Spotlight Newsletter

Exciting medical advances and inspiring patient stories are happening every day at YNHH because of you! Spotlight is designed to keep you up-to-date on how your support is touching the lives of our patients and their families. Without help from friends like you, these stories would not be possible. Read the many heartfelt stories below. Thank you!

Amanda

Amanda Beat Cancer

You helped Amanda beat 5 different cancers before age 30…but she’ll always need YNHH Amanda Garbatini, Adolescent and Young Adult...
Lauren Header

Teen Center

A room of their own Teen Center helps kids with cancer fight loneliness and isolation Lauren shows visitors around the...
Bunny

Kamryn’s Journey

Doctors couldn’t promise he’d make it…but today, because of you, Kamryn is a thriving eight-month old. Kamryn at 6 months...
Mike Funaro 11

Mike’s Battle with Epilepsy

Dangerous seizures were a constant threat until you helped change his life Mike is seizure-free today, thanks to your help,...
Ashley Spotlight

Ashley’s Story

Out of options and afraid for her life. Until she was rescued by generous donors like YOU! From the outside...
Nicole PenelopeWeb

Nicole’s Path

Nicole donated part of her liver, and saved a little girl’s life. Thanks to your generosity, they are both doing...
CTF Ride

Erin’s Closer to Free Ride

What a difference a year makes! Spotlight readers will remember this photo of Erin, receiving a high-five from rider Heath,...
MarottoliSisters Main

Join the Fight Against Lung Cancer

Game-changing lung cancer treatment came too late for Melissa. But if you join the fight, it will change the future...
Dr.Gettinger

Q & A with Dr. Gettinger

SCOTT GETTINGER, MD (left), is a physician in medical oncology at Smilow Cancer Hospital, where he took care of Melissa...

Subscribe to our Spotlight Newsletter!

Where you'll find heartfelt stories of triumph.