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This is where you’ll find current news articles, kids stories and research news about pediatric cancer and other rare diseases. We’ll also keep you informed on what’s happening at Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

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@sinisterjag Thank you for mentioning us! - 19 hours, 39 minutes ago

A big shout out to the city of Hudson, WI for their efforts w/ 'Rocking the River for @zachsobiech: http://t.co/8BuTpsbu8W - 19 hours, 40 minutes ago

RT @brianmtburke: Quote from @ZachSobiech's Caring Bridge yesterday - "Zach is slipping away from us and my heart aches". - 2 days, 20 hours, 46 minutes ago

Hope is a verb. - 2 days, 20 hours, 47 minutes ago

New Hope for Boys with cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD http://t.co/nsj5q9bUpK - 3 days, 21 hours, 2 minutes ago

Upcoming Events

Time to Fly 2013

Saturday, June 22
Children’s Cancer Research Fund’s athletic fundraising event, it includes a 10K and 5K run (chip-timed), a 5K walk and a kids’ fun run. Great option for the community participation, helping to raise awareness about the impact that each dollar has on advancing research. Event Site

Macy’s Passport presents Glamorama

Friday, August 2
Don't miss the Twin Cities' most anticipated legendary fashion extravaganza! It features the fall's hottest fashion trends, entertainment, musical talent, and a fabulous downtown rooftop after-party.

10th Annual 140 Invitational Golf Tournament

Saturday, August 17
This year's tournament will take on a new feel with the move to one of the finest golf courses in the Twin Cities; Edinburgh, USA in Brooklyn Park. Presented by our Mission Partner, Lubrication Technologies, the event will be held on Saturday, August 17th. Event Site

Zach Sobiech: Celebrities serenade dying teenager his farewell song “Clouds”

From Inquisitr.com
May 10 | Zach Sobiech wrote and performed a farewell song to his family called “Clouds,” and now the brave teenager is getting quite the serenade from a slew of celebrities. Read More

Sheryl Crow, Cirque du Soleil at Glamorama 2013

From Pioneer Press
May 10 | Grammy-winner Sheryl Crow and Canadian circus troupe Cirque du Soleil will headline Macy's annual Glamorama, Aug. 2 at the State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. Read More

Stars Serenade Zach Sobiech in Appreciation of His Brave Cancer Fight

From People.com
May 10 | This could easily be the most moving celebrity shout-out of all time. Zach Sobiech, 17, inspired millions with his cancer fight and the farewell song he penned, "Clouds." Read More

A Brother’s Gift

May 10 | Jacob was a caring boy with a perpetual smile on his face. Even through a six-month battle with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD) that ultimately took his life, he remained positive and upbeat. Read More

Picnic of Hope gets a new home

May 9 | Picnic of Hope welcomes current and former pediatric hematology/oncology and BMT patients who were treated at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital.Read More

New Hope for Boys with a Rare Genetic Disorder

May 8 | With funding from Children’s Cancer Research Fund, Troy Lund, M.D., Ph.D., and Paul Orchard, M.D., are pursuing research projects to discover the causes and find better treatments for patients with cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD), a fatal genetic disorder that affects adolescent males if left untreated. Read More

Supporting Siblings

May 7 | When a child is diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illness, the entire family experiences a great deal of loss, including the siblings, who are uniquely affected by the impacts of the illness. Enter Sibshops!Read More

Behind the Scenes: Chopped All-Stars

May 6 | I love food. I love cooking it, and I love eating it. So when I learned that my father-in-law had arranged for me to spend the day cooking with Chopped All-Stars Mega Chef, Chef Gavin Kaysen, it really was one of the best moments in my life. It was especially meaningful, because this gift came to me just two months after my 3-year-old son Julian died. My wife, Emily, and I didn’t experience many joyful moments in those days.Read More

Why We Fly: Action

May 3 | Joggers for Julian team captains tell us why they participate in Time to Fly. Read More

Just Imagine 2013

May 1 | On April 23rd more than 170 guests gathered at Golden Valley Country Club for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund Just Imagine Luncheon. It was an opportunity to introduce people to our organization, hear some of the latest research being done at the University of Minnesota and be introduced to a Childhood Cancer Survivor. Dr. Kelly, Kiersten…Read More

The Importance of Community

Apr 29 | John Hallberg | Throughout our thirty year plus history, we have been blessed to receive the support of communities of people who share a deep connection to our cause. Our organization’s roots trace back to this idea, as the friends and neighbors of Diana and Norm Hageboeck rallied around them as they held the first Dawn of a Dream gala to honor their daughter Katie. Tens of millions of dollars later, this sense of community is as strong as ever. Read More

Our cause to be featured on “Cause Rock” radio show

Apr 26 | We’re honored and excited to be a part of the kick-off of a new weekly radio show, Cause Rock, which explores music and causes from the local and global community. Cause Rock will air on Sundays at 10 PM CST on Cities 97, hosted by Rock the Cause’s larger-than-life CEO, Read More

A two-time childhood cancer survivor shares her experience

Apr 26 | Kiersten Rades, a 17-year-old from Andover, Minn., shares her experience of battling cancer twice and her positive outlook on coping with the late effects of her cancer treatments. Kiersten delivered this speech at our Just Imagine luncheon on April 23, 2013. Read More

Do you love beer and hate cancer?

Apr 25 | Kris Huson | I think we can all agree that beer > cancer. A group of passionate members of our community are putting this cheeky sentiment into action on Saturday, May 4th as 400 softballers and kickballers will come together to raise funds for our cause at the annual event, “Love Beer. Hate Cancer”.Read More