On April 29, 2009, the Ray Walsh Foundation made its largest single donation of $23,000 to support the Ray Walsh Research Fund established at The Methodist Hospital. The research fund that was named in Ray's honor was established to help fund new and innovative research by doctors at The Methodist Hospital, Baylor Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital. Current research is underway to determine the synergetic effect of two previously FDA approved drugs used to treat blood cancer. The study is now open for Lymphoma patients who have suffered relapse and are unable to continue traditional chemotherapy treatment. In addition to donations to The Methodist Hospital, since Ray Walsh Foundation was formed in July, 2005, it has made contributions to the following: The American Cancer Society The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-Chicago Chapter The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-Texas Gulf Coast Chapter The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society- Texas North Dallas Chapter MD Anderson Cancer Center Addi's Faith Foundation (a foundation set up for an 18 month old child, living in Kingwood and suffering from brain cancer~ The donation was given in order to offset medical expenses for the family) National Institute for Cancer Research For Christmas 2005, Ray Walsh Foundation adopted the family of a 4 year old boy fighting Leukemia. After the 4 year old was diagnosed, the father left and the mother subsequently lost her job due to missed time from work while taking her son to chemotherapy treatments. Ray Walsh Foundation was able to help the family by getting toys and clothes for the 5 children, and providing a gift card for groceries. The family was deeply touched, and needed the help. We hope that by bringing joy to the child and the family, it will help get them through the tough battle against cancer. For Christmas 2006, Ray Walsh Foundation donated hundreds of dollars worth of toys to low income cancer children being treated at Ben Taub Hospital. For Christmas 2007 and 2008, Ray Walsh Foundation donated toys to cancer-stricken children being treated at Texas Children's Hospital. We believe that in addition to helping to fund research for a cure for cancer, we can also help individuals impacted by the disease. Since Ray had such a love for children and the needy, we know he would be happy to see some of the money going to help sick children and their families!