Chris Rohrbach has been appointed to Board of Directors at Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research

Chris Rohrbach is the father of Rally Kid Alexa. He is currently an Executive Hematology Specialist at Amgen, where he uses his personal and professional experiences to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. The Rally Foundation is dedicated to supporting research for childhood cancer and improving the lives of young patients and their families.

Chris Rohrbach holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and German from Appalachian State University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989 and was actively involved in Kappa Alpha Order and the ASU Club Football team. He furthered his education at the University of West Georgia, earning a Master of Arts in Psychology from 1991-1993.

Professional background

Chris Rohrbach began his career as an Educational and Leadership Consultant for Kappa Alpha Order from 1989 to 1990, showcasing his early dedication to leadership and development. He then worked as a Case Manager at Brawner Institute from 1990 to 1992, followed by serving as the Director of the RESPOND Psychiatric Mobile Assessment Unit at Ridgeview Institute from 1992 to 1997, where he gained significant experience in healthcare services.

In 1997, Chris transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry as a Professional Sales Representative at UCB Pharma, a role he held for four years. From 2001 to 2005, he furthered his career at Purdue Pharma as an Executive Sales Representative, building his expertise in sales and client relations.

In 2005, Chris joined Amgen, where he served as a Senior Oncology Biopharmaceutical Representative for over nine years, focusing on oncology sales and patient engagement. His experience in oncology continued to grow when he became a Senior Hematology Specialist at Novartis Oncology from 2014 to 2017.

In March 2017, Chris returned to Amgen as a Senior Oncology Biopharmaceutical Representative.

In December 2019, he was promoted to Executive Oncology Specialist. He still holds this position today, using his experience to make a difference in the field.

Rally Kid Alexa’s story

Just after her first birthday, Alexa was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma, with only a 20% chance of survival. Enrolled in a clinical trial, she underwent years of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Although she enjoyed a few healthy childhood years, the treatments led to severe medical issues, including a curved spine that compressed her lungs, reducing her lung capacity to 20%.

In 2008, Alexa underwent successful surgery in St. Louis to correct her spine, allowing her to breathe more easily. Back in Atlanta, she engaged in therapy and resumed her vibrant life. Despite her challenges, Alexa was a bright, joyful girl who loved school, music, and her friends.

At the age of 11, on November 28, 2008, she passed away on Thanksgiving Day, surrounded by her family.

About Rally Foundation

The Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research was founded in 2005 when a 17-year-old boy named William was fighting a brain tumor for the second time in two years. Rally Founder and CEO, Dean Crowe, asked a simple yet powerful question: “What can I do to help? And I will not make you dinner. This situation is so past dinner.”

William’s mother responded, “Raise money for childhood cancer research and fund the best research wherever it may be.” It was this response that inspired the mission of Rally Foundation.

As a nonprofit organization, Rally Foundation empowers volunteers across the country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. The organization is focused on finding better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures. The foundation is inspired by each child who has fought or is fighting cancer, and they are driven to continue their efforts to help these young warriors. Through its commitment to funding innovative research, Rally aims to improve the lives of children battling cancer and to make a significant impact on pediatric oncology.

Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research:

“Meet Our Board of Directors: Chris Rohrbach️.

Introducing Chris Rohrbach, a dedicated member of our board of directors and an executive hematology specialist at Amgen. Chris’s involvement with Rally is deeply personal, inspired by his daughter, Rally Kid Alexa, who bravely battled neuroblastoma.

We are profoundly grateful for Chris’s unwavering commitment and support in our mission to fight childhood cancer.”

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