During a recent visit to AstraZeneca, Tom Whitehead shared Emily’s journey with CAR T-cell therapy and the life changing impacts that advanced cell and gene therapies now have for patients around the world. Emily is alive and considered cured because of breakthrough medical research and cutting-edge treatment development performed by companies like AstraZeneca. Thousands of patients and families are counting on continued innovation and greater treatment access to provide hope and a brighter future for their own care journeys. “Hope is the most powerful medicine we can offer,” Tom said. "AstraZeneca’s commitment to science and patient care is helping turn hope into reality.” (fb)

We had another incredible year at the Pittsburgh Marathon 🏅 Since becoming an official charity partner in 2016 of DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend, we’re proud to return each year to this inspiring event, and 2025 was the marathon's largest turnout ever! We continue to be inspired by the commitment shown by our team of runners and volunteers, who are driven by our mission to create a better world for patients and their caregivers affected by childhood diseases and all patients who can be treated with advanced therapies. Thank you to our runners and donors, who together raised over $11,150 for the Foundation! Since the start of our participation in the Pittsburgh Marathon, our race teams have raised over $123,000 to support the Foundation’s mission. Read more about our participation in the 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon: https://emilywhiteheadfoundation.org/news/2025-pittsburgh-marathon/ (fb)