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 that we were preparing for and planning our first tournament. Exceeding our every expectation, last year’s inaugural event raised more than $40,000. Those funds were then put toward our first $100,000 grant, which […]
On May 3rd & 4th, the Emily Whitehead Foundation will participate in Centre Gives, a 36-hour online giving event sponsored by Centre Foundation! What is Centre Gives? For the fifth year in a row, the Centre Foundation will host Centre Gives, a 36-hour online giving event designed to recognize and support the positive work of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Emily Whitehead Foundation Launches to Support Pediatric Cancer Research The Emily Whitehead Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to raising funds to invest in the most promising pediatric cancer research. The foundation also hopes to provide support to pediatric cancer patients and will promote awareness of the disease through education and […]
As an organization founded in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania we are so proud to be recognized by the Centre Foundation and participate in #CentreGives — a 36-hour giving event designed to support the positive work of local non-profits in Centre County. Gifts made during this annual campaign have been used to support pediatric cancer families in our area, and […]
On May 10, 2022 Emily Whitehead will celebrate 10 years cancer free since becoming the first pediatric patient to receive CAR T-cell therapy. With this important milestone reached, this revolutionary cancer treatment can officially be considered a CURE! Here’s a few ways to Celebrate 10 Years of CAR T-Cell Therapy with us: Make a $10 donation […]
Volunteers Needed! Part of our charity partnership with the Pittsburgh Marathon includes the requirement to provide volunteer manpower to assist with marathon weekend. This year we have the following volunteer spots to fill: 5k/Kids Marathon Finish Line Saturday, April 30 7:00am – 12:00pm Volunteers will be assigned an area to either distribute water, food, or […]
All Proceeds to benefit the Emily Whitehead Foundation P-O Senior High Auditorium Tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card at the door. $5 Adults / $3 Students
On Friday, April 21, our team had the honor of visiting the community of Hummelstown, PA for “Activate The Cure Day” — a day of fundraising organized to benefit the Emily Whitehead Foundation. The event was hosted at Cubby’s Ice Cream Café, located on Main Street near the heart of town. A HUGE thank you […]
Today, we are celebrating our 8th birthday! When we officially launched the Emily Whitehead Foundation on this day in 2015 we had one goal in mind: Help more families like ours find their cure. Thanks to your generous support over the last 8 years, we have fulfilled that mission by contributing over $900,000 toward the […]