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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You Rock! We Rocked! A heartfelt thank you to all who supported our Friends Night Out celebration, marking a remarkable 40 years of service to patients. With over 180 guests in attendance, we achieved an extraordinary milestone by raising more than $142,000 for patient support! Special gratitude goes to The Shah family for their generous […]
Jessica was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease just after she was born, before she and her parents left the hospital. At two years old came the first bouts with pain caused by this rare genetic disease. The pain could occur anywhere blood circulates and triggered by any stress including climbing a flight of stairs. The […]
Thanks to our fantastic sponsors and all our players, our 16th annual event was a great success. We had 102 players, beautiful weather, and a great location in Manor Country Club. We are grateful to Clinical Center CEO Dr. James K. Gilman who spoke so eloquently about our special NIH patients and how Friends is […]
Friends received a generous donation from NIH Police Chief Cleveland L. Spruill Sr at the annual NIH Police Day event held in front of Building One on May 16, 2024. The NIH Division of Police is part of the Office of Research Services, and a long-time supporter of Friends and of patients and families at […]
Friends of Patients at the NIH (originally Friends of the Clinical Center) was established in 1984 by members of the NIH community who saw first-hand the financial and emotional challenges faced by patients and their families, and the risk to the research should such challenges interrupt someone’s ability to their complete treatment at NIH. The […]
