On November 2, 2007 Guideposts Magazine will be honoring Dr. and Mrs Mendelsohn with their Humanitarian of the Year Award. The Norman Vincent and Ruth Stafford Peale Humanitarian Award, created and first given in 1999, recognizes outstanding, caring individuals whose generous and compassionate motivations have made a significant, positive difference in the quality of life in our society. The recipients exmplify Norman and Ruth Peale's philosophy, that of being " willing to give not only time, prayer, love and service, but also personal resources", and thereby they "discover one of the great laws in this universe...the law of abundance."

John and Anne Mendelsohn are considered two of Houston's most prominent and influential citizens. Dr. John Mendelsohn has made countless contributions to medicine and cancer research, while Anne Mendeloshn has devoted her life to civic service, technology advancement, and philanthropy.

The Mendelsohn's are also good friends of the Chaplaincy Department, with their faithful support of our programs, our people, and our efforts to bring compassion and hope into the context of cancer care.

Congratulations Dr. and Mrs. Mendelsohn!