The 2024 NCCN Foundation Lotus Luncheon

Stronger Together in the Fight Against Cancer

Join NCCN Foundation Thursday, May 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at The Junior League of Houston, honoring Roberta Schwartz, PhD with speaker Dr. Courtney Burnett. 

Event Host Committee Chair Leisa Holland-Nelson, Honorary Chair Dr. Debra Feigin Sukin, and Event Chairs Heather Kopecky, Marc Samuels and Tamar Thompson cordially invite you to join them for a luncheon supporting the education and empowerment of people with cancer. 

The event will honor Dr. Roberta Schwartz. As Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist. Dr. Roberta Schwartz, a dedicated advocate for those impacted by cancer, leads with compassion and expertise, helping individuals on their journey through the complexities of the healthcare system.. She is committed to a more personalized and easier health journey for all patients.  

Special speaker Dr. Burnett will share her incredible story of self-diagnosing her brain tumor (which turned out to be an incurable and rare form of brain cancer) while studying medicine in Thailand at the age of 29. Dr. Burnett continues to treat patients in a hospital setting, and creator of the well-known blog, “Elephant, Lotus, Brain Tumor” and author of the award-winning memoir Difficult Gifts. Most inspiring is how Dr. Burnett sees her diagnosis as a difficult gift: a gift that can teach, motivate, change, and inspire. She is also passionate about raising awareness of brain cancer and patient advocacy. 

Join us to benefit NCCN Foundation, who delivers free patient resources based on the up-to-date standards of care clinical information. Through your support free access to reliable patient education, empowerment in care choices and cancer research are provided. 

Underwriting Opportunities

  • Individual ticket

    Individual ticket

    Join us on May 16th! Purchase individual tickets here.

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    $250.00 ea.

  • Guardian

    Guardian

    Finest tables, prominently located front and center and set for 12
    Opportunity for table hosts and guests to be photographed with the honoree and guest speaker
    Opportunity to schedule virtual overview presentation of NCCN Guidelines for Patients to employees or audience of your choice.
    Logo in invitation, program, event signage, event presentation*
    Mentioned in event remarks

    $25,000.00 ea.

  • Champion

    Champion

    Exclusive table, prominently located and set for 10
    Opportunity for table hosts and guests to be photographed with the honoree and guest speaker
    Name in invitation, program, event signage, event presentation*

    $10,000.00 ea.

  • Hero

    Hero

    Premier table, prominently located and set for 10
    Opportunity for table hosts and guests to be photographed with the honoree and guest speaker
    Name in program, event signage, event presentation*

    $5,000.00 ea.

  • Supporter

    Supporter

    Premier table, prominently located and set for 10

    $2,500.00 ea.

  • Premier

    Premier

    Preferred individual seating for two people

    $1,875.00 ea.

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