Stories
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 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 MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Susan Wiercinski
Meet Susan Wiercinski Susan is one of There Goes My Hero’s (TGMH) newest volunteers! Since joining us in September, we’ve been eager to learn what inspired her to get…
Read MoreBob Bell Automotive 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
On Monday, September 9th, supporters of There Goes My Hero, Bob Bell Automotive, and many other local businesses came together at Chartwell Golf & Country Club for an unforgettable day…
Read MoreAnne Gunning’s Story
Meet Anne Gunning When Anne Gunning was diagnosed with blood cancer, she faced a challenging journey that included not finding a bone marrow donor and undergoing a stem cell transplant…
Read MoreRyder’s Story: Navigating Racial Disparities in the Bone Marrow Registry at Age 5
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 MoreAbbie Edwards’ Story
A flashbulb memory in psychology is when one can remember a significant event in their life in vivid detail, usually when shocking news occurs. For me, this moment occurred on…
Read MoreMy Time as an Intern by Mahika Vedire
My Time as an Intern By Mahika Vedire My name is Mahika Vedire and I am a Sophomore at the University of Maryland College Park, majoring in Public…
Read MoreMichele Bresnick Walsh and Lindsey Ledwin Share Their Stories
Michele Bresnick Walsh and Lindsey Ledwin Share Their Stories Read Michele Bresnick Walsh and Lindsey Ledwin’s touching stories on their battle to overcome blood cancer. Michele Bresnick Walsh Board…
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