By: Jennifer Hoffman When she grows up, she wants to be an astronaut. But first, she has to beat cancer.  “On February 6, 2019, Maddie was diagnosed with Very High Risk B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)” said her dad, Kevin.  Maddie O’Keefe, a 9 year old little girl from Berwyn, PA isn’t letting a cancer […]

By: Jennifer Hoffman The birds were chirping, the sun was shining and the runners were ready to take on HEADstrong’s first annual Running aHEAD of Cancer 5k at Hill Creek Farms. Hundreds  took part in the event, which was truly more than just a 3 mile run but a way for the community to come […]

Ethan Haught has brought the mission of HEADstrong to West Virginia. The Junior at Lewis County High School felt compelled after learning about Nick’s story. He said he had several family members diagnosed with the disease, including his grandfather who passed away from cancer before Ethan could meet him. Ethan is a goalkeeper on his […]

   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Hoffman   Phone: 610-461-5987 ext.303    Email: jhoffman@HEADstrong.org HEADstrong is Huddling up For Cancer Football players around the country are participating in Huddle Up 4 HEADstrong by pledging their football stats this season to support families affected by CANCER. Start a Huddle Up 4 HEADstrong fundraiser that will allow your [...]

In one way or another, cancer affects all of us. Just this year, there have been 1.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed. Cancer doesn’t only take a toll on patients’ health, it has a huge financial impact on both patients and their families. Even with insurance, those affected by cancer face unpredictable costs and families […]

By: Jennifer Hoffman If you look up the word “fighter” in the dictionary, you should see the name Michelle Barr next to it. For the last 10 years she has been courageously battling breast cancer. HEADstrong’s Running aHEAD of Cancer 5k at Hill Creek Farms will be a way for the community to rally around […]

By: Jennifer Hoffman A normal day in the life of a three-year-old toddler should consist of running around, playing games and getting into mischief. For Lincoln Orzechowski, it couldn’t look any more different. Instead of spending his day watching Paw Patrol, Lincoln spends his time in and out of the hospital as he takes on […]

By: Jennifer Hoffman “If it weren’t for HEADstrong and Nick’s House, my family would be planning my funeral.” That was the reality that Martin and Mercedes Chavez were facing when they found out he had cancer. Martin lived a seemingly normal and healthy life, working in heating and air conditioning, spending weekends with his three […]

By: Jennifer Hoffman Nicole and Drew Tiberi’s whole life changed when their two year old son, Roman was diagnosed with leukemia. Their extremely healthy little boy, who loved to run around, explore and be a rambunctious toddler, was now going to be fighting for his life before he could even form sentences.  “You don’t really […]

                                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Hoffman   Phone: 610-461-5987 ext.303    Email: jhoffman@HEADstrong.org HEADstrong Announces Partnership With World’s First T-Cell Bank, Cell Vault  Cell Vault Named Major Sponsor of HEADstrong’s Fall Events Series  (HOLMES, PA) –  The HEADstrong Foundation, a non-profit […]