Cancer Outreach

Governor Larry Hogan was diagnosed with B-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in June 2015, less than six months after being sworn in as Governor of Maryland. Since then, he has encouraged support for cancer research and organizations that assist people and families suffering from this disease. The governor has partnered with a number of organizations to fight for a cure, including:

American Red Cross
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
There Goes My Hero
Delete Blood Cancer
Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore Cool Kids Campaign
Across the Bay 10K
Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation
The Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Ravens
The Washington Redskins
…and more!

Throughout his treatment, Governor Hogan used social media to keep the public updated on his health. The governor has used his public position to advocate for patients with cancer and their families, and express his solidarity with all those suffering from this disease. Governor Hogan routinely shares his visits with patients and other outreach events with the public.

On November 16, 2015, Governor Hogan announced he was officially 100% cancer-free and in complete remission. On October 3, 2016, the governor completed his final maintenance chemotherapy treatment. “I could never have made it to this point without the amazing support of my family, friends and staff, along with an incredible team of doctors and nurses,” Governor Hogan said. “I am humbled by the thousands of prayers and well wishes that I received from all around the world… I plan to make the most of every single day I am given, and I won’t stop fighting until a cure is discovered for this terrible disease.”