Women’s History, Women’s Power: How Dr. Janet Rowley Unlocked Cancer’s Genetic Code
Cancer is caused by problems in our genes that allow unregulated cell growth and division. Today, this is a given within the medical community. But it wasn’t always this way. …
Read MoreWomen’s History, Women’s Power: The Revolutionary Work of Dr. Jane C. Wright
Passion. Intellect. Fortitude. These are some of the qualities that define the women who have challenged limitations and left an indelible mark in history. Women’s History Month allows us to…
Read MoreFannie Lou Hamer and Medical Mistrust
There have been pivotal moments in American history. One of these was marked by significant change and uprising within the Black and African American community. It was a time that…
Read More3 Things to Know About Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Donation
When most people think of the Bone Marrow Donor Registry, they often picture a scary surgical procedure. Did you know that nowadays the most common method for donating to…
Read MoreHenrietta Lacks and Medical Exploitation
During Black History Month, we honor and pay tribute to the trailblazers who have shaped our world. The impact of the atrocities committed against Black and African Americans has been…
Read MoreRyder’s Story
Most 5-year-olds spend their time playing games, watching superhero movies, and using their imagination with toys and friends. However, for Ryder Washington, a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with the rare cancer…
Read MoreIntroducing Our New Executive Director, Llewellyn Dixon
There Goes My Hero would like to give a warm welcome to our new Executive Director, Llewellyn Dixon. Llewellyn Dixon is a native of Germantown, MD and a child…
Read MoreThe Tuskegee Study and the Trauma of Deception
Many events in Black history have played a crucial role in shaping the culture within our community. Among these events, several have significantly influenced how individuals in the Black and…
Read MoreHappy Retirement, Mary Kaye!
After years of leadership, commitment, and countless contributions to There Goes My Hero, we are celebrating the retirement of our beloved Executive Director, Mary Kaye DiUbaldo. With her bright smile…
Read MoreBlood Cancer Awareness: Spotlight On Leukemia
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society estimates that approximately 456,481 people in the U.S. are currently living with or in remission from leukemia. While this figure may seem alarming, advancements in…
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