The Emily Whitehead Foundation to Host Inaugural Believe Ball to Benefit Childhood Cancer Research on October 28, 2017
PRESS RELEASE - Join the Emily Whitehead Foundation during its inaugural Believe Ball from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Valley Forge Casino Resort.
Boston CAR-TCR Summit Raises $6k for Emily Whitehead Foundation
On September 6-7, we had the pleasure of attending the 3rd Annual CAR-TCR Summit in Boston. In partnership with the CAR-TCR Summit, the Emily Whitehead Foundation hosted a silent auction for the conference attendees and raised a total $6,000!
FDA Approves CAR-T Cell Treatment for Pediatric Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
This week marks a huge milestone for pediatric cancer research. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday that is has approved Novartis CAR-T cell therapy CTL019—now Kymriah—for pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)!
UMI Performance Cruise In & Autocross Event Raises $2500 for Emily Whitehead Foundation
On August 11-12 UMI Performance, Inc. hosted their UMI Performance Cruise In & Autocross. Proceeds from the event's bake sale and t-shirt sale benefitted EWF, which Minnesota-based Viking Performance, Inc. then generously matched to bring the total raised to $2500!
FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Votes ‘YES’ to Pending Approval of CAR-T Cell Therapy CTL019
On Wednesday, July 12 the FDA's Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee convened at a meeting to discuss the pending approval of CAR-T cell therapy CTL019. Our co-founders were present at the meeting, and Tom Whitehead spoke.
3rd Annual “Tee Off for T-Cells” Golf Tournament Raises Over $58,000
On Friday, July 14 we held our third annual "Tee Off for T-Cells" charity golf tournament at Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club in Philipsburg, Pa. In the last three years, "Tee Off for T-Cells" has now raised more than $150,000 for pediatric cancer research.
Emily Whitehead Foundation and Jon Condo to Host 3rd Annual “Tee Off for T-Cells” Charity Golf Tournament
PRESS RELEASE - The Emily Whitehead Foundation will hold its third annual "Tee Off for T-Cells" charity golf tournament on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club.
Tom Whitehead to Speak at FDA Approval Hearing for CAR-T Cell Therapy CTL019
Emily Whitehead Foundation co-founder Tom Whitehead has been accepted as a speaker for the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) meeting on July 12, 2017. At this hearing, the U.S. Food & Drug Association (FDA) will discuss the pending approval of CAR-T cell therapy CTL019.
Celebrating 5 Years Cancer Free!
We celebrated an incredible milestone this month — on May 10, 2017 Emily reached five years cancer free!
Our Co-Founder Nominated for Modern Hero
To many, Emily is a hero. Today, as she celebrates 5 years cancer free after T-cell therapy, Emily shares who her hero is—her mom and Emily Whitehead Foundation co-founder Kari Whitehead. Watch Kari's Modern Hero story!
Centre Gives 2017: Help Activate the Cure in Our Community
On May 9-10, 2017, the Emily Whitehead Foundation will participate in Centre Gives, a 36-hour online annual giving event sponsored by the Centre Foundation.
Kari Whitehead to Present at 2017 AACR Annual Meeting
Emily Whitehead Foundation co-founder Kari Whitehead will be attending the 2017 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, held April 1 through April 5 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.