A blog about children’s cancer survivors, fighters and supporters,
and the cancer research that accelerates the search for cures.
By Caitlyn Barrett, PhD, Senior Director of Research & Programs, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer When you think of a rare disease, does pediatric cancer come to mind? It should. In the US, a disease is considered rare if it […]
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Projects will develop new treatments for neuroblastoma, high-grade gliomas, including DMG, and more Bethesda, Md. – February 15, 2022– CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a national nonprofit with a mission to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research with measurable results
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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
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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
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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 »
