Believe with us. The Emily Whitehead Foundation was named for one pediatric cancer patient. But not a day goes by that we aren’t thinking about the 400,000 children who are newly diagnosed with cancer each year. We believe that, together, we will turn Emily’s story into tens of thousands of survivor stories.
Believe With Us
On September 27, Warriors and their families, leaders in the advanced therapies community and esteemed guests and supporters will gather together in Philadelphia, the city where Emily became the first pediatric patient treated with CAR-T therapy, for our signature Believe Ball. This inspiring event will celebrate the courageous journey of Warriors and their families and support a brighter future for all patients who can be treated with advanced therapies.
While tickets to the Believe Ball are no longer available for purchase, you can still show your support for our mission by making a donation. Every contribution helps us connect more patients to clinical trials and support and advocate for all patients who can be treated with advanced therapies. Believe with us, and together we will Activate The Cure.
Make An Impact
Childhood cancer patients often share a similar storyline: diagnosis followed by chemotherapy or radiation treatment. However, even when children reach remission, many develop long-term side effects or secondary cancers as a result of these harsh treatments.
We want a different journey for these warriors – one without toxic treatments, fear of relapse, or loss of life.
The Emily Whitehead Foundation is working every day to #ActivateTheCure and provide support to children and their families fighting cancer.
Dreaming to Believing to Curing
On September 27, 2023, Emily Whitehead Foundation hosted Dreamcatching, bringing together voices in the transformative therapies space. But the conversation doesn’t stop here. It’s only beginning.
Embassador Awards
The Foundation is proud to recognize and lift up the patients, patient advocates, caregivers, doctors and researchers who are driving life-saving advanced therapy treatments forward.
At the Believe Ball, the Foundation will recognize recipients of its 2024 Embassador Awards including the Bill Ludwig Advanced Therapies Pioneer Award and the inaugural Patient Beacon Award.
The Foundation also will present The Nicole Gularte Fight for Cures Grant, sponsored by Cytiva. The grant is given to an early career scientist who is emboldened with the indomitable and unconquerable spirit of Nicole Gularte to develop, create and deliver access to advanced therapies for pediatric patients and to significantly contribute to the field of advanced therapies.
Silent Auction
The Believe Ball Silent Auction is LIVE and open for bidding. From five-star trips to 40-yard line Philadelphia Eagles tickets, this is your chance to win exclusive items and experiences all in support of our mission. Additional items will be added to the auction leading up to the event, so check back often for even more items to bid on!
The Believe Ball Silent Auction is a virtual auction and participants do not need to be present at the event to place a bid. All proceeds go directly to our goal of turning Emily Whitehead’s survivor story into tens of thousands of survivor stories.
Bidding closes Friday, September 27 at 9:45 pm EST. Place your bids today!
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