Miami Cancer Institute

Fundraising at a Glance

The arts — music, visual, literary and dance — play an integral role in healing and promoting the well-being of patients, caregivers and staff in healthcare settings. Whether one engages actively or passively with the arts, research has shown that these artistic interventions can improve health outcomes by reducing pain and anxiety, supporting caregiver wellness and transforming the patient experience. Funded by philanthropy, Miami Cancer Institute’s Arts in Medicine program is composed of professional musicians, singers, visual artists and literary artists. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, seven artists are making a difference at the Institute, encouraging creative expression to reduce stress and improving patients’ quality of life.

Looking to the Future

Philanthropic support for the pediatric radiation oncology program at Miami Cancer Institute has the distinct opportunity to change the lives of children far beyond the geographic boundaries of South Florida. Matthew Hall, M.D., lead pediatric radiation oncologist and director of the Live Like Bella® Pediatric Radiation Oncology Program at the Institute, is the principal investigator of numerous cooperative group trials and investigator-initiated trials at the Institute. Donor support will provide the funding needed to launch these exciting clinical trials, which will help improve the lives of pediatric patients. Philanthropy will also play a vital role in supporting the basic science and translational studies needed so that the clinical trials can get underway.