September 4, 2024

Michael Ottman

Brannon’s treatment involved so many hospital visits and chemotherapy sessions. It is so hard to watch your child go through cancer treatment. This terrible crisis was made worse when a few months into treatment Brannon faced a chemotherapy shortage that disrupted her care.

August 28, 2024

Michael Ottman

Spotlight: Kristin & Bryton

During treatment, he had lots of obstacles and hurdles that he had to overcome, including several drug shortages. Our son faced 4 drug shortages during his treatment. Each one created a lot of fear and uncertainty that he was not going to be able to get the medicine he needed.

June 19, 2024

Michael Ottman

Spotlight: Angelos & Elisabeth

As parents, we lost the ground under our feet. How can crucial medicines for treating children suffering from cancer not be available? How do hospitals specialized in treating kids not have alternatives or a mechanism to prevent these kinds of shortages? Why do patients, like us, basically depend on one source supplying this medicine?

March 27, 2024

Michael Ottman

Spotlight: Jeff Vander Zanden

My name is Jeff Vander Zanden, and I’m a lifelong resident of Wisconsin. In 2000, my depression and severe anxiety led to panic attacks. I was started on a common antidepressant, and while that helped, my anxiety was barely under control. My psychiatrist added a medication called nefazodone, and within a couple of weeks my anxiety decreased substantially—with no side effects. This was life-changing!

March 6, 2024

Michael Ottman

Spotlight: Aileen

My name is Aileen and I am married to my husband, Nick. We both work and live in the Boston area with our almost 3-year-old daughter. We are a very typical family and enjoy a love of the outdoors and traveling with our little girl. She loves spending time with her family and friends and her most beloved cat, Belle.

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Diane Masiello

February 16, 2022

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Spotlight: Yahia's Story

Diane Masiello

February 16, 2022

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Honestly, I wasn’t sure that Angels for Change could help because we are not located in USA, but they really did a wonderful job in no time.

Anne DiNapoli

February 28, 2021

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Spotlight: Jasmine

Anne DiNapoli

February 28, 2021

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Our sweet, faithful Jasmine was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma on January 28th, 2020. She was only seven years old. At diagnosis our pediatrician sent us to the children’s hospital to begin treatment. We learned all about how long and involved the process would be. As with all chemo, the treatment has its ups and downs, but our Jasmine pushed through.