17th Golf Tournament Monday April 28, 2025

Manor Country Club: 14901 Carrolton Rd Rockville, MD 20853 – Please join us for a beautiful day of golf to support a vital charity for patients receiving lifesaving treatment and participating in research protocols at the National Institute of Health. Friends of Patients at the NIH provides emergency financial and emotional support, local housing, transportation […]

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 […]

NIH Police Show their Support for Patients

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 […]

Volunteer Opportunities

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

ANA’S IMPACT IS GROWING

Ana Longenderfer Dougherty and her family learned first hand what patients and their families go through to participate in an NIH clinical trial. In Ana’s memory and per her wishes, Ana’s Impact supports patients and their families during their treatment at NIH though these programs: Fridays with Ana and Friends, where volunteers deliver a variety […]

Announcing our newest patient support program “Fridays with Ana and Friends”

Announcing our newest patient support program “Fridays with Ana and Friends” As we welcome summer, we are excited to kick off our newest program bringing smiles to patients and caregivers. On May 5th, we presented our new patient wellness cart with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the NIH Clinical Center’s 3NW and NE cancer units. […]

2023 has gotten off to a great start for Friends at NIH!

Because of your support, in 2022, Friends of Patients at the NIH provided: 1,468 nights of no-cost lodging to 35 patients and their caregivers in our four local apartments; (We added that fourth apartment in July allowing us to expand our impact going forward!) 96 patients and their families with stipends to help cover their […]

Thank You to Our Sponsors for Friends Night Out, Oct 20, 2022!

Thank you to our partners at Bozzuto and Belfort Furniture

Thank you to our partners at Bozzuto and Belfort Furniture For helping us provide a beautifully furnished and comfortable home for our patients!

Friend’s 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – April 25, 2022

Spring is just around the corner and we are excited to host our 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament! Online Registration: RSVP and Sponsors Please mark your calendars for this fun event which supports families, caregivers and patients receiving treatment at the National Institutes of Health. Several sponsorship levels are available and you can join as […]

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