To officially kick off this year’s initiative and commemorate Cinco de Mayo, STHS hosted a special luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, a gathering rooted in compassion, courage and unity. 

Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Denton Cooley stand among the most influential figures in the history of cardiovascular medicine, with careers that reshaped heart surgery and positioned Houston, Texas, as a global center for medical innovation.