Children's Cancer Research Fund

Mariah
Osteosarcoma Survivor
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Josh
Brain Tumor Survivor
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Sydney
Leukemia Survivor
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Alijah
Leukemia Survivor
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Rosie
Wilms Tumor Survivor
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Ryan
Leukemia Survivor
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Sydney
Retinoblastoma Survivor
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You Can Make an Impact

Children’s Cancer Research Fund invests in lifesaving, leading-edge research in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of childhood cancers and blood-related disorders.

Fueled by compassion since opening our doors in 1981, our team has revolutionized the way childhood cancer is treated worldwide. Our investments in key research initiatives and patient care have led to innovative treatments, faster cures, new discoveries, and compassionate quality-of-life programs that give hope to pediatric patients and their families.

One person. One donation. One hour of volunteer time. Your time and efforts can make a huge difference in the lives of childhood cancer patients and their families.

My child has cancerProvides information relevant to parents and immediate family about survivorship, research and cures

I know a child with cancerProvides information relevant to family and friends about ways to help and basic disease information

I want to help the causeProvides information relevant to people who want to make a difference in this critical research

The latest advances in research

Our research advisor receives $26 million to lead national blood and bone marrow cancer research. These findings will benefit thousands of patients diagnosed worldwide with leukemia, lymphoma and other blood and bone marrow disorders. Read more here.

News

Man’s best friend: Key to brain cancer cure?

From CBS News
May 2 | CBS News correspondent Debbye Turner Bell reports on an experimental vaccine for a deadly form of brain cancer that's being tested on dogs that stimulates the patient's own immune system to fight the tumor, and perhaps even prevent a recurrence of the disease. Read More

Inspired by Zachary

From KS95
Apr 11 | The KS95 morning show shares how inspired they were meeting Zachary, a 9-yr old boy who is battling brain cancer. Not only is Zachary inspiring for his courage in fighting cancer, but his stance on bullying and how he used that as his platform in running for class president.

New River’s Edge Music Festival to benefit our cause

From Startribune.com
Apr 6 | Two-day festival features headliners Dave Matthew's Band and Tool Read More

Marian Gaborik returns to meet young fan battling cancer

From KSTP.com
Mar 30 | NY Rangers and NHL All-Star Marian Gaborik was in town on Tuesday to take on the Minnesota Wild. While in town, he got to meet Jack Serakos, a 3-year-old boy battling a brain tumor. Read More

Former Wild Player Meets 3-Year-Old Boy with Cancer

From KSTP.com
Mar 28 | A former Minnesota Wild player will be meeting one of his heroes – a 3-year-old boy battling cancer. Marian Gaborik returned to the Xcel Energy Center Tuesday to meet 3-year-old Jack Serakos of Coon Rapids, who is in treatment for an inoperable optic glioma brain tumor. Read More

Ways to Help

Donate NowMake a one time or ongoing gift

Fundraise For UsWe have a variety of tools to help you raise funds for cancer research

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