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Busy Bee And CureSearch Partner To Support Children’s Cancer Research

September 19, 2019 / Blog, Press Releases

Contact: Megan Forcey Director of Advertising & E-commerce, Busy Bee Phone: (352) 339-9721 | Megan.Forcey@BusyBee.rocks Tessa Gatz Director of Communications, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Phone: (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org Busy Bee And CureSearch Partner To SupportChildren’s Cancer Research Travel plaza purchases can help fund new, less-toxic treatment options for kids Bethesda, MD – August 1, …

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CureSearch-Funded Research Drives Pediatric Sarcoma Clinical Trial

September 19, 2019 / Blog

While recent advances have yielded an 80% cure rate for pediatric cancer overall, high-risk sarcoma survival rates have not changed in the past 20 years. For more than 30 years, CureSearch has played a vital role in pushing forward research breakthroughs in pediatric oncology. During Sarcoma Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight a CureSearch-funded research …

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George, Wilms Tumor

A Father’s Story

September 19, 2019 / Blog

Travis Stafford is a father and childhood cancer advocate. He is committed to finding new treatments and cures by supporting CureSearch programs. In his mind, his son George’s future depends on it. Travis Stafford’s perception of fatherhood changed after his son George was diagnosed with Wilms tumor at age 7. “The dad is supposed to …

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Ultimate Hike Adventures

Ultimate Hike Adventures Across the Nation

September 19, 2019 / Blog

What if you could have the ultimate destination adventure while also giving back to an important cause? With CureSearch’s Ultimate Hike, you can! The Ultimate Hike program provides in-person or virtual training with one of our incredible coaches, fundraising support and the opportunity to travel to beautiful hike locations for a weekend that you’ll never …

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Brain cancer leading cause of death in children

CureSearch Research Funding Drives New Brain Cancer Treatments

September 19, 2019 / Blog

CureSearch Research Funding Drives New Brain Cancer Treatments Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children and accounts for nearly 20% of childhood cancer diagnoses, yet treatments have remained relatively unchanged over the past 30 years. Our research strategy is laser focused on addressing this type of unmet need and ensuring that …

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Emily's story

“Before Emily” and “After Emily” – A Mother’s Story

September 19, 2019 / Blog

“Before Emily” and “After Emily” – A Mother’s Story By Amy McKelvey Amy McKelvey is a mother, CureSearch supporter and childhood cancer advocate. Her daughter, Emily, died just five months after her diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), on December 20, 2009 at age 17. Before… My life now seems to be defined by “before …

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Chandler

Chandler, CNS HGNET-BCOR

September 19, 2019 / Blog, Meet the Superheroes

A Hero in Any Playbook Chandler Grey is just like any other kid in many ways; he loves Scooby-Doo, playing with Legos and learning about dinosaurs. But, unlike most 8-year-olds, Chandler has a high-grade neuroepithelial tumor of the central nervous system with a BCOR mutation – in other words, a highly malignant and extremely rare …

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Karma with her friends

A Legacy of Kindness and Compassion

September 19, 2019 / Blog

A Legacy of Kindness and Compassion How 11-Year-Old Karma Maestas United a Community Written by Crystal McBride, Karma’s Mom Karma was born a sassy, fierce and bright child. Independent and inquisitive, she was determined to get the ultimate “why” of everything. She grew to love math, science and exploring the stars and universe. She was …

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CureSearch Impact

CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Launches Groundbreaking IMPACT Series

September 19, 2019 / Blog, Press Releases

Media Contact: Kelli Wright Phone: (240) 235-2204 | kelli.wright@curesearch.org CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Launches Groundbreaking IMPACT Series Forum Collaborative forum will provide academic pediatric oncology leaders with early industry insights to accelerate the development of new pediatric cancer treatments Bethesda, MD – March 28, 2019 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announces its inaugural IMPACT Series …

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Marianne

Marianne Salsberg Maintains Optimal Health and Adds Meaning to her Miles by Supporting CureSearch

September 19, 2019 / Blog

Marianne Salsberg Maintains Optimal Health and Adds Meaning to her Miles by Supporting CureSearch A quest for health and wellness was the basis of a beautiful synergy with an important goal – end children’s cancer. Marianne Salsberg ran her first 5K in the fall of 2012, months after having gastric bypass surgery. As she developed …

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