Philadelphia, PA (December 17, 2024) – Cheryl Colleluori, President of the HEADstrong Foundation, announced today that Chad Stender has joined the Foundation’s board as an advisor. “We are thrilled to welcome Chad to the HEADstrong Board,” Colleluori said. “His passion for innovation and his dedication to making a positive impact align perfectly with our … Read more
Taryn Dolka has held onto a HEADstrong Foundation wristband for over a decade. The senior field hockey goalkeeper from Ocean City, New Jersey grew up attending lacrosse events with her brother, always stopping by the HF tent. Now, she is participating in Attack Cancer to honor her late grandfather, thanks to a reminder from … Read more
There is undoubtedly a difference between the perspective of a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old. Rylee Dennis is a senior field hockey player from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, who was just 12 when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, she is attacking cancer with the HEADstrong Foundation. “As a 12-year-old when my mom was diagnosed, … Read more
During a time when the entire world was experiencing hardship in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, Emmy Johnson was met with inconceivable news: her father had been diagnosed with Leukemia. She recalls the shift in his energy and demeanor like it was yesterday. “He was always wicked active…all of a sudden, he just felt … Read more
Dan and Julie’s journey with leukemia brought them from Arlington, Virginia, to Boston and then ultimately to Nick’s House Swarthmore for critical cancer treatment. Their story is a testament to the physical and emotional toll of fighting a serious illness, and how crucial a support system is during a cancer fight. Their journey started in … Read more
Jake Marsh is a freshman lacrosse player at Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, New York. Just two months into the school year after his Fall Ball scrimmage, he went home to Glens Falls, New York to spend some time with his family. He could tell something was off, and after a night’s rest, was met … Read more
The holiday season is a time for togetherness, love, and gratitude. But for cancer patients, the holidays can be a difficult reminder of what they are missing—especially when they are stuck in a hospital room instead of at home with their families. HEADstrong’s Patient Care Services Coordinator, Sarah Mahoney knows this all too well. … Read more
In 2016, Jill Quinn’s life changed forever when her son, Jeff, was diagnosed with leukemia and began treatment at The University of Pennsylvania. It was during Jeff’s inpatient treatment that she was first introduced to the HEADstrong Foundation through Cheryl Colleluori, the foundation’s president and a fellow mom who had experienced the heartbreak of a … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, many reflect on gratitude and family. For Kelli Marvel, this holiday has become a symbol of hope and community support through her involvement with the HEADstrong Foundation. In 2014, Kelli was preparing for a bone marrow transplant at The University of Pennsylvania. With her husband unable to visit due to his own … Read more
(Philadelphia, Penn., September 9, 2024) – The HEADstrong Foundation is pleased to announce that the Fall Event Series will return for a 17th year with 15 events this September, October and November. “We are so incredibly excited for the Fall Event Series this year, especially in so many new locations,” HEADstrong President, and Nick’s … Read more
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