An Update from Emily
Emily Whitehead, our (favorite) co-founder, recently took to Facebook to say hello and share a few updates! On January 21, Emily wrote to let everyone know about an upcoming routine appointment at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Our Second Anniversary
The Emily Whitehead Foundation is celebrating our second anniversary since launching in January 2015! What had once been a dream has now been a reality for the past two years—and what a journey it has been.
Our New Look: #ActivateTheCure
We are excited to announce that the Emily Whitehead Foundation has re-branded. Over the last few months, our co-founders and the "Thinkers and Doers" at Rowland Creative have worked together to create a new identity for the foundation.
Year In Review 2016
As this year comes to a close, we're reflecting back on just what an incredible year 2016 has been for the Emily Whitehead Foundation. In...
Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Garrett
Tom Garrett is a frequent volunteer and board member for the Emily Whitehead Foundation. He is also the founder of the annual Blood, Sweat & Tears 5-Miler, of which Emily Whitehead Foundation is an official charity partner.
T-Cell Therapy Patient Story: Nicole Gularte
"I told her that it was hard for me to explain but, just like when I knew Emily would get through her treatment, I had a very strong feeling that she would get her modified T-cells if she kept fighting." - Tom Whitehead
It Takes a Village to Fight Childhood Cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and, in recognition of this, the Emily Whitehead Foundation is starting a new fundraising campaign to raise awareness and...
Second Annual “Tee Off for T-Cells” Golf Tournament Raises $60,800
On Friday, July 15, 2016, we held our second annual “Tee Off for T-Cells” charity golf tournament at the Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club in Philipsburg, Pa. Thanks to the contributions and effort put in by all involved, the event raised a total $60,800.
Emily Whitehead Foundation to Hold 2nd Annual “Tee Off For T-Cells” Charity Golf Tournament
PHILIPSBURG, Pa. – July 3, 2016 — The second annual "Tee Off for T-Cells" charity golf tournament is set to take place at the Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club on Friday, July 15, 2016. The event, held by the Emily Whitehead Foundation, will bring together community members and golfers, including local sponsors and special guest celebrity athletes, to raise money for pediatric cancer research.
Preparing for 2nd Annual “Tee Off for T-Cells” Golf Tournament
The second annual "Tee Off for T-Cells" charity golf tournament is fast approaching! Although a whole year has passed, it still seems like such a short time ago...
Celebrating 4-Years Cancer Free!
Today Emily is officially 4-years cancer free! Each year taking this milestone cancer free photo just gets even more exciting!
T-Cell Therapy: 4 Years and 100 Patients Later
As of this week, it has been four years since Emily received her T-cells. Emily was the first pediatric patient to receive T-cell therapy, and we are happy to report she was not the last.