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Making a Difference: A Conversation with Jay Shah, President of the Board, Friends of Patients at the NIH "While hope is a powerful thing, hopelessness can be equally powerful. We play a small but critical role in helping NIH—and all the amazing research it conducts—provide hope to patients and their families, and to take away hopelessness by offering what others cannot." — Jay Shah, President, Friends of Patients at the NIH A Journey… Continue Reading
Heroes in HOPE Your gifts help patients on their road to recovery. George is a grandfather who traveled from Minnesota to Bethesda in search of treatment for leukemia. In July 2025, he underwent a stem cell transplant that was successful, though not without complications. To complete his treatment, George is required to remain in the Bethesda area for… Continue Reading
Ana’s legacy of love continues to make an impact…. We are truly honored to carry on the beautiful legacy of love, kindness, and hope through our cherished "Fridays with Ana and Friends" wellness cart program. Every Friday, our dedicated staff and volunteers lovingly replenish our wellness cart, bringing it to the adult cancer patient units within the clinical center. Thanks to the incredible support… Continue Reading
Thank You Sponsors of Friends Night Out 2026 Thank you to our wonderful sponsors! Patient Heroes Stage sponsor Dinner station sponsor Bar/Cocktail sponsor Swag Bag sponsor Friends Continue Reading
A grateful patient and major donor shares his journey to the NIH Meet Warren, Tatiana and their family... A grateful patient and major donor shares his journey to the NIH. We are a family originally from Costa Rica. My wife Tatiana and I are blessed to be parents to two children: Rebeca, 31, a professional nutritionist, and Alejandro, 22, who is currently studying Electronic Engineering. My illness,… Continue Reading
Friends Night Out Rescheduled! Thursday, January 22, 2026 Join us for a heartfelt evening filled with uplifting music and the camaraderie of wonderful friends, all in support of essential patient care at the NIH! WHEN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026, 6-11pm WHERE: Manor Country Club 14901 Carrolton Rd. Rockville, MD 20853 In these challenging times, our patients need our unwavering support more than ever.… Continue Reading
Volunteer Opportunities INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT OUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? We welcome your time and energy. Contact Christine here to learn more. Continue ReadingAs we come together during the holidays to celebrate with family and friends, we would like to express our gratitude for our partners in HOPE.
YOUR kindness and thoughtful giving truly makes an impact.
Meet one of our incredible Sickle Cell patient heroes, Chynna! Her journey is a testament to strength and resilience that inspires us all. We’re thrilled to have the support of our esteemed partners, Dr. John Tisdale and Dr. Courtney Fitzhugh from NHLBI, who are true champions in the fight against Sickle Cell disease. Together, we’re creating a community of hope and healing! So, grab a cozy seat and click on the video below…
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Thankful board member and NIH patient, Mr. Jerry Sachs
Jerry Sachs is a man with a mission. As a patient at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center for 40+ years, Jerry is passionate about giving back to the NIH.
“There isn’t enough I can do to show my appreciation for this treatment they have given me,” Jerry says.
Jerry wants donors to know that their donations make a difference helping to keep patients in many life-saving trials is critical for their well-being and also furthers medical science.
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17-year-old Dixon
Friends of Patient at the NIH provided support to 17-year-old Dixon and his family last year when he came to the NIH seeking a stem cell transplant for Sickle Cell Disease.
Dr. John Tisdale, his physician, who has pioneered this experimental treatment, says it is safe to say Dixon is cured! What great words for Dixon’s family to hear!
Initially, Dixon’s father, Leonard, took him and his older sister, Flavia, to India from their native country of Uganda. Both children had Sickle Cell Disease.
The family could only afford treatment for one child at a time, so Flavia told her little brother, “You go first.” Unfortunately, Flavia died waiting for medicine.
When Dixon’s father heard about this treatment in the United States, he resolved to do everything possible to save Dixon’s life. Hear Dixon’s story in his own words, meet his father and the physician/researcher, Dr. John Tisdale.
Please help us help provide emergency financial support to many more NIH patients in clinical trials, like Dixon.
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