Making Texans' lives healthier with Be Well™ Beaumont

ExxonMobil and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center launch Be Well™ Beaumont, an initiative focused on promoting wellness and addressing cancer risk factors.
The initiative builds on the success of Be Well™ Baytown, which launched in 2016.
Be Well Beaumont is supported by a $10 million grant from ExxonMobil.

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• Jan. 15, 2025

ExxonMobil and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have launched Be Well™ Beaumont, focused on enhancing the health and well-being of residents in Beaumont, Texas.

This 10-year initiative aims to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases through community events and engagements promoting health and wellness, supported by a $10 million grant from ExxonMobil.

ExxonMobil and MD Anderson initially joined forces in Baytown when they launched Be Well™ Baytown in 2016. Together, we distributed nearly 8 million pounds of healthy food, increased opportunities for people to be physically active and provided health resources to the community.

Inspired by these achievements, Be Well Beaumont will adopt a similar approach, delivering evidence-based strategies that promote the program’s core pillars: healthy eating, active living, sun safety, tobacco-free living and preventive care.

"Cancer prevention is essential to our mission to end cancer. We’re thrilled about the opportunity to collaboratively develop and implement an evidence-based approach that will improve health and lower cancer risk for Beaumont residents. Every community is different, and the impact of our work is designed to set Beaumont on a new path toward healthier living."

Peter WT Pisters, M.D.

President, MD Anderson

"We're incredibly proud to launch Be Well Beaumont," said ExxonMobil Beaumont Complex Manager Phil Matherne. “It represents our commitment to fostering healthier communities and improving the quality of life for our residents. By working with MD Anderson and local organizations, we want to make a lasting, positive impact on the health and well-being of Beaumont."

For more information about the Be Well Communities™ initiative visit: MDAnderson.org/BeWellCommunities