A blog about children’s cancer survivors, fighters and supporters,
and the cancer research that accelerates the search for cures.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Margetta Thomas, Communications Manager margetta.thomas@curesearch.org Bethesda, Md. – February 7, 2022 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announced today the appointment of Tina Swallow, a leader in the cyber security industry, and Samuel C. Blackman, MD, PhD, a leader in the pediatric oncology drug development […]
Tina Swallow and Sam Blackman join CureSearch Board of Directors Read More »
Angie Voloch knows first-hand what it’s like to watch a child endure toxic chemotherapy treatments. On November 4, 2014, after a year of misdiagnoses, her daughter Taylor was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma – a slow growing tumor that usually does not spread
Mother-daughter team wants to pay it forward at CureSearch Ultimate Hike Read More »
Hikers raise record-breaking funds in 2021 This year, we set a big goal to raise $1 million through the CureSearch Ultimate Hike program to support the more than 17,000 children diagnosed with cancer each year. Our dedicated hikers and volunteers went above
Ultimate Hike raises $1 million for childhood cancer research Read More »
More than $270,000 raised for childhood cancer research Supporters across the country reunited in 2021 for CureSearch Walks to honor and remember those affected by childhood cancer. Participants went above and beyond to help organize Walks in seven cities, as well as virtually,
Childhood cancer advocates reunite for 2021 CureSearch Walks Read More »
At CureSearch, we’re dedicated to bringing childhood cancer patients to the forefront of drug development, but we can’t do it alone. Long-term impact will require collaboration among industry leaders and organizations also dedicated to ending childhood cancer. Funding partners like Love Your
CureSearch and Love Your Melon partner to advance childhood cancer research Read More »
Industry leaders collaborate to accelerate the pace of pediatric drug development Bethesda, Md. – November 3, 2021– CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announced today the addition of five new members to its Industry Advisory Council (IAC), as well as the appointment of Jeffrey
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For the third year, Busy Bee shoppers can support childhood cancer research by rounding up their purchases this fall. Since 2019, Busy Bee has partnered with CureSearch for Children’s Cancer to raise funds in their 14 award-winning travel centers throughout Florida and
Busy Bee encouraging customers to round up their purchases and help kids with cancer Read More »
Landon Vargas was born on November 26, 2006. He was the oldest son of Beth and Ariel Vargas, and the playful older brother to three siblings. Landon loved to play sports and he always competed with determination, enthusiasm and a smile
CureSearch Forever Hero: Landon Vargas Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Margetta Thomas, Communications Manager margetta.thomas@curesearch.org Novel immunotherapy approach could improve survival rate for acute myeloid leukemia Bethesda, Md. – September 15, 2021 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, in partnership with the SebastianStrong Foundation, has awarded a three-year, $270,650 CureSearch Young Investigator grant
Pam Shrauger has been a longtime supporter of CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, and is an advocate for childhood cancer research. Pam and her family walked 50 miles for the CureSearch Mile for Child Challenge where friends, family, and members of the community are challenged to
Walking for Caden – 50 miles in 30 days Read More »
