evening boasting towering crystal candelabras, aerialists, ice queens and more this past Friday as tuxedos and ball gowns flooded the room at the Jamie’s Hope Third Annual Masquerade for a Cure Gala presented by I.W. Marks Jewelers. For the first time, the gala benefiting targeted therapy research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, sold out with 300 guests in attendance. The guest list surely impressed with attendees such as Cal & Hannah McNair and Brian & Megan Cushing. Also in attendance were devoted supporters and Honorary Chairs of the gala; Brad & Joanna Marks, Kevin and Caroline Walter, Chris and Jenny Myers, Bob Allen, Chita Johnson, John and Elizabeth Ehrman, Dr. Quang and Staci Henderson, Katie McCall, Brent Milam and Lara Bell, Angela Lipsey, Dr. Lamar and Theresa Roemer, Michael Chabala, Fred and Karisa Gallucci, Billy Frank, Trey and Jessica McCreary, Peter Remington, David Thomas and Lauren Thomas. Each year the Jamie’s Hope Foundation works hand-in-hand with EnVogue Events to produce this over-the-top event and they have yet to disappoint. With in-kind sponsors such as DJU Productions, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Jackson and Company, Houston Party Tent and Event, Over The Top Linen, The Perfect Affair Special Events, and Lounge 4 Events, Jamie’s Hope is able to provide a...
by Amanda | Oct 6, 2014 | Jaime's Photos, Jamie's Hope News, Masquerade for a Cure 2014, Masquerade for a Cure News, Media
If you don’t receive this magazine in your mailbox… here’s a great reason to start! Jamie’s not only the cover photo but Absolutely Memorial Publisher, Lara Bell, wrote a three-page article speaking on Jamie’s daily struggles. We at Jamie’s Hope are eternally grateful for the opportunity for Jamie to share her story through AM. Lara, from the bottom of our hearts… Thank You! Check out the digital version of Absolutely Memorial here: http://issuu.com/absolutelymemorial/docs/memorial-october-2014/1 Lara Bell and her husband, Brent Milam, are serving as Honorary Chairs of Jamie’s Hope Third Annual Masquerade for a Cure Gala on Friday, October 24, 2014. For tickets & more information on the gala, please visit www.JamiesHope.org/Masq2014 or email...
by Amanda | Sep 17, 2014 | Masquerade for a Cure 2014, Masquerade For a Cure 2014 InKind Sponsors
Special Thanks to Jackson & Company for providing over $10,000 in in-kind support for the Third Annual Jamie’s Hope Masquerade for a Cure Gala!
by admin | Aug 21, 2014 | Golf Tournament for a Cure 2015 In-Kind Sponsors, Masquerade For a Cure 2012 Sponsors, Masquerade For a Cure 2013 Sponsors, Masquerade For a Cure 2014 Fantasy Sponsors, Masquerade For a Cure 2015 Silver Sponsors
by admin | Apr 28, 2014 | Masquerade For a Cure 2013 Sponsors, Masquerade for a Cure 2014, Masquerade For a Cure 2014 Sponsors, Masquerade For a Cure 2014 Venetian Sponsors, Masquerade For a Cure 2015 Gold Sponsors, Sponsors
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by Jamie | Feb 11, 2014 | Jamie's Hope News, News
#CancerPrevention ~ There are many little, every day things you may already be doing to help reduce your risk of cancer. Check out this list from the American Institute of Cancer Research & see how your daily routine stacks up: Recommendations for Cancer...
by Jamie | May 4, 2013 | Derby for a Cure 2013
Finally here, it’s Derby time!!!!!!!! My hat is ready and it’s going to be a beautiful day. Hope to see everybody!!!!!! The Derby event at The Marque starts at 3 and Tickets will be available at the door....
by Jay Jackson | Oct 18, 2012 | Jaime's Photos, Jamie's Blog, Media
When you first begin chemo, losing your hair can become one of the hardest visual side effects a woman faces. Family and friends come together to try to make Jamie’s journey a little sweeter....
by Amanda | Oct 18, 2012 | Jamie's Blog, Jamie's Hope News, Media
Fighting cancer with hope By Erica Quiroz Although Jamie Gilmore’s cancer has relapsed three times, she’s hoping the fourth time will be the charm to finally beat it. Gilmore was first diagnosed at 14 years old with acinic cell carcinoma (ACC), a rare salivary gland cancer. But her most notable experience with ACC happened when she was 20. She had pain on the left side of her face — the exact spot where she had a mass removed six years earlier — and was scheduled for surgery. A happy surprise “This time the tumor was all around my facial nerves,” Gilmore says. “The surgery was going to be five to six hours for removal of the tumor and then another five to six hours for reconstructive surgery.” As Gilmore’s husband and family waited, the anesthesiologist noticed her hormone levels were elevated. “My mom had me on a lot of natural remedies, and I thought that was why,” she says. “When the anesthesiologist came in and said I was pregnant, I was shocked.” Surgery was postponed, and Gilmore was referred to a high-risk OB-GYN at Texas Woman’s Hospital.”My doctor’s first priority was to ensure the safety of the baby,” Gilmore says. “Six weeks after delivery, I would be able to have the surgery.”Gilmore was induced at 38 weeks and her daughter, Mikala, was born Dec. 4, 2002. “She’s our miracle baby,” Gilmore says. Cancer spreads The following January, she went through a 12-hour surgery to remove the cancer and have reconstructive facial surgery.”I looked horrible afterward,” Gilmore says. “But my doctors did a great job, and I couldn’t believe how well the surgery...
by Amanda | Jul 21, 2011 | Jamie's Hope News, Media
Jamie hopes for a cure One patient’s rare cancer inspires collective effort Promise – Fall 2012 – By Erica Quiroz Jamie Gilmore is a fighter. In 1996, she was diagnosed with acinic cell carcinoma (ACC), a rare cancer that affects the parotid gland, the largest of the salivary glands. She’s been in remission from it twice. Now, the 30-year-old native Houstonian is in her third bout with ACC. She created Jamie’s Hope for a Cure with her husband, Garrick Glascock, in May to help fund research for targeted therapy at MD Anderson. “My family and I were surprised that there haven’t been any new developments in ACC treatment,” Jamie Gilmore says. “We thought surely something would be different from 15 years ago.” ACC affects an average of 135 people a year and accounts for 6-10% of all salivary gland cancers. To help create awareness, Gilmore and her family promote Jamie’s Hope by selling maroon and white bracelets for $5. They also collect donations through the website jamieshope.org. “The money we raise funds research for other rare forms of cancer and for people who don’t have a standard form of treatment,” Gilmore says. Jamie’s Hope also partnered with the Texas Realtors® Leadership Program (TRL), after Gilmore, who owns a real estate brokerage firm, joined in March. With the TRL’s help, Jamie’s Hope organized an October gala, “Masquerade for a Cure,” at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, with all proceeds benefiting targeted therapy research at MD Anderson. “Each year the TRL decides on a legacy project that will benefit the community,” Gilmore says. “Once they heard my story and what I’ve...