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Ultimate Hike Program Raises $5 Million for Children’s Cancer Research

April 5, 2018 September 19, 2019 / Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact: Tessa Gatz Director of Communications, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org ULTIMATE HIKE PROGRAM RAISES $5 MILLION FOR CHILDREN’S CANCER RESEARCH Nationwide events raise funds for CureSearch for Children’s Cancer’s mission to advance children’s cancer research BETHESDA, MD – April 6, 2018 – In its eighth year, the CureSearch …

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CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Announces Executive Leadership Changes

February 19, 2018 September 19, 2019 / Blog, Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact: Tessa Gatz Director of Communications, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Announces Executive Leadership Changes BETHESDA, Md.– Feb. 19, 2018 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announced Laura Thrall, who has served as CEO of the organization since 2012, has decided to step down. Committed to …

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CureSearch Teams Up with Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy to Launch New Collaboration

December 1, 2017 October 14, 2019 / Blog, Press Releases

CureSearch and the Parker Institute announced a collaborative effort in which each will contribute funding, resources and infrastructure to support children’s cancer research.

U.K. CureSearch Supporter to Participate in New York Marathon and Parade of Nations

October 16, 2017 September 19, 2019 / Press Releases

On Nov. 3, when Monica Sudra carries the flag of her native United Kingdom through New York’s Central Park, she will also be parading for a cause she holds dear. As one of 50,000 runners in the Nov. 5 New York City Marathon, Monica has been selected to represent the U.K. in the Parade of Nations kicking off marathon weekend.

CureSearch Announces Catapult Impact Fund Award

September 27, 2017 September 19, 2019 / Blog, Press Releases

Bethesda, Md. – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announced the application launch for a $2 million to $5 million (USD) Catapult Impact Fund Award opportunity. The award will support the advancement of clinical research to improve outcomes for pediatric cancer patients.

No Evidence of Disease: Jacksonville Teen Beats Cancer, Goes Back to School

August 31, 2017 September 19, 2019 / Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact: Betsy Langan Regional Manager, Development (240) 235-2282 | betsy.langan@curesearch.org Jacksonville, Fla. – When Melissa Zona attends CureSearch’s Superheroes Unite! Event in Jacksonville, Fla. on December 9, she’ll not only support the advancement of children’s cancer research, but she’ll also celebrate the bravery of her very own cancer superhero – her 13-year-old …

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Legacy of Cancer-Stricken Teen Inspires Participants, Volunteers for Upcoming Fundraiser

August 10, 2017 September 19, 2019 / Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact: Michelle McGhee, Regional Manager, Development (240) 235-2210 | michelle.mcghee@curesearch.org Family of Alisa Finley to take part in children’s cancer research event Commerce City, CO – As a rising junior at Colby High School in Colby, Kan., 16-year-old Alisa Finley spent the summer of 2012 training for the school dance team. She …

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Chicago Mom of Young Cancer Survivor Joins CureSearch Event as Publicity Chair

August 9, 2017 September 19, 2019 / Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Richey Regional Manager, Development (240) 235-2272 | erin.richey@curesearch.org Palatine, IL – Edan Gelt is a Chicago business consultant and mom of two – Kennedy, 10 and Maddox 12. She’s also the 2017 publicity chair for the CureSearch Chicagoland Superheroes Unite! event. Edan became involved with CureSearch after her 4-year-old daughter, …

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Family Honors Daughter’s Memory at CureSearch Superheroes Unite! Event

August 3, 2017 September 19, 2019 / Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Richey Regional Manager, Development (240) 235-2272 | erin.richey@curesearch.org Brainerd, MN – When Shana and Craig Nguyen’s daughter, Taylor Grace, was only 3 years old, she had already battled an aggressive cancer twice – first, when she was initially diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at 18 months of age, and after …

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6-Year-Old Superhero and Family Support Children’s Cancer Research at CureSearch Event

August 2, 2017 September 19, 2019 / Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact: Betsy Langan Regional Manager, Development (240) 235-2282 | betsy.langan@curesearch.org St. Petersburg, FL – The Barber’s journey with children’s cancer started shortly after their daughter, Addison, turned a year old. In April of 2012, at her 18-month well visit, and after reporting some concern with her abdomen being distended, their pediatrician ordered …

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