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New research identifies genetic variants associated with osteosarcoma
From University of Minnesota Academic Health Center
Jun 3 | Zach Sobiech put osteosarcoma on the map. New research by our team, identifies two locations in the genome that influence whether a child is more or less likely to develop osteosarcoma. Read More
Zach Sobiech on Billboard’s Hot 100
May 30 | Most artists dream, but never achieve No. 1 status on Billboard. Many fantastic artists never even come close. Top 100 is amazing. Top 40 solidifies pop star status. Top 10 is superstar status. Look who debuts at #26 in Hot 100 and #1 in digital Rock Songs! And only going Up, Up, Up! Read More
Internet hit dies, speaks from ‘Clouds’
From CNN.com
May 25 | Here is the touching interview with Justin Baldoni, director/producer of "My Last Days: Meet Zach Sobiech" who left Minnesota a changed man. Read More
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
Historic transplant for boy with HIV, leukemia
From Star Tribune
Apr 25 | U doctors hope to make history with a type of cell transplant on a boy with HIV and leukemia. Read More
U of M docs attempt to cure boy of HIV, leukemia
From KARE 11
Apr 25 | Doctors at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital are attempting to cure a boy diagnosed with both HIV and leukemia. If successful the 12-year-old, whose family does not want him identified, would be only the second person in the world to be cured of HIV. Read More
University of Minnesota doctors try to cure boy of HIV, cancer in risky operation
From Star Tribune
Apr 22 | This week our researchers will perform a ground-breaking but risky procedure to try to cure a child of HIV and leukemia simultaneously. Dr. Wagner is our co- chief medical advisor and the holder of our Hageboeck/Children’s Cancer Research Fund Chair, and Dr. Verneris has been awarded numerous grants from our organization and will be the keynote speaker at our Benefactor’s Circle dinner on May 19. Read More
Mike Reger Named one of America’s Most Powerful CEOs 40 and Under
From forbes.com
Feb 14 | A champion of our cause has been named one of America’s Most Powerful CEOs 40 and Under by Forbe’s magazine. Congratulations, Mike Reger! Read More
Zach Sobiech will perform Feb. 16 at Varsity Theater benefit
From Pioneer Press
Feb 6 | Stillwater teen will join star of NBC's The Voice, Vicci Martinez, along with other Minnesota music notables. Read More
Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation renews support of Care Partners
Feb 1 | The Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation renewed its support of Children's Cancer Research Fund's Care Partners program, bringing their lifetime giving to $18,000. Read More
BMI Signs 17-year-old Zach Sobiech
From BMI
Jan 30 | Zach Sobiech was welcomed into the BMI family and signed on as an affiliate in the New York offices. Read More
PS22 Chorus Performs “Clouds” by Zach Sobiech
Jan 21 | The talented PS22 Chorus posted this wonderful cover of Zach Sobiech's "Clouds" after being moved by his story.
A song played on heartstrings
From Star Tribune
Jan 7 | All Zach Sobiech wanted to do was to say goodbye to his family and friends. Read More
Teen songwriter with cancer is YouTube sensation
From KARE 11
Jan 7 | Aspiring musicians are always on a mission to get their music heard. Zach Sobiech now has that covered. Read More
Zach Sobiech’s Clouds
From Billboard
Jan 7 | Terminally Ill Teen's Heartbreaking Song Read More
Minnesota teen uses music to cope with cancer
From CNN
Jan 7 | Leaving unforgettable melodies is Zach Sobiech's final wish Read More
Sharing the load with Zach - VIDEO
From Pioneer Press
Dec 10 | Zach Sobiech, 17, of Lakeland, Minn. has been given months to live - he has cancer - and he's spending much of that time with girlfriend Amy Adamle, 17, of Woodbury, Minn. "She's strong enough to share the load with me," Zach says. Read More
Saying Goodbye Through Song
From Pioneer Press
Dec 10 | For Zach Sobiech, life is crutches and chemo. It's making deals with God. It's taking 13 pills at a time without water. It's clumps of curly hair in the trash. It's crying in bed late at night and laughing with friends. It's declaring a ban on homework for his senior year at Stillwater Area High School. Read More
32nd Annual Dawn of a Dream
Nov 7 | Children's Cancer Research Fund hosted the 32nd annual Dawn of a Dream gala on November 3, raising $1,180,000 to support groundbreaking research at the University of Minnesota. Read More
Facebook Chat With Dr. Tolar
Nov 2 | On October 18th, we were able to host our first-ever Facebook chat with University of Minnesota's Dr. Jakub Tolar about his research on EB. Read More
Facebook Chat With Dr. Jakub Tolar
Oct 17 | Join us on Thursday, October 18th at 7:30 PM (CST) on for a Facebook chat with University of Minnesota's Dr. Jakub Tolar. Read More
We’re pleased as Punch!
Oct 2 | We couldn’t be more pleased with our partnership with Punch and for its recent Childhood Cancer Awareness Month promotion that yielded and amazing $11,000 for our mission to invest in cures for kids battling cancer. Read More
Remembering Sydney Davies
Sep 28 | We are saddened to share that Sydney Davies, a beautiful 13-year-old girl, lost her 14-month battle with leukemia this week. Sydney, her family and supporters have all been warriors in her battle. Their dedication to our cause and funding for better treatments has never wavered. Sydney’s motto was, "Awareness makes a cure possible." Read More
Punch Pizza: Sep 24 - 28
Sep 24 | Actress Meryl Streep proclaimed Punch "my favorite pizza ever," and who wouldn't want to try it after that? What's even more tempting is that for one week Punch is contributing 10 percent of all sales to our cause. Read More
Vets and Physicians Find Research Parallels
From nytimes.com
Sep 12 | Our Hedberg Family Chair in Brain Tumor Research, Dr. John Ohlfest, is quoted in this New York Time article about collaboration with vets and researchers treating pet dogs and humans with cancer. Read More
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 10 | Throughout the year, we show you the hope that is delivered through the groundbreaking research that we help fund. This month, we’re asking our community of supporters to share another side of the story. View this page for images to share to make others aware. Read More
Crave Cares: Sep 6 - Oct 3
Sep 6 | We are lucky to be the Crave Cares charity partner of the month. Dine at any Minnesota location, order off the special menu, and 5 percent of these purchases will support our cause. Read More
I See Me: Sep 1 - Oct 1
Sep 1 | Get a unique gift for the children in your life with I See Me! personalized books. You'll save 10 percent on your order when you use the code "CCRF" at checkout, and our cause will receive 10 percent of the purchase. Read More