Comcast Universal Sphere Exhibit Features Emily Whitehead and Dr. Carl June
On the 7-year anniversary of Emily's first CAR-T infusion, we had the great honor to join Steven Spielberg and Comcast CEO Brian Roberts to unveil "The Universal Sphere" at Comcast Technology Center – a public theater experience that plays a short film featuring Emily and Dr. Carl June.
Visiting Thermo Fisher Scientific in Oslo, Norway
In March, we had the unique opportunity to travel to Oslo, Norway to visit the Thermo Fisher Scientific research facilities at Norwegian Radium Hospital and meet Norway's first pediatric CAR-T patient, 15-year old Simen Aarskog.
Emily Whitehead Foundation Honored With Kayla Nakonechni Knight Award
On February 23, we had the honor to attend the Liberty Ball in Philadelphia and be presented with the 4th Annual Kayla Nakonechni Knight Award, which recognizes a leader and an advocate in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Corning Global Sales Meeting
On Tuesday, February 12, Tom Whitehead traveled to Greensboro, NC to speak and share his story at Corning Life Sciences global sales meeting, followed by a Q&A with Chris Mach, Corning's Director of Cell and Gene Therapy Strategy.
Phacilitate Yacht Party Raises $17,350 for Emily Whitehead Foundation
During the week of January 22-24, 2019 we had the honor to attend the co-located Phacilitate Leaders World and World Stem Cell Summit 2019 conferences in Miami, Florida and host a yacht party fundraiser in partnership with Phacilitate — which raised a total $17,350!
Celebrating Four Years of EWF
It's our anniversary! It has been four years to the date since we first launched the Emily Whitehead Foundation. Thank you to all who have supported us thus far in our journey.
4th Annual “Take Down Cancer” Wrestling Event Raises Over $11K
On January 3, 2019, we began the new year by joining members of our local community at the 4th Annual Take Down Cancer Event benefitting the Emily Whitehead Foundation. Thanks to the combined fundraising efforts of the Philipsburg-Osceola and Clearfield school districts and high school wrestling clubs, this year's event raised a total $11,205 to help further childhood cancer research!
Nicole Gularte’s Fight For A Cure
On November 2, 2018 Nicole Gularte became the very first patient in a brand new CART-22 clinical trial at Penn Medicine — following a relapse of her cancer after participating in the CTL019 CAR-T cell therapy trial in October 2016.
Emily Whitehead Foundation and Phacilitate to Hold Yacht Party Fundraiser at Phacilitate Leaders World in Miami
In an effort to bring more awareness to pediatric cancer immunotherapy research, the Emily Whitehead Foundationand London-based Phacilitate are joining together to hold a one of a kind fundraising event in Miami, Florida on January 24, 2019.
Team EWF Conquers 2018 Philadelphia Marathon
Over the weekend of November 17-18, we traveled to Philadelphia to support our team of runners participating in the 2018 Philadelphia Marathon. In four years as an official charity partner, Team EWF has now raised over $143,000 through Philadelphia Marathon fundraising efforts!
Thank You Sysmex Symposium 2018
On October 16, 2018, we had the honor of sharing our story and inspiring attendees at the Sysmex Symposium in Philadelphia.
Stand Up To Cancer 2018
On Friday, September 7 we traveled to Los Angeles to attend the sixth annual Stand Up To Cancer telecast. In a special moment during the show, Emily and fellow cancer survivor Nick were given the opportunity to thank the doctors and researchers who treated them.