Thank you for being a FRIEND!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who joined us for our Friends Night Out celebration, honoring the remarkable nursing teams at the National Cancer Institute and supporting our patients and families.
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we exceeded our fundraising goals, raising over $100,000! This achievement reflects our collective commitment to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
A special thank you goes to our returning and new sponsors, whose unwavering support has been invaluable.
We are particularly grateful to our board president, Jiten “Jay” Shah, for his extraordinary $15,000 matching gift, which helped launch an unprecedented “Raise the Paddle” auction that raised $52,400—funds which will help us establish our 6th patient apartment in 2026….now that’s the kind of news we can all celebrate!
We also want to express our deep appreciation to the fabulous Goldbug Revival band and our dear friend, Dr. Francis Collins, for their delightful musical contributions that uplifted our spirits and brought joy to our gathering.
We were honored to recognize the exceptional dedication of our 2025 HOPE awardees, the incredible oncology nursing teams from the 3NW and 3NE units at the Clinical Research Center at the NIH, whose tireless efforts enhance the lives of our patients every day. Thank you for being a part of this beautiful evening and for your continued support of our mission!
Please enjoy nursing teams testimonial video.
We invite you to relive the magic of the evening through our photos linked here. EVENT PHOTOS
Let’s stay connected, and we look forward to welcoming you at our upcoming events as we continue to foster a spirit of healing and support in our community!
