DONOR PROFILE
Accessing a Different
Kind of Care
Don Steen helped millions get access to medical care during his lifetime. Now
his wife, Trudy Steen, children and many friends are honoring his legacy…
nabling patients to access
and Jerry Jones Family Hope Lodge.
It’s a fitting tribute for a man who
medical care and support is
Don’s son, Marc Steen, explained. “All
the time, I hear about things he did for
quietly formed meaningful relationships someone’s career or a charity he donated
Don Steen, founder of United Surgical with friends, colleagues and employees to that I had no idea he had even done. He
Partners International and a pioneer in the over many decades. To so many, Don was just wasn’t the kind of guy to pat himself
important to the Steen family.
on the back.”
surgery center industry,
For the Steen family, Hope Lodge
helped make that
possible for millions of
Americans during his
lifetime. Now his wife,
Trudy Steen, children
and many friends are
honoring Don’s legacy
For the Steen family, Hope Lodge
represents the kind of unwavering
dedication and faithful support that
Don gave to those around him.
represents the kind of unwavering
dedication and faithful support that Don
gave to those around him. In recognition
of the generous support from the family —
the first major donors who helped bring
the project to life — the Hope Lodge
in a way that will help campus will be named the Trudy and Don
others access support Steen Family Campus.
and help as they cope with the demands a source of strength and support, even as
of cancer treatment, through a significant he shied away from taking credit.
gift to the American Cancer Society Gene
“He was not a ‘spotlight’ kind of guy,”
facility will provide a nurturing, home-
like environment for both cancer patients
and their caregivers.
Don’s close friends also chose
to honor his memory with a gift that
accompanied the family’s own, multiplying
a moral hero of my own.
Jeff York is a husband, father, Christian
and businessman. He and his wife, Carmen,
are significant donors to Hope Lodge.
Texans also love their heroes
Jeff gets it. Because in 2015, he was
diagnosed with cancer.
Letter from
the President
Columnist David Brooks states that he’s He saw firsthand the impact and toll
been lucky to be around a lot of people that travel and financial stress can inflict on
that he regards as “moral heroes” — people patients and families who travel away from
single-mindedly dedicated to a greater home for their cancer care.
cause. He discusses their common traits:
Along the way, someone or something received at Baylor and humbled by the
set an example of what “good” looks struggles he saw others going through, he
like for them. was inspired — and looked for a way to give
They didn’t overthink their decision back. The Infusion Clinic at Baylor Sammons
Shiner. Buc-ee’s. Dr Pepper. Blue Bell. before choosing their direction. They Cancer Center, and eventually, Hope Lodge,
Whataburger. have “an unhesitating will to act, a are where he shares his story with others.
disavowal of fear and doubt.” His message is: “You’re not in this alone.”
Texans love their brands
The Dallas Cowboys. Southwest Airlines.
Brands are key to the way the world
perceives you and are closely identified
with your defining characteristics.
On May 7, three brands became
bound together. Baylor Scott & White
Health, American Cancer Society and
the Gene and Jerry Jones family came
together on the Baylor University Medical
Center campus to break ground for the
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Grateful for the lifesaving care he
They tend to have a “this is what I do”
mentality. They don’t have a sense that for the opportunity to be involved with
they are doing anything extraordinary. thoughtful people whose service and
They talk more about the ones they generosity have made Dallas a better
serve than themselves. place. Thank you, Jeff, and all the heroes
They’re optimistic and remain who have made Hope Lodge possible!
undaunted in the face of challenges.
They have a mind-set that, at our
American Cancer Society Gene and Jerry deepest level, we are all connected
Jones Family Hope Lodge. in a single fabric.
When completed in 2021, this special
THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE FOUNDATION NEWS / SUMMER 2019
My team and I are immensely grateful
During my work on Hope Lodge, I met
Rowland K. Robinson
President, Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation