David J Kabakow Foundation for HLH Research & Education

09/08/2026

03/17/2026

We are excited to announce that our 2025 Lecture
is now available to watch on davidjkabakowfoundation.org/lectures.

It’s hard not to wonder what his life might look like today—what paths he would have taken? What would he be doing? Where would life have taken him? Would he have a family of his own? David had a way of bringing light to those around him, and even though his life was far too short, that light continues to guide the work we do in his honor.

David passed away at the age of 23 from the rare disease HLH. In the midst of unimaginable loss, our family created this foundation to ensure that his story could help others. Our mission is simple but important: to educate medical professionals about HLH so that more patients can be diagnosed and treated in timely manner.

Each year, thanks to your generosity, we host educational lectures about HLH that are available for anyone to watch. These programs help raise awareness, share critical medical knowledge, and support the healthcare community in
recognizing this rare but devastating disease.

Because of your support and donations, we have been able to continue funding these lectureships programs. We are grateful that we can honor David’s legacy in a meaningful way.

On David’s birthday, we remember him with love, gratitude, hope, and a smile. Thank you for helping us keep his spirit alive by spreading awareness and education about HLH.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, David. You are always in our hearts.