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A Husband’s Devotion as His Wife Faced Lymphoma

A Husband’s Devotion as His Wife Faced Lymphoma In 2015, Alex Wald, his wife, Alicia (Ali), and their 12-year-old son, Luke, were living a busy life in Crystal Beach, Florida, a picturesque beach town with shell-lined streets about 45 minutes…

From Personal Loss to Professional Passion

From Personal Loss to Professional Passion: A Researcher’s Dedication to Transforming Patients’ Lives When Tycel Phillips, MD, of City of Hope, was a young child growing up in Chicago, his grandmother gave him an anatomy book as a gift. And…

A Donor’s Legacy Creates a Brighter Tomorrow

A Donor’s Legacy Creates a Brighter Tomorrow Errol M. Cook, alongside his devoted wife, Gladys, served the Foundation as a Chair and member of the Board of Directors and supporter for more than 20 years. He worked closely with the…

Where Are They Now? John Pagel, MD, PhD

Where Are They Now? John Pagel, MD, PhD When did you become interested in the study of medicine? In lymphoma specifically? When I was a kid, I was interested in two things: sports and science! Some of my earliest memories…

Finding Strength Through Lymphoma

In June 2022, Carly Stafford Dixon was looking forward to marrying her fiancé, Wil, and beginning their lives together. However, when Carly was unexpectedly diagnosed with lymphoma shortly after they said “I do,” their lives took a turn neither one of them was prepared for.

Where Are They Now? Jamie Flerlage, MD, MS

Where Are They Now? Jamie Flerlage, MD, MS When did you become interested in the study of medicine? In lymphoma specifically? After realizing in high school that only 1% of astronauts went to space, I shifted my love for science…