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Education
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High school dropout
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St. Joseph Franciscan Seminary, Westmont, IL, 1.5 years
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De La Salle High School, Chicago, 1.5 years
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U.S. Air Force, 19 months
Selected Awards
2026
Award, Leonessa di Puglia, Comune di Altamura, Altamura, Italy (12 June, 2026)
2025
Barnes and Noble Bestseller, Flight of the Rondone (January 2025)
2024
2024 Awarded Pugliese Nel Mondo. 23 November 2024. Teatro Umberto Giordano, Taranto, Italy.
2023
“Patrick Girondi Receives 41st Premio Sicilia for solidarity.” 30 Apr. 2023, Cine teatro Santa Caterina, Rosolini, Sicily.
“Induction into the Templar Knights.” San Giorgio Cathedral, Modica, Italy, May 29, 2023.
2022
Chosen One of L.A.’s 100 Most Fascinating People by Best of Los Angeles Award Community
2020
Nomination and induction, Accademia di Sicilia, Palermo, Sicily
2016
Award, Corp America, CEO of the Year, Errant Gene Therapeutics
2012
Award from India Thalassemia Foundation
Award from UN Organization Thalassemia International Foundation
2011
Award from Cooley’s Anemia International
2010
Award for Video of the Year, Italy for song, Living Without You
Wrote music for movie Focaccia Blues (winner of Golden Globe Award)
2009
Award from Cooley’s Anemia Foundation
Award, Pugliese del’Anno, with Director Michele Placido
2008
Award from Scriptapalooza for screenplay Blind Faith
Award from Giffone Film Festival for music video, It’s Your Time
Selected Work Experience
PHARMACEUTICALS AND GENE THERAPY:
2003 – Present:
CEO, San Rocco Therapeutics (Formerly Errant Gene Therapeutics; Gene Therapy Company)
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Founder and Managing Director
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Work with patients, patient groups, parents, researchers, doctors, scientists and other
pharmaceutical executives
1995 – 2003:
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Beacon Pharmaceuticals 1995; founded with John Walton, Michael Ahern, Michael Pierce, and Sandy and Walter Hayhurst
1993 – 1995:
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Emerging Pharmaceutical Technologies; founded with Sandy and Walter Hayhurst
TRADING:
1978 – 2015:
Independent Trader
Bridgeport Securities Group, Chicago:
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Founder
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Had 18 traders on the floors of the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and the Chicago Board Options Exchange
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Bridgeport Securities Group was a member of the New York Stock Exchange, the Swiss Options, Futures Exchange, and Eurex
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Received a Swiss Banking license in 2001 as BPT Trading of Lausanne and Zurich Switzerland
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Personally traded at times until 2015
Publications
(Writing)
Agent: Megan Euker
Girondi, Patrick. Chivalry. New York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2024. Print.
Girondi, Patrick. Blind Faith. New York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2023. Print.
Girondi, Patrick. Faded Genes: Searching for a Cure and Finding Home in Altamura, Italy. New York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2023. Print.
Girondi, Patrick. Il Volo Del Rondone (Italian Translation of “Flight of the Rondone”): La Lotta per Salvare La Vita Di Mio Figlio: Autobiografia Di Un Neanche Diplomato … Multinazionali Del Farmaco. Skyhorse, 2023.
Girondi, Patrick. New City: A Story about Race Baiting and Hope on the South Side of Chicago. New York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2023. Print
Girondi, Patrick. Flight of the Rondone: High School Dropout VS Big Pharma: The Fight to Save My Son’s Life. New York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2022. Print. (#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller; Barnes and Noble Bestseller; Amazon Bestseller)
Finley, Patrick. Diamond in the Rough. Chicago: Bari, 1986. Print.
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Agent Samuel Freifeld, also represented Saul Bellow, Lenny Bruce, Nelson Algren
Screenplays
(Completed / Performed)
ENGLISH SCREENPLAYS:
2025: Resurrection
2013: Gladiators
2011: Chivalry
2009: Faded Genes
2008: Blind Faith
ITALIAN SCREENPLAYS:
2007: Gente per Bene (Produced and Performed in Puglia, Italy at Gravina Theater of San Sebastiano)
2007-2013:
Il Funerale del Sole
La Legge dal Signore
Il Personaggi e Panelli
Published Audiobooks
(Published by Skyhorse/Read by Patrick Girondi)
2025:
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Blind Faith (Read and performed by Patrick Girondi, Megan Euker, and Douglas Widick).
2024:
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Chivalry (Read and performed by Patrick Girondi, Megan Euker, and Douglas Widick).
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Faded Genes: Searching for a Cure and Finding Home in Altamura, Italy (Read and performed by Patrick Girondi, Megan Euker, and Douglas Widick).
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New City:
2022: Flight of the Rondone
Published Articles & Editorials
2023:
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Girondi, Patrick. “Patrick Girondi Responds to New York Times on the Corrupt Expenses of Gene Therapy.” TrialSite News, TrialSite News, 27 Jan. 2023.
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“Patrick Girondi, Esteemed Gene Therapy Pioneer/Indy Music Artist, Examines the Costs of Medicine & the Debate Over Money.” EIN Presswire, 5 Jan. 2023.
2022:
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Girondi, Patrick. “Bluebird Bio’s $2.8 Million Gene Therapy: Criminals in Healthcare.” TrialSite News, 25 Aug. 2022.
Selected Press: Biotech Company
2026:
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Mercadante, Giovanni, et al. “Altamura – Conferito Il Titolo Di ‘Leonessa Di Puglia’ a Patrick Girondi E Angelantonio Tragni. Cittadinanza Onoraria Al Dott. Tommaso Moretti.” Corriere Di Puglia e Lucania, 14 June 2026.
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Staff at TrialSite News. Boston Children’s Streamlines Sickle Cell Gene Therapy as Race Shifts to Access and Cost. 29 Aug. 2026.
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Staff at TrialSite News. San Rocco Therapeutics Unveils Promising “Minirolu” Gene Therapy Data at ASGCT. TrialSite News, 25 May 2026.
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San Rocco Therapeutics. “San Rocco Therapeutics Announces Their Next-Generation Gene Therapy for Hemoglobin
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Truth Prevails Media. “Gene and Cell Therapy Spotlighted in Resurrection La Premiere May 1–7 as San Rocco Therapeutics Advances toward a Cure.” EIN Presswire, 10 Apr. 2026.
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Truth Prevails Media. “Professors Frank Park and Andrew Wilber Win the Prestigious 2025 Orphan Dream Award.” EIN Presswire, 25 Feb. 2026.
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O’Connor, Dan. The Gene Therapy No One Is Talking about: San Rocco and the Cost of Silence in Sickle Cell Care. TrialSite News, 5 Feb. 2026.
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Staff at TrialSite News. From Bench to Bedside: Why the University of Tennessee–San Rocco Story Reframes the Gene Therapy Debate. TrialSite News, 14 January, 2026.
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Ball, Nathan. “Researcher Pioneers Faster, Cheaper Gene Therapy for Hemoglobin Disorders.” UTHSC News, 12 Jan. 2026.
2025:
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Staff at TrialSite News. The Cure Is Real. the Bottleneck Isn’t Scientific. so Why Is San Rocco Missing from the Story?. TrialSite News, 31 December 2025.
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Truth Prevails Media. “San Rocco Therapeutics Salutes The Waltons.” EIN Presswire, 18 Nov. 2025.
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Reis, Bart. The Great Cell and Gene Therapy Reckoning: From Revolutionary Promise to Industry Crossroads. TrialSite News, 24 October 2025.
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O’Connor, Daniel. 10 Reasons Why Kresladi Must Be Approved Now. TrialSite News, 20 October 2025.
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Sangapuram, Deepika Thirumalai. Fetal vs Adult Hemoglobin: The Divide at the Heart of Gene Therapy. TrialSite News, 04 October 2025.
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Mercadante, Giovanni. “San Rocco Therapeutics Riqualifica La Sede Di Altamura e Restaura Le Statue Storiche.” Corriere Di Puglia e Lucania, 28 July 2025.
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Truth Prevails Media. “San Rocco Therapeutics Annuncia Una Rinascita Simbolica in Vista Dei Test Clinici per l’anemia Falciforme E Talassemia.” EIN Presswire,17 July 2025.
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Truth Prevails Media. “San Rocco Therapeutics Announces Symbolic Rebirth Ahead of Clinical Trials for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia.” EIN Presswire, 16 July 2025.
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Truth Prevails Media. “Sickle Cell Disease Unites Our Nation; San Rocco Therapeutics Earns Praise from Critics on Both Sides of the Aisle.” EIN Presswire, 2 July 2025.
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“Gene Therapy Pipeline for SCD and Thalassemia-Cost and Access Become Key under Kennedy HHS.” TrialSite News, 28 June 2025.
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Staff at TrialSite. “The White Elephant in the Room–San Rocco Therapeutics’ $800K Gene Therapy Challenges Billion-Dollar Biotech Orthodoxy.” TrialSite News, 16 June 2025.
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Conte, Louis. “A New Day for People with Sickle Cell Disease [Updated].” The MAHA Report, 30 May 2025.
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Addis, Bill. “Trump Attacks Letitia James with His Own Post and a Roger Stone Article.” Daily Kos. 18 May, 2025.
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Stone, Roger. “When It Comes to Sickle Cell Therapy, Leticia James Believes Black Lives Don’t Matter.” Stone Cold Truth with Roger Stone, 14 May 2025.
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Jung, Bryan S. “A Father’s Battle with Big Pharma over a Revolutionary Cure for Sickle Cell Disease.” PJ Media, 9 May 2025.
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Staff at TrialSite. “Breaking! San Rocco Therapeutics Poised to Disrupt Gene Therapy Market as RFK Jr.. Commits to
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Bond, Paul. “Can a Father’s Quest to Save His Son from a Crippling Disease Lead to Affordable Gene Therapy for All?” The Kennedy Beacon, 26 Mar. 2025.
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Mercadante, Giovanni. “L’artista Americana Megan Euker Project Manager Della ‘San Rocco Therapeutics’ Di Altamura.” Corriere Di Puglia e Lucania, 6 Jan. 2025.
2024:
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Staff at TrialSite. Advancing Accessible Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease–San Rocco Therapeutics Gets Closer. TrialSite News, 16 December 2024.
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O’Connor, Daniel. “What Happened to Broadly Accessible Gene Therapy?” TrialSite News, 13 Nov. 2024.
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O’Connor, Steven. “Family Man” Loses Battle, but Intellectual Property War with Bluebird Bio and Other Firms Is Not Over. TrialSite News,15 October 2024.
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Staff at TrialSite. CRISPR-Engineered Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease: Hidden Costs May Make Treatment beyond Reach of Most Patients. TrialSite News, 16 Sept. 2024.
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Gilbert, Annelise. “Bluebird Fails to Axe Patents in $2 Million Drugs Dispute .” Bloomberg Law, 23 Apr. 2024
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Staff at TrialSite. “‘Family Man’ and What Happens If a Company Gets Drug Approval Using Someone Else’s Technology?” TrialSite News, 22 Apr. 2024.
2023:
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“Markets Slaughter Gene Therapy Biotech On Day of FDA Approval? Why—TrialSite Knows.” TrialSite News, 10
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“San Rocco Therapeutics Files Civil RICO Lawsuit Against Monied Interests of Gene Therapy.” TrialSite News, 3 May 2023.
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Hanania, Ray. “Artist Patrick Girondi Lends Support to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Accessible Healthcare for Americans.” Suburban Chicagoland, 24 May 2023.
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“Patrick Girondi, Renowned Artist, Lends Support to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Goal of Accessible Healthcare for Americans.” EIN Presswire, Boundless Media, INC., 19 May 2023.
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“San Rocco Therapeutics, Acclaimed Gene Therapy Company, Files Civil RICO Lawsuit.” EIN Presswire, Boundless
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“San Rocco Therapeutics Prevails Against Bluebird Bio: American Arbitration Association.” EINPress, Boundless Media, 15 Mar. 2023.
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“San Rocco Therapeutics and Patrick Girondi Announce 7th Annual Orphan’s Dream Iconic Statuette Awarded in N.Y. City.” EinPressWire, Boundless Media Inc., 8 Feb. 2023.
2022:
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“Patrick Girondi, Acclaimed Gene Therapy Pioneer/Indy Music Artist, Chosen One of L.A.’s 100 Most Fascinating People 2022.” EIN Presswire, 8 Dec. 2022.
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Bluebird Files Iprs to Invalidate San Rocco Therapeutics’ Patents-What Does This Imply for Investor Risk?, 12 Nov. 2022.
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“La Times Piece Glosses over Gritty Realities Beta Thalassemia Gene Therapy: Bluebird Bio vs. San Rocco Therapeutics.” TrialSite News, 11 Sept. 2022.
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“Bluebird Bio’s $2.8 Million Gene Therapy: Criminals in Healthcare.” EIN Presswire, 6 Sept. 2022.
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“FDA Rejects Petition for Review of Gene Therapy Product for Safety Concerns Involving Vulnerable Patient Population.” FDA Rejects Petition for Review of Gene Therapy Product for Safety Concerns Involving Vulnerable Patient Population, 1 Sept. 2022.
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Sandburg, Brenda. “US FDA Quashes Citizen Petition Against Bluebird’s Zynteglo That Cited Patent, Safety Concerns.” Pink Sheet, 29 Aug. 2022.
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“FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Beta-Thalassemia Patients Who Require Regular Red Blood Cell Transfusions: $2.8m Cost.” TrialSite News, TrialSite News, 18 Aug. 2022.
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“Megan Euker, Acclaimed Project Manager, Wins Coveted Award SAN ROCCO THERAPEUTICS (SRT) Announces.” 15 July 2022.
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“Family Man” Saga: Amended Complaint Filed by San Rocco Therapeutics Against Memorial Sloan Kettering, New Charge of Fraudulent Inducement, 13 July 2022.
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“San Rocco Therapeutics, LLC (‘SRT’) Pushes Clinical Trial for a Curative Treatment for Beta-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease.” Business Wire, 12 April 2022
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Q&A: CEO Patrick Girondi Says San Rocco’s Gene Therapy Research into Thalassemia Treatments Is a Labor of Love.
2021:
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Keown, Alex. “Errant Escalates Complaints to Lawsuit over Bluebird Bio’s Gene Therapy.” BioSpace, BioSpace, 26 Oct. 2021.
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Dunleavy, Kevin. “Tiny Biotech Errant Sues Bluebird for Patent Infringement in Developing Gene Therapy Lentiglobin.” FiercePharma, 25 Oct. 2021.
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Sullivan, Josh. “Simmering Feud between Bluebird and a Rival Continues with Allegations of Patent Fraud.” Endpoints News, Endpoints News, 25 Oct. 2021.
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Staff, TrialSite, et al. “Errant Gene Therapeutics, LLC (‘EGT’), Files Patent Infringement Complaint against Defendant Bluebird Bio.” TrialSiteNews, 23 Oct. 2021.
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Yasiejko, Christopher. “Bluebird Is Sued over Patents Related to Blood-Disease Drug.” News.bloomberglaw.com, 21 Oct. 2021.
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“San Rocco Therapeutics Scientific Founder Dr. Michel Sadelain Is Recipient of American Cell and Gene Therapy’s Highest Honor.” Business Wire, San Rocco Therapeutics, 17 May 2021..
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“Errant Gene Therapeutics Becomes San Rocco Therapeutics.” Business Wire, 5 May 2021.
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“UK’s NICE Rejects Bluebird Bio: Questions Value Price Tag & Nominal Clinical Evidence While Sponsor Shocked.” Trial Site News, 15 Feb. 2021.
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“Errant Gene Therapeutics, LLC (‘EGT’) Pushing Clinical Trial of Potentially Curative Treatment for Beta-Thalassemia and Eventually Sickle Cell Disease.” Business Wire, 11 Jan. 2021.
2020:
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“Former Chicago Trader Battles Medical Science Giants over Gene Therapy Deal.” Crain’s Chicago Business, 30 Oct. 2020.
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“The Family Man Gets His Day in Court: EGT Vs. Bluebird Bio.” Trial Site News, 30 Oct. 2020.
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Martin, Andy. “Ex-Trader Takes Sloan-Kettering to Court Over Gene Therapy Deal.” Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg, 29 Oct. 2020.
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“Errant Gene Therapeutics’ Gene Therapy Vector Shows Promise for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia Patients.” Trial Site News, 24 May 2020.
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BioSpace. “Errant Gene Therapeutics (EGT) Wins Major Victory in New York Appeals Court.” BioSpace, BioSpace, 7 May 2020.
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“Errant Gene Therapeutics (EGT) Wins Major Victory in New York Appeals Court.” BioSpace, 7 May 2020.
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“Pharma Drama: Bluebird Bio, Inc. Directors Accused of ‘Grossly Excessive’ Compensation While Separate Errant Gene Therapeutics Lawsuit Heads for Trial.” Trial Site News, 3 Apr. 2020.
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“The Watchlist Series: David Vs Goliath, An Interview With Patrick Girondi.” TrialSite News, 13 Feb. 2020.
2019:
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“Errant Gene Therapeutics Update: Tanzania, Court Appeals and More.” Trial Site News, 18 Nov. 2019
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“Their Justice-Driven Road to Prosecution: Errant Gene Therapeutics vs. Third Rock Ventures.” Trial Site News, 27 Sept. 2019.
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“An Interview with Patrick Girondi and His Fight Against Crony Medicine: Podcast S1 E8.” Trial Site News, 12 Sept. 2019.
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“An Interview with Patrick Girondi and His Fight Against Crony Medicine | Podcast S1 E8.” YouTube, TrialSite News, 11 Sept. 2019. Accessed 16 Sept. 2019.
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“Summaries of Errant Gene Therapeutics vs. Sloan Kettering Court Exhibits.” Trial Site News, 28 Aug. 2019.
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“Follow-Up on Errant Gene Therapeutics: Their Major Victory in New York Court.” Trial Site News, 28 Aug. 2019.
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“Errant Gene Therapeutics (EGT) Wins Major Victory in New York Court.” AP NEWS, Associated Press, 23 Aug. 2019.
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“Errant Gene Therapeutics (EGT) Wins Major Victory in New York Court.” Tullahoma News, 23 Aug. 2019.
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BioSpace. “Errant Gene Therapeutics (EGT) Wins Major Victory in New York Court.” BioSpace, BioSpace, 23 Aug. 2019.
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Wire, Business. “Errant Gene Therapeutics (EGT) Wins Major Victory in New York Court.” Benzinga, 23 Aug. 2019.
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“A Familyman’s Battle Against the Forefront of Capitalist Medicine: The Case of Errant Gene Therapeutics.” Trial Site News, 30 July 2019.
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“Did VC Third Rock Conspire with BlueBird Bio to Hurt Errant Gene Therapeutics?” Trial Site News, 19 June 2019.
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Grover, Natalie. “Chicago Biotech Argues Bluebird, Third Rock ‘Killed’ Its Rival, Pioneering Thalassemia Gene Therapy in Lawsuit.” Endpoints News, Endpoints News, 19 June 2019, .
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Paavola, Alia. “Chicago Biotech Sues Venture Capital Firm, Bluebird Bio CEO overAttempt to ‘Kill’ Rival Medical Treatment: Errant Gene Therapeutics, a Biotech Company Based in Chicago, Is Suing a Venture Capital Firm and BlueBird Bio’s CEO, Claiming the Two Parties Worked to ‘Kill’ a Competing Medical Treatment, According to The Boston Business Journal.” Becker’s Hospital Review, 18 June 2019.
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DeAngelis, Angela. “Chicago Biotech Sues Third Rock, Bluebird Bio CEO over Gene Therapy License.” Boston Business Journal, 13 June 2019, 9:08 pm EDT.
2018:
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Feldman, J. “Patrick Girondi, Bridgeport Native, to Discuss Orphan Disease Project.” Bridgeport News, 30 May 2018, pp. 1–1.
2017:
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Posses, Shayna. “Sloan Kettering Secures Sanctions In Drug IP Case – Law360.” Law360 – The Newswire for Business Lawyers, Law360, 6 June 2017.
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Guarnaccia, Matthew. “Sloan Kettering Seeks More Sanctions In Drug IP Case.” Law360. N.p., 9 Feb. 2017. Web.
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Strickler, Andrew. “Sanction Bid in Dismissed IP Case Still Valid, Sloan Says.” Law360. N.p., 20 Jan. 2017. Web.
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Siegal, Daniel. “Niro Attys Again Face Sanctions In Sloan-Kettering IP Row.” Law360. N.p., 18 Jan. 2017. Web.
2016:
- “Errant Gene, Sloan Kettering Spar Over ‘Secret Agreement,’ Sanctions.” Bloomberg BNA16 Nov. 2016: 671-73. Print.
- Pollack, Andrew. “Il Coraggio Di Un Padre Italiano Nella Sfida Contro “Sloan Kettering” per Salvare Il Figlio Malato.” Tike.news Redazione. N.p., 4 July 2016. Web.
- Aquino, John T. “Breach, Fraud Claims Against Sloan-Kettering Survive.” Bloomberg BNA. N.p., 20 Jan. 2016. Web.
2015:
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Pollack, Andrew. “Streetwise Father Takes On Sloan Kettering to Save His Sick Son.” New York Times 16 Oct. 2015: n. pag. Print.
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“Lawsuit Accuses Sloan Kettering of Delaying Gene Therapy for Rare Blood Disease.” FirstWord Pharma (15 Oct. 2015): n. pag. Web.
2014:
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“Talassemia, Flagello per India E Italia.” THADREV ONLUS. N.p., 3 Sept. 2014. Web.
2012:
- “Beta-Thalassemia Treatment Approved For FDA’s Clinical Phase I Trials.” CSR Wire (13 Nov. 2012): n. pag. CSR Wire. Web.
- “EGT Welcomes FDA Clinical Phase I Trial Approval.” Bridgeport News 73 (29 Aug. 2012): 1. Web.
2010:
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Morrone, Carmen. “Pat, Il Filantropo Che Non Ti Aspetti.” Vita International, 18 Feb. 2010.
2009:
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Del Vecchio, Agostino. “Talassemia, Il Futuro Della Ricerca è (anche) in Puglia.” Stato Quotidiano. N.p., 20 Oct. 2009. Web.
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“A Family Health Story: A Dad’s Fight to Keep His Son Alive.” A Family Health Story: A Dad’s Fight to Keep His Son Alive (17 Aug. 2009): n. pag. Web.
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Jasinski, Agnes. “Businessman a Father Figure for ‘orphan’ Diseases Dad Champions Research for Rare, Little-known Conditions.” Chicago Tribune 1 July 2009: n. pag. Web.
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Sorino, Benedetto. “Pat, Un Pugliese a Chicago <<angelo>> dei talassemici.” La Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno, 8 Feb. 2009, pp. 19–19.
2007:
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Distasio, Jim. “Modern-Day Robin Hood.” Fra Noi, June 2007, pp. 93–127.
2006:
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Pepe Onofrio, and Lara Musard. “One Man’s Story Born In America, Highly Considered in Altamura.” Corriere Della Sera. N.p., 2006. Web.
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Ingrosso, Maria. “Un Cuore Barese Contro La Talassemia.” La Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno, 7 Sept. 2006.
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Krauss, Michael. “Biotech Entrepreneur Girondi Seeks Orphan Disease, Son’s Cure.” Chicago Sun-Times, 28 Aug. 2006.
2004:
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“When Vision Becomes Reality.” Renaissance: The Journal of the University of Notre Dame College of Science, 2004, pp. 11–15.
1994:
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Gillespie, Mary. “A Moving Change.” Sunday Sun Times, 10 July 1994.
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Koo, Carolyn Guinzio. “A Father’s Love: Girondi Combats Deadly Disorder.” Fra Noi, Feb. 1994, pp. 04–05.
Selected Press: Writing
2026:
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Truth Prevails Media. “Author, Gene Therapy Pioneer, and Film Producer Patrick Girondi at Oxford Exchange Author Fair in Tampa on April 23 ’26.” EIN Presswire, 19 Apr. 2026.
2025:
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Prevails, Truth. “Skyhorse Publishing Releases ‘Blind Faith’ Audiobook by Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Patrick Girondi.” EIN Presswire, 4 Feb. 2025.
2024:
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Truth Prevails Media. “Skyhorse Publishing Releases ‘Chivalry’ Audiobook by Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Patrick Girondi.” EIN Presswire, 20 Dec. 2024.
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Truth Prevails Media. “Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Patrick Girondi’s Flight of the Rondone Featured in Booktrib’s Lit Picks 2024.” EIN Presswire, 15 Dec. 2024.
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Truth Prevails Media. “Skyhorse Publishing Releases Faded Genes Audiobook by Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Patrick Girondi.” EIN Presswire, 4 Sept. 2024.
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Truth Prevails Media. “Patrick Girondi, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author to Release Exposé Book Claiming Costliest Healthcare Crime Ever.” EIN Presswire, 26 Jan. 2024.
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“Booktrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Reads: BookTrib.” BookTrib, 25 Jan. 2024.
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“Booktrib’s Bites: Four Cozy Reads to Keep You Toasty This Season: BookTrib.” BookTrib, 16 Jan. 2024.
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Truth Prevails Media. “On Tuesday, January 9th, Patrick Girondi Releases His 5th Book in 20 Months.” EIN Presswire, 8 Jan. 2024.
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Belsky, R.G. “Aspiring Writer Rises to Stardom with Stolen Manuscript in Unique NYC Adventure: Booktrib.” BookTrib, 2 Jan. 2024.
2023:
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“Litpicks Feature: Faded Genes and Flight of the Rondone.” Booktrib, Booktrib, 2023.
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“Booktrib’s Bites: From Historical Fiction to Pirates: Booktrib.” BookTrib, 9 Nov. 2023.
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Ferry, Michael. “‘Succession’ Meets ‘the Sopranos’ in Gritty Tale of Inheritance, Corruption and Faith”: Booktrib. 7 Nov. 2023.
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Truth Prevails Media. “Author Patrick Girondi’s Latest Book Delves into Much Avoided Subject, Strikingly Pitting Money vs God.” EIN Presswire, 7 Nov. 2023.
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Semenuk, Wyatt. “Six Inspiring Rags to Riches Stories.” BookTrib, 19 Oct. 2023.
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Truth Prevails Media. “Dopo Tanta Attesa, ‘Il Volo Del Rondone,’ Di Patrick Girondi, Sarà Disponibile Dal 17 Ottobr 2023.” EIN Presswire, 6 Oct. 2023.
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Belsky, R.G. “Searching Italy for a Miracle Cure, a Man Finds Family and Identity,” BookTrib, 3 Oct. 2023.
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Truth Prevails Media. “Prodigious Author Patrick Girondi Pumping out Three More Books.” EIN Presswire, 3 Oct. 2023.
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“The Raw, Gritty Story of One Man’s Battle with Big Pharma to Cure His Son: Booktrib.” BookTrib, 8 Sept. 2023.
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“Flight of the Rondone – Fall Reads.” New York Post, 6 Sept. 2023.
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Belsky, R.G. “High School Dropout Turned Success Story Fights Big Pharma to Save Son’s Life.” BookTrib, 31 Aug. 2023.
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Ferry, Michael. “Hope, Brotherhood amid Poverty, Injustice in Gritty Urban Novel.” The Brunswick News, 29 Aug. 2023.
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Ferry, Michael. “Hope & Brotherhood amidst Poverty & Injustice in Gritty Urban Novel,” Booktrib, 17 Aug. 2023.
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Gil, PatZi. “New City by Patrick Girondi.” Joy on Paper, 17 Aug. 2023.
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“Author Patrick Girondi Tops Five Bestseller Lists with ‘New City.” EIN Presswire, Truth Prevails Media, 28 July 2023.
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“Gritty, Eccentric Author/Singer/CEO Brings Fresh New Voice to the Literary Scene.” Monitor, 27 July 2023.
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Patrick Girondi’s book New City Achieves Amazon Bestseller status in Five Categories. 18 July 2023.
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“Booktrib: Where Readers Discover (Photo of Girondi Featured with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.).” 14 July 2023.
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“Patrick Girondi, Bestselling Author, Signs First of Its Kind, Historic Deal with Skyhorse Publishing.” EINPresswire, 3 Mar. 2023.
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“P. G. Cuschieri To Write Screenplay For Wall Street Journal Bestselling Book ‘Flight of the Rondone.’” EIN Presswire, Boundess Media, INC, 21 Feb. 2023.
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Hanania, Ray. “Prominent Producer to Write Screen Adaptation of Story on the Fight against Thalassemia.” Suburban Chicagoland, 8 Feb. 2023.
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Hanania, Ray. “Chicagoan Who Invested in Research to Save Children Releases New Book.” Suburban Chicagoland, 3 Feb. 2023.
2022:
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“Patrick Girondi, Acclaimed Gene Therapy Pioneer/Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, Releases 2nd Book in 7 Months:” LBN Examiner, LBN Examiner, 15 Dec. 2022.
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“Patrick Girondi, Acclaimed Gene Therapy Pioneer/Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, Releases 2nd Book in 7 Months.” EIN Presswire, 23 Nov. 2022.
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“Patrick Girondi’s Flight of the Rondone Just Released as Audiobook.” EIN Presswire, 11 Aug. 2022, Accessed 11 Aug. 2022
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Online Book Club Reviewer. Review of Flight of the Rondone: High School Dropout VS Big Pharma: The Fight to Save My Son’s Life Onlinebookclub.org, 5 Aug. 2022.
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“Patrick Girondi’s, Lauded Gene Therapy Pioneer, Book ‘Flight of the Rondone’ Tops #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller List.” 21 July 2022.
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“Bestselling Books Week Ended July 02.” Wall Street Journal , 7 July 2022. Patrick Girondi, #1, Flight of the Rondone.
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Smith, Debbie Shakespeare. “Book Review ~ Flight of the Rondone by Patrick Girondi.” Pick A Good Book, 12 June 2022.
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Kaz, Adam. Review of Review: Flight of the Rondone: High School Dropout vs. Big Pharma: The Fight to Save My Son’s Life, by Patrick Girondi, Third Coast Review: Chicago Arts and Culture Curated. 4 June 2022.
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Clemente, Savio P. “Author Patrick Girondi on Becoming Free from the Fear of Failure.” Medium, Authority Magazine, 29 Apr. 2022.
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Altamuralive.it. “The Book by the Altamurano Patrick Girondi, New York Times: ‘A Story Destined for Television.’”Altamuralive.it, 7 Feb. 2022.
2019:
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Gray, Geoffrey. “Old Blood.” TRUE INK, 18 Nov. 2019, true.ink/story/old-blood/.
1986:
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“‘Diamond’ Details Life on South Side.” Chicago Daily Southtown Economist, 20 July 1986.
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“New Pat Finley Book Tells of Hard Life in Bridgeport.” Back of the Yards Journal Weekly, 9 July 1986.
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Sweet, Lynn, et al. “‘Poor Man’ Finley’s Story Is a Rich One.” Chicago Sun-Times, 7 July 1986.
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“Author Finds Solace in New Rolls-Royce.” Chicago Sun-Times 29 May 1986: n. pag. Print.
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“Author Visits Publisher.” Chicagoland Community Reporter, 7 May 1986. Print.
SELECTED PPRESS: FILM – PRODUCTION – ACTING –
DIRECTING
2026:
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Truth Prevails Media. “Cinema: ‘resurrection’ Di Patrick Girondi, Diretto Da Brian Connors, Presto Nelle Sale
Cinematografiche in Italia.” EIN Presswire, 10 June 2026. - “Resurrection – Premiere at Laemmle Monica Film Center.” Santa Monica Mirror, 25 Apr. 2026.
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LA Times. “Resurrection – A True Story of Fight, Hope & Healing.” 22 Apr. 2026.
- Truth Prevails Media. “San Rocco Productions Announces the Los Angeles Premiere of Resurrection Starring Joe Mantegna.”
EIN Presswire, 10 Apr. 2026.
Writing Trailers
2023:
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Euker, Megan, editor. Trailer for Chivalry by Patrick Girondi. YouTube, 30 September 2023.
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Euker, Megan, editor. Trailer for Blind Faith by Patrick Girondi. YouTube, 30 July 2023.
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Euker, Megan, editor. Trailer for Faded Genes by Patrick Girondi. YouTube, 5 July 2023.
2022:
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Euker, Megan, director/editor. Flight of the Rondone movie trailer. YouTube, 25 Dec. 2022.
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Euker, Megan, director/editor. New City: A Story about Race Baiting and Hope on the South Side of Chicago by Patrick Girondi (Trailer). YouTube, 14 Nov. 2022.
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Euker, Megan, director, editor. Flight of the Rondone by Patrick Girondi Book Trailer. YouTube, 20 July 2022.
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Brown, Jared, editor. Flight of the Rondone Book and Music Trailer. YouTube, 5 Feb. 2022.
Selected Press: Music
Music Agent: Megan Euker
2024:
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Truth Prevails Media. “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream, Live Concert.” EIN Presswire, 11 Feb. 2024.
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Hanania, Ray. “Presidential Candidate Bobby Kennedy Wins the Coveted Orphan Dream Award.” Suburban Chicagoland, 27 Jan. 2024.
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Truth Prevails Media. “Presidential Candidate Bobby Kennedy Wins the Coveted Orphan Dream Award.” EIN Presswire, 26 Jan. 2024.
2023:
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Castellana Caves Press. “Torna a Castellana Grotte IL Poliedrico Patrick Girondi. Una Vita Da Raccontare, Tanta Beneficenza per La Ricerca Medica e La Musica Che Lo Accompagna Da Sempre.” Grotte Di Castellana, 15 Dec. 2023.
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Simone, Serena. “Massimo Ranieri, Patrick Girondi, Carmen Consoli e i Neri per Caso in Concerto Nelle Grotte Di Castellana per Celebrare Il Natale.” Corriere Della Sera, 28 Nov. 2023.
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Totaro, Maria Teresa. “Ranieri, Consoli e Neri per Caso i Concerti Di Natale Nelle Grotte.” La Repubblica, 28 Nov.
2023. -
“A Natale Nelle Grotte 2023 Massimo Ranieri, Carmen Consoli, Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream e
Neri per Caso.” BariToday. 27 November 2023. -
Carbonara, Antonio. “‘Natale Nelle Grotte’, Presepe Vivente, Serate e Concerti Di: Massimo Ranieri, Patrick Girondi,
Carmen Consoli e Neri per Caso.” VentiperQuattro, 27 Nov. 2023. -
Prevails, Truth. “Rockeggiando Con La San Rocco Concerto Programmato Con Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream Nelle Grotte Di Castellana.” EIN Presswire, 4 Nov. 2023.
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Truth Prevails Media. “‘Rockin’ with San Rocco Concert Scheduled for Patrick Girondi & The Orphan’s Dream in the Italian Grotte Di Castellana.” EIN Presswire, 4 Nov. 2023
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DiCarlo, Domenico. “Arriva Girondi, Il Cantautore Filantropo <<La Mia Musica Contro Le Malattie Rare>>.” Quotidiano Di Puglia, 24 Aug. 2024.
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“Omaggio a Enzo Jannacci Con Il Figlio Paolo Giovedì a Castellana Grotte.” La Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno, 20 Aug. 2023, pp. 46–47.
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“A Castellana Grotte Paolo Jannacci e Patrick Girondi, I Prossimi 24 E 25 Agosto.” Bari Today, 19 Aug. 2023.
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“L’estate a Tropea Continua Tra Musica, Teatro e Ricerca Sociale. Meraviglie Di Calabria. 25 July 2023.
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“Bergafest 2023 Alla Rosa Dei Venti, Il Programma Completo.” ReggioToday. 25 July 2023.
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Mercadante, Giovanni. L’italo-Americano Patrick Girondi Musicista, Cantautore E Scrittore Con Famiglia Ad Altamura.” Corriere Di Puglia e Lucania, 24 July 2023.
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“A Tropea Arriva La Musica Di Patrick Girondi e the Orphan’s Dream.” IlDispaccio, 24 July 2023.
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“Acclaimed Musician Patrick Girondi and His Company San Rocco Therapeutics Featured in International Fair, Rome Italy.” EINPresswire, Boundless Media, Inc., 27 June 2023.
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“Patrick Girondi, Esteemed Musician/Gene Therapy Pioneer, and the Orphan’s Dream Band Release New Album.”
EINPresswire, Boundless Media, INC, 22 Mar. 2023. -
“San Rocco Therapeutics Founder Sponsors Award: Raising Funds to Find Cures for Rare Disease.” TrialSite News, 8 Feb. 2023
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“San Rocco Therapeutics and Patrick Girondi Announce 7th Annual Orphan’s Dream Iconic Statuette Awarded in N.Y. City.” EinPressWire, Boundless Media Inc., 8 Feb. 2023.
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Fontanarosa, Enzo. “Girondi e Matera Nel Final Chapter Lasciano Il Blues per Tornare Al Rock.” La Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno, 22 Jan. 2023.
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“Patrick Girondi, Renowned Gene Therapy Pioneer/Indy Music Artist, Entertains N.Y. City 2 Nights in January.” EINPresswire, 12 Jan. 2023.
2022:
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Girondi, Patrick. “Soundtrack for Simplee Fashion Runway Show, Tokyo.” 2022, Tokyo, Japan.
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“Love That Girl Music Video Released by Patrick Girondi and the Orphan’s Dream.” Ein Presswire, 6 Sept. 2022.
2021:
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“C2 Ce Felice Griesi Del 21 Mag 2021 Ospite Pat Girondi.” YouTube, 21 May 2021.
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“Pat Girondi – Just Another Tuesday (2020).” The Other Side Reviews, 13 Feb. 2021
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Facendola, Annalisa. “Pat Girondi & The Orphan’s Dream: Note Da Sogno.” Free, 11 Feb. 2021, pp. 78–79.
2020:
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“Farelive HD Label Presenta Il Cd ‘Orphan’s Return’ Di Pat Girondi& The Orphan’s Dream Band.” Sassilive. it, 30 Oct. 2020.
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Fontanarosa, Enzo. “Canta La Voglia Di Vita Con Grande Energia Pat Girondi e Enzo Matera Tra Musica e Beneficenza.” La Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno, 29 Oct. 2020.
2018:
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Fontanarosa, Enzo. “Le Incisionioni <<vive>> dell’etichetta <<farelive>>.” La Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno Basilicata, 8 Feb. 2018.
2017:
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“Approfondimento. A Matera la notte delle malattie rare, Pat Girondi in concerto.” Interview by Francesco Giusto. TRM television, Matera/Basilicata, Italy, 29 Dec. 2017. Italy.
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Capolupo, Michele. “Orphan’s Night con Pat Girondi e la sua band nei Sassi di Matera, la notte delle malattie rare a Casa Cava.” Sassilive.it, 29 December 2017.
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Losignore, Antonella. “A Matera La Notte Delle Malattie Rare, Concerto Di Pat Girondi – Trmtv.” Trmtv.it, 27 December 2017.
2016:
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“Policoro: Al via La XIII Edizione Di “Blues in Town.” Matera Inside. N.p., 02 Aug. 2016.
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Martina, Franco. “GEZZIAMOCI CON UNA ESTATE IN TOUR…JAZZ.” Blog post. Giornalemio.it. 23 June 2016.
2011:
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“La Focaccia Pugliese Sbarca Negli USA.” Blog post. Andata E Ritorno: Viaggi E Turismo in Puglia, 2011.
2010:
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Colonna, Anna Maria. “La Grinta E La Voce Di Pat G in Piazza Repubblica.” AltamuraLife, 09 Aug. 2010.
1986:
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“New Pat Finley Book Tells of Hard Life in Bridgeport.” Back of the Yards Journal Weekly, 9 July 1986.
Selected Press: Miscellaneous
2024:
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Giovanni Mercadante. “Megan Euker Artista e Project Manager Della San Rocco Therapeutics Visita Altamura – Ospite Di Patrick Girondi.” Corriere Di Puglia e Lucania, 1 Aug. 2024.
2010:
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“Taranto Finanza Forum: Direzione Mondo.” Sportello Aperto: Periodico Di Economia, Cultura, E Sociale 3 (Nov. 2010): 6. Web.
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Cruciati, Chiara. “Storia Di Un Ex Ragazzo Terribile.” Il Domani. N.p., 13 Jan. 2010. Web.
2008:
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“LA NUOVA AMERICA/A Chicago La Festa Dei Pugliesi per Obama.” La Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno, 06 Nov. 2008.
1988:
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“The 25 Most Eligible Bachelors in America (Patrick Finley Girondi).” Playgirl, July 1988, pp. 30–30.
1986:
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Paul, Marla. “Trading Faces: A Look at the Many Sides of Pat Finley.” Sun-Times, 14 Dec. 1986, pp. 5–8.
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“Finley Holds Annual Pumpkin Jamboree.” 25 Oct. 1986.
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Dold, R. Bruce, and Laurie Cohen. “COUNTY CLERK CANDIDATE GENEROUS AS HE IS ORNERY.” Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan.
1983:
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Hanania, Raymond. “Party for Kids Is Santa’s ‘Thank You’.” Southtown Economist, 21 Dec. 1983, pp. 3–3.
1980’s:
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Nomination, Valentine Chicago Boys Club Board of Managers/youngest ever (c. 1980).
Televised Appearances, Podcasts, Radio
2026:
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Laita, Mark, and Patrick Girondi. Soft White Underbelly, 04 May 2026.
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La Stella, Tony, and Patrick Girondi. “The Italian Radio Show with Tony La Stella – Interview with Patrick Girondi.” The
Italian Radio Show, 22 Apr. 2026. -
Rose, Genna, and Patrick Girondi. “Interview with Genna Rose at Rally, Inc.” 3 Mar. 2026.
2025:
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Jekielek, Jan. “How I Discovered a Possible Cure for My Son’s Incurable Disease: Patrick Girondi.” American Thought Leaders, EpochTV. 11 November 2025.
- Kohl, Jeff and Pat Schiller. “Gene Therapy, Rare Disease & the Future of Medicine with Pat Girondi.” The Plug Podcast, 15 October 2025.
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Stone, Roger, and Patrick Girondi. “The Stone Zone – Patrick Girondi.” The Stone Zone, WABC Radio, 23 June 2025.
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Laita, Mark, and Patrick Girondi. “Fighting Big Pharma To Save My Son’s Life-Patrick Girondi.” Soft White Underbelly, 29 Apr. 2025.
2024:
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Lyons, Tony. “Good Morning CHD.” Childrens Health Defense, interview with Patrick Girondi, 3 May 2024.
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Seebo, Donna. The Donna Seebo Show, featuring guest Patrick Girondi. 15 Apr. 2024
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“The Italian Radio Show with Tony La Stella and Patrick Girondi.” 25 January 2024.
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Busbee, John, and Patrick Girondi. “John Busbee/The Culture Buzz with Patrick Girondi Discussing ‘Blind Faith.’” The Culture Buzz, 8 Jan. 2024.
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Ciliberti, Domi, and Patrick Girondi. “Domi Ciliberti Interviews Singer with an Incredible Life and Career.” YouTube, 4 Jan. 2024.
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Giampietro, Gianni, and Patrick Girondi. “Cantante, Imprenditore, Testimonial Della Ricerca Sulla Talassemia. Le Mille Vite Di Patrick Girondi.” RaiNews, 3 Jan. 2024.
2023:
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“Canale2 Broadcast of Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream Concert at Grotte Di Castellana.” Canale2, 30 Dec. 2023.
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Shrand, Dr. Joe. “Episode 244 – Blind Faith with Patrick Girondi.” The Dr. Joe Show, 28 Dec. 2023.
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Lyons, Tony, and Patrick Girondi. “Faded Genes + the Medical Mafia with Patrick Girondi.” CHD TV, Children’s Health Defense, 27 Dec. 2023.
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Castoro, Arturo, and Patrick Girondi. “Canale2 c’è – Interview at Patrick – Canale 2 – Italian Interview.” YouTube, 12 Dec. 2023.
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“The Donna Seebo Show with Patrick Girondi: Girondi’s Latest Book, ‘Faded Genes.’” The Donna Seebo Show, 7 Dec. 2023.
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Eva, Barry. “Patrick Girondi Guest on New Vision Radio.” New Vision Radio, 6 Sept. 2023.
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“A Castellana Grotte Protagonista La Musica d’autore Con Paolo Jannacci e Patrick Girondi.” YouTube, 27 Aug. 2023.
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Gill, Patzi. “Tan Talk Radio/Joy on Paper.” Joy on Paper with Patrick Girondi, (“New City” interview), 17 August 2023.
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“Malattie Rare.” Lac Play, 14 Aug. 2023. Lac Salute ST07 P06.
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“La Banda Degli Onair ST01 P04 · Lac Play.” Interview for concert in Calabria, 30 July 2023.
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Griesi, Felice. “Canale 2 with Patrick Girondi.” Canale 2, 15 June 2023.
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Freiert, Kevin andGirondi, Patrick. “Patrick Girondi: Rags to Riches to Rondone.” Raising Rare, episode 5, 4 May 2023.
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Girondi, Patrick. “Patrick Girondi on Koncrete (Second Appearance).” Koncrete, 21 Mar. 2023.
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Seebo, Donna. “The Donna Seebo Show with Patrick Girondi.” The Donna Seebo Show, Delphi International, 20 Feb. 2023.
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Shrand, Joe. The Dr. Joe Show, “Pat Girondi on ‘Race-Baiting’ and the Media.” 13 Feb. 2023.
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Demas, Jennifer, director. Author Visit: Patrick Girondi | Fort Worth Public Library. YouTube, 17 Jan.
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“The Doug Stephan Show with Guest Patrick Girondi.” Stephan, Doug, director. The Doug Stephan Show, 11 Jan. 2023.
2022:
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Griesi, Felice and Patrick Girondi. C2 Ce Felice Griesi Del 7 Ott 2022 Ospite Patrick Girondi. Canale 2, 7 Oct. 2022.
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Youker, Ethan. “American Medicine Today”, WFLA-Tampa, 14 Oct. 2022.
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Eva, Barry. “A Book and A Chat: New Vision Radio with Patrick Girondi.” New Vision Radio, Bristol, Connecticut, 30 Aug. 2022.
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O’Connor, Dan. “Pursuing Cures: Patrick Girondi Talks Legal Battle to Get Blood Disorder Drug Released.” TrialSite News, YouTube, 6 Aug. 2022.
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Levantino, Barney. “Syosset Public Library with Patrick Girondi.” Syosset , New York, 2 Aug. 2022.
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Griesi, Felice. “C2 Ce Felice Griesi Del 6 Lug 2022 Ospiti Patrick Girondi e Brian Connors.” Canale 2, 6 July 2022.
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Kaminsky, Ross. The Ross Kaminsky Show, 6 July 2022.
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Gillem, Denny. Frontlines of Freedom, 4 July 2022.
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Gill, Patzi. “Tan Talk Radio/Joy on Paper.” Joy on Paper with Patrick Girondi, Tan Talk Radio, 28 June 2022.
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“Barr Memorial Library Interview with Patrick Girondi.” 22 June 2022.
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Fuchs, Ben. “‘The Bright Side Radio Show’ with Patrick Girondi.” “The Bright Side Radio Show”/Genesis Communications , 11 June 2022.
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Guyardo, Gayle. “Bloom TV with Patrick Girondi.” Bloom TV with Guest Patrick Girondi, 7 June 2022.
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Seebo, Donna. “Donna Seebo Show with Patrick Girondi.” Donna Seebo Show, 6 June 2022.
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Jones, Danny. “Italian Gangster Takes On Big Pharma to Save His Sick Son.” Koncrete, 6 June 2022.
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Busbee, John. The Culture Buzz with John Busbee: Girondi’s Flight of the Rondone, 6 June 2022.
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Harant, Andy. Cuyahoga County Library Talk with Patrick Girondi, Parma, Ohio, 1 June 2022.
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Shrand, Dr. Joe. “The Dr. Joe Show with Patrick Girondi.” The Dr. Joe Show, episode 169, 26 May 2022.
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Lawrence, Warren. “WKNY-AM ‘Warren in the Morning’ with Patrick Girondi.” “Warren in the Morning”, WKNY-AM, 26 May 2022.
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Potash, Larry, and Robin Baumgarten. “WGN Live with Patrick Girondi: Flight of the Rondone.” 24 May 2022.
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Martinez, Bill. Bill Martinez Show, Episode, 16 May 2022.
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Williams, Jeff. “WSIU-FM (NPR); Interview with Patrick Girondi.” WSIU-FM (NPR), 13 May 2022.
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Farrah, Kristen. “Radio Health Journal: Interview with Patrick Girondi.” Radio Health Journal, 12 May 2022.
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“The Italian Radio Show with Tony La Stella, Featuring Patrick Girondi.” 10 May 2022.
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“Morning Show with Shelley Irwin”. WGVU-FM (NPR), 9 May 2022.
2021:
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“L’Italia Con Voi – Puntata Del 20/12/2021.” (Guest, Patrick Girondi), RAI International, 20 Dec. 2021.
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“Pat Girondi/Telenorba.” Mattino Norba, performance by Mary De Gennaro, and Antonio Procacci, season Lunedi 8 Novembre, episode Parts 8,9,10, 8 Nov. 2021.
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Marchetti, Giulia. Giulia Marchetti Interviews Pat Girondi. 29 July 2021.
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“Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream Band per Suoni Festival Etno Jazz.” Performance by Patrick Girondi, YouTube, 28 July 2021o.
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“C2 Ce Felice Griesi Del 21 Mag 2021 Ospite Pat Girondi.” YouTube, 21 May 2021.
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Fiore, Andrea, director. Patrick Girondi Interview with Andrea Fiore. YouTube, 14 Feb. 2021.
2019:
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“An Interview with Patrick Girondi and His Fight Against Crony Medicine: Podcast S1 E8.” Trial Site News, 12 Sept. 2019.
2018:
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Griesi, Felice, director. Canale2 Interview with Felice Griesi and Patrick Girondi. YouTube, 31 Oct. 2018.
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“Felice Griesi ospite Pat Girondi.” Interview by Felice Griesi. Canale Due, Altamura/Puglia, Italy, 9 Feb. 2018.
2017:
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“Approfondimento. A Matera la notte delle malattie rare, Pat Girondi in concerto.” Interview by Francesco Giusto. TRM television, Matera/Basilicata, Italy, 29 Dec. 2017. Italy.
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Castoro, Arturo, director. C2 Ce Mar 17 Gen 2017 Arturo Castoro Ospite Pat Girondi. YouTube, 17 Jan. 2017.
2011:
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“Issue Forum with Pat Girondi: Errant Gene Update.” Avila, Frank and Anisa Peraica, directors, 2011.
1987:
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“Famous American Chauvinists.” The Oprah Winfrey Show, created by Oprah Winfrey, 1987.
1986:
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“America’s Most Eligible Bachelors.” ABC, 1986.
1985:
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Rags to Riches. Created by Oprah Winfrey, 1985.
Music Videos
2022:
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Euker, Megan. “Greencastle” Trailer: Written by Patrick Girondi and Michele Santarcangelo. YouTube, 20 Nov. 2022.
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Fisher, Ian. Love That Girl Music Video. Youtube, 18 Aug. 2022.
2021:
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“I Did My Best.” Performance by Patrick Girondi, et al., YouTube, 16 Oct. 2021.
2018:
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“L’Amore Cura: Pat Girondi and the Orphan’s Dream.” Performance by Patrick Girondi, and Francesco Colonna, YouTube, 7 Feb. 2018.
2016:
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“Fast Break: Pat Girondi and the Orphan’s Dream.” Performance by Patrick Girondi, YouTube, 17 Feb. 2016.
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Centoducati, Salvatore. “Living Without You, Pat Girondi and the Orphan’s Dream.” YouTube, 23 Feb. 2016.
2010:
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“Without Pity, Pat Girondi and the Orphan’s Dream.” YouTube, 28 May 2010.
2008:
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“It’s Your Time, Pat Girondi and the Orphan’s Dream.” YouTube, 23 July 2008.
Music Trailers
2022:
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Euker, Megan. “Greencastle” Trailer. YouTube, 20 Nov. 2022.
Music Recordings & Albums
2022 Orphan’s Final Chapter Produced by Farelive
2020 Orphan’s Return by Farelive
2015 Orphan’s Cure Produced by Farelive
2010 Orphan’s Hope Produced by Street Factory Music/Giordano Mazzi and Ken Barnard
2008 Orphan’s Journey Produced by Street Factory Music/Giordano Mazzi and Ken Barnard
2004 Orphan’s Soul Produced by Street Factory Music/Ken Barnard
Live Music Performances and Festivals
MUSIC PRODUCERS: FARELIVE AND CHECCO ANGELASTRO; PROMOTER ASTRO GROUP
PATRICK GIRONDI HAS PERFORMED WITH ITALIAN ACTS, I POOH AND RENZO ARBORE. HE HAS DONE PERFORMANCES AT THE CHICAGO POOR MAN BLUES FEST IN WASHINGTON PARK WITH COCO TAYLOR, RONNIE LEE GRAHAM. HE PERFORMED AT THE TINY ROOM, LOS ANGELES WITH GREG SPERO, JOE CLEVELAND, DEVON “STIXX” TAYLOR, AND ALEC LEHRMAN.
2024
[06 December] “Altamura, un magico Natale” with Patrick Girondi and Michele Santarcangelo, Via Ottavio Serena, Altamura, Italy.
(23 November) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream” at Teatro Giordano in Foggia, Italy.
(6 October) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream” at Piazza Ottavio Sereno, Altamura, Italy.
(17 August) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream” at Spiaggia Terrazza sul Mare, Amendolara, Calabria, Italy.
(26 and 27 February) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream” at The Friendly Music Community, Berwyn, Illinois.
(20 January) “Patrick Girondi with Greg Spero, Joe Cleveland, Devon “Stixx” Taylor, and Alec Lehrman” at theTiny Room, Los Angeles.
2023
(16 December) “Rockin’ with San Rocco: Concerto Di Natale Con Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream.” Castellana Grotte, Puglia, Italy.
(25 August) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream at Largo San Leone Magno, Castellana Grotte, Italy.
(7 August) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream at Isola Di Capo Rizzuto, Italy.” Calabria, Italy.
(1 August) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream in Tropea. Calabria, Italy.
(30 July) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream in Belvedere Marittimo. Calabria, Italy.
(22, 23 July) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream” in Reggio Calabria, Italy.
(15 July) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream Ranch Natalino-RANCHO’” Bitritto (Bari).
(23 June) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream” Altamura (Bari).
(16-18 June ) Girondi, Patrick. “Patrick Girondi Ospite Di ‘Arti in Scena Su Palco Italia” Rome, Italy.
(6 May ) Girondi, Patrick. “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream in Paola, Calabria, Italy.” Paola, Calabria, Italy.
(1 May) Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream. “Notti e Note Di Mare.” 1 May 2023, Pozzallo, Piazza Delle Rimembranze.
(TBA) Girondi, Patrick. “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream.” Red Indian Saloon, Fiumicino, Rome, Italy.
(18, 19 January), Girondi, Patrick, Pianos NYC.
2022
(29 December) Girondi, Patrick. “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream Live.” Altamura, Italy, Tomo Divino.”
(9 December) Girondi, Patrick. “Patrick Girondi the Orphan’s Dream Live.” Bitritto, Bari, Italy, The Ranch.
(11 November) “Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream.” Manduria, Italy, Angele Pub.
(16 October) Girondi, Patrick, et al. “Dialoghi Di Corpi.” Altamura, Italy, CASALE CAGNAZZI Di Altamura.
(31 Aug) Ti Amo Altamura: Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream, Altamura, Italy, Ludi 84 Pub.
(12 Aug) Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream
, Gallipoli, Magazzino Casotti.
(26 July) Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream
Manduria, Italy, Angele Pub.
(9 July) Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream at Teatro Ferento, Viterbo, Italy.
(8 July)Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream, Viterbo, Italy, Circolo Arci Il Cosmonauta.
2021
(28 July) Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream at Suoni Jazz Festival Di Castrovillari, Castrovillari, Italy.
(18 July) Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream. Blera, Italy, Bialetti Park Hotel.
(17 July) Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream. Blera, Italy, Fenix Bistrot.
2020
(23 July)Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream. Altamura, Italy, Vico Moé.
Music and music videos featured at “THE CURE” exhibition by Megan Euker and TJ Fulfer at The International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago.
2019
(September) Sanlorenzo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
(15 September) Nauto Scopio, Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
(23 June) South Italy Blues Connection, Casa Cava, Matera, Italy.
2018
(07 October) Happy Day Event, Teatro Mercadante, Altamura, Italy.
(17 June) South Italy Blues Connection , Casa Cava, Matera, Italy.
2017
(28 December) Casa Cava, Matera, Italy.
2016
(5 August) Blues in Town, Policoro Italy.
(19 July) Porto di Palermo Jazz Fest, Italy.
(17 July) San Lorenzo Blues, Palermo, Italy.
(7 July) Casa Cava, Matera, Italy.
(19 June) South Italian Blues Connection, Matera, Italy.
2015
(18 June) Cinetix, Matera, Italy.
(14, June) Murex, Altamura, Italy.
2013
(August 18) Altamura Rock Festival, Altamura, Italy.
(August 8) San Cesarea Blues Festival, Italy.
(August 6) Lecce Jazz Festival, Italy.
(August 4) Casarano Blues Festival, Casarano, Italy.
2011
(Feb 4) Blue Note Jazz Club, Maywood, Ill, USA.
Blues, Chicago Il, USA.
2009
(24 Aug) Rosso Bastardo Live.
(July 15) Narni Blues Festival.
2008
(6 April) Harris Theater, Chicago, IL, USA.
Film Credits
2026
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2026, Girondi, Patrick and Brian Connors. Resurrection. 2026. Role: Producer, writer, and actor.
2022
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2022, Connors, Brian, director. Ed Asner Unscripted. 2022. With Music by Pat Girondi and the Orphan’s Dream (Non Ci Sei).
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Cea, Vito and Sergio Palomba, directors. Il Settimo Giocatore. 2022. With Music by Pat Girondi and the Orphan’s Dream
2009
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Contessa, Alessandro. Focaccia Blues. 2009. With Music by Pat Girondi and the Orphan’s Dream
Selected Conferences and Public Presentations
2026:
American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT), Two Abstracts presented by San Rocco Therapeutics,14-15 May
2026, Boston, MA.
2023:
Patrick Girondi Discusses Creative Writing and Faded Genes. 21 Nov. 2023, Tampa, Jesuit High School.
2022:
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“In-Store Book Signing with Author Patrick Girondi for His New Book Flight of the Rondone.” 9 June 2022, Burr Ridge, Barbara’s Bookstore.
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“IMSS Hosts Author Patrick Girondi for a Book Release Reading and Signing of FLIGHT OF THE RONDONE.” 9 June 2022, Chicago, International Museum of Surgical Science Chicago.
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“Book Signing and Inauguration of Flight of the Rondone by Patrick Girondi.” 3 June 2022, Chicago, Eris.
2019: Muhim Bili Medical Center, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2013: Nicosia, Cyprus, Thalassemia International Foundation
2012: New Delhi, India, International Foundation
2010: Palermo, Italy, Cervello Hospital, Thalassemia Convention
2008: New York, Gene Therapy Session of Thalassemia Foundation
2006: Taranto, Italy, San Marzano Banking Convention
2005: University of Bari, Italy, Thalassemia Convention
2004: University of Milan, Italy, Thalassemia Convention
University of Mainz, Germany, Rare Disease Convention
Selected Initiatives
1983-2010: Robin Hood Foundation became Robin Hood Sickle Cell Anemia/Thalassemia
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Formed in 1983
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Funded last wishes for families, sending them to Disney World or buying them camcorders to make a last film for their unborn child to see
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We were the most active in Chicago where we helped people whose homes were burned or
in some cases where a loved one died
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For the family of Bob, a pizza delivery man who was shot and killed, we delivered a pizza. In the paper utensil bag was (if I remember right) $3,000 cash.
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Robin Hood became the Robin Hood Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia Foundation. The last activity was when I auctioned off my Rolls Royce sometime around 2005.
Selected Professional Affiliations & Collaborations
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Bambino Gesù Roma
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Charak Palika Hospital New Delhi
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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MuhimBili Medical Center, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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National Institute of Health
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Ospedale Cervello Palermo
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Saint Jude Children’s Hospital