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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Thank You
Dear Friends, As we embrace this beautiful season of gratitude, we at Friends of Patients at the NIH want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible community that surrounds us. We are profoundly thankful for your unwavering dedication to our mission, which allows us to extend our reach and support to those in […]
#GivingTuesday, the International Day of Giving, Dec 2, 2025
Today is #GivingTuesday, the International Day of Giving, and it presents a wonderful opportunity for you to make a profound impact in the lives of our remarkable NIH patients and their families! 🌟 This day is not just any ordinary occasion; it’s a heartfelt call to action for us to unite and extend our support […]
Friends of Patients at the NIH Announces the Appointment of Meg Hendery to Board of Directors
BETHESDA, MD. (March 19. 2025) – The Friends of Patients at the NIH, a 501c3 charitable organization providing hope by giving emotional and financial support to patients receiving groundbreaking and life-saving treatments at the NIH, announces that Mrs. Meghan Hendery has been elected to its board of directors. Mrs. Hendery has over 15 years of […]
Kick off our Season of Giving
Thank you for helping us kick off our Season of Giving! Friends of Patients at the NIH raised over $2000 from our #Giving Tuesday campaign. Your generous gifts through Facebook and our website make an impact! With these funds, Friends of Patients at the NIH will be able to: • Provide gift cards for grocery […]
