Named for Dallas resident Betsy Vincent, The Betsy Project, in partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, is a grassroots fundraising effort dedicated to supporting research of the rare cancer leiomyosarcoma (LMS).

LMS is a rare and aggressive cancer that develops from involuntary smooth muscle tissue and frequently spreads to the lungs, liver, and bone. Due to its rarity, there is little research associated with the disease and even less funding to support the development of new treatments or to find a cure.

Betsy Vincent was diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) in 2006. Although her medical battles have been great, Betsy remains a beautiful pillar of strength and an inspiration to her friends, family and community. So, when Betsy’s doctor, Medical Oncologist Joseph Ludwig, told her that if he had $200,000 he could hire a research team to focus their efforts solely on developing new and better treatments for LMS, her community rallied around her – If that’s what it takes then that’s what we’re going to do!

The funds we raise will be donated to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, one of the nations leading sarcoma research hospitals. There, headed by Betsy’s doctor, Joseph Ludwig, they will begin research that will open new doors in treatment for Leiomyosarcoma patients – research that can potentially lead to treatment breakthrough for other forms of sarcoma as well!  Although we have reached the goal of $200,000 for one year of research, our overall goal for The Betsy Project is to raise as much funds as possible to support years of research.  

Join us! Support The Betsy Project and make a donation to support Betsy, Leiomyosarcoma research, and sarcoma patients everywhere!

 Thank you for visiting the web site for "The Betsy Project-Let's Cure Sarcoma Now!"  We are working toward funding research for the rare and aggressive cancer, leiomyosarcoma or LMS.  Please take a few moments to get to know Betsy, learn about LMS and make a pledge!