Gunner’s Story
When Gunner was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 3 and a half years old, his family never imagined that he’d still be in treatment four and a ...
How COVID-19 Impacts Cancer Survivors
As so many of us now know, people with compromised or weakened immune systems are at much higher risk for COVID-19 complications. This includes...
Social Distancing-They’ve Been There
Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, many of us have been asked to practice “social distancing” – staying home and away from large cro...
A Crash Course in Childhood Cancer Terms
If someone you know has childhood cancer, you may have a lot of questions. You may be following social media updates about them and trying to k...
A Letter to New Cancer Moms
Dear Mom Whose Child is Newly Diagnosed with Cancer, “Cancer Mom." I know you’re not yet used to that title. It’s a title I never wanted,...
Connor’s Story – Shining Hope
When Bernadette took her son Connor into the emergency room, doctors first told her that the bouts of rapid eye blinking and shaking on one sid...
Gratitude, Gladness and Goodbye
Friends of CCRF, It is with an equal mix of joy and sadness to let you know that I plan to retire as CEO of Children’s Cancer Research Fund i...
Bringing Home to the Hospital
Hospital rooms usually feel less than homey – beeping machines, fluorescent lighting and the sterile smell don’t exactly create a comfortin...
Treating Leukemia with Microbubbles
Texas Caroline de Gracia Lux , PhD at the University of Texas, Southwestern in Texas will use novel ultrasound technology to make acute lympho...
Targeting Pathways for Neuroblastoma
Logan (above) is fighting neuroblastoma. Approximately 700 kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with neuroblastoma each year. Read Logan's story here...
Warrior Mom – Life after NED
“Warrior Mom.” That’s what one of my inspiring bracelets says. A simple gift during our chemotherapy journey that reminded me I am strong...
Losing Friends During Cancer Treatment
I didn’t really know what a friend was until my son, Liam, was diagnosed with leukemia in May of 2018. When we first got the devastating news...
Cancer Changes How We Love
When cancer has invaded your life, showing love means more than flowers, chocolates or a fancy dinner date. Love means rubbing your child’s f...
Part 3: Being a Friend to Someone in Grief
This is the third piece in a 3-part series. If you haven’t already, please go back and read Part 1: What Grief Is Not and Part 2: What is Gri...
Part 2: What is Grief?
This is the second piece in a 3-part series. If you haven’t already, please go back and read Grief - Part 1: What Grief Is Not. What is grief...
Part 1: Grief – What It Isn’t
“I’m so sorry for your loss.” These are the words we automatically turn to when someone tells us they’ve lost someone. These words are ...
A Survivor’s Note: Geoff
Although it was 17 years ago, cancer survivor Geoff still remembers what it was like to be diagnosed with Burkett lymphoma presenting as leukem...
Donor Profile: Blythe Brenden
When Blythe Brenden was in college, she remembers her grandfather’s requirement for each grandchild before Thanksgiving—you must do a certa...