Memorial Hermann Hospital Celebrates Cancer Survivors

Memorial Hermann Hospital’s recently hosted the Cancer Survivors’ Celebration of Life and Cupcake Contest. More than 275 people in attended the event, which featured classes for survivors and caregivers, a resource fair with 25 exhibits, and a program that was designed to align with the American Cancer Society’s national theme of “more birthdays.”

The highlight of the event was a cupcake “throw down” featuring five local bakeries: Memorial Bakery, Memorial Hermann Catering, Ooh La La, Three Brothers Bakery, and the Westin Houston Memorial City. Judges for the cupcake contest included State Rep. Dwayne Bohac; executive chef Michael Cordua of Cordua Restaurants; Betti Guzman, vice president of the American Cancer Society’s High Plains region; Steve Sanders, CEO of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands; Donna Vallone, a breast cancer survivor; and Rameen Zahed, a colorectal cancer survivor.

The winning bakery was Three Brothers Bakery, which designed a cupcake entitled “Well-Deserved Vacation.” Thanks to generous donors, they received a prize package valued at more than $1,500.