On June 8, 2018, approximately 200 people, including family, friends and business associatesof Skip Viragh, Johns Hopkins leadership, donors, and art committee members, celebrated Skip Viragh and the opening of the new Outpatient Cancer Building that bears his name. The event was the culmination of Viragh’s vision for a single place where cancer patients could have access to the best possible and most innovative cancer care.”

The Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Building

Mark Viragh, brother of Skip Viragh

Daniel Laheru, M.D.

Skip Viragh’s siblings from left, Bob Viragh, Katherine Viragh, Jean Dahl, Mark Viragh

Close friend Roger Young views a mosaic, an artistic tribute to the Viragh family and people and programs dedicated to caring for patients and curing cancer

Elizabeth Jaffee, M.D., MarkViragh, Daniel Laheru, M.D., Katherine Viragh

Attendees watched a video on the life of Skip Viragh

Skip Viragh’s siblings, daughters, grandchildren, companion, nieces and nephews were among the family members attending the dedication. Speakers honoring Viragh and marking the opening of the building were Johns Hopkins University president Ronald Daniels, Medical Faculty Dean Paul Rothman, Hospital president Redonda Miller, Kimmel Cancer Center Director William Nelson, Skip Viragh Center co-director Daniel Laheru, Skip’s brother Mark Viragh, Under Armour representative Stacey Ullrich, Breast and Ovarian Cancer Program co- director Vered Stearns, and patient Connie Viellette.

“Skip was one of the most influential and innovative people I have ever met,” said Laheru, who treated Viragh for advanced pancreatic cancer from his diagnosis in 2002 through 2004, when the disease claimed his life. “Skip and his family have helped so many people with pancreatic cancer and, with this building, all cancer patients. His name is a constant reminder to innovate and to never forget our core mission. Through the generosity of the Viragh family, his memory will endure forever as the heart of this building that will be a beacon of hope for patients and families for years to come.”

Skip Viragh’s brother Mark spoke on behalf of the Viragh family, honoring Skip’s pioneering spirit by donning his cowboy boots and hat. “Cancer is an unbelievable challenge. It’s tough, and that’s why Skip chose to give resources to it,” says Mark Viragh. “In partnering with Under Armour and getting others to come together to support this building, I know he has a smile on his face.”

Guests received guided tours of the 10-story building, which features 50 pieces of artwork—many of which were donated—selected by the volunteer art committee.