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!

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.

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.

CAR-T Cell Therapy Receives Approval in Europe

On August 27, the European Commission announced that Novartis CAR-T cell therapy Kymriah has been approved to treat pediatric and adult patients with relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in Europe.

UMI Autocross & Cruise-In Event Supports EWF

On August 10-11, we joined up with UMI Performance Inc. to host a bake sale and 50/50 drawing at the 7th Annual UMI Autocross & Cruise-In event in Clearfield, PA. In just two days, proceeds totaled to $2,500, later matched by Viking Performance to donate a total $5,000 to EWF.

Glenn O. Hawbaker Charity Golf Tournament Benefits Emily Whitehead Foundation

On Saturday, July 21 we had the pleasure of attending the 27th Annual Glenn O. Hawbaker Charity Golf Tournament at Penn State Blue and White Courses in State College, Pa. The Emily Whitehead Foundation was invited to participate as one of eight beneficiaries of this year's tournament. 

4th Annual “Tee Off for T-Cells” Event Raises Over $66,000

On Friday, July 13 we hosted our 4th annual "Tee Off for T-Cells" golf tournament at Philipsburg Elks Lodge and Country Club in our hometown of Philipsburg, Pa. This year's event was our most successful yet and raised over $66,000!

Emily Whitehead Foundation and Jon Condo to Hold 4th Annual “Tee Off for T-Cells” Golf Tournament

PRESS RELEASE - The 4th Annual “Tee Off for T-Cells” Golf Tournament benefitting the Emily Whitehead Foundation will take place Friday, July 13, 2018 at Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club.

Team EWF Activates the Herd at 2018 Pittsburgh Marathon

For the third year in a row, the Emily Whitehead Foundation participated in the Pittsburgh Marathon as an official charity partner. While the fundraising window remains open until May 31, our team has so far raised over $12,000!

Celebrating 6 Years Cancer Free!

It was on this day six years ago that we learned the T-cell therapy had not only saved Emily's life, but also left no evidence of leukemia cells. She was free of cancer, and Kari and I didn’t have to find out what it would be like living without our only daughter.

Celebrating CAR-T Cell Therapy Advancements and Thirteen Years

Today is Emily's 13th birthday! It is incredibly special to us that this year Emily's birthday coincides with yet another advancement of the CAR-T cell therapy that saved her life.