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PHILADELPHIA CAR T-CELL RESEARCH
The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center–Jefferson Health (SKCC) established the Philadelphia T-Cell Lymphoma/Leukemia Initiative to map and address knowledge gaps related to T-cell lymphoma and leukemia (TCLL), unmet patient needs, and barriers to progress in the existing TCLL care model. Pierluigi Porcu, MD, Director of the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation at SKCC, will be leading the initiative.
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The initiative will shed light on genetic, ethnic, and socioeconomic TCLL risk disparities and provide clues about factors associated with patterns of disease onset and progression, as well as familial and environmental risk factors and barriers to care. The research team will gain similar insights on a global level through SKCC’s international collaborations. To date, our foundation commitment totals $100,000.
HONICKMAN CENTER
The Honickman Center serves as an integral component in Jefferson Health’s strategy to improve healthcare delivery by blending physical and virtual care. Upon opening in 2024, the center will centralize an array of clinical services into a future-ready, accessible facility for a seamless patient experience.
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The Rooftop Terrace Foyer on the 15th floor in the Pavilion will be named after Lisa Oakley as part of the foundation's $900,000 commitment to the construction of the building and mission to improve / support the patient. care experience.
In late April of 2022, after almost one full year free of complications from a successful bone marrow transplant, Kevin Sullivan's aka Sully's leukemia (AML) came back more aggressive and was spreading at a remarkable rate. Kevin was the strongest person who fought until the very end of his battle full of resilience and courage with the biggest heart, also seen in his dedication to the sport of crew. His memory will be cherished forever by all those who loved him and we hope to inspire others and continue his legacy of resilience and courage Sully attended St. Augustine Preparatory School joining the crew team and and continuing his career at ehe collegiate level at La Salle University. In his honor, $60,000 is being raised to be donated to the St. Augustine Crew Program for the SullyScully and program funding. To date we have committed $7000 toward their goal.