Baylor College of Medicine

In Memory of Cindy Ann Sinclair

President and Creator of PURE Hope

In the mid 90’s Cindy was diagnosed interstitial cystitis (IC) which is a bladder disease. She had symptoms most of her life which involves extreme pain. She struggled to find a doctor that had answer and could treat her. She did not give in to the unknowledgeable or lazy doctors who did not understand her condition. 

While at an appointment with a doctor, Cindy heard about a new doctor coming Houston that was not only familiar with IC but was coming in to begin a research group lab. She immediately began seeing Dr. Chris Smith and was able to help him treat her successfully. Since then, she, with the help of Dr. Smith and his fellow researchers, have been able to help educate other people who have IC like Cindy. 

Cindy learned to take control of her health and see doctors who listened and interacted with patients. She attended a patient support group in Pasadena, TX and immediatly got involved as a patient advocate. She didn’t accept that just talking with patients was enough, so with the help of medical professionals and other group members Cindy created Pure Hope. Pure Hope is a 501c3 that is dedicated to helping patients take control of their health treatment and to educate patients as well as medical professional so that they could understand all aspects of IC. 

She hosted many IC conferences in the Houston area as well as attending and speaking at other events across the USA. She did all of this while enduring her own pain as well. She continued this for around 10 years until an injury sidelined her. She did continue to talk to people and council them even after her injury. She made many friends through her selfless and seemingly tireless journey as a patient advocate.

In lieu of flowers, we thank you for giving in support of Dr. Chris Smith's research in interstitial cystitis (IC). 

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