A blog about children’s cancer survivors, fighters and supporters,
and the cancer research that accelerates the search for cures.
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 »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Margetta Thomas, Communications Manager margetta.thomas@curesearch.org Collaborative forum to address the unique aspects and challenges of pediatric cancer clinical trial design Bethesda, MD – September 9, 2021 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer will host the virtual 2021 Pediatric Early Development Symposium (PEDS) – Pediatric
Leaders in pediatric oncology converge to improve the next decade of clinical trials Read More »
This September, families, friends and communities across the country will come together (virtually) for the National CureSearch Walk to honor and remember those affected by childhood cancer. The CureSearch Walk raises funds to accelerate the development of new and less-toxic pediatric cancer treatments. Most
CureSearch National Walk Sponsor Highlight: Parexel Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Margetta ThomasCommunications Managermargetta.thomas@curesearch.org Thought leaders work to accelerate the pace of pediatric drug development Bethesda, Md. – August 18, 2021– CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announced today three new members of its Scientific Advisory Council (SAC). The SAC includes best-in-class
Leading pediatric oncologists join CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tiffani Copeland, SVP, Development & Communications tiffani.copeland@curesearch.org Bethesda, Md. – August 16, 2021 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Finnegan and Ma Cherry Trivedi to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. CureSearch is a national non-profit with
By Amy Fair, Childhood Cancer Survivor & CureSearch Volunteer I didn’t get to have the traditional high school experience. While my friends were at soccer practice and school dances, I was in the hospital receiving chemotherapy or recovering from the
The “Lucky” One: Surviving Childhood Cancer, Stroke and the Effects of Treatment Read More »
Weili Sun’s parents lost their first daughter, Weiwei, to leukemia when she was five years old. “They rarely talked about her. Forty years later, when they learned that I planned to hike 27 miles in honor of my sister and
Pediatric Oncologist Treks The Pacific Crest Trail To Honor Sister’s Memory Read More »
