In leading a more collaborative approach across the pediatric cancer ecosystem, we recognize that it takes more than just one funding organization to move drug development forward. We have created a strong co-funding environment to support innovative projects, combat duplication of efforts and better leverage a combined funding pool.
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Research funding partners
LifeArc is a collaborative UK-based research charity that identifies areas with under-served healthcare needs – including childhood cancer – where expertise in translational science can help the most. In 2024 we announced a partnership in which LifeArc committed to co-funding nearly $1.5M of Dr. Gregory Friedman's CureSearch Acceleration Initiative project for pediatric high-grade glioma.
The SebastianStrong Foundation has supported two CureSearch Young Investigators through its Discovery Science Awards, which are granted to researchers applying out-of the-box approaches in the quest for less-toxic treatments.
The Scott Carter Foundation generously supports CureSearch-funded research projects, as well as the development of educational resources for childhood cancer families.
The Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research supports innovative research projects conducted by CureSearch-funded investigators, including Dr. David Munn, Dr. Gregory Friedman, and Dr. Elias Sayour.
St. Baldrick's Foundation partners with CureSearch for the "Funding Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant" to address critical, unmet need in pediatric osteosarcoma treatment.
CureSearch and the Parker Institute partnered to fund a novel trial examining GD2 CAR T-cell therapy in diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a highly aggressive brain tumor in children that has a 5-year survival rate of less than 1%.
The Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund of Children’s Cancer Research Fund partners with CureSearch for the "Funding Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant" to address critical, unmet need in pediatric osteosarcoma treatment.
Battle Osteosarcoma partners with CureSearch for the "Funding Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant" to address critical, unmet need in pediatric osteosarcoma treatment.
The Osteosarcoma Collaborative partners with CureSearch for the "Funding Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant" to address critical, unmet need in pediatric osteosarcoma treatment
Wacky Warriors was founded by Nick Raitt before he lost his battle with rhabdomyosarcom at the age of 22. Wacky Warriors supports charities dedicated to childhood cancer research and adventure camps for young adult cancer survivors.
The Eddie Sutton Foundation was created in memory of former Oklahoma State University Head Coach and National Hall of Fame Coach Eddie Sutton, and raises fund for valuable research in the fight against cancer.