10th Annual Blood, Sweat, and Tears Fundraiser

For the past decade, the Emily Whitehead Foundation has had the privilege of being the beneficiary to the Blood, Sweat, and Tears Run held in the greater Harrisburg area. In his own words, EWF board member Tom Garrett summarizes this year's fundraiser—and shares his many thanks to the local running community that has generously embraced our mission to Activate the Cure!

2022 Emily Whitehead Foundation Believe Ball Raises Over $300,000

On Saturday, September 17 we held the third chapter of our Believe Ball, joined by many of our CAR-T Warriors, their families, and many more leading characters in the immunotherapy industry. Thanks to the support of all in attendance, we raised a total exceeding $300,000!

2022 Nicole Gularte Fight for Cures Embassador Award Presented to Philippa Kennedy of University of Minnesota

The Emily Whitehead Foundation is proud to introduce Philippa Kennedy of the University of Minnesota as the 2022 Nicole Gularte Fight for Cures Embassador Award recipient!

Emily Whitehead Foundation Recognizes Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee as the 2022 Bill Ludwig Pioneer Embassador Award Recipient

The Emily Whitehead Foundation is proud to introduce Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee as the 2022 Bill Ludwig Embassador Award recipient!

8th Annual Tee Off for T-Cells Golf Tournament Raises $49.6K

On Friday, July 15 we held our 8th Annual Tee Off for T-Cells Charity Golf Tournament. Thanks to our sponsors, participants, and local Philipsburg community, we raised $49,600!

Tom, Kari and Emily Whitehead Join CHOP’s Dr. Stephan Grupp on the Today Show

Thank you to the Today Show for inviting our family and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Dr. Stephan Grupp to Studio 1A to celebrate Emily's 10 years cancer free anniversary!

Celebrating 10 Years Cancer Free

Today, Emily is 10 years cancer free! With this important milestone reached, we can now also celebrate that Emily is CURED.

Feature Documentary “Of Medicine and Miracles” featuring Emily Whitehead, Carl June, and Stephan Grupp to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

We are so thrilled to announce that the feature documentary we have been working on with Academy Award winning director Ross Kauffman will officially debut at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in June!

Inaugural Nicole Gularte Fight for Cures Embassador Award Presented to Jessica Foster of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

The Emily Whitehead Foundation is thrilled to introduce Jessica Foster of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as the inaugural Nicole Gularte Fight for Cures Embassador Award recipient!

2021 Believe Ball Virtual Experience Raises Over $240,000

On Thursday, September 16 we premiered the second chapter of our Emily Whitehead Foundation Believe Ball as a unique and inspiring virtual experience. With the support of our viewers, donors, sponsors, and volunteers, the 2021 Believe Ball raised an incredible total exceeding $240,000!

Bake Sales at the Racetrack

For the past few summers, the Emily Whitehead Foundation has had the privilege of being the beneficiary to a series of very successful bake sales at UMI Motorsports Park. In her own words, organizer Jodie Potter summarizes this year's racetrack fundraising efforts.

Tee Off for T-Cells Raises Over $53K in Seventh Year

On Friday, July 9 we held our 7th Annual Tee Off for T-Cells Charity Golf Tournament. Thanks to overwhelming support from our sponsors and local community, we raised $53,682!