Author Archive | James Walters

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Rick & Jan Scruggs

“We began our relationship with Halo House in early 2013 from the patient end of the spectrum, coming from our home in Alabama to accept an apartment to begin treatment at MDACC. That relationship soon melded into a patient-volunteer one. Being a volunteer with HH has been a blessing and more rewarding than we ever […]

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Todd and Stephanie Shively

“We are truly humbled to be chosen as volunteers of the month after only volunteering a few times at Halo House. We first learned about Halo House from Dr. Fowler during our first trip to Houston. Being from Illinois and having had to stay in Houston for two long extended stays in the last 3 […]

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Halo House Grand Opening

Halo House’s Grand Opening of the new 42,500 square foot facility took place May 15, 2019 with approximately 200 people in attendance.  In addition to hearing from founders Dr. Nathan Fowler and Kathleen Fowler, guest speakers included notables Dr. Peter Pisters (President, MD Anderson Cancer Center), Michael Morgan (Chairman & CEO of Morgan Group), Amy […]

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Carol Buck

“I’ve been a volunteer with Halo House since the very beginning when we had our first fundraiser in the backyard of a home and raised just over $9,000! Look how far we’ve come since that humble event!! Working with Halo House has been one of the most gratifying experiences in my life. As a Lymphoma […]

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2nd Annual Checkmates Concert

Congratulations to our friend Dr. Jim Allison who was recently awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize for Medicine! Jim appeared live in concert on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Firehouse Saloon with the Checkmates, jamming out on vocals and blues harp with fellow band members Dr. Greg Lizee (drums), Dr. Anthony Lucci (guitar), Adela Justice (bass), […]

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Halo House Gala, 2016

Sue Austin

“I am delighted to be Halo House’s Volunteer of the Month.   I remember rollerblading with Kathleen many years ago when she first had her Halo House vision, and we were brainstorming for a nice name for this new baby.  I am so proud of Kathleen for the miracles she has accomplished in the years that […]

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Chris Bucek

“I’m humbled and honored to have been chosen as the Volunteer of the Month. My involvement with Halo House has been about being at the right place, at the right time, for the right cause! Halo House is a unique foundation where a few wonderful people touch the lives of many patients. It truly is […]

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Tommie Burks

“While volunteering for the Halo House over the years, I’ve been fortunate to see the vision of a place for those in need of housing while seeking cancer treatment to become a “Home away from Home” reality with the beautiful new Halo House center. It’s truly rewarding to be just a small part of a […]

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Doug Reese September 2018

Doug Reese

“I am a short time volunteer within the Halo House operation which aims to provide housing for patients being treated for lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia at a very low rate and is located near the Texas Medical Center. This work is indeed a rewarding experience, and it is also a pleasure to be with the […]

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