“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 […]
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 […]
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” 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Friend of Friends, Mark your calendars! We are proud to announce that once again, Friends of Patients at the NIH will be participating in Giving Tuesday on November 30th. Giving Tuesday is a powerful National Day of Giving, raising funds and generating awareness after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This date will kick off […]
