Angel Tree 2014 Fundraising Goal Exceeded!

Angel Tree 2014 Fundraising Goal Exceeded!

by | Dec 5, 2014 | Angel Tree 2014, Jamie's Hope News

We are so excited to announce that we exceeded our goal last night at the Jamie’s Hope Annual Angel Tree Mission Happy Hour (Click HERE for photos)!! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Angel Tree program last night along with those who weren’t able to make it but still donated! Pictures will be up soon!! Special thanks to our host, The Capital Grille – Houston City Centre for such amazing service, food and drinks! Timothy Bedore of Tubular Solutions, Inc. for being such a huge help and supporter! Brittany Bock from the Houston Dash for donating auction items and joining us last night Our amazing photographers Hung L. Truong Photography and Earchphoto for capturing the evening and last but certainly not least, the awesome JH volunteers who helped make all this happen… Nancy Jamison Smith, Lisa Ramer, Darla Guyton, Kevin Ramer, Audra Nagle & Gilbert Torres ♥ Here is a slideshow from 2013 Angel Tree Mission Happy Hour and Present Delivery, as well as and intro to this year’s Angel Tree Families. We hope you enjoy! CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2013...
Our Very First Newsletter!! Did you get yours?

Our Very First Newsletter!! Did you get yours?

by | Dec 1, 2014 | Jamie's Hope News

Welcome to our very first newsletter! I hope you’ll enjoy keeping up with what’s happening at Jamie’s Hope. From event coverage to new programs and my personal blog, I hope you’ll enjoy what we have to share with you! Please feel free to email us and let us know what articles you like and as always, we love a healthy dose of constructive criticism as we are striving to improve daily! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE! If you’d like to be included in our newsletter distribution, events and more… let us know at...
Toro pic with our auction winners from the Masquerade!!

Toro pic with our auction winners from the Masquerade!!

by | Nov 30, 2014 | Jamie's Blog

What a great Texans game we had today and my Touchdown poster finally got some good use, lol. I am thinking our Tubular Solutions guests may have been good luck charm 😉 Had a great day, energy okay and was nice to talk and get to know Alan & Mary Lee a little when the fans weren’t making too much noise!! ~...
Thanksgiving Day… Lots to be thankful for!!!!!

Thanksgiving Day… Lots to be thankful for!!!!!

by | Nov 27, 2014 | Jamie's Blog

Over my last few years of chemo I have had friends, family and even new friends step in to help with things that just years ago seemed so easy. In my healthier days I loved hosting the Holidays in our home with friends and family which can be a lot of work (with help back then too). I always felt like I would go on to follow in my grandmothers footsteps, she always hosted the holidays and made sure every person that came felt like they were part of the family (if you were a surprise guest it didn’t matter she always thought about it in advance and had extra gifts for surprise visitors – Christmas). I always loved entertaining in our home so when my health came crashing down and my energy was taken away it made things almost seem impossible. However, thanks to friends and family I can still enjoy something that I love so much in our home!!!! Nancy, took charge this year and has coordinated with everybody coming over making it super easy for me (not the first time she has done this). Soooooo….. I know I have a lot to be thankful for and going through this has only made it that much more evident. Also… A bonus… when you lose part of your hearing and your tired you can turn your head on your side (good ear against the pillow)… Silence , lol. So thank you to every person in my life or I have met along the way that has been in my life personally or supported me with JH ~Jamie...
Woohoo!!!!!!! My Makeup by Wendy (my favorite lady of course) made it to day 2!

Woohoo!!!!!!! My Makeup by Wendy (my favorite lady of course) made it to day 2!

by | Nov 24, 2014 | Jamie's Blog

Feels so great to have eye lashes and eyebrows even if it’s only 2 days! Even my ladies at the Starbucks drive-through today were stunned and complementing my eyes!!!! Funny how something as little as eyelashes you have no idea how thankful you should be until you lose them…… So many things in life I took for granted until going through this, but if anything it has only made me stronger, more thankful to be alive (trust me things could be soooo much worse) and I know I am going to beat this (I have never believed cancer would beat me, just taking longer than I originally imagined, hope this doesn’t mean I am in denial, lol). ~ Jamie Makeup by: https://www.facebook.com/makeupbywendy...
Staph Infection?????

Staph Infection?????

by | Nov 19, 2014 | Jamie's Blog

All Red, Not Good Keep getting ear infections (since February), have a hole in my eardrum, lost part of my hearing and report kind of looks like I have several bacterial infections including staph. Started Levaquin 2 days ago, this is the first time I have seen results like this. Super tired most of the time, so hoping antibiotics will clear this up and maybe I will feel a little better. ~...
“Cancer & Cowboys Suck!”

“Cancer & Cowboys Suck!”

by | Oct 6, 2014 | Jaime's Photos, Jamie's Hope News

Set as the featured image of CBS Houston’s article, Jamie Gilmore & Garrick Glascock hold their sign reading “Cancer & Cowboys Suck” at the Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys game on Oct. 5, 2014! #GoTexans #Texans4BCA #JamiesHope #CBS Check out the article here:...
Jamie’s Hope Founder & Inspiration, Jamie Gilmore, featured on the cover of Absolutely Memorial!

Jamie’s Hope Founder & Inspiration, Jamie Gilmore, featured on the cover of Absolutely Memorial!

by | Oct 6, 2014 | Jaime's Photos, Jamie's Hope News, Masquerade for a Cure 2014, Masquerade for a Cure News, Media

If you don’t receive this magazine in your mailbox… here’s a great reason to start! Jamie’s not only the cover photo but Absolutely Memorial Publisher, Lara Bell, wrote a three-page article speaking on Jamie’s daily struggles. We at Jamie’s Hope are eternally grateful for the opportunity for Jamie to share her story through AM. Lara, from the bottom of our hearts… Thank You! Check out the digital version of Absolutely Memorial here: http://issuu.com/absolutelymemorial/docs/memorial-october-2014/1 Lara Bell and her husband, Brent Milam, are serving as Honorary Chairs of Jamie’s Hope Third Annual Masquerade for a Cure Gala on Friday, October 24, 2014. For tickets & more information on the gala, please visit www.JamiesHope.org/Masq2014 or email...
Houston Chivers Show Their Charitable Side for Jamie’s Hope at a Record-Breaking Fundraising Event

Houston Chivers Show Their Charitable Side for Jamie’s Hope at a Record-Breaking Fundraising Event

by | Aug 12, 2014 | Jamie's Hope News, Press Releases

The Bona Fide Meetup and Bill Murray themed Costume Battle was a smash hit. Chivers knocked this one out of the water raising over $22,500!   HOUSTON, TX (August, 12, 2014) | The Houston Chivers proudly announced totals over $22,500 raised at their Bona Fide Meetup and Costume Battle benefiting the Jamie’s Hope Foundation on May 24th. Scotty’s Pub at 10943 Scarsdale Blvd hosted a Bill Murray themed costume party, raffle and silent auction that was one for the record books! Chivers came from near and far to celebrate and support Jamie’s Hope in their mission to fund targeted therapy research at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center while supporting the Houston community and helping those directly affected by cancer. As the Fireball was flowing, Chivers bid on a wealth of items donated by local businesses and artists. The Houston Rockets’ Power Dancers were on hand to pose with the Chivers and sign autographs. Monster Energy Drink provided guests with all the energy needed to dance the night away. The raffle, silent auction, and t-shirt sales were a huge hit, bringing in a record-breaking $22,500 in total for the event. Playing major roles in the success of the event were Houston Chivers administrators Jennifer Matte and Stephanie Fluharty, with supervisors Shawn Demaree, Beau Frederic, Dan Grant and Mike Standley leading a team of dedicated volunteers. Houston Chivers can be found on Facebook, Twitter (@HoustonChivers) and Instagram (@HoustonChivers). “What a blessing! We were blown away by the donation amount The Houston Chivers and Scotty’s Pub raised.” Jamie Gilmore, founder of Jamie’s Hope. ‘Without such support, Jamie’s Hope wouldn’t...
Jamie Gilmore featured in MD Anderson CancerWise

Jamie Gilmore featured in MD Anderson CancerWise

by | Oct 18, 2012 | Jamie's Blog, Jamie's Hope News, Media

Fighting cancer with hope By Erica Quiroz Although Jamie Gilmore’s cancer has relapsed three times, she’s hoping the fourth time will be the charm to finally beat it. Gilmore was first diagnosed at 14 years old with acinic cell carcinoma (ACC), a rare salivary gland cancer. But her most notable experience with ACC happened when she was 20. She had pain on the left side of her face — the exact spot where she had a mass removed six years earlier — and was scheduled for surgery. A happy surprise “This time the tumor was all around my facial nerves,” Gilmore says. “The surgery was going to be five to six hours for removal of the tumor and then another five to six hours for reconstructive surgery.” As Gilmore’s husband and family waited, the anesthesiologist noticed her hormone levels were elevated. “My mom had me on a lot of natural remedies, and I thought that was why,” she says. “When the anesthesiologist came in and said I was pregnant, I was shocked.” Surgery was postponed, and Gilmore was referred to a high-risk OB-GYN at Texas Woman’s Hospital.”My doctor’s first priority was to ensure the safety of the baby,” Gilmore says. “Six weeks after delivery, I would be able to have the surgery.”Gilmore was induced at 38 weeks and her daughter, Mikala, was born Dec. 4, 2002. “She’s our miracle baby,” Gilmore says. Cancer spreads The following January, she went through a 12-hour surgery to remove the cancer and have reconstructive facial surgery.”I looked horrible afterward,” Gilmore says. “But my doctors did a great job, and I couldn’t believe how well the surgery...