Patient Stories

“That’s why I believe so strongly in gene therapy. I know it can work. This is why advocacy has become...
“The months after CAR T-cell therapy were Maddy’s best. She couldn’t tell us she felt better, but we knew. Her...
“I woke up for the first time in my life with no pain. I didn’t have to take deep breaths....
“CAR-T was our Hail Mary, and we want to do whatever it takes to continue with this process until we...
“Today, she is an incredibly strong nine-year-old who loves spending time with her older brother and younger sister and listening...
“We are so thankful for the Emily Whitehead Foundation and the work they do to advocate CAR-T therapy on behalf...
“Today, Charlie is a happy, growing 5-year-old, and he recently started kindergarten and joined a Tee-ball team.” – Charlie’s parents...
“My mission as a survivor is to raise awareness of CAR-T therapy for patients to have better access to treatment.”...
“We will always be grateful that CAR T-cell therapy gave us time to be a family together.” – Bennett’s mom,...
“I am deeply grateful for CAR-T therapy and the emerging immuno- and cell therapies that are bringing her closer to...
“Advanced therapies saved me, and I am dedicated to bringing awareness to these treatments and helping connect more patients to...
“I received my ninth and final dose of CAR-T on March 5, 2018. After the T-cells, I received my second...

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