Terry Croman was diagnosed with T Cell Leukemia in September 2014. Originally from the small town of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Terry and Beth decided to come to MD Anderson for Terry to receive a stem cell transplant. Before coming to Halo House, Terry and Beth stayed at a motel near the hospital as well as a […]
Thanks to Our Runners! Hundreds of runners and walkers made the 2nd annual Halo House 5K a big success! Many thanks to our loyal supporters, our generous sponsors, and all our runners and walkers who joined us on race day. Funds raised through the event will help Halo House provide a “home away from home” […]
“As an Ambassador, I see firsthand what a difference Halo House is making in the lives of our guests. It’s such a joy when families walk into the apartment, smile and sigh with relief knowing they have a beautiful place they can call ‘home’ for the next few months. I’m grateful to be part of […]
Volunteering at Halo House makes me feel that I have put a smile on the resident’s faces that need our apartments during a difficult time in their lives. – Tracy Rigo
Eleven years ago Ronn and Kelli were put in a tough situation when Ronn was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Unfortunately, the young couple was dealt a more devastating blow when a doctor ordered a chest X-ray, which revealed a mass in Ronn’s chest. The diagnosis was Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Ronn received treatment for the lymphoma in […]
“I strongly believe in the mission of The Halo House and am proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of volunteers. As a pediatric oncology nurse, I see families struggling daily with the emotional and financial stressors of caring for a loved one away from home. Halo House eases this burden and […]
“I love Halo House, and there is such a need in Houston for low cost housing for cancer patients. Meeting the residents fills me with joy to know we are making their lives easier during such a difficult time. And I love working with all our wonderful volunteers, incredible people!!!!” Bonnie Lloyd
Michelin is a remarkable woman. Not only is she beautiful, kind, and fun, she has given birth to 10 children who were between the ages of 3 and 19 years when she stayed at Halo House. You will often find her surrounded by the kids, sharing stories and laughter, or “holding court” as her husband, […]
For Amy and I, our stay at Halo House has been a gift from God. We were facing a lengthy stay in Houston. Maybe up to a year. Renting a furnished apartment was just not in our budget. Amy who was weak from leukemia was facing long commutes to get the only treatment able to […]
“Being a part of Halo House has been so meaningful and rewarding. Time after time I hear from our guests that their stay in our apartment has made such a difference in their treatment and recovery. After spending numerous hours at the hospital it’s comforting to have a cozy, affordable apartment that they can come […]
