A blog about children’s cancer survivors, fighters and supporters,
and the cancer research that accelerates the search for cures.
The power of partnership: how a company outing became a million-dollar childhood cancer fundraiser Annual Jakefest events support next-generation childhood cancer research CureSearch for Children’s Cancer works every day to bring children with cancer to the forefront of drug development. […]
At CureSearch, we’re focused on driving innovative research that will lead to new childhood cancer treatments at an accelerated pace, but we can’t do it alone. By collaborating with leading experts in pediatric oncology through our world-class Scientific and Industry
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Ultimate Hiker raises $200,000 for childhood cancer research A Knoxville, TN news station, WBIR, recently spoke with Frank Gioscia, an Ultimate Hike participant who has raised more than $200,000 for childhood cancer research since 2010. What started as a hobby
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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
CureSearch’s unique funding model advances childhood cancer research Read More »
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
CureSearch announces new funding commitment to childhood cancer research projects Read More »
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
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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 »
