Biopic Honors Pioneering Pediatric Oncologist Dr. Audrey Evans
The life and legacy of Dr. Audrey Evans, a pioneering pediatric oncologist and co-founder of the first Ronald McDonald House, will be honoured in a new biopic. Evans, a devout Episcopalian, had significant ties to Philadelphia, where she worked and worshipped.
Born in the UK, Evans moved to the US and became one of the first doctors to treat pediatric cancers with chemotherapy. She was the first female chief of oncology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Evans' impact on the city extended beyond her medical work. She co-founded St. James School, a tuition-free Episcopal school, after retiring from CHOP in 2009. The school serves children in grades 4 through 8.
In 1974, Evans noticed the need for affordable housing for out-of-town families of children receiving treatment at CHOP. This led her to co-found the first Ronald McDonald House, which now operates over 387 houses in 62 countries.
Evans was an active parishioner of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, where she had a significant connection to the community. The church mourned her death, highlighting her impactful work and presence in the city.
Her legacy will be celebrated in the biopic 'Audrey's Children', starring Natalie Dormer as Evans. Directed by Ami Canaan Mann and written by Julia Fisher Farbman, the film will have a limited theatrical release beginning March 28.
Dr. Audrey Evans' groundbreaking medical work and community initiatives have left a lasting impact on Philadelphia and the world. The upcoming biopic promises to honour her life and the difference she made.
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