Remembering Dr. Mark E. Nesbit, Jr.: Visionary Leader and Forever Friend
Devoted pediatric oncologist, renowned cancer researcher and a founding member of Children’s Cancer Research Fund profoundly changed the...
Jack’s Story
High school swimmer Jack refused to let Hodgkin lymphoma derail his competitive career. While undergoing chemotherapy, he not only continued...
Continue Funding Critical Childhood Cancer Research: Give Today. Change Tomorrow.
For 16,000 families in the United States this year, their lives will forever change when their child is diagnosed with cancer. In that...
Paving a Clearer Path for Kids Like Nat
Because of your support, researchers are on their way to giving kids with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) a clearer, more effective treatment path. ...
Kenedi and Kendal’s Story
Identical twins Kendal and Kenedi were diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia as infants. While both girls initially responded well to...
Fritz’s Story
When 9-year-old Fritz went to the dentist for what seemed like a routine tooth pain, no one expected it would change his life forever. What...
McKenzy’s Story
McKenzy, diagnosed with metastatic cancer at 16, has endured over 40 surgeries. Despite a relapse, she's pursued her passions, earning a...
Izzy’s Story
Diagnosed with a germ cell tumor at just a year old, Izzy endured chemotherapy and hospital stays. Now six years cancer-free, she and her...
Tenzin’s Story
Tenzin, a 10-year-old leukemia fighter and Junior Black Belt, continues his treatment with unwavering resilience....
Kayden’s Story – Fighting Leukemia
Kayden’s parents took him to the emergency room for pain and unexplained bruising. Finally, one of the emergency room doctors called an...
Jackson’s Story – Ready for Anything
Jackson’s mom Martine has a “go bag” packed at all times. Whenever they get home, she washes everything, packs most of the items right back...
One of a Kind – Lila’s Story
Medical challenges are not new territory for 14-year-old Lila and her family – she had a stroke before she was born, she is non-verbal and is...
Dream Maker Award 2024
Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Dream Maker Award: R.J. and Liz Shook of Boca Raton, FL....
A Little Warrior – Sloane’s Story
You might think it strange that Allison cherishes the opportunity to watch her three-year-old daughter, Sloane, throw a tantrum. It’s...
A Battery-Operated Heart – Megan’s Osteosarcoma Story
When 8-year-old Megan was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, she asked her mom what osteosarcoma was – she’d never heard the word before. Her mom...
The power of seed funding: CCRF-funded leukemia screening project lands NIH grant
Erin Marcotte, PhD, MPH, and Heather Nelson, PhD, MPH, of University of Minnesota are seizing the opportunity to turn small things into big...
Bone marrow recipient Ella is flower girl in her donor’s wedding
Ella had a very aggressive form of acute myeloid leukemia, and neither of her siblings were a marrow match. Even after the transplant, she...
Teeing Up for a Cure
Humbled. Hopeful. Loved. Those are just some of the emotions the family of Nicholas Cisewski feels every year during the Nicholas Cisewski Me...