CCRF News Archives - Children's Cancer Research Fund https://childrenscancer.org/category/ccrf-news/ Children's Cancer Research Fund invests in lifesaving, leading-edge research in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of childhood cancers and blood-related disorders. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:03:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Glamorama 2026: A Night of Fashion, Storytelling & Impact   https://childrenscancer.org/glamorama-2026/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:17:02 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=16366 Glamorama returns for one unforgettable night.

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]]> From Generosity to Discovery: 5 Latest Research Projects   https://childrenscancer.org/from-generosity-to-discovery-5-latest-research-projects/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:01:35 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=16340 Five ways your support is fueling childhood cancer research.

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]]> When She Can See It, She Can Be It: Building the Future of Women in Science  https://childrenscancer.org/when-she-can-see-it-she-can-be-it-building-the-future-of-women-in-science/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:31:39 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=16297 From first grant to leadership, women are shaping science’s future.

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]]> A breakthrough year because of you  https://childrenscancer.org/a-breakthrough-year-because-of-you/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:07:22 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=16102 A year of “more” thanks to our CCRF community.

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]]> Celebrating the Remarkable Career of Dr. Christopher Moertel  https://childrenscancer.org/drmoertels-retirement/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:48:36 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=15853 With a career spanning nearly two decades in pediatric oncology, Dr. Moertel’s extraordinary contributions will continue to inspire researchers, clinicians and families for years to come.

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]]> Cancer takes so much away—Camp Norden gives it back  https://childrenscancer.org/cancer-takes-so-much-away-camp-norden-gives-it-back/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:42:42 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=15692 For kids impacted by cancer, Camp Norden is freedom from their diagnosis—if even just for a week.

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]]> Dream Maker Award 2024 https://childrenscancer.org/dream-maker-award-2024/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:45:59 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=14034 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.

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]]> CCRF’s New CEO, Elizabeth Allen, Has Big Plans https://childrenscancer.org/ccrfs-new-ceo-elizabeth-allen-has-big-plans/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:57:19 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=13579 It's hard to believe we’re already two months into my new role as CEO of Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF)! These initial weeks have been a whirlwind filled with optimism and hope, and I’m excited to share my vision for the future of CCRF with you.  First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the terrifically talented group of individuals who make up the heart and ...

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]]> Soaking up summer fun at Camp Norden 2023 https://childrenscancer.org/soaking-up-summer-camp-norden/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:54:42 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=13455 Children's Cancer Research Fund is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world of childhood cancer, and part of that looks like Camp.

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]]> Six funding partners unite to defeat this formidable childhood cancer https://childrenscancer.org/six-funding-partners-unite-to-defeat-this-formidable-childhood-cancer/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:23:00 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=13316 If we want to defeat osteosarcoma, a formidable bone cancer, we must put a powerful force behind research. That’s why CCRF’s Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund is proud to unite with five funding partners to back The Fight Osteosarcoma Together (FOT) Super Grant, a new three-year, $1.5 million dollar grant to fight recurring osteosarcoma.

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]]> Crowning Compassion: Mrs. Minnesota Spotlights CCRF https://childrenscancer.org/crowning-compassion-mrs-minnesota-spotlights-ccrf/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:08:59 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=13178 Brandi DeVries was crowned Mrs. Minnesota America 2023 in June and has chosen CCRF as her organization to highlight throughout the next year. On Aug. 26, DeVries will take CCRF to the big stage when she competes in Mrs. America 2023 in Las Vegas, Nev.

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]]> CCRF names Family Wellbeing Programs in honor of Larry and Jean LeJeune https://childrenscancer.org/ccrf-names-family-wellbeing-programs-in-honor-of-larry-and-jean-lejeune/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:49:07 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=13111 Children’s Cancer Research Fund is proud to announce that our family support programs will now be known as The LeJeune Whole Family Wellbeing Programs, named in honor of the incredible generosity of Larry and Jean LeJeune.

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]]> CCRF welcomes new leader – Elizabeth C. Allen https://childrenscancer.org/ccrf-welcomes-new-leader-elizabeth-c-allen/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:43:35 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=12785 Children’s Cancer Research Fund is proud to announce that Elizabeth Crippen Allen will join the organization as Chief Executive Officer. Elizabeth comes to CCRF from Twin Cities PBS (TPT), where she served as Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing the development and implementation of organizational strategies to achieve TPT’s revenue goals. She is a dedicated leader with executive experience in both for-profit and non-profit organizations, who is ...

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]]> Raising Hope for Kids at Camp Norden https://childrenscancer.org/raising-hope-for-kids-at-camp-norden/ Mon, 22 May 2023 15:41:38 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=12695 Jam Hops is an organization that focuses on building the character and self-esteem of children through fun, safe physical activities. Their mission aligns with that of Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF), which is dedicated to funding lifesaving treatments and research for children with cancer along with funding programs that enhance healing and care for families. Because of this mission alignment, Jam Hops decided to host ...

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]]> DNA test could predict future brain tumor relapses in kids https://childrenscancer.org/dna-test-could-predict-future-brain-tumor-relapses-in-kids/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:32:44 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=12397 Drs. Erin Crotty and Margot Lazow were motivated by their young, resilient patients to spend their careers studying some of the most difficult-to-treat and deadly cancers: brain tumors.

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]]> Could knowing genetic ancestry improve rhabdomyosarcoma outcomes? https://childrenscancer.org/could-knowing-genetic-ancestry-improve-rhabdomyosarcoma-outcomes/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:31:00 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=12320 Unlike some other childhood cancers, the outlook for RMS patients has not improved in recent years: five-year survival rates are less than 70% and fall to 30% for kids whose cancer has metastasized. African American children with RMS face a 16% worse survival rate than their non-Hispanic white peers.

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]]> Race Against Rare Leukemia – CCRF donors helped create a treatment where one had never existed before https://childrenscancer.org/race-against-rare-leukemia-ccrf-donors-helped-create-a-treatment-where-one-had-never-existed-before/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:03:36 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=12292 CCRF donors raced against rare leukemia, and now they're bringing treatments to the finish line and honoring the bravery of two little girls.

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]]> CCRF Awards Eight New Emerging Scientists https://childrenscancer.org/ccrf-awards-eight-new-emerging-scientists/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:33:21 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=11774 Through a selective granting process, Children's Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) recently awarded these eight promising scientists the Emerging Scientist Award, each worth $100,000, to pursue their research.

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