Dear Friend,
 

This year, nearly 3,000 American men and women will be diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as mesothelioma. Unfortunately, mesothelioma diagnoses are increasing annually as the result of inhaling asbestos dust decades earlier in the work place, at home, and in schools.

Although a definitive cure for mesothelioma remains elusive, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center treats this disease with curative intent when possible.

The National Mesothelioma Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help patients and their families seeking evaluation and treatment at The M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. This includes assistance with travel and lodging arrangements as well as emotional and spiritual support to those fighting this devastating disease away from much of their family and friends.

M. D. Anderson ranks as the nation’s top cancer center based, in part, on the popular opinion of board certified physicians from across the country. Over 65,000 patients came to Houston last year for diagnosis and treatment for many forms of cancer, including mesothelioma.  

Through tax-deductible contributions, the National Mesothelioma Foundation strives to heighten public awareness of mesothelioma treatment and prevention, support promising research at M. D. Anderson, and alert the greater medical community about initial symptoms of mesothelioma to insure the earliest possible diagnosis. We encourage all those diagnosed with mesothelioma to learn more about treatment options at M. D. Anderson and at other cancer centers across the country.  

The National Mesothelioma Foundation will grow in the years ahead to work with other cancer centers, providing much needed research funding and improved services to the many victims of this devastating disease. I hope you consider a tax-deductible contribution to help us achieve our mission.
 

Humanitarian ($250,000)
Benefactor ($100,000)
Visionary ($50,000)
Patron ($25,000)
Advocate ($10,000)
Companion ($5,000)
Builder ($1,000)
Friend  ($500)
Supporter ($100)
Donor (Less Than $100)
 
 

The above list of contributors is printed based on their generosity to the National Mesothelioma Foundation.  Listing of any donor or business or internet link to their business should not be interpreted as endorsement of that individual or business by the National Mesothelioma Foundation or any other individual or entity affiliated with the foundation.