CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Every80 seconds,Gold childhood cancer awareness ribbona child is diagnosed with cancer.

This September, turn awareness into action. Join the search for the cure to end childhood cancer.

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Why September matters

No child
should fight
cancer alone.

Awareness opens the door. Action moves research forward. Every mile, every minute, and every dollar helps CureSearch accelerate the development of new treatments for children.

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One month.Many ways to act.

Help move lifesaving childhood cancer research forward faster.

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Your story. Your fundraiser. Our collective impact.

Set a goal and rally your community to help fund the search to end childhood cancer.

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Every Mile.

Take on the Ultimate Hike.

Turn miles on the trail into momentum for childhood cancer research. Ultimate Hike is a life-changing, lifesaving adventure for new hikers and seasoned trail lovers alike, with a distance that’s meaningful to you and a mission that matters to every child.

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The urgency is real

Kids with cancer can’t wait.

Pediatric cancers are biologically distinct from adult cancers. Children need research designed for them, and treatments that protect the lives they still have ahead.

Learn about childhood cancer
80 seca child is diagnosed with cancer every 80 seconds.
#1cause of death by disease in children.
60%of CureSearch-funded preclinical projects advance to clinical trials.
$12M+awarded in research grants over the last five years to develop new treatments for kids.
CureSearch-funded researchers working together in a laboratory
Dr. Bindra and a CureSearch-funded research team in the lab.

From awareness to impact

Research built to reach children faster.

CureSearch identifies promising science, funds the critical steps between discovery and treatment, and holds every project to clear milestones. The result: nearly 60% of CureSearch-funded preclinical projects have advanced to clinical trials, more than twice the norm.

See how CureSearch accelerates research

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Every mile.
Every minute.
Every dollar.

However you choose to act, you help fuel the vital research that saves lives. Let’s make September count.

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, explained.

What is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM)?

September is CCAM, a time to spotlight the urgent need for more research, better treatments, and stronger support for families facing pediatric cancer.

Why September?

September was designated as the official awareness month to unify advocates, families, and organizations across the country in one powerful voice for children with cancer.

What does the gold ribbon symbolize?

Gold represents how rare and precious children are. Wearing the ribbon is a sign of solidarity with families fighting pediatric cancer.

How is childhood cancer different from adult cancer?

Children’s cancers are biologically distinct, often more aggressive, and require specialized research and treatments. Adult therapies don’t always work for kids.

How can schools or businesses support CCAM?

From hosting gold-themed dress days to putting out donation jars or creating team fundraisers, schools and businesses can play a big role in spreading awareness and raising funds.

How do my donations help?

CureSearch requires milestones, measures progress, and demands accountability from our researchers to deliver patient-centered outcomes. By funding translational research and early-stage clinical trials, your donations bring new treatments to children faster.

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