#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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Patient testimonials – Sickle Cell, Relapsing Polychondritis and cancer heroes

Together, let’s turn HOPE into action in the New Year! As we bid farewell to 2024, we want to shine a spotlight on our incredible partners in HOPE. Your generosity has not just provided hope; it has ignited a flame of change that transforms lives. As we stand on the brink of 2025, we invite […]

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 […]

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 […]

Volunteer Opportunities

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT OUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? We welcome your time and energy. Contact Christine here to learn more.

Sign Up for eNews

Our Monthly Newsletter Email!

The Friends of Patients at the NIH

DONATE NOW