PATRICK GIRONDI – “FLIGHT OF THE RONDONE” - 10 22 22PATRICK GIRONDI – “FLIGHT OF THE RONDONE” - 10 22 22
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A NEW BOOK IS BEING CALLED “A STORY OF LOVE, LUCK AND BEATING THE ODDS”, AFTER A REGULAR GUY TOOK ON BIG PHARMA IN AN EFFORT TO SAVE IS SON’S LIFE. JOINING US TO DISCUSS IS PATRICK GIRONDI, FOUNDER OF SAN ROCCO THERAPEUTICS AND AUTHOR OF: “FLIGHT OF...
9:49•22 Oct 2022
Patrick Girondi's Battle: A Father's Fight Against Big Pharma
“I felt that I was like the rondoni and that so many of my friends and family, and professors and doctors and lawyers picked me up and threw me back up in the air when I was stuck on the ground and could have gotten run over by car or eaten by a cat, which is what happens to these birds when they can't get off the ground.”
What lengths would you go to save your child's life? For Patrick Girondi, the answer was clear: he'd take on the giants of the pharmaceutical world. In this gripping episode of 'American Medicine Today', Girondi, founder of San Rocco Therapeutics and author of 'Flight of the Rondone: High School Dropout vs. Big Pharma', shares his remarkable journey.
From his humble beginnings in Chicago to his partnership with John Walton of Walmart, Girondi's story is a testament to resilience and unwavering love. Faced with his son's life-threatening condition, Mediterranean anemia, Girondi didn't back down. Instead, he took on Bluebird Bio, a billion-dollar company, in a bid to find a cure for orphan diseases like beta thalassemia. His fight against big pharma is filled with moments of hope, frustration, and triumph.
But it's not just about the battles lost and won; it's about the groundbreaking possibilities of gene therapy and the future of treating previously incurable diseases. Tune in to hear Girondi's inspiring tale, and learn about the latest advancements in healthcare from the Banati Spine Institute, who also join the conversation.
Whether you're a parent, a healthcare professional, or someone interested in medical innovations, this episode offers a heartfelt and informative look at what it means to fight for those you love.
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