A blog about children’s cancer survivors, fighters and supporters,
and the cancer research that accelerates the search for cures.
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is excited to welcome Mark Zafra to our Board of Directors. Mark is a seasoned executive with more than two decades of leadership in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management. He currently serves as Chief Procurement […]
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Spring is here, and it’s time to step up to the plate for kids with cancer! As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, why not turn your favorite sport into a way to make a difference? The
Spring into action – Play for the cure! Read More »
In 2018, James and Elizabeth Gunnett set out on a journey that would change their lives forever. James was navigating heartbreaking losses, while Elizabeth was battling severe depression. But fate had something incredible in store for them. James joined the
Trail of Love: How the Ultimate Hike Brought Two Hearts Together Read More »
A heart. The universal symbol of love and compassion, but also relentless courage. The phrase “heart of a lion” recognizes the resilience and strength that we’re able to experience through love. If you’ve experienced an Ultimate Hike, you’ll probably recognize
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Your action matters more than ever to save kids. Please make an urgent donation now to support our funding of critical childhood cancer research. Just before the new year, the 2025 federal budget passed, surprising the pediatric cancer community by cutting
Federal budget cuts threaten pediatric cancer research Read More »
A Life-Changing Diagnosis At just three years old, most toddlers are learning to run, jump, and explore the world with unbridled curiosity. But for some, these precious milestones are interrupted by a devastating diagnosis: atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT), a
Unlocking Hope for Children with Aggressive Brain Tumors: Meet Dr. John Prensner Read More »
CureSearch is pleased to announce the appointment of John Polson, Chairman and Managing Partner of Fisher Phillips, to our Board of Directors.
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We’re thrilled to celebrate Frank Gioscia, a longtime Ultimate Hike champion, who has officially surpassed $500,000 in lifetime fundraising—a milestone that makes him Ultimate Hike’s top fundraiser of all time!
Ultimate Hiker Frank Gioscia raises $500K for Childhood Cancer Research Read More »
For most families, childhood cancer is unfathomable. But for families like Luke Getchell’s, childhood cancer is their heartbreaking, stomach-turning reality. In July of 2018, 13-year-old Luke was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a common genetic alteration, FLT3-ITD. That
Today, we’re announcing $2M in funding for a new pediatric brain cancer clinical trial. Dr. Mohamed Abdelbaki’s team is testing a new type of cancer immunotherapy in children with recurrent brain tumors, with funding from a CureSearch Catapult Award. August
