Meet The Man Behind Stupid Cancer | Matthew Zachary
My Hero Philanthropy teamed up with Matthew Zachary to turn our anger into an actionable contribution to his movement. Matthew has dedicated his life to improving outcomes and care for
Rare Conditions
Rare conditions are those that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. There are currently over 7,000 rare diseases, with still others not yet formally discovered, affecting over 30 million Americans. Many rare conditions are chronic, progressive, and can be life-threatening. Diagnosis can be challenging due to the complexity and sometimes limited awareness of these conditions.
Am I Fighting Cancer or Health Insurance Companies? | Matthew Zachary
In this episode of My Hero 360, Kerri Fitzgerald speaks with Matthew Zachary, the founder of Stupid Cancer, host of the “Out of Patients” podcast, author of “We the Patients:
Unbelievable Hero, Unforgettable Impact | Becky Jackson Curran
To honor Becky and her son Jackson, Hero Philanthropy made a donation to the Little People of America to help further the organization’s mission of providing support, resources, and awareness ...
A Mother’s Legacy: Jackson’s Story | Becky Jackson Curran
In part 2 of My Hero 360’s conversation with Becky Jackson Curran, she shares the story of her son, Jackson, whose life was tragically cut short. Becky and Jackson were
This Hero Is Paving the Way for People With Disabilities | Becky Jackson Curran
In this episode of My Hero 360, host Kerri Fitzgerald sits down with Becky Jackson Curran who was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism. Born into
Undiagnosed For 27 Years With CTX | Hollisa Rosengrant
In this episode of My Hero 360, Kerri Fitzgerald speaks with Hollisa Rosengrant in honor of CTX Awareness Day on September 17 about her experience living with the rare genetic
Making Change, One Heart at a Time | Kristen DeAndrade
As part of this video series, Hero Philanthropy made a $2500 donation to help further the Little Legs Big Heart Foundation’s mission of providing support, resources, and hope to families
Shaping the Future of Achondroplasia Care | Kristen DeAndrade
In part 2 of My Hero 360’s conversation with Kristen DeAndrade, she shares why she created the Little Legs Big Heart Foundation, an organization dedicated to building a stronger community
Personal Choice Is Not Controversial | Kristen DeAndrade
In this My Hero 360 episode, host Kerri Fitzgerald sits down with Kristen DeAndrade to share her experience living with achondroplasia, the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism. Kristen talks
This Is the Most Common Form of Dwarfism | The Achondroplasia Series
Welcome to our video series celebrating 2 powerful voices shaping the conversation around achondroplasia, a condition that affects nearly 4 in 100,000 people. You will hear from passionate advocates who