On October 13, 2007 the Burzynski Clinic celebrated '30 Years of Saving Lives' during an evening gala banquet at the Omni Westside hotel in Houston.
The event  was dedicated to all cancer survivors and to all those who lost the battle.


A very special heart, a  gift to Drs. Burzynski from a 12 year old Sophie, brain tumor survivor, cancer-free for over 10 years

The  gala banquet  was opened by a musical presentation performed by Andrzej Grabiec, professor of violin at the Moores School of Music,  followed by  appearances from distinguished guests such as Dr. Julian Whitaker, author of the Health & Healing newsletter and founder of the American Preventive Medicine Association, and Thomas Elias, Pulitzer Prize nominee, and author of the book The Burzynski Breakthrough.  The event was hosted by Mr. Steven Siegel, founder of the Burzynski Patient Group and husband of a former patient Mary Jo Siegel.
Drs. Barbara and Stanislaw Burzynski introduced to the guests their son and successor, Dr. Greg Burzynski, who will continue Dr. Burzynski's scientific work.


  

One of the brain tumor survivors, Melanie Serr-Ferguson from Canada, cancer-free for 9 years, performed one of the songs from the CD album that she recorded to raise funds for  the treatment. Today, Melanie is completely healthy, happily married to her husband Kevin and a proud mom of two charming boys.
If you would like to purchase the CD ($15)  to help raise funds for  Melanie's treatment, please call 713.335.5696.

Listen to the songs from  Melanie's album "Surrounded" (click on the song title)

We Will Overcome (mp3)

Thief Of Always (mp3)

Who Am I? (mp3)

The highlight of the evening  was the Life Service Award Ceremony  dedicated to the patients cured of cancer for the longest period of time.  The first award went to a veteran, now cancer-free for 27 years, who was once diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The remaining awards went to a large group of cancer survivors of 10 years and more. All those who lost the  battle against cancer were honored with one minute of silence.

One of the most touching moments of the evening were the heart-warming testimonials of the patients and their relatives, filled with  words of gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Burzynski as well as words of joy, encouragement and respect to life.

Several patients  prepared their  personal  awards and  trophies honoring  Dr. Burzynski.

The Pink Ribbons Awards Ceremony  was dedicated to all breast cancer survivors in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer survivors received symbolic pink ribbon pins as a token of their victory over cancer, awarded by a cheerleader from the Houston Texans football team to show their support of the breast cancer awareness initiative.