The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation directs your individual donations to breakthrough scientific research. Since 2005, we have funded $36 million in research projects. The Neuroendocrine Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We are grateful to you for your generosity.
The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation directs your individual donations to breakthrough scientific research. Since 2005, we have funded $36 million in research projects. The Neuroendocrine Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We are grateful to you for your generosity.
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Hector was the personification of a self-made man. After moving to California from Chihuahua, Mexico, when he was just 20, Hector joined the construction business and went on to master the craft of pipeline engineering. After meeting and marrying the love of his life, Christy, Hector started Atlas Underground, a highly regarded pipeline contracting company.
Hector approached every job, big or small, like it was his first and only job. He was a true perfectionist. For more than 20 years, Hector’s company was one of just 24 contractors officially sanctioned by the City of Los Angeles to respond and repair when emergencies struck that demanded his expertise.
Hector was an extraordinary gardener and loved nothing more than planning his landscape design for the family home, carefully nurturing the plants, flowers and bushes to bring glorious beauty to their outside oasis.
He was the beloved husband of Christy for 34 years, with whom he shared two beautiful daughters, Amanda and Christina.
Hector was diagnosed in June of 2020 with stage IV pNETs. He was predeceased by his devoted parents, Florencio and Guadalupe, his sister Eduwigis, and leaves behind three beloved brothers Reynaldo, Rodolfo and Roberto as well as five adoring sisters: Rosa, Virginia, Maria, Martha and Guadalupe.
NETRF is the leading private funder of NET cancer research and since 2005, has invested more than $36 million in neuroendocrine tumor research by leading scientists at renowned research institutions around the globe. NETRF is supported by charitable donations from individuals, foundations and third-party events.
To donate in memory of Hector
Donate online in memory of Hector Loya
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Or make checks payable to NETRF (please note in memory of Hector Loya in memo) and mail to:
NET Research Foundation
31 St. James Avenue, Suite 365
Boston, MA 02116
For questions about making a gift to please contact Development Coordinator, Laken Baird at laken.baird@netrf.org or call us at 617-946-1780