Paris Doctor Awarded First International Grant

Dr. Arnaud Petit, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at the Armand Trousseau Children’s Hospital in Paris, received Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation’s first-ever international grant.  Dr. Petit is one of a staff of 9 doctors that serve the 25 patients in this state-run pediatric hospital on the outskirts of Paris.  This one-time award for $25,000 supported his research project on chronic myelogenous leukemia.  Of his grant from Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, Dr. Petit said, “This project is a big challenge and a responsibility.  I will do my best to honor your gift.”