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Florida Blue denied Hank coverage for Tecelra — a therapy his doctors say is a 98% match for his cancer. Pick one action below. Each takes 5 minutes or less: call, email, or share his story.
Hank is 8 years old and has fought high-risk neuroblastoma for 6.5 years. His doctors found a therapy that is a 98% match for his cancer. Florida Blue denied it. Post this, tag @FLBlue on X or @florida.blue on Instagram, and use #GiveHankaChance and #HanktheTank. Every share matters.
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Hi, my name is [NAME], and I'm a constituent from [CITY, STATE]. I'm calling about Hank Carpenter, an 8-year-old who has fought high-risk neuroblastoma for six and a half years. His insurer, Florida Blue, has denied coverage for Tecelra, a one-time T-cell therapy his family says is a 98% match for his cancer, and it turned down a doctor-to-doctor review. I'm asking the Senator's office to contact Florida Blue on Hank's behalf and urge it to reverse the denial.
U.S. Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Hi, my name is [NAME], and I'm calling about Hank Carpenter, an 8-year-old fighting neuroblastoma. Florida Blue denied coverage for Tecelra, a treatment his family says is a 98% match for his cancer. Florida Blue sent $600 million to its parent company in 2024. I'm asking Florida Blue to have a pediatric neuroblastoma expert review Hank's case and give him a chance at this treatment. Please pass this message to the Office of the CEO.
Florida Blue: 1-800-352-2583 • Media: (904) 905-7864 • MediaHotLine@bcbsfl.com
Hi, my name is [NAME], and I live in [CITY, STATE]. I'm calling about Hank Carpenter, an 8-year-old fighting high-risk neuroblastoma. His insurer, Florida Blue, denied coverage for Tecelra, a one-time therapy his family says is a 98% match for his cancer, and then turned down a doctor-to-doctor review. Families shouldn't have to fight paperwork while their child's options run out. I'm asking the Representative to speak up for Hank and to support stronger protections for patients facing denials like this.
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Subject: Please help Hank Carpenter access life-saving cancer treatment
Dear Senator [Last Name],
I am writing as a constituent from [your city/state] to ask for your help on behalf of Hank Carpenter, an 8-year-old boy from Flower Mound, Texas who has been fighting high-risk neuroblastoma for six and a half years.
Hank's oncology team identified Tecelra, a one-time T-cell therapy, as a 98% match for his cancer. Florida Blue denied coverage and rejected a peer-to-peer review on October 9, 2026.
I am asking you to contact Florida Blue and urge them to reverse this denial so Hank can access the treatment his doctors believe gives him the best chance at survival.
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- •Hank is 8 years old and has fought high-risk neuroblastoma since 2020 (6.5 years)
- •He is currently facing his 7th relapse
- •His oncology team identified Tecelra as a 98% match for his cancer
- •Florida Blue denied coverage and rejected a peer-to-peer review on Oct. 9, 2026
- •Florida Blue sent $600 million to its parent company in 2024
- •The 5-year survival rate for high-risk neuroblastoma is under 50%
Pediatric Cancer Family Support
Hank Strong
Supporting the Whole Family Through Every Dimension of Cancer
Henry Carpenter — known to everyone who loves him as "Hank the Tank" — is a fighter. And he is not fighting alone. Cancer doesn't just attack a body. It reaches into every part of a family's life: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. We're here to support all of it.
Why It Matters
The Reality of Neuroblastoma
Children diagnosed with Neuroblastoma each year
Most common solid tumor in infants and young children
5-year survival rate for high-risk Neuroblastoma
Our Mission
Cancer affects the whole family. So does our support.
When Hank was diagnosed, the entire Carpenter family was changed forever. Six years of treatment have touched every dimension of their lives — his body, his mind, their relationships, and their faith. Hank Strong exists to support the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of families living through pediatric cancer. Because healing is never just physical.
"He wakes up every morning ready to fight. That's who Hank is."
"Every dollar carries this family forward."
Community
Stand With the Whole Family
You don't have to know Hank to stand with him.
Hundreds of people from across the country have already joined Hank's corner. Your support helps address the full weight of what this family carries — medical bills, mental health, lost time, and the spiritual toll of years of uncertainty. Share his story. Donate to his fund. Show up for the whole family.
Support the Whole Family
Donations go toward Hank's treatment fund and supporting the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the Carpenter family. No amount is too small — every contribution matters.