Uncategorized Archives - Children's Cancer Research Fund https://childrenscancer.org/category/uncategorized/ 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. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:18:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Remembering Dr. Mark E. Nesbit, Jr.: Visionary Leader and Forever Friend https://childrenscancer.org/remembering-dr-mark-e-nesbit-jr-visionary-leader-and-forever-friend/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:28:17 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=15189 Devoted pediatric oncologist, renowned cancer researcher and a founding member of Children’s Cancer Research Fund profoundly changed the field of pediatric oncology.

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]]> Continue Funding Critical Childhood Cancer Research: Give Today. Change Tomorrow. https://childrenscancer.org/change-tomorrow/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:46 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=15116 For 16,000 families in the United States this year, their lives will forever change when their child is diagnosed with cancer. In that moment, families urgently need options – new, less toxic medications and a chance at survival.

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]]> Paving the Way For Better Care https://childrenscancer.org/paving-the-way-for-better-care/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:22:04 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=12442 For children with cancer, clinical trials can be a source of hope. By participating in a clinical trial, children can be part of the process of finding new treatments and therapies for their disease.

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]]> A Party with a Purpose https://childrenscancer.org/a-party-with-a-purpose/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:39:11 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=12356 Since 2009, Meg McElroy has been raising awareness and funds for Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF). Meg is an 8th grade English teacher and leader within the local teachers’ union. She lives in Queens, NY where she has many hobbies including reading, going for hikes and fundraising!  Meg McElroy Meg came across CCRF when she was looking for an organization that she could believe in ...

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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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]]> Honoring David’s Legacy https://childrenscancer.org/honoring-davids-legacy/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:23:50 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=12240 It’s never easy to see your loved ones dying, however David’s passing did not stop his sister Gabrielle in continuing to find a cure for osteosarcoma. The longer David battled with cancer, the more she chose to dive into biomedical research at The National Institute of Health and at North Carolina State University. Working in the lab, Gabrielle was surprised to find out that patient ...

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]]> Belka Games Charity Event in Solitaire Cruise Raised More Than $130,000 https://childrenscancer.org/belka-games-charity-event-in-solitaire-cruise/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:38:12 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=12218 Belka Games partnered up with Children's Cancer Research Fund to run an in-game charity event during the holiday season in Solitaire Cruise. The event ran for 14 days and raised an incredible $132,187 to support better, safer treatment options for kids fighting cancer.

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]]> When treatment is over https://childrenscancer.org/when-treatment-is-over/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:20:48 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=11538 Finishing treatment isn’t the end of the road for childhood cancer families. Both physical and emotional late effects of treatment can result in a complicated array of feelings about what the future looks like for your child. In partnership with Momcology, we asked moms whose children had cancer what their experiences and feelings are now that treatment is over, what the end of treatment means ...

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]]> Rucking 26.2 Miles for Nadine https://childrenscancer.org/rucking-26-2-miles-for-nadine/ Thu, 26 May 2022 19:04:44 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=11066 The Korab-Miller family have been great supporters of the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund. It all started when Ben Korab decided to fundraise to honor his sister, Nadine, who is currently battling osteosarcoma. Ben incentivized donors by “rucking” in Madison, Wisconsin. Shortly after, Nadine’s parents, David and Ruth Miller, made a significant donation to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund.   When Nadine Korab was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, ...

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]]> Eliminating Deadly Graft-versus-Host Disease https://childrenscancer.org/eliminating-deadly-graft-versus-host-disease/ Fri, 23 Dec 2016 18:11:20 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=1133 The post Eliminating Deadly Graft-versus-Host Disease appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

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