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# CureSearch for Children's Cancer

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- [CureSearch PEDS 2022 Impact Statement & Next Steps](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-peds-2022-impact-statement/) - The 2022 Pediatric Early Development Symposium (PEDS): Leveraging Big Data to Advance Pediatric Clinical Trials was another collaborative success! This event convened leaders from all areas of pediatric oncology – pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, clinical research organizations, academic leaders, parents and patient advocates, venture capitalists, regulators, and like-minded partners. The recurring themes throughout the Symposium were: Pediatric drug development must be treated as a global
- [Pimiento Tea Room: Bringing people together for good food and a good cause ](https://curesearch.org/pimiento-tea-room/) - The thought of opening a tea room-style restaurant had always been intriguing to Matt and Christy Griffith, so when they came across a 180-year-old historic house in downtown Holly Springs, NC, they decided to turn that dream into a reality. The Griffiths opened Pimiento Tea Room in 2020. Prior to opening the restaurant, the couple
- [Fighting High-Risk Neuroblastoma: Dr. Jonus’ Work Brings New Possibilities](https://curesearch.org/fighting-high-risk-neuroblastom-dr-jonus-work-brings-new-possibilities/) - Dr. Hunter Jonus, PhD, selected as a CureSearch Young Investigator for the opportunity to conduct meaningful research with high-risk neuroblastoma in children.
- [CureSearch Awards $1 Million to Advance Neuroblastoma Treatment](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-awards-1-million-to-advance-neuroblastoma-treatment/) - CureSearch for Children’s Cancer awards $1 million to Dr. Yael Mossé of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for promising treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma.
- [Dr. Lee’s Mission: A Promising Future for Children with Advanced Ewing Sarcoma](https://curesearch.org/dr-lees-mission-a-promising-future-for-children-with-advanced-ewing-sarcoma/) - Dr. Lee and his team's novel approach to understanding ewing sarcoma may offer a new, precise treatment for this aggressive disease with this research grant.
- [Childhood Ewing sarcoma survivor on a mission to inspire others ](https://curesearch.org/childhood-ewing-sarcoma-survivor-on-a-mission-to-inspire-others/) - Kenny Bontz has faced his share of challenges in life, but these obstacles helped shape him into the man that he is today, and set him on a path to inspire others. When Kenny was 19 years old and working as a printing machine operator, a coworker dropped a 3,000 lb. roll of paper on
- [Meet the 2026 CureSearch Community Impact Award Recipients](https://curesearch.org/meet-the-2026-curesearch-community-impact-award-recipients/) - Dr. Taylor’s work is a powerful reminder of possibilities when donors invest early, trust innovation, & back the next generation of pediatric cancer researchers
- [11-Year-Old Invents Chemo Backpack For Children With Cancer](https://curesearch.org/11-year-old-invents-chemo-backpack-for-children-with-cancer/) - (Huffington Post) - This girl's fight with cancer pushed her to invent a life-changing device. Kylie Simonds, from Naugatuck, Connecticut, understands what the struggle with cancer entails. The 11-year-old says she remembers struggling to walk around with IV poles, after she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma - a connective tissue cancer - three years ago, according
- [Welcoming Three New Leaders to the CureSearch Board of Directors](https://curesearch.org/welcoming-three-new-leaders-to-the-curesearch-board-of-directors/) - Dr. Taylor’s work is a powerful reminder of possibilities when donors invest early, trust innovation, & back the next generation of pediatric cancer researchers
- [Neuroscience and Childhood Brain Cancer: Bridging The Gap](https://curesearch.org/neuroscience-and-childhood-brain-cancer/) - Dr. Taylor’s work is a powerful reminder of possibilities when donors invest early, trust innovation, & back the next generation of pediatric cancer researchers
- [Stevie Elam: Cancer Survivor & Basketball Star](https://curesearch.org/stevie-elam-cancer-survivor-basketball-star/) - Stevie Elam was three when he was diagnosed with cancer. Today, he's cancer-free and shooting for greater heights as a standout basketball player.
- [An Ultra-Runner’s Quest to End Children’s Cancer](https://curesearch.org/an-ultra-runners-quest-to-end-childrens-cancer/) - On a quest for better health, Paul “PK” Klenowski promised himself that he would walk or hike at least one mile every day, no matter what. That was 10 years and 17,000 miles ago, and he hasn’t missed a single day. Most importantly, Klenowski’s fitness journey has evolved into something much greater - a mission to end children’s cancer. His inspiration came when he met the daughter of a family friend, a little girl named
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes -  Taylor Grace, an open letter from a mother](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-forever-heroes-taylor-grace-an-open-letter-from-a-mother/) - Our family is one of so many affected by childhood cancer. Our firstborn daughter, Taylor Grace, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at 18 months. Taylor was such an incredible little girl. She had a special sparkle in her eyes and touchedthe hearts of all who knew her. Taylor loved to learn, she cared so much for
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Colton](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-forever-heroes-colton/) - Colton was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, or AML, which is a very aggressive form of childhood leukemia. Help support our research at CureSearch Walk.
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Kevin Linder](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-forever-heroes-kevin-linder/) - One of the traits of neuroblastoma is its ability to adapt to fight through chemotherapy, and to build resistance to it.
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - Tyler](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-heroes-tyler/) - This year, and every year, we walk for all of the children battling this terrible disease. We walk for survivors and the many others who are fighting the battle
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - David](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-heroes-david/) - Today at 8 years old he is a Cancer Survivor! Happy we can say he is 6 years cancer free.
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - Arianna](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-heroes-arianna/) - We walk for Arianna and all the kids that have had to go through cancer treatments. We walk for a cure!
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes -Caleb Gibson](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-heroes-calebs-gibson/) - Cancer is an awful life-threatening disease. Children are suffering and going through so much. These little people are true heroes and know how to fight.
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Steven](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-forever-heroes-steven/) - We continue to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research in the hope that no child and no family will have to endure the pain and loss we have.
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - Rachel](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-hero-team-rachel/) - Survivorship often comes with a price in the form of long-term medical issues due to the toxicity of the drugs received during treatment.
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Eloise Dodge Gould](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-forever-hero-eloise-dodge-gould/) - As with all of us who care so deeply about the future of childhood cancer research, my biggest wish is that we will see a cure for childhood cancer.
- [Brain Cancer Patient to Complete CureSearch's Ultimate Hike to Fight Children's Cancer.](https://curesearch.org/brain-cancer-patient-to-complete-curesearchs-ultimate-hike-to-fight-childrens-cancer/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Brecka Putnam (630) 957-8003 | brecka.putnam@curesearch.org Taylor Johnson, 35, fought glioblastoma, and now fights to raise funds for research for children. Raleigh, NC – On Christmas Eve of 2015, a doctor friend of Taylor Johnson's family looked at her vision scans and knew something was wrong. Then, on January 21, 2016,
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Ultimate Hiker raises over $113,000 for children’s cancer research](https://curesearch.org/volunteer-spotlight-ultimate-hiker-raises-over-113000-for-childrens-cancer-research/) - Frank Gioscia, 68, is training for his tenth CureSearch Hike while raising $113,000 for children’s cancer research! He has done it by lacing up his hiking boots and hitting the trails at CureSearch Ultimate Hike events. “It was easy for me to get involved with CureSearch. In July 2011, a friend handed me a flyer about
- [Challenge 43](https://curesearch.org/trek-for-43-2/) - 43 Miles in 43 Days for the 43 Children Diagnosed Each Day Challenge 43, CureSearch's new virtual event, unites families, friends, and athletes from across the nation when we can't all be together in person! Starting May 19, 2020 we will take on a 43 day, 43 mile challenge where every step brings us closer
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Meredith](https://curesearch.org/meredith/) - Our daughter, Meredith, was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma almost five years ago in late September, 2015. Before her diagnosis, we knew almost nothing about pediatric cancer and we knew even less about how it would change our family’s life forever. Pediatric cancer steals almost everything about a normal childhood. In the case of our young daughter,
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - Krislynn](https://curesearch.org/krislynn/) - Our daughter Krislynn was diagnosed with Stage 4 Wilms tumor (Kidney cancer) which spread to her liver, lungs, abdominal nodules, and enlarged lymph nodes on 10/15/2016. Her treatment was brutal. Treatment COG AREN0533 with DD4A, Viscrstine/ Dactinomycin/ Doxorubcin, Cyclophosphamide and Etoposide 11/2016 Right kidney removed She had intense abdominal and lung radiation. She relapsed in
- [CureSearch Heroes - Alex - The A Team](https://curesearch.org/hero-alex-the-a-team/) - Alex was just a happy, normal kindergartner when he was diagnosed basically out of the blue in February of 2012 after off and on back pain. He was diagnosed with ALL -acute lymphoblastic leukemia t-cell high risk. He started chemo the next day after getting the diagnosis. He endured 8 months of weekly, intense chemo
- [CureSearch Heroes - Nolan's Crew](https://curesearch.org/nolans-crew/) - November 16, 2016 would prove to change our lives forever. While we were expecting our second child, Clay, we received the devastating news that our then 2-year old son, Nolan, had a Rhabdomyosarcoma tumor in his bladder. This was an unexpected blow to say the least. And to make matters worse, the tumor was blocking
- [CureSearch Heroes - Jude](https://curesearch.org/judes-team/) - My son Jude was diagnosed with a low-grade glioma brain tumor in 2014 when he was just two months old. By the time Jude was three months old he had had three surgeries and had started chemotherapy. One year into treatment his tumor started to grow again, and he had to start all over with a new chemo regimen.
- [CureSearch Heroes - Claire, Team Clairebear](https://curesearch.org/hero-team-clairebear/) - “Once you have cancer in your rear-view mirror, it’s important to advocate for the kids — your own and everyone else’s.” Life is good for Claire now. This multi-talented, 8-year-old dancer and gymnast is captivated by the history of ancient Egypt. A budding comedian, she has written a repertoire of jokes that she loves to perform. She is also an avid reader who enjoys playing with her friends. There is another important facet of Claire Braziel’s life - she is a cancer survivor and advocate. In December of 2012,
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Brady](https://curesearch.org/brady/) - Brady was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on 12/24/2014. He had just turned two years old on December 20, and we found ourselves hearing the words “Your son has cancer” just a couple days later. It completely changed our world. Brady’s subtype was M7 which made his type of leukemia even harder to treat because
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Alisa](https://curesearch.org/alisa/) - I was introduced to the ugly world of childhood cancer when my cousin, Alisa Finley, was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 16. Over the next couple of years, I watched her fight and fight but always still smiling. I'd see her and her mom's posts on Facebook about her battle and I
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes – Owen](https://curesearch.org/owen/) - We lost our oldest son Owen on April 4, 2019 exactly 24 hours after his diagnosis of T-cell Leukemia at UVA. He was two weeks shy of turning 9 years old. Owen was a loving older brother and super active. He was active in Cub Scouts as well as having just joined soccer. His favorite
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Jack](https://curesearch.org/jacks-army/) - Jack, born in the Bronx and raised in Glen Rock, NJ, was a 19 year old college student who had just finished his freshman year when he was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, an aggressive and rare bone cancer. Jack passed away October 2017 after a 16 month battle, one month short of his 21st birthday. When
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Kaitlyn](https://curesearch.org/kaitlyn-jenkins/) - When her daughter Kaitlyn was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), Stacey Jenkins was told that the cancer was likely to take her life within six to ten months. She learned that this deadly cancer attacks the area of the brain that controls essential functions—breathing, chewing, swallowing, hearing, taste and balance—and surgery was not an option. In December 2010, Stacey and her family entered this terrifying new world, and
- [Teenager raises $6000 for CureSearch through hiking and artistry](https://curesearch.org/teenager-raises-6000-for-curesearch-through-baxter-trails-hike/) - High school sophomore raises $6,000 for children’s cancer research through the Virtual Baxter Trails CureSearch Hike, founded by Harlan’s Heroes When Elyse Johnson, a sophomore at Charlotte Country Day School, learned that a family friend, Margaux, had been diagnosed with childhood cancer, specifically stage 4 Wilm’s tumor, she knew she wanted to do something to
- [CureSearch Heroes - Ryan Herring](https://curesearch.org/ryan-herring/) - Ryan is currently a 5-year-old boy undergoing treatment for diffuse leptomeningeal glioneuronal tumor (DLGNT) at the University of Virginia (UVA). Diagnosed in March of 2019, Ryan’s family has traveled to various hospitals in hopes of a treatment to cure him, but unfortunately, there is not a cure for DLGNT this time. Ryan is only the
- [Delivering measurable results in the form of new treatment options for children today](https://curesearch.org/unique-strategy-delivering-results/) - By Caitlyn Barrett, PhD – CureSearch National Director of Research & Programs At CureSearch, we’re focused on driving the most innovative new therapies towards clinical trials where they’ll directly impact children in treatment today. Simply put, if a project can’t reach the clinic in an accelerated timeframe, we don’t fund it. Our strategy is unique, and
- [This holiday season, support kids across the country who are waiting on better treatments.](https://curesearch.org/this-season-support-kids-across-the-country-who-are-waiting-on-better-treatments/) - At CureSearch, our success is measured by how quickly a new therapy reaches a child, because our kids can’t wait for more effective, less toxic treatments. Our preclinical projects are 5 times more likely than average to advance into clinical trials, and they reach the clinic more than 2 years faster. That speed is critical for families
- [With your support, we're bringing our kids to the forefront of drug development](https://curesearch.org/with-your-support-were-bringing-our-kids-to-the-forefront-of-drug-development/) - This year, we were proud to award new research grants supporting truly cutting-edge projects. We also know that smarter research funding is just one part of the solution, and that long-term impact will require strategic collaboration among all members of the pediatric cancer ecosystem: academia, pharma, regulatory agencies, funders, and the patient community. With the expert
- [Mothers and Daughters take on the Ultimate Hike together to support Childhood Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/mothers-and-daughters-take-on-the-ultimate-hike-together-to-support-childhood-cancer-research/) - Katie Gochenour and Heather Sours are sisters and crusaders for childhood cancer research. Since 2015, they have been walking and hiking in CureSearch fundraising events in honor of Katie’s daughter, Chloe. In 2014, Chloe was just five years old when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a cancer of the blood that starts in the bone marrow and spreads
- [CureSearch National Walk Sponsor Highlight: Parexel](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-national-walk-sponsor-highlight/) - 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 current standard childhood cancer treatments were developed before 1990. Our kids deserve better. That’s why CureSearch is
- [Childhood cancer advocates reunite for 2021 CureSearch Walks](https://curesearch.org/childhood-cancer-advocates-reunite-for-2021-curesearch-walks/) - More than $270,000 raised for childhood cancer research Supporters across the country reunited in 2021 for CureSearch Walks to honor and remember those affected by childhood cancer. Participants went above and beyond to help organize Walks in seven cities, as well as virtually, and raised more than $270,000 to support CureSearch-funded research that will lead to the development of
- [Ultimate Hike raises $1 million for childhood cancer research](https://curesearch.org/ultimate-hike-raises-1-million-for-childhood-cancer-research/) - Hikers raise record-breaking funds in 2021 This year, we set a big goal to raise $1 million through the CureSearch Ultimate Hike program to support the more than 17,000 children diagnosed with cancer each year. Our dedicated hikers and volunteers went above and beyond, surpassing our goal and raising over a million dollars for lifesaving childhood cancer research! Volunteers
- [The power of partnership: how a company outing became a million-dollar childhood cancer fundraiser](https://curesearch.org/the-power-of-partnership-how-a-company-outing-became-a-million-dollar-childhood-cancer-fundraiser/) - The power of partnership: how a company outing became a million-dollar childhood cancer fundraiser Annual Jakefest events support next-generation childhood cancer research CureSearch for Children’s Cancer works every day to bring children with cancer to the forefront of drug development. Through a unique funding model, CureSearch is driving innovative research that’s on the path to
- [Teacher bikes across Iceland, Ireland in honor of one of his students](https://curesearch.org/teacher-bikes-across-iceland-ireland-in-honor-of-one-of-his-students/) - Kevin Record takes cycling to another level. He’s tackled seven ultimate adventures to date, including biking across the United States three times and Europe twice. For his latest adventure, Kevin felt compelled to add meaning to his miles by biking across Ireland and Iceland in honor of his student, Marshall Fisher, who passed away in
- [CureSearch Ultimate Hike program celebrates 10 years of telling children’s cancer to “take a hike.”](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-to-distribute-new-barbie-doll-to-children-affected-by-cancer/) - Registration is now open for the 2020 hike events Bethesda, MD – February 19, 2020 – Ten years ago, a small team of hikers began training for the first Ultimate Hike, preparing to trek 28.3 miles in one day while raising funds to support CureSearch for Children’s Cancer and cutting-edge pediatric cancer research. Today, the
- [CureSearch Research Addresses Critical Unmet Need For Safe, Effective Pediatric Brain Cancer Treatments](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-research-brain-tumor-awareness-month/) - CureSearch Research Funding DrivesNew Brain Cancer Treatments May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, highlighting a critical topic in the childhood cancer community as brain cancers account for 25% of all childhood and adolescent cancer diagnoses. Brain tumor types include medulloblastoma (the most common), high- and low-grade glioma, Primitive Neuro-Ectodermal Tumor (PNET), and ependymoma. At CureSearch, we’re dedicated to supporting families affected by brain cancer and to
- [What's your goal for 2020?](https://curesearch.org/whats-your-goal-for-2020/) - Whether your resolution is to get fit, meet new people or travel, our nationwide fundraising events will help you achieve your goals while also helping to end childhood cancer. This year, join us at an event near you, or turn your travel plans into a lifesaving adventure at one of our destination events. Funds raised
- [Children are waiting longer than adults to access new cancer drugs. CureSearch is changing that.](https://curesearch.org/children-are-waiting-longer-than-adults-to-access-new-cancer-drugs-curesearch-is-changing-that/) - CureSearch IMPACT Series Forums bring global pediatric experts in academia and pharmaceutical companies together to accelerate the development of pediatric cancer drugs. “Children with cancer wait an average of 6.5 years longer than adults to access new drugs.”1 Cancer is the number one disease killer of children, yet it is challenging for children to get
- [CureSearch Announces $2.5 Million Grant Supporting First-In-Human Clinical Trial For Pediatric High-Grade Glioma Treatment](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-announces-2-5-million-grant-supporting-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-pediatric-high-grade-glioma-treatment/) - Promising immunotherapy addresses lack of effective treatments for deadly brain tumors Media Contact: Tiffani Copeland Vice President, Campaign Development & Communications CureSearch for Children's Cancer Email: tiffani.copeland@curesearch.org Phone: (800) 458-6223 Bethesda, MD - March 30, 2020 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer has committed $2.5 million to fund a first-in-human, phase I/II clinical trial testing an innovative
- [With Gratitude this National Volunteer Week](https://curesearch.org/with-gratitude-this-national-volunteer-week/) - Dear CureSearch Family, As we kick off this National Volunteer Week in the midst of the global coronavirus outbreak, we have an enhanced appreciation of how interconnected we are, and how each of our actions can affect the lives of countless others. It takes an army of dedicated and resourceful volunteers, each making a unique and important
- [Honoring the Many Roles of Dad this Father's Day](https://curesearch.org/honoring-dads-this-fathers-day-2/) - In late 2012 and into 2013, then 3-year-old Sydney Hawk came down with symptoms of what was assumed to be a common cold she couldn't shake. After months of doctor visits and antibiotics, a blood test reading landed Sydney and her family at the Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh where more blood tests proved these symptoms
- [An Innovative Treatment Approach for DIPG: CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Partners with SebastianStrong Foundation to Fund Promising New Research](https://curesearch.org/sebastianstrong-foundation-to-fund-new-dipg-research/) - Contact: Tiffani CopelandSenior Vice President, Development & CommunicationsCureSearch for Children’s CancerEmail: tiffani.copeland@curesearch.org Bethesda, MD – July 30, 2020 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, in partnership with the SebastianStrong Foundation, has awarded a $225,000 Young Investigator grant to Yale Cancer Center’s Dr. Ranjith Menon Muraleedharan, who will develop a new treatment approach for diffuse intrinsic pontine
- [CureSearch and Love Your Melon partner to advance childhood cancer research](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-and-love-your-melon-partner-to-advance-childhood-cancer-research/) - At CureSearch, we’re dedicated to bringing childhood cancer patients to the forefront of drug development, but we can’t do it alone. Long-term impact will require collaboration among industry leaders and organizations also dedicated to ending childhood cancer. Funding partners like Love Your Melon allow us to support innovative research projects that will lead to new treatments for the
- [Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Feature: Our Expert Advisory Councilor](https://curesearch.org/ccam-feature-our-expert-advisory-councilor/) - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Feature: Our Expert Advisory Councilor At CureSearch, we set ourselves apart with the help of our world-class advisory councils. Among the many important things they do, one vital role is advising CureSearch on funding research with only the highest potential. Dr. Lee Helman is one of our expert advisory councilors who
- [CureSearch Partners Honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-partners-honor-childhood-cancer-awareness-month/) - CureSearch Partners Honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Year after year, month after month, our partners work with us to make a real difference for children's cancer research and cures. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and it was no exception. From check-ins to check out, our partners are giving back for the kids who so
- [Childhood cancer survivor working to bring new therapies to kids like him](https://curesearch.org/childhood-cancer-survivor-working-to-bring-new-therapies-to-kids-like-him/) - As a pediatric emergency medicine physician, Kim Giusto is no stranger to the symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), an aggressive form of blood cancer, in children. In 2013, her professional life became her personal life. She noticed her son, Cole, had been sick for five days with cold symptoms, a fever, and a rash
- [Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Feature: The Saal Family Beats the Odds](https://curesearch.org/ccam-feature-the-saal-family-beats-the-odds/) - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Feature: The Saal Family Beats the Odds We continue our Childhood Cancer Awareness Month features with a story of one child beating the brain cancer odds. The Saal family story serves to remind us why we continue to fight together to find cures for childhood cancer. As a united team of
- [Auggie’s Legacy: Why Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Matters](https://curesearch.org/auggies-legacy-why-childhood-cancer-awareness-month-matters/) - This September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we share Auggie’s story not only to remember him but also to remind us of the urgency.
- [Holly Springs restaurant raises $37,000 for children’s cancer research ](https://curesearch.org/holly-springs-restaurant-raises-37000-for-childrens-cancer-research/) - Pimiento Tea Room has raised more than $37,000 this year for CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, supporting pediatric cancer research.
- [CureSearch, Mattel celebrate 10 years of Brave Barbie  ](https://curesearch.org/10-years-of-brave-barbie/) - CureSearch and Mattel are celebrating 10 years of Brave Barbie, created to comfort young patients battling illness or receiving treatments that cause hair loss.
- [Dr. Moghimi is developing next-generation CAR T-cells to treat pediatric AML.](https://curesearch.org/dr-moghimi-is-developing-next-generation-car-t-cells-to-treat-pediatric-aml/) - Dr. Moghimi aims to develop an effective and safe next-generation CAR-T strategy to treat children with Acute Myeloid leukemia (AML).
- [This Pediatric Glioma has no known cure. Dr. Breunig is Taking on the Challenge](https://curesearch.org/this-pediatric-glioma-has-no-cure-dr-breunig-is-taking-on-the-challenge/) - The urgent need for more effective treatment options for pediatric glioma cancer is what drives researchers like Dr. Breunig to innovate.
- [FDA Grants Approval of New Pediatric Glioma Drug to Day One, a Biopharma Co-founded by CureSearch Board Member Dr. Samuel Blackman](https://curesearch.org/new-pediatric-brain-cancer-treatment-celebrating-curesearch-board-member-sam-blackman-and-day-one-following-fda-approval-of-their-new-pediatric-brain-cancer-treatment-ojemda/) - With Accelerated Approval a new treatment is targeted for relapsed or refractory pediatric low-grade glioma (pLGG) in patients aged 6 months and older
- [CureSearch and UK-based LifeArc to Co-fund Nearly $1.5M in High-grade Glioma Research](https://curesearch.org/announcing-a-15m-international-partnership-with-lifearc-to-co-fund-high-grade-glioma-research/) - LifeArc to co-fund Dr. Gregory Friedman's CureSearch Acceleration Initiative (AI) project aimed at revolutionizing the treatment of pediatric high-grade gliomas
- [New Pediatric Cancer Clinical Trial at Washington University aims to Find Alternative to Standard Therapies ](https://curesearch.org/new-pediatric-cancer-clinical-trial-at-washington-university-aims-to-find-alternative-to-chemotherapy/) - Announcing $2M in funding for a new pediatric brain cancer clinical trial testing a new type of cancer immunotherapy in children with recurrent brain tumors.
- [Ultimate Hiker Frank Gioscia raises $500K for Childhood Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/ultimate-hiker-frank-gioscia-raises-500k-for-childhood-cancer-research/) - We’re thrilled to celebrate Frank Gioscia, longtime Ultimate Hike champion, who officially passed $500,000 in lifetime fundraising for childhood cancer research
- [Unlocking Hope for Children with Aggressive Brain Tumors: Meet Dr. John Prensner](https://curesearch.org/unlocking-hope-for-children-with-aggressive-brain-tumors-meet-dr-john-prensner/) - Children with aggressive brain tumors don’t have the same opportunities to benefit from cutting-edge, targeted treatments that are available for other cancers.
- [Federal budget cuts threaten pediatric cancer research](https://curesearch.org/federal-budget-cuts-threaten-pediatric-cancer-research/) - 2025 federal budget cuts surprised the pediatric cancer community, slashing provisions for research & accessibility. This threatens progress & care for cancer.
- [The Heart of Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/the-heart-of-ultimate-hike/) - If you’ve experienced an Ultimate Hike, you know the heart logo with a map. It perfectly shows what a CureSearch Ultimate Hike is all about.
- [Trail of Love: How the Ultimate Hike Brought Two Hearts Together](https://curesearch.org/trail-of-love-how-the-ultimate-hike-brought-two-hearts-together/) - What began as a challenge became a lifelong commitment to each other and CureSearch's mission - end childhood cancer with fundraising at the Ultimate Hike.
- [Spring into action - Play for the cure!](https://curesearch.org/spring-into-action-play-for-the-cure/) - Create your own game plan for a cure & make this spring a season of hope! Make a difference & step up to the plate for kids with cancer for a spring fundraiser.
- [From Diagnosis to "Mayor of 9B" and Beyond](https://curesearch.org/from-diagnosis-to-mayor-of-9b-and-beyond/) - This Cancer Survivors Month, we’re asking you to join us in a critical mission: raising $37,500—enough to support one Young Investigator for six months.
- [Jasmin Velasquez, Mother](https://curesearch.org/jasmin-velasquez-mother/) - Jasmin Velasquez's son Carmelo was diagnosed with leukemia at two. His family's top priority is now raising children's cancer awareness.
- [Holly Frazier, Ultimate Hiker](https://curesearch.org/holly-frazier-ultimate-hiker/) - From participating in the Ultimate Hike to coaching others who are hiking, Holly Frazier is passionate about taking a stand against children's cancer.
- [Harry and Robin Koenigs, Parents](https://curesearch.org/harry-and-robin-koenigs/) - Knowing more research was needed for optimal rhabdomyosarcoma care, they started Jakefest to fundraise for better treatment for children.
- [Erin Anderson, Mother](https://curesearch.org/erin-anderson-mother/) - After Haven's diagnosis, her mom Erin sought ways to help other kids. CureSearch Walk, now Ultimate Hike, heard about via their hospital, was the perfect fit.
- [Mother-daughter team wants to pay it forward at CureSearch Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/mother-daughter-team-wants-to-pay-it-forward-at-curesearch-ultimate-hike/) - Angie and Taylor's team, Heart to Sole, will hike the Foothills Trail Ultimate Hike. They each set a goal to raise $10,000 for CureSearch.
- [Eric Mitcheltree, Father](https://curesearch.org/eric-mitcheltree-father/) - Even today, as my son gets healthier and healthier, I cannot look back on those first few days, after diagnosis, without breaking down.
- [Eileen Dyall, Great Aunt](https://curesearch.org/eileen-dyall-great-aunt/) - Before Sophie's cancer diagnosis, Eileen knew little about it. Now, she's a dedicated advocate, funding research and raising awareness for children's cancer.
- [Debbie Miller, Mother](https://curesearch.org/meet-debbie-miller/) - Debbie's daughter Lauren was diagnosed with Leukemia. After treatment, they completed the Ultimate Hike, raising funds for children's cancer research.
- [Chelsey Zane, CureSearch Walker](https://curesearch.org/high-school-senior-leads-fundraising-effort/) - Chelsey, who always believed in giving back, wanted to make a difference and found a way to help children and adolescents with cancer.
- [Chasity Huffman, CureSearch Walker](https://curesearch.org/little-girl-inspires/) - Chasity wanted to support children's cancer. She found CureSearch Ultimate Hike, the ideal organization to get involved with and support the cause.
- [Duncan Mitcheltree, Wilms Tumor](https://curesearch.org/duncan-mitcheltree-wilms-tumor/) - Two-year-old Duncan was diagnosed with Stage III Wilms tumor. After fevers & lethargy, his parents now fight to spread children's cancer awareness.
- [Patrick Betters, Non-Hodgkin T-Cell Lymphoma](https://curesearch.org/patrick-betters-non-hodgkin-t-cell-lymphoma/) - Patrick was a normal 17 year-old high school senior when he was diagnosed with stage 3 Non-Hodgkin t-cell lymphoma. He overcame this and now is giving back.
- [Ultimate Hiker aims to give back during retirement](https://curesearch.org/ultimate-hiker-aims-to-give-back-during-retirement/) - Ultimate Hiker aims to give back during retirement As Mike Owen began his first year of retirement, he was looking for a way to stay active, but also give back to an important cause. That’s when he learned about the CureSearch Ultimate Hike. “While attending a hiking class at the local REI store, I noticed
- [CureSearch Welcomes Mark Zafra to the Board of Directors](https://curesearch.org/cureseach-welcomes-mark-zafra-to-the-board/) - We’re excited to welcome Mark Zafra, a seasoned healthcare executive & passionate advocate for pediatric cancer research, to the CureSearch Board of Directors.
- [CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Welcomes John Polson to Board of Directors](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-for-childrens-cancer-welcomes-john-polson-to-board-of-directors/) - CureSearch is pleased to announce the appointment of John Polson, Chairman and Managing Partner of Fisher Phillips, to our Board of Directors.
- [Merck to Sponsor Innovative CureSearch Event Uniting Key Stakeholders in Pediatric Cancer](https://curesearch.org/merck-to-sponsor-innovative-curesearch-event-uniting-key-stakeholders-in-pediatric-cancer/) - CureSearch is excited to announce that Merck has joined the 2024 CureSearch Pediatric Early Development Symposium as a sponsor. This virtual event on October 9th and 10th will bring together key experts and stakeholders in the field of pediatric cancer drug development to address timely challenges and emerging opportunities in the field. With over 130 years of experience, Merck has been
- [AstraZeneca to Sponsor CureSearch Event Bringing Together Key Stakeholders in Pediatric Cancer Field](https://curesearch.org/astrazeneca-to-sponsor-curesearch-event-bringing-together-key-stakeholders-in-pediatric-cancer-field/) - CureSearch’s 2024 Pediatric Early Development Symposium, happening virtually on October 9th and 10th, brings together key stakeholders to create meaningful change in pediatric cancer drug development. This year, we are thrilled to have AstraZeneca on board as a sponsor, united by a shared commitment to finding cures for pediatric cancer. AstraZeneca's participation in PEDS demonstrates the power of uniting
- [Day One Biopharmaceuticals Joins as Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 CureSearch Pediatric Early Development Symposium](https://curesearch.org/day-one-biopharmaceuticals-joins-as-presenting-sponsor-of-the-2024-curesearch-pediatric-early-development-symposium/) - We’re pleased to announce that Day One Biopharmaceuticals will serve as a presenting sponsor for the 2024 Pediatric Early Development Symposium (PEDS). This two-day virtual event, scheduled for October 9th and 10th, will bring together experts and stakeholders in pediatric cancer drug development to tackle the challenges and opportunities in the field. Representatives from Day One will
- [CureSearch Welcomes Bayer as a Sponsor of Event Uniting Pediatric Cancer Experts](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-welcomes-bayer-as-a-sponsor-of-event-uniting-pediatric-cancer-experts/) - We are thrilled to announce that Bayer is joining us as a sponsor for the 2024 Pediatric Early Development Symposium (PEDS), hosted by CureSearch. This exciting virtual event, taking place on October 9th and 10th, will delve into the ever-evolving regulatory landscape surrounding pediatric cancer. Attendees can look forward to insightful discussions on how these changes impact
- [CureSearch Welcomes Sanofi as a Sponsor for 2024 PEDS](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-welcomes-sanofi-as-a-sponsor-for-2024-peds/) - CureSearch is excited to announce that Sanofi will be sponsoring the 2024 Pediatric Early Development Symposium (PEDS). This virtual event, taking place on October 9th and 10th, will bring together leaders in entrepreneurship, regulatory affairs, investment strategies, academic research, and collaborative partnerships to address the challenges and opportunities within the pediatric cancer landscape. This year’s topics will facilitate critical
- [2024 Summit Post-Event Survey](https://curesearch.org/2024-summit-post-event-survey/)
- [Honoring Luke's Legacy: Join Us This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to Support Life-Saving Research](https://curesearch.org/honoring-lukes-legacy/) - Every child with cancer deserves a safe & effective cure. Join us in offering hope & fueling childhood cancer research by making a gift in Luke’s memory today.
- [CureSearch and funding partners award $1.5M for osteosarcoma research](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-award-1-5m-for-osteosarcoma-research/) - Dr. Patrick Grohar receives Fight Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant to address critical, unmet need in pediatric osteosarcoma treatment Bethesda, Md. – June 6, 2023 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announced today a three-year, $1.5 million grant to Patrick Grohar, MD, PhD, of University of Michigan to develop a new targeted treatment approach for pediatric osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of
- [Congratulate Eli, a Ewing sarcoma fighter, on his college graduation!](https://curesearch.org/congratulate-eli/)
- [Have Faith and Never Give up Hope – a Mother’s Story](https://curesearch.org/have-faith-and-never-give-up-hope-a-mothers-story/) - By Rochelle Paterson Rochelle Paterson is a mother of a childhood cancer survivor, a cancer research advocate and CureSearch supporter. Our daughter, Rea, was a seemingly healthy and normal toddler until one day, when she began to limp. After a few weeks of medical testing, her doctors found a tennis ball-sized tumor on her left
- [From Bench to Bedside in 18 Months: How collaboration landed adolescent-young adult (AYA) patients in a clinical trial](https://curesearch.org/from-bench-to-bedside-in-18-months/) - “We were fortunate that CureSearch had just launched their Catapult Award program....It enabled researchers to access up to $2.5M in funding over three years, through a streamlined application process, rather than contending with multiple applications for smaller grants which would have lengthened timelines." DR. RANJIT BINDRA, YALE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Dr. Ranjit Bindra is a physician-scientist at
- [Will Busby, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)](https://curesearch.org/will-busby/) - 4 Years Old at Diagnosis On Tuesday January 25th, 2011, Will's family got a new member, cancer. It happened after weeks of 4-year-old Will, aka "Super Dude," not acting like himself, when his family took him to the pediatrician. Their doctor ordered several rounds of tests for Will and discovered that he had Pre-B acute
- [Support kids like Caden this holiday season](https://curesearch.org/support-kids-like-caden-this-holiday-season/) - In November of 2020, Shannon Marshall heard the heartbreaking words that more than 15,000 families in the US hear every year, “Your child has cancer.” Her son Caden was diagnosed with B-cell leukemia. At just 10 years old, he spent weeks in the hospital enduring toxic chemotherapy. At one point, he was getting the highest
- [Fighting Childhood Cancer: Advancing Pediatric Clinical Trials ](https://curesearch.org/fighting-childhood-cancer-advancing-pediatric-clinical-trials/) - By Holly R. Zink, MSA, ACRP Cancer in children differs from cancer in adults, from DNA alterations to tumor origin. More than 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year in the U.S., and while new treatments — most often designed originally for adults — have increased overall survival rates, children often face longer, more
- [Research Blog: Seeking a More Effective Treatment for Osteosarcoma  ](https://curesearch.org/seeking-a-more-effective-treatment-for-osteosarcoma/) - A closer look at Dr. VanHeyst’s osteosarcoma study The current standard treatment for osteosarcoma, a bone cancer, hasn't changed much in decades. The chemotherapy that osteosarcoma patients receive is harsh, and the side effects are only magnified in children. Osteosarcoma is an aggressive cancer, and for patients with metastasis - cancer that has spread to
- [Research blog: Uncovering Why and How Pediatric Leukemia Develops ](https://curesearch.org/uncovering-why-and-how-pediatric-leukemia-develops/) - A closer look at Dr. Elvin Wagenblast's AML study Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. Even before a child is born, genes can undergo changes that are linked to the development of leukemia. There is a specific type of leukemia called acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has unique gene changes, including
- [Research Blog: A Unique Approach for Treatment-Resistant Brain Cancer Patients](https://curesearch.org/a-unique-approach-for-treatment-resistant-brain-cancer-patients/) - A closer look at Dr. David Munn's Phase I clinical trial There is an urgent need for better treatments for kids with brain cancer. Recurrent brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children, yet current treatment options, such as radiation therapy, surgery, and aggressive chemotherapy, have limited effectiveness and can cause significant
- [CureSearch Board Chair named finalist for Invest in Others Award ](https://curesearch.org/board-chair-finalist-for-invest-in-others-award/) - CureSearch Board Chair, Jared Brancazio, has been selected as one of three national finalists for the Invest in Others (IiO) Catalyst Award.
- [CureSearch’s unique funding model advances childhood cancer research](https://curesearch.org/unique-funding-model-advances-childhood-cancer-research/) - In the US, a disease is considered rare if it affects less than 200,000 people. About 17,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year.
- [CureSearch announces new funding commitment to childhood cancer research projects](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-announces-new-funding-commitment/) - CureSearch for Children's Cancer announces new funding to childhood cancer research projects, new treatments for neuroblastoma, high-grade gliomas, DMG
- [CureSearch for Children’s Cancer receives gift to support promising immunotherapy trial](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-for-childrens-cancer-receives-gift/) - Funds to support cutting-edge immunotherapy trial for pediatric high-grade glioma Bethesda, MD – February 8, 2020 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer has received a $1 million gift from the Norcross Family Foundation in support of a first-in-human, phase I/II clinical trial testing an innovative personalized immunotherapy for pediatric high-grade gliomas, the primary cause of death in children
- [CureSearch to lead impact study on cost, treatment benefits of molecular testing for childhood cancer patients](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-to-lead-impact-study/) - Bethesda, Md. – January 18, 2023 – CureSearch for Children's Cancer, a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every child diagnosed with cancer has a safe and effective treatment option, will lead a healthcare economic study to determine how molecular testing could benefit treatment decisions for pediatric cancer patients. Cancer is the number one disease
- [CureSearch to fund Phase I clinical trial for pediatric brain cancer](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-to-fund-phase-i-clinical-trial/) - Clinical trial aims to bring new therapies to childhood brain tumors with low survival rates Bethesda, Md. – April 3, 2023 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a national nonprofit on a mission to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research in an accelerated time frame, announced today that it will fund a Phase
- [CureSearch to fund new study for aggressive pediatric bone cancer](https://curesearch.org/new-study-for-aggressive-pediatric-bone-cancer/) - Dr. Kristen VanHeyst of University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s receives Young Investigator award Bethesda, Md. – May 8, 2023 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a national nonprofit on a mission to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research in an accelerated time frame, announced today it will fund a novel project aimed
- [CureSearch to fund new cutting-edge study for rare blood cancer in children](https://curesearch.org/cutting-edge-study-for-rare-blood-cancer-in-children/) - Project will examine how and why children develop AML, the leading cause of childhood leukemia mortality Bethesda, Md. – April 20, 2023 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a national nonprofit on a mission to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research in an accelerated time frame, announced today it will fund an innovative project
- [CureSearch Heroes - Alex](https://curesearch.org/heroes-alex/) - Alex, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in 2012. Alex and his family have been participating in the CureSearch Walk since 2013. Their team — The A Team — has raised more than $127,000 to date! Alex is now 16 years old, and thanks to research advancements, he is thriving. “I think the biggest reason we
- [Ma Cherry Trivedi and Suzanne Finnegan Join CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Board of Directors](https://curesearch.org/ma-cherry-trivedi-and-suzanne-finnegan-join-curesearch-for-childrens-cancer-board-of-directors/) - 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 a mission to end childhood cancer. For pediatric cancer, research funding hasn’t historically translated into new
- [Leading pediatric oncologists join CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council](https://curesearch.org/leading-pediatric-oncologists-join-sac/) - 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 pediatric oncologists who set the academic priorities for CureSearch research initiatives and evaluate projects on scientific merit.
- [Leaders in pediatric oncology converge to improve the next decade of clinical trials](https://curesearch.org/leaders-in-pediatric-oncology-converge-to-improve-the-next-decade-of-clinical-trials/) - 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 Oncology Clinical Trial Development: New Approaches for a Changing World – on October 6-8. This annual
- [Walking for Caden – 50 miles in 30 days](https://curesearch.org/walking-for-caden-50-miles-in-30-days/) - 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 walk 10, 30 or 100 miles in 30 days to raise funds and awareness for
- [Newly-funded CureSearch and SebastianStrong Foundation project aims to develop immunotherapy treatment for pediatric leukemia](https://curesearch.org/newly-funded-curesearch-and-sebastianstrong-foundation-project-aims-to-develop-immunotherapy-treatment-for-pediatric-leukemia/) - 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 to University of Colorado Cancer Center member Mark Kohler, MD, PhD, who will develop a
- [CureSearch Forever Hero: Landon Vargas](https://curesearch.org/landon-vargas/) - 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 on his face. Whether winning or losing, Landon’s contagious laughter and positive attitude never wavered.
- [Global leaders in oncology, biotech join CureSearch Industry Advisory Council](https://curesearch.org/global-leaders-in-oncology-biotech-join-curesearch-industry-advisory-council/) - Industry leaders collaborate to accelerate the pace of pediatric drug development Bethesda, Md. – November 3, 2021– CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announced today the addition of five new members to its Industry Advisory Council (IAC), as well as the appointment of Jeffrey Skolnik, MD, as the new Council Chair. The IAC includes leaders from global pharmaceutical and
- [Tina Swallow and Sam Blackman join CureSearch Board of Directors](https://curesearch.org/tina-swallow-and-sam-blackman-join-curesearch-board-of-directors/) - CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announced the appointment of Tina Swallow and Samuel C. Blackman, MD, PhD to its Board of Directors.
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - Walking and Giving Back in Honor of Peyton](https://curesearch.org/walk-peyton-armstrong/) - Meet Peyton, a childhood cancer survivor and one of the many reasons we’ll come together and raise funds through this year’s virtual United CureSearch Walk. Peyton was diagnosed with high risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at just ten years old and underwent a long and harsh treatment process for more than three years, with complications, infections,
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Anna's Army](https://curesearch.org/walk-forever-heroes-annas-army/) - In the spring of 2009, Anna Rogotzke was a happy and seemingly-healthy two-year-old who loved to sing and dance and play with her two big brothers. She loved Dora the Explorer, Disney princesses - especially Cinderella - giraffes, and anything pink, purple, and sparkly. Three months after her second birthday, a tummy ache eventually led
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - Sydney](https://curesearch.org/walk-hero-hope-for-sydney/) - 2020 will be our 8th year walking for and supporting CureSearch, and we have successfully raised more than $175,000! Thank you for your past and future support! We formed team Hope for Sydney in 2013 after our daughter Sydney, then 3, was diagnosed with Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The Philadelphia chromosome is a rare subtype
- [CureSearch Hero - Max Hersman](https://curesearch.org/hero-max-hersman/) - Max, a CureSearch Challenge participant will be running his first marathon in memory of his friend, Josh, who passed away from Leukemia in 2014. Read more about their story below, and why Max is so dedicated to funding childhood cancer research. “Childhood cancer, let alone cancer in general, had never impacted me growing up until
- [CureSearch Hero - Manny Perez](https://curesearch.org/hero-manny-perez/) - Manny was our extremely healthy, strong-willed, rambunctious little boy until age 3, when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 ALL (Burkitt's Lymphoma). We were suddenly thrust into the overwhelming world of cancer and chemotherapy. Within a week of starting his chemo, Manny had severe complications that led to brain injury, infection, multiple surgeries, and prolonged mechanical ventilation. Over
- [CureSearch to Distribute New Barbie Doll to Children Affected by Cancer](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-to-distribute-new-barbie-doll/) - Mattel Children’s Foundation creates special doll to help children cope with hair loss Bethesda, MD – February 25, 2020 – Through a longstanding partnership with the Mattel Children’s Foundation, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is proud to announce distribution of a new, special Barbie free of charge for children affected by cancer. Reflecting the hair loss that
- [From the mountains to the aisle: CureSearch Ultimate Hikers find love on the trail](https://curesearch.org/from-the-mountains-to-the-aisle-curesearch-ultimate-hikers-find-love-on-the-trail/) - James and Elizabeth Gunnett have participated in Pacific Crest Trail Ultimate Hike since 2018, raising critical funds to support the next breakthrough in childhood cancer. The two struck up quite the conversation out on the trail for their very first hike. So much so, they ended up hiking a few extra miles together that day!
- [CureSearch Walk team raises more than $140,000 for childhood cancer research](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-team/) - Alex Johnson was a happy-go-lucky 6-year-old boy who never had any health problems, so when he started experiencing back pain and a sore throat in 2012, his mother knew something was wrong. “Our doctor checked for strep and influenza, and they both came back negative,” Jamie Johnson, Alex’s mother, explained. “We headed home while the
- [CureSearch Pediatric Early Development Symposium - Impact Statement](https://curesearch.org/peds-impact-statement/)
- [People of Compassion Can Change the Trajectory of Children’s Cancer – A CureSearch Volunteer’s Perspective](https://curesearch.org/people-of-compassion-can-change-the-trajectory-of-childrens-cancer-a-curesearch-volunteers-perspective/) - “Everyone has something to contribute. When we’re faced with something painful or difficult, we may feel overwhelmed and powerless to do anything. I know that by participating in the CureSearch Ultimate Hike, I am doing something very important,” shared Katie Oursler. When Katie was in graduate school, she spotted a Facebook ad for the Ultimate Hike (UH). An avid hiker, she knew that she wanted to be part of it. She completed the 2019 Canaan Valley Ultimate Hike in West Virginia, trekking 21 miles. Now, she
- [Pediatric Oncologist Treks The Pacific Crest Trail To Honor Sister's Memory](https://curesearch.org/pediatric-oncologist-treks-the-pacific-crest-trail-to-honor-sisters-memory/) - 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 to raise funds for childhood cancer research, they were ecstatic. They spent hours finding her
- [The “Lucky” One: Surviving Childhood Cancer, Stroke and the Effects of Treatment](https://curesearch.org/the-lucky-one-surviving-childhood-cancer-stroke-and-the-effects-of-treatment/) - 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 effects it had on my body. When I was 15, I was diagnosed with leukemia
- [Busy Bee encouraging customers to round up their purchases and help kids with cancer](https://curesearch.org/busy-bee-encouraging-customers-to-round-up-their-purchases-and-help-kids-with-cancer/) - 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 Southern Georgia. Now through November 2021, customers can round up their gas, food and beverage
- [Florida news highlights CureSearch-funded immunotherapy trial](https://curesearch.org/florida-news-highlights-curesearch-funded-immunotherapy-trial/) - A Florida news station, WCJB, recently highlighted CureSearch Catapult Award recipient, Dr. Elias Sayour and his clinical trial to test an innovative approach to treating pediatric high-grade gliomas. Like a flu vaccine, which takes pieces of the flu virus and activates the immune system against them, Dr. Sayour’s technique takes pieces of a tumor’s genetic material and activates the immune
- [Ultimate Hiker raises $200,000 for childhood cancer research](https://curesearch.org/tennessee-news-highlights-ultimate-hiker-frank-gioscia/) - Knoxville news station WBIR spoke with Frank Gioscia, a CureSearch Ultimate Hike participant who has raised more than $200,000 for childhood cancer research.
- [Industry Advisory Council Spotlight: Jeffrey Skolnik, MD](https://curesearch.org/iac-spotlight-jeffrey-skolnik-md/) - At CureSearch, we’re focused on driving innovative research that will lead to new childhood cancer treatments at an accelerated pace, but we can’t do it alone. By collaborating with leading experts in pediatric oncology through our world-class Scientific and Industry Advisory Councils, we’re identifying and supporting research projects with the strongest potential to move into
- [Mom and childhood cancer advocate shares daughter’s story on anniversary of diagnosis](https://curesearch.org/mom-and-childhood-cancer-advocate-shares-daughters-story-on-anniversary-of-diagnosis/) - Mom and childhood cancer advocate shares daughter’s story on anniversary of diagnosis Fourteen years ago today, Stacy Distefano heard the words that more than 17,000 parents in the U.S. hear every year - “your child has cancer.” On April 29, 2008, Stacy took her four-year-old daughter, Avery, to the pediatrician after weeks of stomach problems
- [Scientific Advisory Council Spotlight: Brenda Weigel, MD](https://curesearch.org/sac-spotlight-brenda-weigel-md/) - Survival rates for the most common types of childhood cancer have greatly increased in recent years, but unfortunately, there has been little improvement in the prognosis for many less common and more aggressive tumor types. That's why at CureSearch, we’re focused on the development of new, safe, effective treatments for the most difficult-to-treat pediatric cancers
- [Volunteer, mother of childhood cancer survivor to host Northern Colorado CureSearch Walk](https://curesearch.org/https/curesearchorg/p13866/) - Volunteer, mother of childhood cancer survivor to host Northern Colorado CureSearch Walk CureSearch funds next-generation childhood cancer research, and that wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated volunteers who work every day to fundraise and bring awareness to the urgent need for new treatments for the kids who need them most. In 2018, Kathleen Sullivan and
- [Ultimate Hiker takes on famous pilgrimage for childhood cancer research](https://curesearch.org/ultimate-hiker-takes-on-famous-pilgrimage-for-childhood-cancer-research/) - Ultimate Hiker takes on famous pilgrimage for childhood cancer research How far would you hike for children with cancer? For Steve Hay, it’s 165 miles. More than 17,000 children in the US are diagnosed with cancer every year and most current standard treatments were approved before 1990. There is an urgent need for new, safe,
- [175 miles in seven days – hiker treks across the country for kids with cancer](https://curesearch.org/175-miles-in-seven-days-hiker-treks-across-the-country-for-kids-with-cancer/) - Ryan Sickler is going the extra mile to tell children’s cancer to “take a hike” by taking on all seven 2022 CureSearch Ultimate Hikes to raise funds and awareness for better childhood cancer treatments. The CureSearch Ultimate Hike is the nation’s only endurance event dedicated to childhood cancer. Hikes take place throughout the year on
- [Scientific Advisory Council Spotlight: Elizabeth Fox, MD](https://curesearch.org/scientific-advisory-council-spotlight-elizabeth-fox-md/) - With the expert leadership of the CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council (SAC), which sets the academic priorities for research initiatives and evaluates projects on scientific merit, CureSearch funds projects with commercial potential and the ability to quickly reach patients who need new and better treatment options. The SAC includes best-in-class pediatric oncologists, such as Elizabeth Fox,
- [Parexel: finding the person behind the patient](https://curesearch.org/parexel-finding-the-person-behind-the-patient/) - Parexel, one of the world’s leading global clinical research organizations and a CureSearch Industry Advisory Council member, is sponsoring the 2022 My CureSearch Walk to honor and remember those affected by cancer. Formerly the National Walk, My CureSearch Walk gives supporters like you the chance to walk from anywhere, anytime during September in honor of
- [Industry Advisory Council Spotlight: Geoffrey Kannan, MD, PhD](https://curesearch.org/spotlight-geoffrey-kannan-md-phd/) - Dr. Geoffrey Kannan has always known he wanted to be a physician-scientist. After his first laboratory experience in high school, he was dedicated to learning more about innovations in science that could impact patients’ lives. “As soon as I stepped on the pediatric ward in medical school at the University of Miami, I knew that
- [Camp Happy Days’ unique programs empower children, families facing cancer](https://curesearch.org/camp-happy-days-unique-programs-empower-children-families-facing-cancer/) - Every year, childhood cancer advocates across the country hit the trails for CureSearch Ultimate Hikes to help bring new treatments to kids with cancer. Individuals and teams, like Camp Happy Days, trek 20-30 miles to tell children’s cancer to “take a hike!” Camp Happy Days is an organization that offers support and encouragement to children
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - A Story of Two Sisters](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-walk-heroes-a-story-of-two-sisters/) - This story is about two sisters. Bridget is 14 years old and just celebrated 11 years off treatment for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. When Bridget was two, she was diagnosed with this very rare form of genetic lung cancer. At that time I was pregnant with her little sister, Anna, so the genetic part stuck out to
- [Partner Highlight](https://curesearch.org/partner-highlight/) - (loveyourmelon.com) – Ashleigh was just 19 years old when she was diagnosed with stage four osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer. Battling an extremely aggressive cancer, Ashleigh and her family would spend days at the hospital hoping for the best possible outcome. Rather than allowing her perspective to be negative, Ashleigh's brave instinct was
- [Predicting Childhood Leukemia Relapse Using Machine Learning](https://curesearch.org/predicting-childhood-leukemia-relapse-using-machine-learning/) - Parker Institute researchers at Stanford create data-driven method to more accurately predict relapse at time of diagnosis (parkerici.org) - Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have developed a better way to test early on which childhood leukemia patients will relapse in the future. The method, used at the time
- [CureSearch Partner Raised Record Setting Amount in Memory of Jake](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-partner-raised-record-setting-amount-in-memory-of-jake/) - CureSearch is grateful to have partnered with Kiewit Corporation over the past 11 years. Together, we raise critical funds for children’s cancer research. Kiewit’s contribution is already making major strides in the fight to end childhood cancer. In 2017, Kiewit had a record-setting year by raising over $500,000. These funds support our mission to find
- [Molly Lambert, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)](https://curesearch.org/Molly-Lambert/) - When Molly Lambert of Omaha was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) at age 6, she was too young to understand the scope of what was happening and how drastically her life would change over the course of the next seven months. However, she knew from a young age that she had to do something
- [Iyalee, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)](https://curesearch.org/Iyalee/) - Meet Superhero Iyalee Meet our spirited superhero, Iyalee (Leelee), who at just 7 years old was diagnosed with cancer - specifically B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP ALL). Iyalee's mother's concern started when her daughter began experiencing leg pain that couldn't be explained. "At first we thought she hurt herself on the playground but I knew
- [Spring Outside for Children with Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Spring-Outside-for-Children-with-Cancer/) - Spring is here — join us outside for a new challenge benefiting kids with cancer. Why get involved? Your support will help CureSearch deliver better treatments for children NOW and advance our mission to end children's cancer. Here are three ways to get involved this spring: 1. Take the ultimate adventure. Be part of a
- [Children’s Champion Feature: Dr. Stuart Siegel, Chairman of the Board](https://curesearch.org/Childrens-Champion-Feature-Dr-Stuart-Siegel-Chairman-of-the-Board/) - Visionary, thought leader, philanthropist – these are just a few words that describe Dr. Stuart Siegel, CureSearch's Chairman of the Board. His support of CureSearch can be traced back to the beginning of our organization when, as a pediatric oncologist, he saw first-hand the urgent need to end children's cancer. Dr. Siegel wanted to use
- [Arianna Rosado, Wilms Tumor](https://curesearch.org/Ariannas-Superhero-Story/) - Arianna’s Superhero Story "The future is worth it. All the pain. All the tears. The future is worth the fight," said superhero Martian Manhunter. For Arianna Rosado, that meant fighting for her future at just age 3 when she was diagnosed with Wilms tumor. While Arianna was very young at the time of her diagnosis
- [Addison, Wilms Tumor](https://curesearch.org/Addisons-Superhero-Story/) - Addison’s Superhero Story The Green Lantern once said, "no matter how bad things get, something good is out there, just over the horizon." For superhero Addison Barber, this quote describes her battle with cancer all too well. At just 18 months old, Addison was diagnosed with Stage 5 bilateral Wilms tumor. Hope was just over
- [2018 Catapult Summit to Accelerate Children’s Cancer Cures](https://curesearch.org/2018-Catapult-Summit-to-Accelerate-Childrens-Cancer-Cures/) - Next week, CureSearch for Children's Cancer is proudly hosting the third annual Catapult Summit, acting as a neutral convener of industry leaders to lead the way for better treatments for childhood cancer patients. CureSearch is inviting leaders from industry, academia, investment, business, healthcare, our own key advisors and more to this collaborative event. The Catapult
- [Childhood Cancer Survivor to Spend 12th Birthday Volunteering at 28-Mile Charity Hike](https://curesearch.org/Childhood-Cancer-Survivor-to-Spend-12th-Birthday-Volunteering-at-28-mile-Charity-Hike/) - Eleven-year-old Will Busby first heard of CureSearch's Ultimate Hike seven years ago, when his father, Jeff, starting raising funds and training for a 28.3-mile trek to be completed in one day. The family was well aware of the need for funding for children’s cancer research, as four-year-old Will had been diagnosed with high risk acute
- [Search for a Cure: Fighting Children’s Cancer](https://curesearch.org/search-for-a-cure-fighting-childrens-cancer/) - Search for a Cure: Fighting Children’s Cancer (prahs.com) This week is the fourth annual Clinical Trials Awareness Week. This year, its mission is to raise awareness on the importance of clinical trials for infants and children. It’s a topic that’s close to the heart of our Mark Sorrentino. Next week, he’ll be presenting at CureSearch’s
- [Bone Marrow Donor Trains Ultimate Hike Team to Hike 25.5 Miles](https://curesearch.org/Bone-Marrow-Donor-Trains-Ultimate-Hike-Team-to-Hike-25-5-Miles/) - In just a few weeks, Margaret Fenlon will lace up her boots and start training a team of hikers from Rochester to trek 25.5 miles on the Superior Hiking Trail in just one day. It isn't the first time she’s done something big to fight children's cancer – she's participated in the CureSearch Ultimate Hike
- [Meet Dr. Kara Davis, Childhood Cancer Researcher](https://curesearch.org/Meet-Dr-Kara-Davis-Childhood-Cancer-Researcher/) - (www.loveyourmelon.com) When Dr. Kara Davis first started her career in pediatric oncology, she never thought she would become a laboratory researcher making major strides for childhood cancer research treatments and cures. During her fellowship, Dr. Davis was inspired to use her pediatric oncology experience to directly make a difference in children’s cancer research. Now, Dr.
- [Going Gold for Children’s Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/Going-Gold-for-Childrens-Cancer-Research/) - We were recently inspired by Mat Welch's CureSearch Gold DIY fundraiser and his commitment to running four -- that's right FOUR -- Tough Mudder races in one day. One of his goals? To raise $10,000 for children's cancer research. We talked with Mat who shared more about his story below: 1. What inspired you to
- [Julie Chau, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)](https://curesearch.org/Meet-Our-Superhero-Julie-Chau/) - Meet our Superhero: Julie Chau Julie Chau was just 11-years-old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia by the doctors at Children's Hospital Minneapolis. Her parents had been away on a trip to Vietnam and when they came back, they noticed something was very wrong with her. Chau had lost 50 pounds in just
- [Michigan man bikes Route 66 for pediatric cancer](https://curesearch.org/Michigan-Man-Bikes-Route-66-for-Pediatric-Cancer/) - By Patrick Baron, WJBC BLOOMINGTON (www.wjbc.com) – In an effort to raise money for a cure for pediatric cancer and raise awareness, a man from Michigan is riding along Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Mark Linder is riding his bike along the historic highway in honor of his son, Kevin, who died
- [2018 CureSearch Young Investigators to Deliver Next Generation of Cancer Treatments](https://curesearch.org/2018-CureSearch-Young-Investigators-To-Deliver-Next-Generation-Of-Cancer-Treatments/) - 2018 CureSearch Young Investigators to Deliver Next Generation ofCancer Treatments CureSearch is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2018 Young Investigators grants for children’s cancer research. Dr. Loretta Li of the Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and Dr. Avery Posey of The University of Pennsylvania are this year’s recipients who will use
- [CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Announces Young Investigator Award Recipients](https://curesearch.org/Curesearch-For-Childrens-Cancer-Announces-Young-Investigator-Award-Recipients/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Tessa Gatz (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org CURESEARCH FOR CHILDREN’S CANCER ANNOUNCES YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD RECIPIENTS Young Investigator Recipients Granted $450,000 to Deliver the Next Generation of Cancer Treatments for Pediatric Cancer BETHESDA, MD – July 17, 2018 – CureSearch is proud to announce the 2018 Young Investigator Award recipients, Dr. Loretta
- [Innovative Researcher Awarded CureSearch Catapult Award](https://curesearch.org/Innovative-Researcher-Awarded-CureSearch-Catapult-Award/) - Innovative Researcher Awarded CureSearch Catapult Award $1 million grant will fund clinical trial for pediatric glioma patients This month, CureSearch proudly announced our inaugural Catapult Award recipient - Dr. Ranjit Bindra of the Yale Cancer Center. The CureSearch Catapult Awards are designed to propel high-potential pediatric cancer treatments through clinical trials and to our young
- [CureSearch for Children's Cancer Announces Inaugural Catapult Award Recipient](https://curesearch.org/CureSearch-for-Childrens-Cancer-Announces-Inaugural-Catapult-Award-Recipient/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Tessa Gatz (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org CURESEARCH FOR CHILDREN’S CANCER ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CATAPULT AWARD RECIPIENT $1 Million Grant Funds High-Impact Children’s Brain Cancer Research BETHESDA, MD – July 10, 2018 – CureSearch is proud to announce its inaugural Catapult Award has been granted to Dr. Ranjit Bindra of the Yale Cancer
- [Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Feature: Superheroes Unite! Volunteer Veteran](https://curesearch.org/CCAM-Feature-Superheroes-Unite-Volunteer-Veteran/) - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Feature:Superheroes Unite! Volunteer Veteran In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CureSearch is featuring our team of supporters, partners, industry leaders and researchers who are changing the face of childhood cancer. Volunteer veterans like Megan, who have a close personal connection to the cause are helping us to push forward better
- [College Student and Childhood Cancer Survivor Advocates for Children’s Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/College-Student-And-Childhood-Cancer-Survivor-Advocates-For-Childrens-Cancer-Research/) - College Student and Childhood Cancer Survivor Advocates for Children’s Cancer Research Up until she was 11-years-old, Samantha Sowa was like most girls her age – she loved spending time with her family, traveling to new cities and playing with friends. That all changed when she was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma. Doctors were baffled to
- [Kay Koehler, CureSearch CEO](https://curesearch.org/Kay-Koehler-CureSearch-CEO/) - Kay Koehler, CureSearch CEO We continue to highlight our team of superheroes for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, including Kay Koehler – CureSearch CEO. In February of 2018, CureSearch’s Board of Directors announced that Kay would take the leadership reins as CEO. As the former Chief Develoment Officer, Kay had been a critical part of the
- [Love Your Melon takes on the Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/Love-Your-Melon-Takes-On-The-Ultimate-Hike/) - Love Your Melon takes on the Ultimate Hike Nothing says a commitment to partnership quite like getting the team together and lacing up your boots to hike more than 25 miles – and that’s exactly what our partners Love Your Melon did for our Superior Hiking Trail Ultimate Hike. With one of the largest turnouts
- [CureSearch Industry Advisory Council member Davy Chiodin on why Acerta Pharma supports childhood cancer research](https://curesearch.org/CureSearch-Industry-Advisory-Council-Member-Davy-Chiodin-On-Why-Acerta-Pharma-Supports-Childhood-Cancer-Research/) - CureSearch Industry Advisory Council member Davy Chiodin on why Acerta Pharma supports childhood cancer research Acerta Pharma, AstraZeneca's Hematology Center of Excellence, is committed to advancing the science of technology to deliver life-changing medicines to patients most in need, and we're proud to call them a strategic partner. Learn more from Davy Chiodin, PharmD, CureSearch
- [1 Investigational New Drug (IND) Application](https://curesearch.org/1-investigational-new-drug-ind-application/) - CureSearch has funded 1 new investigational new drug (IND) application to be submitted to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This is a rare win because...
- [CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Announces Research Award Opportunities](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-for-childrens-cancer-announces-research-award-opportunities/) - Contact: Caitlyn Barrett National Director, Research and Programs Phone: (240) 235-2215 Email: caitlyn.barrett@curesearch.org CureSearch for Children's Cancer Announces Research Award Opportunities Up to $7 million in research awards will accelerate the development of better, less-toxic children's cancer treatments Bethesda, MD – October 5, 2018 - CureSearch for Children's Cancer announced a request for applications (RFA)
- [300+ potential new drug targets](https://curesearch.org/300-potential-new-drug-targets/) - Over 300 potential new drug targets are being studied for 9 types of children's cancer.
- [3 Clinical Trials](https://curesearch.org/3-clinical-trials/) - 3 Clinical trials for adolescent/young adult transition patients are underway due to a funding grant given by CureSearch. This will help...
- [Advantage Hair Salon Shines Bright with DIY Gold Event](https://curesearch.org/Advantage-Hair-Salon-Shines-Bright-With-DIY-Gold-Event/) - Advantage Hair Salon Shines Bright with DIY Gold Event If you ask Joyce Reed why she helps organize an event that raises more than $20,000 for kids with cancer, she'll tell you it's because she can’t stand to see kids in pain. Joyce is the organizer of the Advantage Hair Salon DIY Gold event that
- [Cash Robison, Hepatoblastoma](https://curesearch.org/Cash-Robison/) - Meet Superhero Cash "Babies don't get cancer, what is going to happen now?" were the words of Cash’s grandmother when at just 7 months old he was diagnosed with stage two hepatoblastoma, a rare type of liver cancer. While Cash was too little to understand what was happening, the rest of the family was confused
- [30 New Drugs in Preclinical Testing](https://curesearch.org/30-new-drugs-in-preclinical-testing/) - CureSearch has helped to achieve preclinical testing for 30 new drugs to treat high-risk brain cancer, sarcoma, leukemia and Wilms tumor.
- [1 Novel Drug for Ewing Sarcoma](https://curesearch.org/1-novel-drug-for-ewing-sarcoma/) - 1 Novel drug for Ewing Sarcoma is nearing pediatric clinical trials. This means that many children will...
- [1 Novel Cell Therapy for AML](https://curesearch.org/1-novel-cell-therapy-for-mal/) - 1 Novel Cell Therapy for AML is nearing pediatric clinical trials. This is very important because...
- [CureSearch Difference F](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-difference-f/) - We provide children and families with the tools and resources they need to battle cancer today, while advancing new and better treatments to protect their future.
- [CureSearch Difference G](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-difference-g/) - We convene leaders across sectors (academia, pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, patients) to collaboratively advance better, less toxic treatments.
- [CureSearch Difference H](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-difference-h/) - We catapult great research out of the laboratory and into clinical trials and commercialization, to the point where new treatments reach children.
- [CureSearch Difference C](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-difference-c/) - Our Advisory Councils and Scientific Review Board brain trust is unmatched.
- [CureSearch Difference E](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-difference-e/) - We hold ourselves, and our grant recipients, accountable through a novel measurement framework and frequent reporting to our constituents.
- [‘Unimaginable battle’: 12-mile York County hike helps fight childhood cancer](https://curesearch.org/Unimaginable-Battle-12-Mile-York-County-Hike-Helps-Fight-Childhood-Cancer/) - 'Unimaginable battle': 12-mile York County hike helps fight childhood cancer (www.heraldonline.com) Hikers will lace up their boots to trek 12 miles Nov. 17 at Baxter Village Trail in Fort Mill to honor and remember local children affected by childhood cancer. It touches particularly close to home for one York County family. "Our main concern is
- [A Season of Hope for Childhood Cancer Cures](https://curesearch.org/A-Season-Of-Hope-For-Childhood-Cancer-Cures/) - A Season of Hope for Childhood Cancer Cures Harlan, was an active and happy toddler when his world changed forever. At just two-years-old, Harlan was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer for which there was no cure. With no new treatments in over 20 years, Harlan bravely endured standard therapies - radiation, chemotherapy and brain
- [CureSearch Difference A](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-difference-a/) - Limited federal funding specifically for children's cancer research (only 4%) We focus only on children's cancer.
- [CureSearch Difference B](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-difference-b/) - We’re not here just to fund research, we’re here to drive patient impact.
- [CureSearch Difference D](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-difference-d/) - We invest in large-scale grants over a three-year timeframe, which allows our researchers to focus on their work, not fundraising.
- [Ella Doll gives hope to kids with cancer](https://curesearch.org/Ella-Doll-Gives-Hope-To-Kids-With-Cancer/) - Ella Doll gives hope to kids with cancer 'Tis the season for giving - giving hope to all those affected by childhood cancer. All throughout the year, Ella Doll, the bald friend of Barbie®, helps children understand the hair loss that is common among cancer patients. Through a partnership with Mattel, CureSearch is able to
- [Five ways to meet your New Year’s Resolution](https://curesearch.org/Five-Ways-To-Meet-Your-New-Years-Resolution/) - Five ways to meet your New Year’s Resolution Resolve to make it your best year yet by training for the ultimate adventure with CureSearch! The CureSearch Ultimate Hike is the only national hiking fundraiser dedicated to fighting children's cancer. This fully supported adventure of a lifetime is your chance to make 2019 your most memorable
- [Raleigh kids train to take on the Ultimate Hike to honor their cancer-fighting superheroes and sisters](https://curesearch.org/Raleigh-Kids-Train-To-Take-On-The-Ultimate-Hike-To-Honor-Their-Cancer-Fighting-Superheroes-And-Sisters/) - Raleigh kids train to take on the Ultimate Hike to honor their cancer-fighting superheroes and sisters Maggie Morton, 11, and Daniel Griffith, 12, have already made their 2019 New Year's Resolution – to hike 28.3 miles in one day. Maggie will be hiking in honor of her sister, Violet, who was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma before
- [QBE Shootout Golf Tournament Raises Critical Funds for Childhood Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/QBE-Shootout-Golf-Tournament-Raises-Critical-Funds-for-Childhood-Cancer-Research/) - QBE Shootout Golf Tournament Raises Critical Funds for Childhood Cancer Research The 2018 QBE Shootout golf tournament brought together some of the world’s best golfers for a PGA Tour team competition and a chance to raise critical funds benefitting our mission to end children’s cancer. Joseph Campione, CureSearch superhero and Ultimate Hiker attended the event
- [CureSearch Volunteer Honored with National Award](https://curesearch.org/CureSearch-Volunteer-Honored-with-National-Award/) - CureSearch Volunteer Honored with National Award CureSearch volunteer leader Jacki Splittorf-Sullins was honored today as North America’s Top Volunteer Fundraiser by the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. The prestigious Cash, Sweat & Tears award recognizes the passion of our nation’s most extraordinary volunteers—people who take on physical challenges or overcome tremendous obstacles to raise money for U.S. charities
- [CC, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)](https://curesearch.org/CC-Acute-Lymphoblastic-Leukemia-All/) - Super CC: Strong and Brave Our family's childhood cancer journey Written by Emily Powell, CC's Mom Our daughter CC was normally a bubbly, vivacious child, but when she was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in October 2016, she was so sick that she made no effort to even leave her hospital bed.
- [Marianne Salsberg Maintains Optimal Health and Adds Meaning to her Miles by Supporting CureSearch](https://curesearch.org/Marianne-Salsberg-Maintains-Optimal-Health-And-Adds-Meaning-To-Her-Miles-By-Supporting-CureSearch/) - Marianne Salsberg Maintains Optimal Health and Adds Meaning to her Miles by Supporting CureSearch A quest for health and wellness was the basis of a beautiful synergy with an important goal - end children's cancer. Marianne Salsberg ran her first 5K in the fall of 2012, months after having gastric bypass surgery. As she developed
- [CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Launches Groundbreaking IMPACT Series](https://curesearch.org/CureSearch-For-Childrens-Cancer-Launches-Groundbreaking-IMPACT-Series-Forum/) - Media Contact: Kelli Wright Phone: (240) 235-2204 | kelli.wright@curesearch.org CureSearch for Children's Cancer Launches Groundbreaking IMPACT Series Forum Collaborative forum will provide academic pediatric oncology leaders with early industry insights to accelerate the development of new pediatric cancer treatments Bethesda, MD – March 28, 2019 - CureSearch for Children's Cancer announces its inaugural IMPACT Series
- [Chandler, CNS HGNET-BCOR](https://curesearch.org/Chandler-CNS-HGNET-BCOR/) - A Hero in Any Playbook Chandler Grey is just like any other kid in many ways; he loves Scooby-Doo, playing with Legos and learning about dinosaurs. But, unlike most 8-year-olds, Chandler has a high-grade neuroepithelial tumor of the central nervous system with a BCOR mutation - in other words, a highly malignant and extremely rare
- [A Legacy of Kindness and Compassion](https://curesearch.org/A-Legacy-Of-Kindness-And-Compassion/) - A Legacy of Kindness and Compassion How 11-Year-Old Karma Maestas United a Community Written by Crystal McBride, Karma's Mom Karma was born a sassy, fierce and bright child. Independent and inquisitive, she was determined to get the ultimate "why" of everything. She grew to love math, science and exploring the stars and universe. She was
- ["Before Emily" and "After Emily" - A Mother's Story](https://curesearch.org/Before-Emily-And-After-Emily-A-Mothers-Story/) - "Before Emily" and "After Emily" - A Mother's Story By Amy McKelvey Amy McKelvey is a mother, CureSearch supporter and childhood cancer advocate. Her daughter, Emily, died just five months after her diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), on December 20, 2009 at age 17. Before... My life now seems to be defined by "before
- [CureSearch Research Funding Drives New Brain Cancer Treatments](https://curesearch.org/CureSearch-Research-Funding-Drives-New-Brain-Cancer-Treatments/) - CureSearch Research Funding Drives New Brain Cancer Treatments Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children and accounts for nearly 20% of childhood cancer diagnoses, yet treatments have remained relatively unchanged over the past 30 years. Our research strategy is laser focused on addressing this type of unmet need and ensuring that
- [A Father's Story](https://curesearch.org/A-Fathers-Story/) - Travis Stafford is a father and childhood cancer advocate. He is committed to finding new treatments and cures by supporting CureSearch programs. In his mind, his son George's future depends on it. Travis Stafford's perception of fatherhood changed after his son George was diagnosed with Wilms tumor at age 7. "The dad is supposed to
- [CureSearch-Funded Research Drives Pediatric Sarcoma Clinical Trial](https://curesearch.org/CureSearch-funded-Research-Drives-Pediatric-Sarcoma-Clinical-Trial/) - While recent advances have yielded an 80% cure rate for pediatric cancer overall, high-risk sarcoma survival rates have not changed in the past 20 years. For more than 30 years, CureSearch has played a vital role in pushing forward research breakthroughs in pediatric oncology. During Sarcoma Awareness Month, we're proud to highlight a CureSearch-funded research
- [Busy Bee And CureSearch Partner To Support Children's Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/Busy-Bee-And-CureSearch-Partner-To-Support-Childrens-Cancer-Research/) - Contact: Megan Forcey Director of Advertising & E-commerce, Busy Bee Phone: (352) 339-9721 | Megan.Forcey@BusyBee.rocks Tessa Gatz Director of Communications, CureSearch for Children's Cancer Phone: (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org Travel plaza purchases can help fund new, less-toxic treatment options for kids Bethesda, MD – August 1, 2019 - Johnson & Johnson, Inc is proud to
- [An Update on the Vincristine Shortage](https://curesearch.org/An-Update-On-The-Vincristine-Shortage/) - The U.S. is currently facing a shortage of vincristine, a critical standard treatment for many childhood cancers. Vincristine is a sterile generic injectable that has been approved to treat (and cure) children with cancer for over 5 decades. Vincristine is utilized by nearly every child with cancer and is a critical component of treatment regimens
- [Kids can get involved with CureSearch](https://curesearch.org/Kids-Can-Get-Involved-With-CureSearch/) - As the summer draws to an end and with back to school just around the corner, consider encouraging the kids in your life to spin their creative energy into something fun and charitable, such as creating their very own DIY fundraiser! CureSearch Gold is a DIY fundraising program that allows anyone to come up with
- [CureSearch Announces $1.2 Million Grant Supporting New CAR T-cell Therapy for DIPG](https://curesearch.org/CureSearch-Announces-1-2-Million-Grant-Supporting-New-CAR-T-Cell-Therapy-For-DIPG/) - Contact: Tessa GatzDirector of Communications, CureSearch for Children's CancerPhone: (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org PICI co-funded grant will support clinical trial testingnew treatment for deadly pediatric brain tumor Bethesda, MD – September 17, 2019 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announces its 2019 Catapult Award has been granted to immunologist Crystal Mackall, MD. Co-funded by the Parker
- [Busy Bee Gives Back by Raising Funds to Support Childhood Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/Busy-Bee-Gives-Back-By-Raising-Funds-To-Support-Childhood-Cancer-Research/) - Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CureSearch teams up with advocates across the nation including passionate corporate partners like Johnson & Johnson, Inc who are raising funds and creating awareness intheir 18 Busy Bee stores throughout Florida and Georgia from August through October. We had a chance to sit down with Megan Forcey, Director of Advertising
- [CureSearch Announces $450,000 in New Research   Funding to Drive Innovative Treatments for Pediatric Neuroblastoma and MPNST](https://curesearch.org/Curesearch-Announces-450000-In-New-Research-Funding-To-Drive-Innovative-Treatments-For-Pediatric-Neuroblastoma-And-MPNST/) - Contact:Tessa Gatz, Director of Communications, CureSearch for Children’s CancerPhone: (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org Bethesda, MD - October 28, 2019 - CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is proud to announce funding for two CureSearch Young Investigator Awards supporting promising new therapies for pediatric neuroblastoma and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). Each project will receive $225,000 over three years
- [Superheroes Unite to Protect the Future of Children Diagnosed with Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Superheroes-Unite-To-Protect-The-Future-Of-Children-Diagnosed-With-Cancer/) - (charities.org) - "Your child has cancer" – it’s the worst news a parent can hear. For some families, this heartbreaking news comes just months after their son’s or daughter’s birth – like in the case of little 2-month old Ava. For others, life is going great for years and then suddenly it’s turned upside down
- [Sydney, Wilms Tumor](https://curesearch.org/Sydney-Wilms-Tumor/) - Remembering Sydney the Superhero Sydney was just 5 years old when she was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor - a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys. Sydney immediately started on a grueling treatment process that would span over multiple years. However, she did not let it take away from her happy and positive spirit
- [Taking a Hike for Pediatric Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Taking-A-Hike-For-Pediatric-Cancer/) - Taking a Hike for Pediatric Cancer (www.loveyourmelon.com) Recently, a team from Love Your Melon took on the challenge of the CureSearch Ultimate Hike in support of our partner, CureSearch for Children's Cancer. The Ultimate Hike is CureSearch's program that gives participants the opportunity to hike 20-30 miles in one day in order to raise money
- [Three ways to give holiday hope to kids with cancer](https://curesearch.org/Three-Ways-To-Give-Holiday-Hope-To-Kids-With-Cancer/) - Three ways to give holiday hope to kids with cancer At CureSearch for Children's Cancer, this holiday season is about giving hope – the hope that every childhood cancer patient can live the long, healthy life he or she deserves. That's why we’re sharing three ways you can help give hope to kids with cancer
- [Tips to know before going on an Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/Tips-To-Know-Before-Going-On-An-Ultimate-Hike/) - Donate
- [Ultimate Hike Program Raises $5 Million for Children’s Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/Ultimate-Hike-Program-Raises-5-Million-for-Childrens-Cancer-Research/) - 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
- [Ultimate Hike Program Raises $5 Million for Children’s Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/Ultimate-Hike-Program-Raises-5-Million-for-Childrens-Cancer-Research-blog/) - In its eighth year, the CureSearch Ultimate Hike program has surpassed the $5 million-dollar fundraising milestone. These funds, and every dollar that hikers continue to raise, go towards CureSearch’s mission to advance children’s cancer research. The Ultimate Hike program takes place each year on some of the nation’s most famous trails with hiker fundraising to
- [Ultimate Hike Adventures Across the Nation](https://curesearch.org/Ultimate-Hike-Adventures-Across-the-Nation/) - What if you could have the ultimate destination adventure while also giving back to an important cause? With CureSearch's Ultimate Hike, you can! The Ultimate Hike program provides in-person or virtual training with one of our incredible coaches, fundraising support and the opportunity to travel to beautiful hike locations for a weekend that you'll never
- [Why Research? For one mother, the answer is simple](https://curesearch.org/Why-Research-For-One-Mother-The-Answer-Is-Simple/) - By Amy Rodriguez Ricabal - mother of a childhood cancer survivor, CureSearch supporter and childhood cancer advocate This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are encouraging supporters to share their stories in answer to the question, “Why Research?”. For Amy Rodriguez Ricabal, the answer is her daughter, Natalia. This is her story. Donate
- [Trek for 43](https://curesearch.org/trek-for-43/) - Join supporters around the nation this National Take a Hike Day and raise critical funds for pediatric cancer research. Trek for 43, CureSearch's newest program, empowers people to come together to tell children's cancer to "take a hike" during National Take a Hike Day weekend, November 15-17. “This program is great because it can fit
- [The Mike Miller Honorary Gala Benefitting CureSearch](https://curesearch.org/the-mike-miller-honorary-gala-benefitting-curesearch/) - Earlier this year, the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) and the Florida Association of Professional Employer Organizations (FAPEO) hosted the Mike Miller Gala benefitting CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. The event took place at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida with attendees pledging more than $150,000 for children's cancer research. Mike has been
- [Eleven-Year-Old Cancer Survivor to speak at Golfer Greg Norman’s Annual QBE Shootout Event Benefitting CureSearch](https://curesearch.org/eleven-year-old-cancer-survivor-to-speak-at-golfer-greg-normans-annual-qbe-shootout-event-benefitting-curesearch/) - For more than 20 years, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer has been the primary charity beneficiary of the QBE Shootout, a professional golf tournament founded and hosted by legendary golfer Greg Norman. On Dec. 12, the QBE Shootout will welcome 11-year-old cancer survivor Chase Hancock as the featured speaker at its annual Pro-Am Gala. Funds raised
- [Driving Childhood Cancer Treatments Forward:  Announcing a New Partnership with FasterCures & Children’s Tumor Foundation](https://curesearch.org/driving-childhood-cancer-treatments-forward-announcing-a-new-partnership-with-fastercures-childrens-tumor-foundation/) - Today, we announce a new partnership with FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute, and the Children’s Tumor Foundation to identify deprioritized drugs that could benefit pediatric patients, and to create a new pediatric-focused pathway for development. As an organization committed to accelerating the development of new childhood cancer treatments, we know that smarter research funding is just one part of the solution; long-term success will require
- [Dr. Brenda Weigel named Chair of CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council](https://curesearch.org/dr-brenda-weigel-named-chair-of-curesearch-scientific-advisory-council/) - Dr. Brenda Weigel named Chair of CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council Bethesda, MD – August 26, 2020 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announces that Brenda Weigel, MD, has been appointed as the new chair of the CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council. The Council is comprised of best-in-class pediatric oncologists who set the academic priorities for CureSearch research initiatives and evaluate projects on
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Bryce](https://curesearch.org/bryce/) - Bryce was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant rhabdoid tumor of the liver when he was 15 months old. Our little boy went from a happy, healthy toddler, to fighting for his life in just a couple short weeks. We spent most of the next almost four months at Children's hospital in Minneapolis while Bryce underwent
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - A Story of Two Sisters](https://curesearch.org/bridget-anna-brava/) - This story is about two sisters. Bridget is 14 years old and just celebrated 11 years off treatment for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. When Bridget was two, she was diagnosed with this very rare form of genetic lung cancer. At that time I was pregnant with her little sister, Anna, so the genetic part stuck out to
- [CureSearch Walk Forever Heroes - Knox](https://curesearch.org/knox/) - Knox Thomas was born on September 10, 2011. Around the time Knox was 6 months old, I started getting concerned that something was wrong with him because he would not sit up. But he was pulling himself up and doing everything else an almost 7 month old baby should be doing. I remember saying something
- [CureSearch Walk Heroes - Chloe](https://curesearch.org/chloe/) - Chloe Gochenour is 11 years old and lives with her family in Luray, Va. At the age of just 5 years old, Chloe was diagnosed with Leukemia. After 2.5 years of treatment, we are thankful that Chloe is a very active, healthy young lady. Chloe loves swimming, gymnastics, basketball, riding her bike, and checking on
- [CureSearch Heroes - Nitin Ramachandran](https://curesearch.org/team-nitin/) - Nitin was diagnosed when he was in seventh grade with Medulloblastoma. He went through a 10 hour surgery, 6 weeks of radiation and a year long of chemotherapy. Besides the side affects of chemo radiation, he is doing very well and is currently a second year student at Georgetown University. We have participated in Cure
- [Chicago Mom of Young Cancer Survivor Joins CureSearch Event as Publicity Chair](https://curesearch.org/chicago-mom-of-young-cancer-survivor-joins-curesearch-event-as-publicity-chair/) - 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,
- [Legacy of Cancer-Stricken Teen Inspires Participants, Volunteers for Upcoming Fundraiser](https://curesearch.org/legacy-of-cancer-stricken-teen-inspires-participants-volunteers-for-upcoming-fundraiser/) - 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
- [Local College Student And Childhood Cancer Survivor Advocates For Children's Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/cancer-research-fundraising/) - For Immediate Release Media Contact: Tessa Gatz tessa.gatz@curesearch.org (240) 235-2204 | curesearch.org LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENT AND CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVOR ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH Samantha Sowa participates in CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Superheroes Unite! Chicago event to raise funds for children's cancer research Chicago – August 9, 2018 – Up until she was 11-years-old, Samantha
- [CureSearch Partners with Minnesota United to Kick Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-partners-with-minnesota-united-to-kick-childhood-cancer/) - For Immediate Release Media Contact: Tessa Gatz tessa.gatz@curesearch.org (240) 235-2204 | curesearch.org CURESEARCH PARTNERS WITH MINNESOTA UNITED TO KICK CHILDHOOD CANCER Players and fans honor local cancer survivors with commemorative evening Bethesda, MD – September 18, 2018 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer has partnered with Minnesota United for the annual Kick Childhood Cancer Night, taking
- [CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Announces Research Award Opportunities in 2019](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-for-childrens-cancer-announces-research-award-opportunities-2-2/) - Media Contact: Caitlyn Barrett National Director, Research and Programs Phone: (240) 235-2215 | caitlyn.barrett@curesearch.org CureSearch for Children's Cancer AnnouncesResearch Award Opportunities Up to $5 million in research awards will accelerate the development of better, less-toxic children's cancer treatments Bethesda, MD – June 3, 2019 - CureSearch for Children's Cancer announced a request for applications (RFA)
- [COVID-19 Impact and Action](https://curesearch.org/covid-19-impact-and-action/) - Updated 5/1/20 To the CureSearch Community: Like you, we're closely monitoring the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19. With the safety of our patient families, volunteers and staff top of mind, all CureSearch-sponsored events through June 1st have been postponed, including our annual CureSearch Summit and spring Ultimate Hike events. We hope that you'll continue to participate
- [Jared Brancazio named new Chairman of the Board for CureSearch, aims to drive forward new treatments via collaboration and innovation](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-appoints-new-chairman-of-the-board-names-chair-emeritus-for-board-of-directors/) - This month, Jared Brancazio takes the reins as CureSearch’s Chairman of the Board, bringing to the role a strategic vision centered on collaboration, innovation, and the importance of strong, diverse volunteer leadership. Brancazio, himself a cancer survivor, previously served as Board Treasurer. “This is a significant moment in the history of our organization said Brancazio. “We’re truly poised to transform the way childhood cancer research is approached
- [National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Industry Advisory Council champions pediatric drug development from within](https://curesearch.org/national-volunteer-week-spotlight-industry-advisory-council-champions-pediatric-drug-development-from-within/) - As we work to find new and less-toxic treatments for pediatric cancers, we know that smarter research funding is just one part of the solution. Long-term solutions require a seismic shift in the existing pediatric drug development process. This change demands the strategic collaboration of all the players in the pediatric cancer ecosystem, including science,
- [Let’s come together today for the kids who need us](https://curesearch.org/lets-come-together-today-for-the-kids-who-need-us/) - Dear CureSearch Supporter, Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and an opportunity for all of us to come together in support of the causes that are closest to our hearts. As the father of a childhood cancer survivor and a member of the CureSearch Board of Directors, I invite you to participate in
- [Inside Scoop Independence Edition - July 2017](https://curesearch.org/Inside-Scoop-July-2017/) - How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation: Happy summer all! I hope everyone is enjoying the hot weather and has fun plans for the summer months. I have been busy managing our pier/shoreline construction project at home, and doing lots of traveling. The pier should be done soon and the barge is no longer parked in

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- [Young Investigator Program](https://curesearch.org/young-investigator-program/) - Funding truly transformational science Our Young Investigator Awards combat the loss of promising scientists from the field by providing financial support to investigators early in their research careers, along with career development and mentoring opportunities. These grants are limited to truly transformational science designed to deliver innovative cancer treatments toward clinical trials and train the
- [Anjali Sharma, MD](https://curesearch.org/sharma/) - Anjali Sharma, MD Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Consultant A9 Clinical Consultants Anjali is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist who trained at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford. During her fellowship, she also completed a fellowship in Adult Bone Marrow and Stem Cell transplant at Stanford Medical center. She earned her medical degree from Lady Hardinge Medical School in New Delhi,
- [Katherine Minson, MD](https://curesearch.org/minson/) - Katherine Minson, MD Senior Medical Director NovaBridge Biosciences Katherine Minson, MD is a board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist and Senior Medical Director at NovaBridge Biosciences with experience in academic clinical research and preclinical drug development. She received her MD from the Medical University of South Carolina, completed a pediatric residency at Vanderbilt University, and her subspecialty training
- [Jodi Muscal, MD](https://curesearch.org/research/advisory-councils/muscal/) - Jodi Muscal, MD Medical Director Clinical Development, Amgen Jodi Muscal, MD is a board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist currently serving as a Medical Director in clinical development at Amgen where she is a clinical lead in the global blinatumomab program. Prior to joining Amgen, Jodi was a Pediatric Clinical Director at Pfizer in the Pediatric Center of
- [5-Year Survival Rate](https://curesearch.org/childhood-cancer-statistics/5-year-survival-rate/) - 5 year survival rates for the cancers that have the highest unmet need and that we are/have funded research within. This can be used to compare to the average 5-year survival rates to show that while it has improved overall, there are still areas where more research is needed. Created with Highcharts 11.4.8NeuroblastomaNeuroblastoma84.3%​84.3%95%​95%95%​95%50%​50%0100255075AverageLow-riskIntermediate-riskHigh-risk Source: www.cancer.org/cancer/types/neuroblastoma/detection-diagnosis-staging/survival-rates.html
- [Childhood Cancer Deaths](https://curesearch.org/childhood-cancer-statistics/cancer-deaths-per-year/) - In children, cancer is the number one cause of death by disease. In fact, it is responsible for more deaths than all other diseases combined. Created with Highcharts 11.4.8Childhood Disease-Related Deaths, 0-19, 1999-2020Cancer: 44%Heart Diseases: 23%Influenza and Pneumonia: 11%Septicemia: 9%Cerebrovascular Disease: 7%Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases: 6% Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center
- [Childhood Cancer Incidence](https://curesearch.org/childhood-cancer-statistics/number-of-diagnoses/) - Childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. Every day, 42 children aged 0-19 are diagnosed with cancer and the average age of diagnosis is 10. Cancer affects all ethnic, gender, and socio-economic groups and more than 40,000 children undergo treatment for cancer each year. Created with
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- [Ultimate Hike Coastal California Redwoods Recommitment](https://curesearch.org/ultimate-hike-coastal-california-redwoods-recommitment/) - Ultimate Hike - Coastal California Redwoods Recommitment 2026 Step 1 of 5 20% Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Welcome to recommitment! Please make sure you complete the form and return all materials in time to arrive at CureSearch as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, May
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- [CureSearch Walk](https://curesearch.org/walk/) - West Palm BeachApril 11, 2026 Registration Closed ColoradoOct. 4, 2026 Salt Lake CityOct. 10, 2026 Host A Walk in Your Community Turn your passion into action! We'll provide all the support you need to start a new CureSearch Walk in your community, including a robust planning guide and a customizable donation page for your event.
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- [Board of Directors](https://curesearch.org/board-of-directors/) - CureSearch Directors provide outstanding executive leadership, experience and expertise from the areas of business, finance, medical research, and more. Many directors have experienced childhood cancer in their own families or with close friends, and they understand the challenges facing patients and families today. Chair of the Board Jared Brancazio, WMS® Jared is the Founding and
- [Manager, Community Engagement - North](https://curesearch.org/employment/manager-community-engagement-north/) - Reports to: Associate Director, Community Engagement Location: Fully Remote - must reside in Maryland, the District of Columbia, New York, New Jersey, or the Philidelphia area to be considered. Pay: $60,000 - $65,000 annually ABOUT US Every day, 42 families hear the devastating words, "Your child has cancer." At CureSearch for Children's Cancer, we accelerate bold,
- [Employment](https://curesearch.org/about-us/employment/) - Career opportunities Join our dedicated team and be a part of transforming the childhood cancer landscape! Check back often for open career opportunities, and consider volunteering with us. What does it mean to join our Team? Impact Our mission is to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research with measurable results in an
- [Director, Marketing and Communications](https://curesearch.org/director-marketing-communications/) - Reports to: Chief Development Officer Location: Fully Remote | Full-Time Pay: $100,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience and location ABOUT US Every day, 42 families hear the devastating words, "Your child has cancer." CureSearch for Children's Cancer exists to change that reality. We fund bold, innovative research to deliver safer, more effective treatments to kids
- [Donor-Advised Funds](https://curesearch.org/donor-advised-funds/) - A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple, effective way to support lifesaving childhood cancer research. A donor-advised fund is like a charitable investment account, for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations. Contributions made to donor-advised funds are generally eligible for immediate tax deductions. Those funds are invested for tax-free growth, then the fundholder can
- [Request more information about Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/info-session/) - Still have questions about Ultimate Hike? Watch our "weekend overview" video Email us! ultimatehike@curesearch.org Refer to our Ultimate Hike FAQs Click to Register for a Virtual Ultimate Hike Info Session Ultimate Hike Info Sessions Schedule (more to come!) December 9, 2025 @ 7:30pm EST January 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm EST February
- [2026 Pediatric Early Development Symposium](https://curesearch.org/peds/) - From Promise to Practice: Strategy, Funding, and Development Behind New Pediatric Cancer Therapies A Quarterly Webinar Series Exploring How Research, Funding, and Collaboration Bring New Cancer Therapies to Children Presented By: The 2026 Pediatric Early Development Series (PEDS) is a quarterly webinar series focused on the real-world decisions, funding strategies, and execution challenges involved in
- [Pre-Clinical Projects](https://curesearch.org/research/pre-clinical-projects/) - Accelerating promising research to the clinic Our Acceleration Initiative projects are highly innovative and address the largest obstacles in children's cancer research, driving translational research to the clinic - ready to reach patients within three years. Apply for a research grant Active Acceleration Initiative Projects Joshua Breunig, PhD Cedars-Sinai Focus: Pediatric Glioma Gregory Friedman, MD
- [ANDREI THOMAS-TIKHONENKO, PhD – ACCELERATION INITIATIVE – HIGH-RISK PEDIATRIC CANCERS – NEUROBLASTOMA AND DIFFUSE MIDLINE GLIOMA](https://curesearch.org/andrei-thomas-tikhonenko-phd-acceleration-initiative-high-risk-pediatric-cancers-neuroblastoma-and-diffuse-midline-glioma/) - Andrei Thomas-Tikhonenko - CureSearch for Children's Cancer - High-risk pediatric cancers – neuroblastoma and diffuse midline glioma
- [DAVID LANGENAU, PhD – ACCELERATION INITIATIVE – RHABDOMYOSARCOMAma](https://curesearch.org/david-langenau-phd-acceleration-initiative-rhabdomyosarcoma/) - Dr. David Langenau - Massachusetts General Hospital - CureSearch for Children's Cancer - Rhabdomyosarcoma - Targeting p53 in childhood rhabdomyosarcoma
- [Jakefest](https://curesearch.org/jakefest/) - Since 2007, Kiewit has proudly sponsored its annual Jakefest fundraiser benefiting CureSearch for Children's Cancer. Jakefest was established by Harry and Robin Koenigs to honor and remember their son, Jake. At just five years old, Jake was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children. He passed away in 2006 just one
- [Violet's Village](https://curesearch.org/legacy-or-champion-fund-for-childhood-cancer/violetsvillage/) - Register Now Violet's Story Diagnosis and Early Treatment Violet's story is one of remarkable strength, resilience, and love. Her life took a sharp turn when she was diagnosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT) at just four months old. On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, her pediatrician noticed her head had grown a little too much
- [Neuroblastoma in Children](https://curesearch.org/neuroblastoma-in-children/) - Neuroblastoma accounts for about 6-10% of all childhood cancers. Learn about symptoms, prognosis, treatments, and how you can help fight childhood cancer.
- [Neuroblastoma in Children - After Treatment](https://curesearch.org/neuroblastoma-in-children-after-treatment/) - Just Diagnosed In Treatment After Treatment Late Effects of Neuroblastoma The potential late effects following treatment for neuroblastoma depends on the therapy received and the age at which therapy was received, as well as many other factors. Read about Brooke's battle with neuroblastoma There are a couple of very important resources that you should be
- [Ewing Sarcoma in Children](https://curesearch.org/ewing-sarcoma-in-children/) - Ewing Sarcoma is the second most common bone cancer in children. It occurs most frequently in bone, but can also begin in soft tissue. Learn more.
- [Gauri Sunkersett, DO](https://curesearch.org/sunkersett/) - Gauri Sunkersett, DO Senior Medical Director AbbVie One Oncology Dr. Gauri Sunkersett is a board-certified Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist with subspecialty training in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and is the Senior Medical Director at AbbVie One Oncology leading development across multiple assets for pediatric indications. In 2022, Dr. Sunkersett was the clinical lead for Imbruvica gaining its
- [Advisory Councils](https://curesearch.org/advisory-councils/) - Our world-class Scientific and Industry Advisory Councils are comprised of experts at the top of their fields in science and industry. Validation of a research project by our councils speaks volumes in the global pediatric cancer arena. By convening thought leaders and key perspectives, we offer a unique and sophisticated approach that is changing the
- [Ewing Sarcoma in Children - After Treatment](https://curesearch.org/ewing-sarcoma-after-treatment/) - Just Diagnosed In Treatment After Treatment Late Effects of Ewing Sarcoma The potential late effects following treatment for Ewing sarcoma depend on the therapy received, the age of the child when the treatment took place, and many other factors. Read about Ema's battle with Ewing sarcoma There are a couple of very important resources that
- [CureSearch RFAs](https://curesearch.org/research/rfas/) - CureSearch Research Programs: Request for Applications - funding high potential projects that address areas of high, unmet needs in pediatric cancer
- [Team Steve: The Steven Crowe Legacy Fund](https://curesearch.org/legacy-or-champion-fund-for-childhood-cancer/team-steve/) - Team Steve is taking on the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Support Becky, Caroline, and Stephen Now Our goal is to prevent any child, any family member, and any friend from experiencing the pain and heartbreak we have endured. Donate to Steve's Fund Steve's Story Steven was a fun, silly, always-moving, athletic kid. In
- [Manager, Community Engagement](https://curesearch.org/employment/manager-community-engagement/) - Reports to: Associate Director, Community Engagement Location: Fully Remote - Preferred: Colorado, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas Pay: $60,000 - $65,000+ annually ABOUT US Every day, 42 families hear the devastating words, "Your child has cancer." At CureSearch for Children's Cancer, we accelerate bold, high-impact research while activating local communities to fuel our mission. We
- [Manager, Community Engagement - Mid-Atlantic Region](https://curesearch.org/employment/manager-community-engagement-mid-atlantic-region/) - Reports to: Associate Director, Community Engagement Location: Fully Remote - must reside in Maryland, the District of Columbia, New York, New Jersey, or the Philidelphia area to be considered. Pay: $60,000 - $65,000 annually ABOUT US Every day, 42 families hear the devastating words, "Your child has cancer." At CureSearch for Children's Cancer, we accelerate bold,
- [Our Research Strategy](https://curesearch.org/our-research-strategy/) - CureSearch Research Programs Our unique funding strategy focuses on addressing areas of unmet need in childhood cancer. Our three distinct research programs fund both pre-clinical and clinical research, and are each designed to accelerate the pace of pediatric drug development and deliver new treatments directly to the children who so desperately need them. Young Investigator
- [John Prensner, PhD](https://curesearch.org/prensner/) - CureSearch Roundtable featuring Dr. Prensner Monday, May 18th at 12 pm EST Register now for our upcoming virtual roundtable with Dr. John Prensner. The discussion will include time for Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Prensner about his findings and the future of ATRT treatment. Register Now JOHN PRENSNER, PHD University
- [Community Leadership Boards](https://curesearch.org/community-leadership-board/) - Community Leadership Boards amplify the CureSearch mission in regions around the country. Board members foster strategic relationships within their communities, driving fundraising, event participation and increased awareness of the need for pediatric cancer research funding. We're actively recruiting new members for Boards across the country. Please fill out the interest form here: Community Leadership Board
- [Foothills Ultimate Hike Recommitment](https://curesearch.org/foothills-ultimate-hike-recommitment/)
- [Neuroblastoma in Children - Just Diagnosed](https://curesearch.org/neuroblastoma-in-children-just-diagnosed/) - Just Diagnosed In Treatment After Treatment Diagnosing Neuroblastoma Depending on the location of the tumor and other factors, doctors use different tests to diagnose neuroblastoma. Often these texts include x-rays or other imaging, like CT scans or MRIs, to determine the location and size of the neuroblastoma tumor. In about 90% of neuroblastoma cases, tumor
- [Neuroblastoma in Children - In Treatment](https://curesearch.org/neuroblastoma-in-children-in-treatment/) - Just Diagnosed In Treatment After Treatment Treatment for neuroblastoma in children varies significantly based on the risk for relapse classification of the disease. It is estimated that as many as 50-60% of children with high-risk neuroblastoma will eventually suffer a relapse. In children with intermediate- or low-risk neuroblastoma, relapses occur in only 5-15% of cases.
- [Ways to Donate](https://curesearch.org/ways-to-donate/) - Make an Impact in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer Every child with cancer deserves a safe and effective treatment option. Your generosity helps fund groundbreaking research that brings better treatments to kids faster. Whether you honor a loved one with a tribute gift, include CureSearch in your estate plans, or give through a donor-advised fund,
- [Activate](https://curesearch.org/activate/)
- [Donate Stock](https://curesearch.org/donate-to-childrens-cancer-research/easy-ways-to-give/donate-stock/) - A gift of stock is another way to support CureSearch and receive a tax benefit. If your investments have increased in value since you acquired them, a gift can result in a charitable gift tax deduction of the appreciated value of the property, and the reduction or elimination of capital gains tax. Your tax advisor
- [Sam Schneider Legacy - Events](https://curesearch.org/sam-schneider-legacy-calendar-of-events/) - UPCOMING EVENTS The Sam Schneider Legacy will be hiking in CureSearch's newest signature event, Ultimate Hike Colorado Trail, on September 19, 2026! Team "Don't Lollygag!" aims to raise $40,000 for the Sam Schneider Legacy. Every dollar raised will support Dr. Lee's Ewing sarcoma research. Join Team "Don't Lollygag!" Register to hike with us! Training begins in late June In-person and virtual
- [Staff](https://curesearch.org/staff/) - The CureSearch team of staff are located throughout the U.S. We also benefit from the incredible experience and expertise of the volunteers who serve on our Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Council, and Industry Advisory Council. Learn more about the leadership team below. Interested in joining our team? View current openings! Senior Leadership Kay Koehler
- [Jared Brancazio](https://curesearch.org/jared-brancazio/) - Jared Brancazio Managing Partner of Brancazio Meisenzahl Wealth Management Jared is the Founding and Managing Partner of Brancazio | Meisenzahl Wealth Management, a Raymond James Financial Services advisory practice. He intentionally serves a small group of families, structuring his work to create the capacity to give back at a leadership level-an approach shaped by deep
- [Ultimate Hike Central Texas Recommitment](https://curesearch.org/ultimate-hike-central-texas-recommitment/) - Step 1 of 5 20% URL This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Welcome to recommitment! Please make sure you complete the form and return all materials in time to arrive at CureSearch as soon as possible, but no later than Thursday, February 12, 2026, to ensure we have time to
- [Jamie Anastas, PhD - Young Investigator - Pediatric High-Grade Glioma](https://curesearch.org/anastas/) - Jamie Anastas, PhD, a CureSearch Young Investigator conducting research at the Baylor College of Medicine to develop a therapy for pediatric high-grade glioma
- [Dr. Elias Sayour - RNA-NANOPARTICLE VACCINES FOR PEDIATRIC HIGH-GRADE GLIOMA](https://curesearch.org/sayour/) - Elias Sayour, MD, PhD University of Florida CureSearch Catapult Award: 2020-2022 Focus: High-grade glioma Project Title: RNA-nanoparticle vaccines for pediatric high-grade glioma About Dr. Sayour Expand Elias Sayour, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, and Pediatrics, as well as Principal Investigator of the RNA Engineering Laboratory within the Preston A. Wells, Jr. Center for Brain Tumor
- [Louis Chesler, MD, PhD, FRCPCH](https://curesearch.org/research/advisory-councils/chesler/) - Louis Chesler, MD, PhD, FRCPCH Professor of Childhood Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Executive Director, Children's Cancer Institute of Australia Codirector, The Minderoo Comprehensive Children's Cancer Centre Sydney Children's Hospital Prof Louis Chesler has been a Professor of Childhood Cancer Biology and Therapeutics at The Institute of Cancer Research in London, and an Honorary Paediatric Oncology
- [Kathryn Taylor, PhD](https://curesearch.org/taylor/) - KATHRYN TAYLOR, PhD Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) CureSearch Young Investigator Award: 2026-2028 Focus: Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma (DHG) Project title: The Role of Neuronal Activity in Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma About Dr. Taylor Expand Dr. Kathryn Taylor is an Assistant Member in the Cancer Biology & Genetics Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with a joint
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- [Dr. Ranjit Bindra, Catapult Award Project: Pediatric Glioma](https://curesearch.org/research/catapult/active-grants/ranjit-bindra-pediatric-glioma-2/) - Dr. Ranjit Bindra, MD, PhD Yale University School of Medicine Focus: High-grade glioma Project Title: Exploiting mutant IDH1/2-induced DNA repair defects in pediatric glioma About Dr. Bindra Expand Ranjit Bindra is a physician-scientist and biotech entrepreneur at the Yale School of Medicine. Clinically, he treats adult and pediatric primary CNS tumors. He also runs Phase I
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- [Brave Barbie](https://curesearch.org/brave-barbie/) - Brave Barbie and Brave Ken help children better understand their hair loss, and act as friends through treatment and beyond. "She's bald and beautiful just like our little warrior." Courageous Chloe's Crew Hair loss is a common side effect of many standard childhood cancer treatments. Through partnership with Mattel, we're honored to provide Brave Barbie
- [Clinical Trial Funding](https://curesearch.org/clinical-trial-funding/) - Supporting Phase I or II clinical trials Our Catapult Awards accelerate proven research out of the lab and into the clinic where it reaches the pediatric patients who urgently need new treatments. These awards uniquely fund cutting-edge clinical trials that begin enrolling patients in less than a year. What is a clinical trial? Clinical trials
- [Mohamed S. Abdelbaki, MD](https://curesearch.org/research/clinical-trials/mohamed-s-abdelbaki/) - Mohamed Shebl Abdelbaki, MD Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Catapult Award: 2024-2027 Focus: Recurrent Brain Tumors; Natural Killer (NK) Cell Therapy Project title: Phase I Study of Natural Killer Cells in Recurrent Malignant Brain Tumors About Dr. Abdelbaki Expand Dr. Mohamed Shebl Abdelbaki is the Director of both the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program and
- [David Munn, MD](https://curesearch.org/research/catapult-awards/david-munn/) - David Munn, MD Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Catapult Award: 2023-2025 Focus: Pediatric Brain Tumors; Immunotherapy; Novel Agent, Combination Therapy Project title: Combined IDO and BTK Inhibition for Immunotherapy of Pediatric Brain Tumors This project is supported in part by the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. About Dr. Munn Expand Dr. David Munn
- [Yael Mossé, MD](https://curesearch.org/mosse/) - Yael Mossé, MD Children's Hospital of Philadelphia CureSearch Acceleration Initiative Award: 2025-2028 Focus: Neuroblastoma Project title: Translation of an ALK-directed Antibody Drug Conjugate for Neuroblastoma About Dr. Yael Mossé Expand Dr. Yael Mossé is a physician-scientist at Children's Hospital Philadelphia who has spent over two decades advancing research and treatment for neuroblastoma. She led the discovery of
- [John Lee, MD, PhD](https://curesearch.org/lee/) - JOHN LEE, MD, PhD David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA CureSearch Acceleration Initiative Award: 2023-2025 Focus: Ewing sarcoma Project title: IL-18 armored STEAP1 CAR T cell therapy for Ewing sarcoma "Metastatic Ewing sarcoma is rarely curable and current treatments like surgery, radiation and chemotherapy often don't work well for advanced cases. Our hope is this treatment
- [Joshua Breunig, PhD](https://curesearch.org/breunig/) - Dr. Breunig, PhD is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences and the Director of the Confocal Microscopy Core at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, California.
- [Babak Moghimi, MD](https://curesearch.org/research/young-investigator-program/moghimi/) - BABAK MOGHIMI, MD Children's Hospital Los Angeles CureSearch Young Investigator Award: 2024-2026 Focus: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Project title: Tuning gated CAR-T cells for pediatric AML This project is supported in part by Team Steve: The Steven Crowe Legacy Fund. About Dr. Moghimi Expand Dr. Babak Moghimi is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist whose research
- [Hunter Jonus, PhD](https://curesearch.org/research/young-investigator-program/jonus/) - HUNTER JONUS, PHD Emory University School of Medicine CureSearch Young Investigator Award: 2024-2026 Focus: Pediatric neuroblastoma Project title: Driving tumor infiltration and persistence of gd T cell therapies for NB About Dr. Jonus Expand Dr. Jonus is an Instructor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine at Emory University. She completed her fellowship training under the guidance
- [Kristen VanHeyst, DO](https://curesearch.org/research/young-investigator-program/kristen-vanheyst/) - KRISTEN VANHEYST, DO University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (Cleveland, OH) CureSearch Young Investigator Award: 2023-2025 Focus: Pediatric Osteosarcoma; Tumor Microenvironment; Immunotherapy Project title: Tumor Microenvironment Modulation as an Effective Therapy for Osteosarcoma About Dr. VanHeyst Expand Dr. VanHeyst is an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in collaboration with Case Western
- [Elvin Wagenblast, PhD](https://curesearch.org/research/young-investigator-program/elvin-wagenblast/) - ELVIN WAGENBLAST, PHD The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai CureSearch Young Investigator Award: 2023-2025 Focus: Pediatric Leukemia; Acute Myeloid Leukemia Project title: Targeting Therapy Resistance in NUP98-NSD1 Rearranged Childhood Leukemia This project is supported by Team Steve: The Steven Crowe Legacy Fund. About Dr. Wagenblast Expand Dr. Elvin Wagenblast is an Assistant Professor at the Department of
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- [Find a Clinical Trial](https://curesearch.org/research/clinical-trial-finder/) - Start your search below to find clinical trials that may benefit your child and also have the potential to benefit the entire pediatric cancer community. We've partnered with Antidote to help you search for clinical trial options for your child. To start searching for clinical trials, click "get started" in the box below. As you answer
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- [Solid Tumors in Children - Cancer of the Bone, Organs or Tissues](https://curesearch.org/solid-tumors-in-children/) - A solid tumor is a lump of sick cells stuck together. Tumors can develop in many parts of the body including the brain, kidneys, liver and bones. These sick cells crowd out healthy cells and keep them from doing their job. Common types of solid tumor cancers include neuroblastoma, Ewing sarcoma and Wilms tumors. Brain
- [Leukemia in Children](https://curesearch.org/leukemia-in-children/) - About Leukemia Leukemia is a cancer of the blood. Leukemia cells are sick immune blood cells that do not work properly and crowd out healthy blood cells. Leukemias are the most common childhood cancers representing one-third of all cancer diagnoses in children. Childhood leukemia can be chronic (slow growing) or acute (fast growing). Chronic forms
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- [Supporting Ewing Sarcoma Research](https://curesearch.org/legacy-or-champion-fund-for-childhood-cancer/400-2/nick-currey-fund-supporting-ewing-sarcoma-research/) - About Ewing Sarcoma Ewing sarcoma survival rates have reached a plateau in recent decades - overall the five-year survival rate is just 60%. Survival rates for patients with metastatic disease or who relapse are much lower. This plateau suggests that conventional treatment regimens have reached the limit of their efficacy and underscores the need to
- [Ewing Sarcoma in Children - In Treatment](https://curesearch.org/ewing-sarcoma-in-treatment/) - Just Diagnosed In Treatment After Treatment Almost all children treated for Ewing sarcoma are treated with a combination of chemotherapy and surgery and/or radiation. Aggressive treatment is common in Ewing sarcoma because of the incidence and risk of metastasis. Chemotherapy Read about Jake's battle with Ewing sarcoma Chemotherapy is often the first course of treatment
- [Ewing Sarcoma in Children - Just Diagnosed](https://curesearch.org/ewing-sarcoma-just-diagnosed/) - Just Diagnosed In Treatment After Treatment Diagnosing Ewing Sarcoma Many children are diagnosed after their primary care doctor ordered or performed imaging studies such as X-rays, CT Scans or MRI tests. These imaging studies sometimes need to be repeated by oncology specialists. If doctors suspect a bone or soft tissue tumor, the physician will ensure
- [CureSearch Legacy Funds](https://curesearch.org/legacy-funds/) - Our legacy fund program provides a personal and impactful way to honor your child's cancer journey by directly funding the most promising childhood cancer research. Amy Miller Champion Fund Beau Swallow Legacy Fund Danielle's Roses Eloise Dodge Gould Fund Garret and I: The Garret Collins Legacy Fund Jacob Koenigs "Jakefest" Memorial Fund Joey Keller Fund
- [Patient and Family Resources](https://curesearch.org/patient-and-family-resources/) - Patient and family resources What Is A Clinical Trial Clinical trials are human research studies that test new drugs or treatments in a lab environment and compares them to current, standard treatments. Patient testing only occurs if pre-clinical research findings indicate the treatment is effective and safe. Clinical trials are standard practice in cancer treatment
- [Childhood Cancer Awareness Month](https://curesearch.org/childhood-cancer-awareness-month/) - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, when CureSearch raises awareness for pediatric cancer. Join us year-round to fight childhood cancer.
- [CT Scan (CAT)](https://curesearch.org/tests-and-procedures/imaging-tests/ct-scan/) - A computerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around your body and uses computer processing to create cross-sectional images (slices) of the bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues inside your body. The above video demonstrates a CT scan for a child undergoing cancer treatment. This video was designed
- [Echocardiogram](https://curesearch.org/tests-and-procedures/imaging-tests/echocardiogram/) - An echocardiogram (echo) is a test that helps doctors evaluate the strength and function of a child's heart. The test uses sound waves to create a picture of the heart. The above video demonstrates a echocardiogram in two children undergoing cancer treatment. This video was designed to educate parents and caregivers by showing actual patients
- [Low Red Blood Cell Count (Anemia)](https://curesearch.org/treatment-side-effects/low-red-blood-cell-count-anemia/) - Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Oxygen enters the lungs with each breath and binds (attaches) to hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries the oxygen to all the organs and tissues in the body. Two laboratory tests are done to measure the number and function of red blood cells: A Hemoglobin
- [Low White Blood Cell Count (Neutropenia)](https://curesearch.org/treatment-side-effects/low-white-blood-cell-count/) - White blood cells fight infection. A normal white blood cell count is between 5,000 and 10,000 cells. A white blood cell count below 1,000 cells increases the risk of infection. In some cases, your child may be given a medicine, such as "G-CSF (granulocyte-colony stimulating factor)," to help increase the number of white blood cells
- [Keeping Your Single Kidney Healthy](https://curesearch.org/late-effects-of-treatment/keeping-your-single-kidney-healthy/) - Treatment for childhood cancer sometimes requires the removal of one kidney. You can live a normal life with one kidney, as long as it remains healthy. Here's what you need to know to assess your risk for problems with your single kidney and to help keep it as healthy as possible. Am I at Risk
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- [Brain Tumors in Children](https://curesearch.org/brain-tumors-in-children/) - Brain Cancer and CNS tumors comprise 16% of childhood cancers. CureSearch provides research grants to fight these and other childhood cancers.
- [Claudia Rössig, MD](https://curesearch.org/research/advisory-councils/rossig/) - Claudia Rössig, MD Director of Department, University Children's Hospital Muenster Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Muenster, Germany Affiliated group leader Princess Máxima Center Utrecht, NL Claudia Rössig received her medical degree at the University of Luebeck in Germany, then joined the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology of University Children´s Hospital Muenster, Germany, as a Clinical
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- [Geoffrey Kannan, MD, PhD](https://curesearch.org/kannan/) - Geoffrey Kannan, MD, PhD Vice President, Medical Science Precision for Medicine Geoff Kannan is a Vice President, Medical Science at Precision for Medicine. Geoff is trained as a pediatric neuro-oncologist, having worked at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Boston Children's Hospital. He was most recently on staff at Children's National
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- [Development Manager, Community Engagement - Midwest Region](https://curesearch.org/employment/development-manager-community-engagement-midwest-region/) - Reports to: Director of Community Engagement Location: Fully Remote Pay: $62,000 - $65,000 annually ABOUT US Every day, 42 families hear the devastating words, "Your child has cancer." At CureSearch for Children's Cancer, we're driving bold, innovative childhood cancer research that gets promising new treatments to kids faster. Our mission is to ensure that every child
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- [About CureSearch](https://curesearch.org/about-us/) - Our Mission Our mission is to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research with measurable results in an accelerated time frame. Recognizing a broken system, growing obstacles, and unmet needs in drug development, we've launched an innovative and unique strategy to address the urgent, critical need for new and better childhood cancer treatments.
- [Sam's Story](https://curesearch.org/sams-story/) - Sam’s video will be released on his 22nd birthday, March 9, 2022.
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- [JOANNA GELL, MD – YOUNG INVESTIGATOR – INTRACRANIAL GERM CELL TUMOR (iGCT)](https://curesearch.org/joanna-gell-md-young-investigator-intracranial-germ-cell-tumor-igct/) - Dr. Joanna Gell, CureSearch Young Investigator, Intracranial Germ Cell Tumor iGCT, Development of a targeted compound for the germ cell tumor marker PRDM14
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- [Average Years of Life Lost to Cancer](https://curesearch.org/childhood-cancer-statistics/average-years-of-life-lost-to-cancer/) - In 2016, the average life expectancy in the US was over 78 years. The average age of death for a child with cancer is under 11 years old. Childhood cancer results in as many as 50 more years of life lost than other cancers. Created with Highcharts 11.4.8Number of Years Life LostAverage Years of Life
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- [Childhood Cancer Statistics](https://curesearch.org/childhood-cancer-statistics/) - Graphs and Infographics Cancer Incidence Cancer Deaths 5-Year Survival Rate Average Years of Life Lost to Cancer Infographics Important Facts Each year, the parents of more than 15,000 children age 0-19 in the U.S. will hear the words "your child has cancer." Across all ages, ethnic groups, and socio-economics, this disease remains the number one
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- [Treatment Side Effects](https://curesearch.org/treatment-side-effects/) - Side effects occur when healthy cells are damaged. Different chemotherapy and radiation treatments cause different side effects. Side effects may happen right away, a week to 10 days later, or even months to years later. In general, the side effects from chemotherapy depend on the type and dosage. Side effects of radiation depend on which
- [Treatment Options](https://curesearch.org/treatment-options/) - Following a diagnosis of cancer, your healthcare team will create a treatment plan for your child. This treatment plan will outline what types of treatments will be used, how often they will be administered, and the expected length of treatment. The healthcare team will customize the treatment plan to your child's overall health, age, cancer
- [Tests and Procedures](https://curesearch.org/tests-and-procedures/) - Many tests and procedures are done to see exactly where cancer cells are located inside the body. The combination of tests used will be different for each child because of the different types of cancer. For any test that is performed, it's important to understand: Why the test/procedure is being done. How the results will
- [Relapse or Recurrence](https://curesearch.org/relapse-or-recurrence/) - Sometimes, despite the best care and significant progress made in treatment, cancer comes back. When this happens it is called a recurrence or relapse. The likely relapse occurs is that a few of the original cancer cells survived the initial treatment. Sometimes, this is because cancer cells spread to other parts of the body and
- [Palliative Care](https://curesearch.org/coping-with-cancer/palliative-care/) - Palliative care specialists are medical professionals who work with your child and the healthcare team to help make your child as comfortable as possible. Palliative care teams are called by different names at various hospitals such as advanced care team, supportive care team, comfort care team or quality of life team. At some centers, the
- [Clinical Trials](https://curesearch.org/research/clinical-trials-2/) - What is a Clinical Trial? Clinical trials are human research studies that test new drugs or treatments and compares them to current, standard treatments. Patient testing only occurs if pre-clinical research findings indicate the treatment is effective and safe. Clinical trials are standard practice in cancer treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults; about 60%
- [Life After Cancer](https://curesearch.org/life-after-cancer/) - Ending Treatment Ending treatment for cancer in children is, for many families and patients, a time of great joy. It is associated with "success" and with relief at no longer having to endure the many treatments and intense schedules that have developed. At the same time, families face new uncertainties. There are new requirements for
- [Thyroid Cancer in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/solid-tumors-sarcomas-in-children-cancer-of-the-bone-organs-or-tissues/thyroid-cancer-in-children/) - About Thyroid Cancer The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ that sits below the Adam's apple in the front of the neck. The thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate the body's response to hot and cold, the energy level of the body, and weight and appetite. Thyroid cancer in children is rare and often cured.
- [Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/solid-tumors-sarcomas-in-children-cancer-of-the-bone-organs-or-tissues/soft-tissue-sarcoma-in-children/) - About Soft Tissue Sarcoma Cancers that occur in the connective tissue of the body, such as muscle, fat, and fibrous tissue are usually considered sarcomas. The most common sarcomas in children are rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle), osteosarcoma (bone cells), and Ewing sarcoma (in or outside of bone). However, there are more than 50 other types that affect
- [Skin Cancer in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/solid-tumors-sarcomas-in-children-cancer-of-the-bone-organs-or-tissues/skin-cancer-in-children/) - About Skin Cancer Melanoma in children is a cancer of the skin which begins with the cells that give pigment (color) to skin, hair, and eyes. Most melanomas occur in the skin, although they can also occur in the eye. Although melanoma is not the most common skin cancer, it is the most serious one.
- [Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/solid-tumors-sarcomas-in-children-cancer-of-the-bone-organs-or-tissues/rhabdomyosarcoma-in-children/) - About Rhabdomyosarcoma Rhabdomyosarcoma in children (also called "rhabdo" or RMS) is a tumor in which malignant (cancer) cells look like young, immature muscle cells. It is the most common soft tissue sarcoma (cancer of soft and connective tissue) found in children. In the United States, about 350 new cases are diagnosed each year in children
- [Osteosarcoma in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/solid-tumors-sarcomas-in-children-cancer-of-the-bone-organs-or-tissues/osteosarcoma-in-children/) - About Osteosarcoma Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. It starts in immature bone cells that normally form new bone tissue. It destroys local tissue and weakens the bone. Very rarely, it presents in the soft tissues, outside of a bone. Osteosarcoma most often begins in the thigh or shin bones. The second most common
- [Wilms Tumor in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/solid-tumors-sarcomas-in-children-cancer-of-the-bone-organs-or-tissues/wilms-tumor-in-children/) - About Wilms Tumor Wilms tumor is the most common form of kidney cancer in children. About 500 children are diagnosed within the United States each year and about 75% of those patients are under 5 years old. Other common kidney cancers include renal cell carcinoma (in children age 15-19), clear cell carcinoma (in children under
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- [Germ Cell Tumors in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/solid-tumors-sarcomas-in-children-cancer-of-the-bone-organs-or-tissues/germ-cell-tumors-in-children/) - About Germ Cell Tumors The term "germ cell" comes from the term "geminate," which means giving life. In humans, germ cells produce specialized cells needed for reproduction: sperm cells in boys and egg cells in girls. Germ cell cancer is a rare tumor that affects children, teens, and adults. More than 900 children and adolescents
- [Eye Cancer (Retinoblastoma) in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/solid-tumors-sarcomas-in-children-cancer-of-the-bone-organs-or-tissues/retinoblastoma-in-children/) - About Eye Cancer Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer affecting about 250 children each year. The disease occurs most often in children under the age of 4 years, with 80% of cases occurring under age 3 years and virtually none above age 6 years. Most children (99%) with this disease will be cured. Childhood retinoblastoma
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- [Esther De La Cuesta, MD, MBA](https://curesearch.org/research/advisory-councils/delacuesta/) - Esther De La Cuesta, MD, MBA Pediatric Advisor/ Senior Clinical Development Leader Oncology, Clinical Development and Operations, Bayer Pharmaceuticals Inc. Dr. Esther De La Cuesta has extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry that spans 27 years across multiple therapeutic areas including Oncology, Cardiovascular and Immunology. She has experiences in drug development through all development phases,
- [Nick Currey Fund](https://curesearch.org/legacy-or-champion-fund-for-childhood-cancer/400-2/) - Click Here to Donate to Nick's Fund Today Nick's Story In 2005, 19-year-old Nick Currey of Ridgewood, New Jersey, lost his life to Ewing sarcoma. Ewing sarcoma is a cancer most often affecting adolescents that occurs most frequently in the long bones of the legs or arms, the pelvis, chest wall, spine and the skull.
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- [Leadership](https://curesearch.org/nicholson/) - Jess Nicholson Director, Marketing and Communications Jess Nicholson joined CureSearch in 2022 to lead Marketing and Communications strategy. She and her team work to amplify the CureSearch brand, grow omni-channel marketing reach, and engage donors, event participants, volunteers, cause marketing partners and all constituents in an engaging and meaningful way. Prior to CureSearch, Jess spent
- [Senior Leadership](https://curesearch.org/koehler/) - KAY KOEHLER Chief Executive Officer Kay Koehler began her role as Chief Executive Officer of CureSearch for Children's Cancer in February 2018. Initially she joined CureSearch in May 2017 as Chief Development Officer. In that role, she oversaw fundraising efforts for the organization, including Development Operations, Business Development and Leadership Giving & Foundations. Kay also
- [CureSearch Ultimate Hike Feedback Survey - Confirmation](https://curesearch.org/curesearch-ultimate-hike-feedback-survey/curesearch-ultimate-hike-feedback-survey-confirmation/) - Success! Thank you for taking the time to complete the Ultimate Hiker survey! We value your feedback tremendously - it helps shape the future of this lifesaving program. Please stayed tuned for details on next year's hikes! Together, we're accelerating the pace to end children's cancer. If you have any questions, please reach our team
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- [Martha Donoghue, MD](https://curesearch.org/research/advisory-councils/donoghue/) - Martha Donoghue, MD Associate Director of Pediatric Oncology and Rare Cancers FDA Dr. Donoghue oversees advances made in drug development for rare cancers in both adult and pediatric patients. She's worked at the FDA for 14 years, starting as a clinical reviewer in the Division of Biologic Oncology Products, as well as in the Neuro-oncology,
- [Ryan D. Roberts, MD, PhD](https://curesearch.org/research/advisory-councils/roberts/) - Ryan D. Roberts, MD, PhD Associate Professor, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and BMT Nationwide Children's Hospital Ryan D. Roberts, MD, PhD, is a physician for the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Nationwide Children's Hospital, a principal investigator for the Center for Childhood Cancer at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital and a member of
- [Types of Children's Cancer](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/) - In this section you will find an overview of each of the most common types of children's cancer including common symptoms, how they are diagnosed, standard treatments, new therapies being tested and current research. There are three overall kinds of children's cancer: Leukemia - Cancer of the Blood Bone marrow is a factory where our
- [Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/leukemia-in-children/acute-myeloid-leukemia-aml-in-children/) - About Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Acute myeloid leukemia (also called acute myelogenous leukemia or AML) in children is a cancer of the blood that starts in the bone marrow and spreads to the bloodstream. It is more common in adults, but each year approximately 730 new cases of AML are diagnosed in children (age 0-19)
- [Liver Cancer in Children](https://curesearch.org/types-of-childrens-cancer/solid-tumors-sarcomas-in-children-cancer-of-the-bone-organs-or-tissues/liver-cancer-in-children/) - About Liver Cancer The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. It helps store nutrients from food, creates bile to break down fat, and removes harmful chemicals from the body. Liver cancer develops when malignant cells form in liver tissues. Hepatoblastoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) There are two main types of cancer
- [Video Library](https://curesearch.org/video-library/) - If you're looking for videos that will help you better understand children's cancer, you've come to the right place. You can also view more videos about CureSearch and our events on our YouTube channel. CUTTING-EDGE TREATMENTS CLINICAL TRIALS COMMON TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS STAYING HEALTHY WHILE ON TREATMENT
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- [Jack F. Shern, MD](https://curesearch.org/research/advisory-councils/shern/) - Jack F. Shern, MD Head, Tumor Evolution and Genomics Section Lasker Clinical Research Scholar Pediatric Oncology Branch Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute Dr. Jack Shern is a pediatric oncologist with the primary interest of developing effective therapies for children and adults with genetic tumor predisposition syndromes, such as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and
- [School Personnel Webinars](https://curesearch.org/webinars/school-personnel-webinars/) - Cancer in the classroom A webinar series The goal of these webinars is to provide practical information from clinical experts on how to support a students and family during treatment, as well as strategies for reintegrating a student with cancer into the classroom. We invite school social workers, nurses, teachers and families to join us
- [Returning to School](https://curesearch.org/coping-with-cancer/school-support/guidance-for-parents/returning-to-school/) - Approval to return to school after an extended medical absence can only be made by your child's attending oncologist. Very likely, your child will still be receiving anti-cancer therapy when the physician feels it is safe and appropriate to return to school. Although a child still receiving treatment may be at risk of getting an
- [Kevin N. Heller, MD](https://curesearch.org/heller/) - Kevin N. Heller, MD Chief Medical Officer Tallac Therapeutics Dr. Heller received his Bachelor's degree in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University and his medical degree from George Washington University before training first in pediatrics and then pediatric hematology/oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Following fellowship, Dr. Heller joined the faculty of the Rockefeller
- [Barriers to Treatment - Developing CD47 Antibody Therapy](https://curesearch.org/research/acceleration-initiative/ai-2/barriers-to-treatment/) - "A new antibody therapy could dramatically improve outcomes for pediatric tumors." What This Project Does Kathleen Sakamoto, MD, PhD Shelagh Galligan Professor in the School of MedicineStanford University A research team at Stanford University led by Drs. Kathleen Sakamoto and Irv Weissman has received a $1.37 million grant from CureSearch titled "Development of CD47 Monoclonal
- [Chemotherapy in Children](https://curesearch.org/treatment-options/chemotherapy-in-children/) - Chemotherapy is a general term for medications used to destroy or stop the growth of cancer cells. Your child's treatment plan will use the best medicine or combination of medicines available to most effectively combat your child's specific type and stage of cancer. This Children's Cancer and Chemotherapy video explains how cancer treatments are developed
- [Lou Stancato, PhD](https://curesearch.org/stancato/) - Lou Stancato, PhD PhD Associate Vice President, Pediatric Clinical Research Eli Lilly and Company Louis Stancato received a B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan. A 22 year veteran of Lilly, Lou most recently was a group leader in Oncology Translational Research, where he was a
- [Targeted Therapies for High-Risk Pediatric Brain Tumor Subtypes](https://curesearch.org/research/acceleration-initiative/ai-1/targeted-therapies-for-high-risk-pediatric-brain-tumor-subtypes/) - Richard Gilbertson, MD, PhD 2016-2019 Project: Targeted Therapies for High-risk Pediatric Brain Tumor Subtypes (Results of this project contributed to the launch of a phase 1 clinical trial testing combination therapies for malignant brain tumors, with Dr. Gilbertson's research directly impacting patients with recurrent, refractory medulloblastoma. The trial, sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
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- [A Novel Epigenetic Strategy to Treat Ewing Sarcoma](https://curesearch.org/research/acceleration-initiative/ai-1/a-novel-epigenetic-strategy-to-treat-ewing-sarcoma/) - A team at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute led by Mary Beckerle, PhD and including Steve Lessnick, MD, PhD, Sunil Sharma, MD, and Alana Welm, PhD has received a $1.73 million grant from CureSearch to test a novel targeted treatment for Ewing sarcoma.
- [Dr. Will Parsons, MD, PhD](https://curesearch.org/research/advisory-councils/pearson-copy/) - Will Parsons, MD, PhD Deputy Director Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas Dr. Will Parsons MD, PhD, is a board-certified pediatric oncologist and the Deputy Director of Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center (Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas). Dr. Parsons' work has been instrumental in characterizing the genetic
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- [Debbie Chirnomas](https://curesearch.org/chirnomas/) - Debbie Chirnomas Chief Medical Officer Faeth Therapeutics Debbie Chirnomas is Chief Medical Officer at Faeth Therapeutics. She was previously VP of Oncology Clinical Research at Arvinas. Prior to joining Arvinas, Debbie was VP of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs at Gamida Cell, a cell therapy biotechnology company. Prior to Gamida Cell, Debbie was at Pfizer where
- [Anne Borgman, MD](https://curesearch.org/borgman/) - Anne Borgman, MD Chief Medical Officer Sutro Biopharma Anne Borgman is a seasoned oncology drug development physician with 18 years of industry experience. She has a breadth and depth of experience in big pharma, small biotech, both the private and the public sector, with molecules ranging from antibodies to intravenous infusions to small molecules. Dr.
- [Jeffrey Skolnik, MD](https://curesearch.org/skolnik/) - Vice President, Clinical Development Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. Dr. Skolnik is Vice President of Clinical Development for Inovio Pharmaceuticals and prior to that was Chief Medical Officer and VP of Clinical Research for TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals, as well as a US Medical Affairs lead in Oncology for GSK, and clinical lead physician for several pivotal oncology programs
- [Dr. Crystal Mackall, Catapult Award Project: CAR T-cell Therapy DIPG](https://curesearch.org/research/catapult/active-grants/ranjit-bindra-pediatric-glioma/) - Crystal Mackall, MD Stanford University CureSearch Catapult Award: 2019-2022 Focus: Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma Project Title: GD2-CAR T-cells for H3K27M diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas About Dr. Mackall Expand Crystal Mackall, MD, is the Ernest and Amelia Gallo Family Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Stanford University. She serves as Founding Director of the Stanford Center for Cancer Cell
- [Dr. Adam Durbin, New Young Investigator: Neuroblastoma](https://curesearch.org/research/young-investigator-program/new-young-investigator-grants/dr-avery-posey-new-young-investigator-neuroblastoma-2/) - Dr. Adam Durbin, Young Investigator: Neuroblastoma Project title: Novel agents targeting EP300-regulated transcription in neuroblastoma Project Funded: 2019-2021 Neuroblastoma is a pediatric tumor of the peripheral sympathetic nervous system, the nerves that comprise the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord. Neuroblastoma impacts nearly 700 children in the US each year. Current therapies
- [Researcher Studies Cells That Give Rise To Hepatocellular Carcinoma](https://curesearch.org/research/young-investigator-program/yi-1/researcher-studies-mechanistic-characterization-of-tumor-initiating-cells-that-give-rise-to-hepatocellular-carcinoma/) - Debanjan Dhar, PhD at the University of California, San Diego has completed his first year of a two-year Young Investigator award from CureSearch for Children’s Cancer to study the role of a specific protein, CD44, in the creation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- [Dr. Ranjithmenon Muraleedharan, New Young Investigator: Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma](https://curesearch.org/research/young-investigator-program/ranjithmenon-muraleedharan-diffuse-intrinsic-pontine-glioma/) - This project was completed by a team at Yale led by Dr. Ranjit Bindra Dr. Ranjith Menon Muraleedharan – Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard CureSearch Young Investigator Award: 2020-2022 Focus: Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Project Title: Exploiting metabolic defects with NAMPT inhibitors in DIPG Project Overview: Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is a devastating pediatric cancer that mainly develops in
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- [Luke McGuire Fund](https://curesearch.org/legacy-or-champion-fund-for-childhood-cancer/luke-mcguire-fund/) - Click Here to Donate to Luke's Fund Today Luke's Story Luke Sheridan McGuire was first diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in December 2011. Luke had a lump on his head that appeared over night. Since it hadn't been caused by a 'blow' to the head, like one might expect to find on a 13 year old,
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- [Danielle's Roses](https://curesearch.org/danielles-roses/) - Click Here to Donate to Danielle's Fund Today Danielle's Story In 2006, Danielle was diagnosed with Stage 2 Wilms Tumor (kidney cancer). At her two-year checkup the doctor pushed on Danielle's stomach and found a nodule. She was checked in to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh the same evening.Things happened quickly; Danielle underwent surgery the
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- [Industry Advisory Council](https://curesearch.org/blackman/) - Samuel C. Blackman, MD, PhD Day One Biopharmaceuticals Sam Blackman, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Day One, is a physician-scientist trained in pediatric hematology/oncology and neuro-oncology, and has led the early clinical development of more than 10 novel cancer therapeutics. Prior to founding Day One, Dr. Blackman was Head of Clinical Development at Mavupharma,
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- [Germ Cell Tumors in Children - In Treatment](https://curesearch.org/Germ-Cell-Tumors-In-Treatment/) - Just Diagnosed In Treatment After Treatment There are two primary ways to treat germ cell tumors: Read about Kenneth's battle with bifocal germinoma Surgery to remove the tumor tissue Chemotherapy to attack the remaining tumor cells Surgery The location of the tumor may influence the need or possibility for surgery. When possible, the first choice
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- [Share A Story](https://curesearch.org/Share-A-Story/) - Do you remember when you were a child, and all you wanted to be was a teacher, a doctor, or a veterinarian? That's one of the best things about being young - using your imagination to dream big. Now that you're an adult with children of your own, we're asking you to share your child's
- [Our History](https://curesearch.org/Our-History/) - For more than 25 years, CureSearch has played a vital role in finding research breakthroughs for children's cancer. Since our founding, we've been steadfastly committed to ending childhood cancer by helping children receive the treatment they need to survive, while also supporting their families. Formally incorporated in 1987 as the Orion Medical Sciences Institute, CureSearch's
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- [Other Volunteer Leaders](https://curesearch.org/Other-Volunteer-Leaders/) - Survivorship Council The Survivorship Council was formed in February 2014 to build awareness and support for the unique issues cancer survivors encounter as a result of their treatment for childhood cancer. Council members are childhood cancer survivors, their siblings and concerned friends and peers, as well as young parents of children impacted by cancer, who
- [Osteoradionecrosis After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Osteoradionecrosis/) - Osteoradionecrosis is a problem with bone healing, particularly in the jawbone. It can occur after high doses of radiation have decreased blood supply to the affected bone, causing the bone to die from lack of oxygen. Bones that have died are unable to heal properly after procedures or surgery involving them. Am I at Risk?
- [Two to Six Months Off Treatment](https://curesearch.org/Two-to-Six-Months-Off-Treatment/) - After a few weeks off treatment, most children have normal blood counts which reduced the potential complications from low platelets, low red blood cells, and low white counts. Immune system recovery is progressing, but may not yet be back to normal. During active treatment, patients and families regularly see health care professionals and other parents
- [One Year Off Treatment](https://curesearch.org/One-Year-Off-Treatment/) - The "one year off therapy anniversary" is a significant time for many families. Blood counts and immune system have recovered, and hair has returned if it is going to. Children usually have more energy and may be experiencing "catch up" growth. For many children, there is no longer any physical evidence of cancer treatment, but
- [Young Adults Transitioning to Adult Care](https://curesearch.org/Young-Adults-Transitioning-to-Adult-Care/) - As a young adult who was treated for cancer in childhood, your healthcare needs are now more properly focused in an adult care setting, with a primary health provider who is either a family practice or internal medicine specialist. You should also know that there are a growing number of specialized programs for adult survivors
- [Long-Term Follow-Up Care](https://curesearch.org/Long-Term-Follow-Up-Care/) - Long-term follow-up for children's cancer survivors typically begins when patients are in remission and fully recovered from the immediate effects of treatment. Often, this is about two years after completion of treatment. In long-term follow-up, the goal is to help former patients stay as healthy as possible and to do well in school and eventually
- [Surgery](https://curesearch.org/Surgery/) - Surgery, a procedure that involves cutting into a patient's body to access parts beneath the skin, is used to treat cancer in a variety of ways, including diagnosis, tumor removal, or to support a child undergoing cancer treatment. The role that surgery plays in the treatment depends upon the type, location, and extent of the
- [Targeted Therapy](https://curesearch.org/Targeted-Therapy/) - Targeted therapies are a newer approach to cancer treatment and a major focus for research. These therapies use medications or other substances to stop the growth and spread of cancer. Targeted therapies work by focusing on the ways cancer cells act differently from healthy cells and interrupting these processes. They "target" processes that play an
- [Fatigue](https://curesearch.org/Fatigue/) - Many children with cancer experience fatigue during and following treatment. Children may describe fatigue as being tired and/or feeling weak. Common causes of fatigue, include: Cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation) Low blood counts Poor nutrition Fever Pain Not getting enough sleep Poor quality of sleep Worry Trying to do too much Managing fatigue Tell
- [Hair Loss (Alopecia)](https://curesearch.org/Hair-Loss/) - Some kinds of chemotherapy and radiation therapy to the head may cause hair loss or thinning of the hair. Hair loss may start 7 to 10 days after the first treatment. In some cases, all of the hair falls out, including eye lashes, eye brows, underarm hair, etc. Some families prefer to cut their child's
- [Bone Marrow Transplant](https://curesearch.org/Pediatric-Bone-Marrow-Transplant/) - Also known as a BMT, stem cell transplant, or hematopoietic stem cell transplant Bone marrow is found in the center of bones and is where blood cells are made. It is found in the spongy part of the bones, especially the hips, ribs, breastbone, and spine. Bone marrow contains the youngest type of blood cells
- [Avascular Necrosis](https://curesearch.org/Avascular-Necrosis/) - Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a disorder resulting from a temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the bones. When the blood supply is disrupted (avascular), the bone tissues begin to break down (necrosis). This can weaken the bone and eventually result in its collapse. If
- [Osteoporosis After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Bone-Health-Summary/) - Certain cancer treatments can cause survivors of childhood cancer to lose bone strength at younger ages resulting in osteoporosis, or low bone mineral density. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disorder resulting from too little new bone formation or too much bone loss, causing bones to become weak. Most people do not have symptoms, especially
- [Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth](https://curesearch.org/Mouth-Sores-and-Dry-Mouth/) - Cells in the mouth can be affected by chemotherapy and radiation therapy to the head and neck. As such, it's important to keep the mouth and teeth as clean as possible. Your child will feel more comfortable, and you can help prevent mouth sores or other infections. General Mouth Care Have your child brush their
- [Nausea and Vomiting](https://curesearch.org/Nausea-and-Vomiting/) - Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Any of these symptoms can place your child at risk for dehydration (loss of fluids in the body). Medications to help decrease nausea and vomiting are usually given before chemotherapy or radiation. The type and amount of anti-nausea medicine will be based on your child's
- [Skin Changes](https://curesearch.org/Skin-Changes/) - Skin changes are also common and are called radiation dermatitis. Treat the skin that is exposed to radiation with extra care. The skin in the area receiving treatment may become red and sensitive, similar to sunburn. Radiation can also cause hair loss in the area being treated. The radiation oncology nurse will review specific instructions
- [Weight Gain or Weight Loss](https://curesearch.org/Weight-Gain-or-Weight-Loss/) - Weight Gain From Steroids Steroids (such as prednisone or dexamethasone) may cause your child to gain excess weight. Steroids can cause an increase in appetite and a build up (retention) of fluid. On steroids, your child: May gain weight especially in the face and belly Will be hungry and need to eat often Should have
- [Educational Issues After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Educational-Issues/) - Some children who were treated for childhood cancer have a harder time learning in school than their peers. During treatment, being absent and having low energy levels can hinder progress in school. So can certain treatments that affect memory and learning ability. Although your cancer treatment has ended, learning problems can persist or emerge. The
- [Emotional Health After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Emotional-Health/) - As a cancer survivor you probably have a range of feelings about your cancer and its treatment - from relief that your treatment has ended to worry that your cancer may return. During treatment, most people focus on getting through each day. But after treatment ends, a host of feelings can surface as you make
- [The Digestive System After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Gastrointestinal-System/) - Treatment for childhood cancer can sometimes cause scarring and ongoing problems in the bowel or other parts of the digestive system. The digestive system is also called the gastrointestinal system. It is made up of the organs that break down food for growth and energy. Am I at Risk? Certain treatments for childhood cancer increase
- [Central Adrenal Insufficiency After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Central-Adrenal-Insufficiency-Summary/) - Some people who were treated for cancer during childhood may develop hormone problems as a result of changes to a complex system of glands known as the endocrine system. These glands include the pituitary and adrenals. What is Central Adrenal Insufficiency? The pituitary gland makes a hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). This hormone triggers the
- [Central Adrenal Insufficiency](https://curesearch.org/Central-Adrenal-Insufficiency/) - Some people who were treated for cancer during childhood develop endocrine (hormone) problems as a result of changes to the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a group of glands that regulate many body functions including growth, puberty, energy level, urine production, and stress response. Glands of the endocrine system include the pituitary, hypothalamus, thyroid,
- [Bone Health](https://curesearch.org/Bone-Health/) - During childhood and into young adulthood, bone formation occurs faster than bone loss, causing bones to grow and become heavier and more dense. As a person ages, the process of bone removal gradually overtakes bone formation, and bones slowly lose strength as part of the normal aging process. Osteoporosis is a disorder resulting from too
- [Breast Cancer After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Breast-Cancer-Summary/) - Risk for breast cancer is higher for some survivors of childhood cancer than it is for people of the same age in the general population. Here's what you need to know to assess your risk and help prevent breast cancer. Am I at Risk? Research has shown that people who received radiation to the chest
- [Breast Cancer Following Treatment: Are You at Risk?](https://curesearch.org/Breast-Cancer/) - Several studies have shown that women treated with radiation to the chest for cancer during childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood have an increased risk of developing breast cancer as they get older, compared to women their same age in the general population. The risk of secondary breast cancer is related to the dose of radiation.
- [Chronic Pain After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Chronic-Pain/) - Many people have pain during cancer treatment, either from the cancer itself or from the treatment. For most people, the pain stops after treatment ends. But for some people the pain persists. For cancer survivors, long-term pain may occur for a number of reasons including damage to the bones, joints, or nerves from treatment with
- [Growth Hormone Deficiency After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Growth-Hormone-Deficiency-Summary/) - Some people who were treated for cancer during childhood may develop hormone problems as a result of changes to a complex system of glands known as the endocrine system. These glands include the pituitary, which makes a hormone called growth hormone. Not enough of this hormone can cause various health problems. What Is Growth Hormone
- [Growth Hormone (GH) Deficiency](https://curesearch.org/Growth-Hormone-Deficiency/) - Some people who were treated for cancer during childhood may develop endocrine (hormone) problems as a result of changes in the function of a complex system of glands known as the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a group of glands that regulate many body functions including growth, puberty, energy level, urine production, and stress
- [Male Reproductive Health Issues After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Male-Reproductive-Issues-Summary/) - How childhood cancer and its treatment effects male reproductive function depends on many factors including your age at treatment, the type and location of cancer, and the treatment you received. Here's what you need to know to figure out if you are at risk for reproductive problems. Am I at Risk? The following treatments can
- [Male Reproductive Health](https://curesearch.org/Male-Reproductive-Health/) - The effects of children's cancer therapy on male reproductive function depend on many factors, including the person's age at the time of cancer therapy, the specific type and location of the cancer, and the treatment that was given. It is important to understand how the male reproductive organs function and how they may be affected
- [Hyperprolactinemia After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Hyperprolactinemia-Summary/) - Some people who were treated for cancer during childhood may develop hormone problems as a result of changes to a complex system of glands known as the endocrine system. These glands include the pituitary, which makes a hormone called prolactin. Though rare, too much of this hormone can cause various health problems. What Is Hyperprolactinemia?
- [Early Puberty After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Early-Puberty-Summary/) - The complex system of glands known as the endocrine system regulates body functions including growth and puberty. Some treatments for childhood cancer can damage these glands and cause a variety of problems, including starting puberty earlier than usually expected (precocious puberty). What is Precocious Puberty? Precocious puberty occurs when children have signs of puberty at
- [Early (Precocious) Puberty](https://curesearch.org/Early-Precocious-Puberty/) - Puberty occurs at different ages in different children. In fact, there is a wide range of ages at which puberty first begins. Girls usually begin to develop breasts and then pubic hair at around 10 or 11 years of age, but the range of normal is between 8 and 13 years old. Menstrual periods usually
- [Female Reproductive Health Issues After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Female-Reproductive-Issues-Summary/) - How childhood cancer and its treatment effects female reproductive function depends on many factors including your age at treatment, the type and location of cancer, and the treatment you received. Here's what you need to know to figure out if you are at risk for reproductive problems. Am I at Risk? The following treatments can
- [Female Reproductive Health](https://curesearch.org/Female-Reproductive-Health/) - The effects of children's cancer therapy on female reproductive function depend on many factors, including the person's age at the time of cancer therapy, the specific type and location of the cancer, and the treatment that was given. It is important to understand how the ovaries and female reproductive organs function and how they may
- [Kidney Health](https://curesearch.org/Kidney-Health/) - The kidneys are vital organs that filter waste products from the blood, control blood pressure, and stimulate red blood cell production. Treatment for children's cancer can sometimes damage the kidneys. Some kidney problems occur during therapy and persist, while others can begin years after completion of therapy. Treatments Which Can Cause Kidney Problems Radiation therapy
- [Lung Health After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Lung-Health-Summary/) - The lungs supply needed oxygen to the body. But treatment for childhood cancer can sometimes damage the lungs. Here is what you need to know to assess your risk for lung problems and to help keep your lungs healthy. Am I at Risk? If you had any of the following cancer treatments, you may be
- [Lung (Pulmonary) Health](https://curesearch.org/Lung-Health/) - The lungs are important organs responsible for supplying oxygen to the body and ridding it of carbon dioxide. Sometimes, treatments given for children's cancer can cause lung damage. If you received any treatments that have the potential to cause lung problems, it is important to learn about the lungs and what you can do to
- [Liver Health After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Liver-Health-Summary/) - Certain treatments for childhood cancer can damage the liver. Here's what you need to know to assess your risk and help keep your liver healthy. Am I at Risk? Survivors who had high doses of radiation to the liver or abdomen are at risk for liver problems. Certain chemotherapy drugs (such as methotrexate, mercaptopurine, thioguanine)
- [Hyperprolactinemia](https://curesearch.org/Hyperprolactinemia/) - Some people who were treated for cancer during childhood may develop endocrine (hormone) problems due to changes in the function in the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a group of glands that regulate many body functions including growth, puberty, energy level, urine production, and stress response. Glands of the endocrine system include the pituitary,
- [Hypopituitarism After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Hypopituitarism/) - Some people who were treated for cancer during childhood may develop hormone problems as a result of changes to a complex system of glands known as the endocrine system. These glands include the pituitary, which makes a number of hormones that are needed for your body to function well. Not enough of these hormones can
- [Long-Term Follow-Up After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Long-Term-Follow-Up-Summary/) - After you finish your treatment for cancer, you will begin what is called long-term follow-up. The goal of long-term follow-up is to help you stay as healthy as possible and do well in school or work. What Is Long-Term Follow-Up? Many childhood cancer programs have long-term follow-up clinics. These clinics screen survivors for health problems
- [Heart Health After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Heart-Health-Summary/) - Most childhood cancer survivors don't develop heart problems. But certain types of chemotherapy and radiation can raise your risk for them. Here's what you need to know to assess your risk and help keep your heart healthy. Am I at Risk? Survivors who received a type of chemotherapy called anthracyclines or radiation to the chest,
- [Heart Problems](https://curesearch.org/Heart-Problems/) - Most children's cancer survivors do not develop heart problems; however, certain types of cancer treatment can result in problems with the heart. Since heart problems may occur many years after cancer treatment, it is important for children's cancer survivors to be aware of any treatments they received that can affect the heart. That way, they
- [Curving of the Spine After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Scoliosis-and-Kyphosis-Summary/) - The backbone, or spine, is a group of bones that are stacked in a straight line down the middle of your back. Muscles and ligaments hold them together. Treatment for childhood cancer sometimes causes the spine to curve more than it should, causing conditions like scoliosis and kyphosis. What Is Scoliosis and Kyphosis? Scoliosis and
- [Scoliosis and Kyphosis](https://curesearch.org/Scoliosis-and-Kyphosis/) - The spine or "backbone" is a group of bones stacked in a straight line down the middle of the back, held together with muscles and ligaments. Treatment for children's cancer can sometimes result in abnormal curvatures of the spine, known as scoliosis and kyphosis. Scoliosis is a sideways rotation of the spine. Instead of appearing
- [Risk for a Second Cancer after Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Secondary-Cancers-Summary/) - You likely don't want to think about the chances of having another cancer down the road. But research has shown that risk for a second cancer is slightly higher for childhood cancer survivors than is the risk for cancer in people of the same age in the general population. Here's what you need to know
- [Secondary Cancers](https://curesearch.org/Secondary-Cancers/) - Learning about the risk of developing a second cancer can be frustrating and anxiety provoking. After a battle with children's cancer, the last thing someone wants to think about is the risk of developing a second cancer during adulthood. However, several studies have shown that as children's cancer survivors become older, they have a slightly
- [Cancer of the Colon or Rectum After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Colorectal-Cancer/) - Risk for cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) in adulthood is higher for some survivors of childhood cancer than it is for people of the same age in the general population. Here's what you need to know to assess your risk and help prevent colorectal cancer. Am I at Risk? Research has shown
- [Liver Health](https://curesearch.org/Liver-Health/) - The liver is a triangular-shaped organ tucked under the ribcage on the right side of the body. In an average adult, the liver is about the size of a football and weighs about three pounds. The liver is responsible for filtering out toxins from the blood, aiding with digestion and metabolism, and producing many important
- [When Your Spleen Doesn't Function](https://curesearch.org/Spleen-Summary/) - The spleen plays an important role in your heath by helping your body fight infection. People who don't have a spleen or who have a spleen that doesn't work well are at risk for serious infection. When infection occurs, early treatment is key. Am I at Risk? Survivors who received high doses of radiation to
- [Spleen](https://curesearch.org/Spleen/) - The spleen is an organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, tucked under the rib cage, behind the stomach. It is normally about the size of a person's fist. The spleen produces antibodies and filters bacteria from the blood. This helps the body to fight infections. Risks of a Non-Functioning Spleen People
- [Bladder Health After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Bladder-Health-Summary/) - Certain types of cancer, as well as its treatment, can damage your bladder. Here's what you need to know to assess your risk for problems. Am I at Risk? Radiation to the pelvic area and chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, or both increase risk for bladder problems. What Types of Problems Can Occur? Problems that can
- [Neurogenic Bladder After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Neurogenic-Bladder/) - Certain types of cancer and cancer treatment can damage the urinary bladder. Here's what you need to know to recognize the signs and symptoms of neurogenic bladder. What Is Neurogenic Bladder? This condition occurs when nerve damage affects the bladder's ability to fill, store, and empty urine. This can cause the bladder to empty partially,
- [Hearing Problems](https://curesearch.org/Hearing-Problems/) - Some chemotherapy drugs, other medications or radiation used to treat children's cancer can damage hearing. Hearing loss can interfere with daily living. People who received the treatments listed below should have their hearing checked and obtain treatment if hearing loss is found. Cancer Therapies that Increase the Risk of Hearing Loss Chemotherapy from the "platinum"
- [Skin Health After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Skin-Health/) - When keeping tabs on your health don't forget about your skin. Treatment for childhood cancer can damage this often overlooked organ, which is the body's first line of defense against outside invaders, like germs. Am I at Risk? Survivors who received radiation to any part of the body, including total body irradiation are at risk
- [Thyroid Problems After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Thyroid-Problems-Summary/) - Some people who were treated for cancer during childhood may develop hormone problems as a result of changes to a complex system of glands known as the endocrine system. These glands include the thyroid, which makes two hormones that are needed for growth and mental development and to help regulate the body's metabolism. Not enough
- [Thyroid Problems](https://curesearch.org/Thyroid-Problems/) - Some treatments for children's cancer may affect the thyroid gland. These effects are usually very easy to treat. Regular check-ups may help find thyroid problems early so that the proper treatment can be started. The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck in front of the windpipe. The gland makes two
- [Preparing School Staff for Your Child’s Return to School](https://curesearch.org/Preparing-School-Staff-for-Your-Childs-Return-to-School/) - Before your child returns to school, you will need to meet with school staff and administrators (the principal, your child's teachers, the school nurse and others who will be working with your child) in order to explain any special needs or supervision your child may require while at school. The school's major concern will be
- [Dental Health After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Dental-Health-Summary/) - Taking care of your teeth and gums is important for everyone. But it is even more important for survivors of childhood cancer who received certain types of cancer treatment that raise risk for dental problems. Am I at Risk? If you received the following cancer treatments you are at risk for dental problems: chemotherapy before
- [Dental Health](https://curesearch.org/Dental-Health/) - Treatment for cancer during childhood often increases the risk for dental problems. It is important for children's cancer survivors to understand why dental care is especially important. Risk Factors for Dental Problems after Children's Cancer Treatment Treatment with chemotherapy before permanent teeth were fully formed, especially if the patient was younger than 5 years old
- [Eye and Vision Health After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Eye-Problems-Summary/) - Certain cancer treatments can have long-lasting effects on the eyes. Vision problems can have a major impact on daily living, so it is important for survivors who are at risk for eye and vision problems to have their eyes checked on a regular basis. Am I at Risk? Many factors, such as the type of
- [Eye Problems](https://curesearch.org/Eye-Problems/) - Children's cancer treatment sometimes requires the use of medications or radiation that can affect the eyes. Because vision can have a significant impact on daily living, it is important for survivors who received these treatments to have their eyes checked regularly. The eyes convert light into impulses that are transmitted to the brain, where images
- [Hearing Loss After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Hearing-Problems-Summary/) - Some treatments for childhood cancer can damage hearing. Hearing loss can interfere with daily living, so it is important to have your hearing checked and treated if hearing loss is found. How severe hearing loss is varies by each person. Some people can't hear high-pitched sounds and others have total hearing loss. Likewise, some types
- [Preparing Your Child to Return to School](https://curesearch.org/Preparing-Your-Child-to-Return-to-School/) - Most children are welcomed back into the classroom with kindness and caring, and with curiosity. In the beginning, your child might describe people staring. Occasionally, another child will ask direct questions that might focus on changes in appearance. ("Will your hair grow back?" or "Can I try your crutches?") Help your child to be prepared
- [Learning Problems During or After Treatment](https://curesearch.org/Learning-Problems-During-or-After-Treatment/) - Educational Difficulties Associated with Illness or Treatment Treatments for cancer during childhood or adolescence can affect educational progress due to prolonged absences or reduced energy levels. In addition, some types of cancer may require therapy to control or prevent spread of the disease to the brain or spinal cord (central nervous system). This therapy can
- [I Am Worried About My Child’s Behaviors](https://curesearch.org/I-Am-Worried-About-My-Childs-Behavior/) - Withdrawn It is normal for a child diagnosed with cancer to be scared and even depressed, at least for a while. They may not want to talk much to their parents or the doctors. Hopefully, older kids will maintain some communication with their friends, at least a best friend or boyfriend or girlfriend; but this
- [Radiation Therapy in Children](https://curesearch.org/Radiation-Therapy-in-Children/) - Radiation therapy is the use of high energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy is used to target tumors in specific locations. By delivering radiation to the tumor's exact location, doctors hope to shrink its size. Sometimes, radiation takes place before surgery or chemotherapy is given to make the tumor small enough to remove,
- [Join the Disruption - Copa Di Vino](https://curesearch.org/jointhedisruptioncopadivino/) - Copa Di Vino Here's why you need to add your disruptive voice to the call to protect the future of all children with cancer: Meet a few of our favorite disruptors below, and learn how they carved their impact in stone... Oprah Winfrey Richard Branson Ellen DeGeneres Mark Zuckerberg Click the names for more information.
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- [Guidance for Parents](https://curesearch.org/Guidance-for-Parents/) - Here, we present information for parents to help their child return to school. The suggestions are specific and reflect the types of things that schools throughout the country are doing for children in treatment for cancer. The section is designed to be read by both parents and school personnel as a foundation for discussion. For
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- [Raynaud's Phenomenon After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Raynauds-Phenomenon-Summary/) - Some childhood cancer survivors who received treatment with vinblastine or vincristine develop a condition called Raynaud's phenomenon. In this condition, areas of your body feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. What Is Raynaud's Phenomenon? In this disorder cold temperatures or stress cause your blood vessels to narrow, which limits blood
- [Anxiety Around Medical Procedures](https://curesearch.org/Anxiety-Around-Medical-Procedures/) - As a part of your child's cancer treatment, your child may have to undergo medical procedures that are painful. Children respond to painful procedures in many different ways. As a parent, it can be very difficult to watch your child when they are scared and/or in pain. Even though you understand that these procedures are
- [Peripheral Neuropathy After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Peripheral-Neuropathy-Summary/) - Some chemotherapy drugs can cause damage to the nerves outside the brain or spinal cord, called peripheral neuropathy. This damage makes the hands or feet hurt, tingle, and feel weak or numb. Here's what you need to know to help manage peripheral neuropathy. Am I at Risk? The following chemotherapy drugs increase risk for peripheral
- [Senses](https://curesearch.org/Senses/) - The human body is known to have five senses each of which helps people understand and interpret the world around them. These senses are: seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching. People who undergo treatment for cancer as children may experience late effects of the treatment which impact their mouths, eyes or ears. Dental Health Eye
- [Managing an Amputation After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Managing-Amputation/) - Amputation is sometimes a part of treatment for childhood bone or soft tissue tumors of the arms or legs. In other cases, it might be needed because of complications, such as infection. Here's what you need to know to about amputation due to childhood cancer. What Problems Might Occur After Amputation? Adjusting to an amputation
- [Helping My Child Find Personal Growth](https://curesearch.org/Helping-My-Child-Find-Personal-Growth/) - As a parent, you helped your child get through the difficult experience of having cancer. You may see that your child is stronger because of the way he or she made it through cancer, or admire your child for the courage he or she showed. Helping your child recognize personal growth is similar to the
- [Can Something Good Come From This?](https://curesearch.org/Can-Something-Good-Come-From-This/) - "What I learned was that cancer can take away a lot of things, but that it could also help me to realize many things. Cancer gave me focus and determination - to live what life was given to me to the fullest. It helped to make me deeper and wider and more impassioned than those
- [Dehydration](https://curesearch.org/Dehydration/) - Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea can cause dehydration, especially if your child cannot drink enough to replace the fluid that is lost. Some common signs of dehydration include: Dry skin or mouth No tear production when crying Infrequent urination or small amounts of dark-colored urine. If your child wears diapers, count the hours between wet diapers.
- [Hormones and Reproduction](https://curesearch.org/Hormones-and-Reproduction/) - Hormones are chemical messengers whose job is carry information from the endocrine glands through the bloodstream to the body's cells. Hormones are produced in the body's endocrine system, which is a group of glands whose job is to regulate body functions that include puberty, growth, energy, and stress response. Glands of the endocrine system include
- [Pain](https://curesearch.org/Pain/) - There are many causes of pain in children with cancer. Cancer cells in the blood or solid tumors in the body can cause bone or tissue pain. Some side effects of cancer treatment, such as mouth or skin sores, can be painful. Tests, like bone marrow aspirates and lumbar punctures, can be painful. It is
- [Finding a Healthcare Team after Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Finding-Healthcare/) - Even though you are done with your cancer treatment, you will still need regular medical check-ups as a survivor. That's because some of the cancer treatments you received might raise your risk for health problems as you get older. Here is what you need to know to get the best possible care from the right
- [Normal at Different Ages – Developmental and Disease Differences](https://curesearch.org/Normal-at-Different-Ages-Developmental-and-Disease-Differences/) - Children change over time – the way they feel, the way they relate to other people, and the way they think. Children go through these changes at different rates – but there are similarities within age ranges. These guidelines can give you some idea about how children might understand cancer – and what happens during
- [What Help Is Available?](https://curesearch.org/What-Help-Is-Available/) - Social Work You may have met a social worker when your child was diagnosed. Most children's cancer centers have social workers who help families figure out what the hospital routine will be like, deal with insurance and financial concerns, and are available for support of the parents and, sometimes also, the child or siblings. The
- [Biopsy](https://curesearch.org/Biopsy/) - A biopsy is a test in which a small piece of tumor or tissue is taken out of the body to be examined for cancer cells. This procedure is done to determine the exact type of cancer that is present. A biopsy can also be done to determine whether the treatment has gotten rid of
- [Central Lines](https://curesearch.org/Central-Lines/) - Maintaining intravenous (IV) access for children requiring chemotherapy is a challenge. There are devices available to make this process easier. The type of device chosen is dependent upon the type and duration of therapy and personal preference. The above video demonstrates two types of port access in patients receiving chemotherapy. This video was designed to
- [Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)](https://curesearch.org/Lumbar-Puncture/) - A lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap, is an image-guided procedure performed on the lower back which removes fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord to examine it for cancer cells or infection. This fluid is called cerebrospinal fluid or CSF and is a clear liquid that delivers nutrients to the brain and
- [Pulmonary Function Test](https://curesearch.org/Pulmonary-Function-Test/) - A pulmonary function test (PFT) evaluates how well the lungs are working. The test measures how much air the lungs can hold, and how well the child can push air out of his or her lungs. The above video demonstrates a child performing a pulmonary function test for cancer treatment. This video was designed to
- [MRI](https://curesearch.org/MRI/) - An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses a special scanning machine to take pictures of the inside of the body. The above video demonstrates a patient undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a part of cancer treatment. This video was designed to educate parents and caregivers by showing an actual MRI. Our intent with this video
- [School Support](https://curesearch.org/School-Support/) - When a school-aged child is diagnosed with cancer, it is important to keep the child connected to school and friends. These connections send an important message: your cancer will be cured; you need school for your future; and you will be with your friends and classmates again. For children and adolescents, school is their job.
- [Webinar Series for Parents of Children With Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Parents-Webinars/) - CureSearch for Children's Cancer is pleased to offer three webinars for parents and caregivers of children with cancer. Each will be presented by medical professionals specializing in the webinar's topic. These webinars were made possible by a grant from American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. Handling Emotions During Cancer Treatment Managing School During and After Treatment
- [Staying Healthy While on Treatment for Children's Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Staying-Healthy-While-on-Treatment-for-Childrens-Cancer/) - 5 Easy Tips for Eating Healthy While on Treatment for Children's Cancer Encouraging children to eat healthy foods is challenging - especially when they are on cancer treatment and need even more nutritious meals. Cancer and the medicines used to treat it can decrease appetite, alter taste preferences, increase appetite, or cause cravings. Our 5
- [Fundraising Event Ideas](https://curesearch.org/Fundraising-Event-Ideas/) - This list is a useful tool to begin brainstorming the type of fundraising event that you want to create. Once you find an idea that you want to expand, talk with family and friends to see if they will support your efforts. School Events Dress Down Day Hat Day Bake Sale Car Wash Carnival Dance-A-Thon
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- [SPECT Scan (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography)](https://curesearch.org/SPECT-Scan/) - SPECT scans are similar to PET scans. They use a special camera to make 3-dimensional images of inside the body. SPECT scans are effective for getting information about blood flow to tissues and chemical reactions in the body. SPECT scans are often used for diagnosing and monitoring treatment for brain tumors and cancers affecting bones.
- [Guidance for School Personnel](https://curesearch.org/Guidance-for-School-Personnel/) - If you work in a school and are a principal, teacher, nurse, school board member, district superintendent or anyone else who interacts with a child who is being treated for cancer, this section is for you. Because cancer in children is rare, most school professionals will know only one child who has cancer during their
- [Gallium Scan](https://curesearch.org/Gallium-Scan/) - A gallium scan is a nuclear medicine test that uses a special camera to take images of specific tissues in the body. Several days before the test is performed, a radioactive tracer is injected into the body through a vein in the arm. Over the next 2-3 days, the tracer travels through the body and
- [The First Month Off Treatment](https://curesearch.org/First-Month-Off-Treatment/) - After your child's "end of treatment" date, there will be a period of transition when medication is no longer given regularly and follow-up appointments become fewer or farther between. Otherwise, there will be few immediate changes, as it will often take several weeks for blood counts to return to normal, and several months for the
- [Bone Scan](https://curesearch.org/Bone-Scan/) - A bone scan takes pictures of the bones to see if there is a tumor or infection present. A special dye called a radioactive isotope, or tracer, is given through an IV. This tracer contains a small amount of radiation, about the same amount as an x-ray. The tracer travels to the spots in the
- [MIBG Scan](https://curesearch.org/MIBG-Scan/) - MIBG (metaiodobenzylguanidine) scans help locate and diagnose certain types of tumors in the body. MIBG is a substance that gathers in some tumors, particularly neuroblastoma tumors. When MIBG is combined with radioactive iodine (tracer), it provides a way to identify primary and metastatic (spread) disease. MIBG scans are helpful for locating both bone and soft
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- [Appetite Problems](https://curesearch.org/Appetite-Problems/) - Both cancer and its treatment can cause appetite problems. Fear, worry, and stress also can decrease the desire to eat. On the other hand, some children may be hungry, but may feel full, reducing their food intake. Regardless of the cause, appetite problems can result in poor weight gain or weight loss if they persist.
- [Constipation](https://curesearch.org/Constipation/) - Constipation occurs when a child has hard stools (bowel movements) that occur less frequently than usual. Some types of chemotherapy, such as vincristine, and pain medications can cause constipation. It is easier to prevent constipation than treat it. Some ways to help decrease constipation include: Encourage your child to drink water several times each day.
- [Fever](https://curesearch.org/Fever/) - While a fever may be a sign of a serious infection in anyone, in a child with cancer, it can be quite serious. Left untreated, your child could become very ill. If your child has a fever, call your health care provider right away. Do not wait until your medical facility opens. When taking your
- [Low Platelet Count (Thrombocytopenia)](https://curesearch.org/Low-Platelet-Count/) - Platelets stop bleeding in the body by forming clots. When the platelet count is low, your child may be at risk for bleeding. A normal platelet count is between 150,000 and 300,000. Signs of a Low Platelet Count If your child has a low platelet count, you may see one or more of the following
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- [Blood Studies](https://curesearch.org/Blood-Studies/) - Blood studies are tests that examine a patient's blood. They are the most common tests done for cancer patients. They help doctors follow the course of a patient's disease and select the right treatment dosage. Blood can be drawn in a variety of ways, depending on your child's situation. The most common way to draw
- [Kidney Tests](https://curesearch.org/Kidney-Tests/) - The kidneys are a pair of identical organs located inside the body near the middle of the back. In adults, each kidney is about the size of a fist. Shaped like the beans that carry their name, the kidneys filter waste out of the bloodstream, creating urine which passes into the bladder. Kidney tests measure
- [Six to Twelve Months Off Treatment](https://curesearch.org/Six-to-Twelve-Months-Off-Treatment/) - By this time, most children will have normal blood counts, and by the end of the first year, their immune system has usually returned to normal. Expand all sections Close all sections Development of Fever or Illness After 6 months off therapy, fevers and minor illnesses generally are managed as they would be for
- [Hepatitis After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Hepatitis-Summary/) - Children with cancer often receive blood and blood products as part of their treatment. Today, the U.S. blood supply is among the safest in the world. But, before the blood supply was routinely screened for viruses, some blood products contained hepatitis virus, which can cause infection of the liver. What Is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is an
- [A to Z Guide to Supporting Families](https://curesearch.org/A-to-Z-Guide-Supporting-Families/) - Because parents of newly diagnosed children have trouble describing their needs, researchers spoke with a group of parents who have been through the experience and asked them what types of support helped the most. They outlined the following suggestions. a) Notify people about the family situation: Gather phone numbers and emails of everyone who needs
- [Hepatitis - Liver Infection](https://curesearch.org/Hepatitis/) - The liver is a triangular-shaped organ tucked under the ribcage on the right side of the body. In an average adult, the liver is about the size of a football and weighs about three pounds. The liver is responsible for filtering out toxins from the blood, aiding with digestion and metabolism, and producing many important
- [Bone Marrow Biopsy](https://curesearch.org/Bone-Marrow-Biopsy/) - A bone marrow biopsy is used to study an actual piece of spongy bone marrow. It may be completed at the same time as a bone marrow aspirate. For this test, a needle is placed in a bone (usually the hipbone); a small piece of spongy bone marrow is removed and sent to the laboratory
- [Bone Marrow Aspirate](https://curesearch.org/Bone-Marrow-Aspirate/) - A bone marrow aspirate is a test to see if cells in the bone marrow are healthy. Bone marrow is the "factory" where blood cells are made. Bone marrow is found in the center of bones and is made up of both spongy bone and liquid marrow. For this test, a needle is placed in
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- [Months and Years After Death](https://curesearch.org/Months-and-Years-After-Death/) - It is extremely rare for mothers and fathers to experience grief the same way for many reasons. If you work or have contacts outside the home, you may use others rather than your spouse as a sounding board for your grief. Sometimes this is out of concern about hurting your spouse by bringing up the
- [What Does My Child Need From Me?](https://curesearch.org/What-Does-My-Child-Need-From-Me/) - Hope "Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all." Emily Dickinson Hope is sometimes hard to come by in the early days of a cancer diagnosis. There are so many ups and downs. Of course, you hope that your child
- [End of Life](https://curesearch.org/End-of-Life/) - Parents of a very sick child find it painful to imagine what life will be like without their son or daughter. But no matter how much you may try to block such thoughts, they do intrude into your thinking and you can find yourself wondering about what it could possibly be like to continue to
- [Immediately After Death](https://curesearch.org/Immediately-After-Death/) - Your journey to this point has been physically and emotionally exhausting. In the moments after their child dies, many parents let go of the flood of tears that they have been holding back. Some parents feel numb and do not know how or what feelings to express. Some parents want to hold their child for
- [Supporting a Child's Return to School](https://curesearch.org/Supporting-a-Childs-Return-to-School/) - Attendance We encourage children to attend school or school events whenever they feel well enough and it is medically safe (as advised by the pediatric oncologist). The objective of this come-and-go-as-you-are-able policy is to keep children connected with their primary job: going to school. It is also a message of optimism: you can do this
- [Diarrhea](https://curesearch.org/Diarrhea/) - If your child has diarrhea tell your health care provider the color, amount and number of times in a day that it occurred. Some ways to help decrease diarrhea include: Eat a soft, bland diet (crackers, soup, rice). Eat small amounts of food more often, instead of large meals. Avoid spicy, fried or fatty foods.
- [Vital Organs](https://curesearch.org/Vital-Organs/) - The human body is full of many organs which help it function. The heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and spleen are knows as vital organs, and can be impacted by cancer and its associated treatments. The following links provide information about the late effects of children's cancer treatment to these vital organs. Heart Kidney Liver Lungs
- [Ultrasound](https://curesearch.org/Ultrasound/) - An ultrasound uses sound waves to create an image of the tissue or organ that is being studied. The image can be seen on the screen of the ultrasound machine. Clear, cold jelly is placed on the part of the body that is being studied. A small round handle (transducer) is then placed on the
- [Clinical Trials](https://curesearch.org/Clinical-Trials-Informed-Consent/) - If a clinical trial is available, it most likely contrasts what is currently considered the best available treatment with a treatment that is different in a way which is hoped to be better or make treatment for your child's disease easier. A newer treatment plan, also called the "investigational treatment," may use a newer drug,
- [Feelings and Family](https://curesearch.org/Feelings-and-Family/) - When caring for your child in the hospital, it can be easy to forget what you and others in your family need during this difficult time. Remember that family relationships go both ways – giving and receiving. To work well, even in crises, there has to be mutual giving and receiving. It may be helpful
- [Coping With Pain](https://curesearch.org/Coping-With-Pain/) - About Pain Pain is subjective — that is, pain is experienced differently by different people and the only way to know if someone is in pain is by talking with them and seeing how they act. Since you know your child best, doctors may rely on you to help them understand your child's pain. All
- [Addressing Sleep Issues](https://curesearch.org/Addressing-Sleep-Issues/) - Sleep problems in a child undergoing treatment for cancer may result from: Feelings of Anxiety and/or Depression The diagnosis of cancer and fears about what the treatment will be like can make it difficult for you and your child to fall asleep. Environmental Noise or Change Being in a hospital, Ronald McDonald House, hotel, or
- [Managing the Conference](https://curesearch.org/Managing-the-Conference-Informed-Consent/) - It is very common for parents to be overwhelmed with the shock of diagnosis and so much new information about the disease and the treatment options. This can make it hard for anyone to concentrate. Also, the information can be quite complicated. Your doctor and the medical team know that this is very hard for
- [Are You Feeling Any of These Things?](https://curesearch.org/Are-You-Feeling-Any-of-These-Things/) - Looking at this list of feelings that you may or may not have might be helpful in realizing others have been where you are now and have felt similarly. You might realize that you can feel good about many of the ways things have been going and how you are dealing with them. Afraid... of
- [Forming a Caring Group: A Model for Communities to Help](https://curesearch.org/Forming-a-Caring-Group/) - Right after cancer diagnosis is a good time to set up a system for providing support to the family both immediately and long-term. The model presented here was established at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland and now serves as a pastoral care model for other types of family needs. The model does not need
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- [Kids Can Volunteer](https://curesearch.org/Kids-Can-Volunteer/) - Every day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer. Your child likely has a classmate or friend affected by cancer. Encourage your child, troop, or youth group to take action and help find a cure. Here's how. DIY Fundraiser - put your child's own ideas in motion to raise money for children's cancer research. Our team
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- [How Will We Get Through This?](https://curesearch.org/How-Will-We-Get-Through-This/) - While coping with a cancer diagnosis and managing the treatments is painful and challenging, it is important to remember that the majority of children's cancer patients survive this frightening disease. To help you through this experience, a group of medical professionals who work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families have developed articles designed
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- [2015 CureSearch Survivorship Council Event - New York](https://curesearch.org/Survivorship-Events-NYC/) - Make It Gold For Kids this September by Joining Us for the Second Annual NYC Cocktails for CureSearch Fundraiser Event Details Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and learn more about children's cancer and survivorship. Date: Saturday, September 26, 2015 Location: Hudson Terrace Start Time: 12:30 PM Tickets Sponsor Donate For more information, please
- [2015 CureSearch Survivorship Council Fundraisers](https://curesearch.org/Survivorship-Events/) - The Survivorship Council builds awareness and support for the unique issues cancer survivors encounter as a result of their treatment for childhood cancer. Council members are childhood cancer survivors, their siblings and concerned friends and peers, as well as young parents of children impacted by cancer, who share our desire to improve the long term
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://curesearch.org/Volunteer-Opportunities/) - We love our volunteers and need your help finding cures for children's cancers. Here's a list of typical CureSearch volunteer opportunities in your community. For more information, or if you don't see something quite right for you but still want to volunteer, please complete this form. A staff member will help find the right fit
- [Making Treatment Decisions](https://curesearch.org/Making-Treatment-Decisions/) - Learning that your child has cancer can make you feel like your life has turned upside down. Many decisions – large and small – have to be made at a time when you feel stressed, tired and worried. You may wonder if you can make good decisions about important things like your child's treatment. You
- [Feelings](https://curesearch.org/Feelings/) - You and your family have recently heard some of the worst news you thought you could ever hear; your child has cancer. We are so sorry that you are going through this. But we hope that you have also heard that there are good treatments now for your child's cancer. The treatments have come a
- [Are My Feelings Normal?](https://curesearch.org/Are-My-Feelings-Normal/) - These are ALL normal feelings experienced by many parents of children with cancer. These feelings may be very different from what you usually feel and think, but you and your family have been told what many parents think of as their worst nightmare come true – a child diagnosed with cancer. You Will Not Always
- [Behaviors](https://curesearch.org/Behaviors/) - As you and your family navigate the challenging waters of having a child with cancer, each of you will likely experience a wide variety of emotions and behaviors. And, these emotions and behaviors may vary greatly from family member to family member. It is important to understand that just as each person is different, so
- [Spouses May Deal Differently](https://curesearch.org/Spouses-May-Deal-Differently/) - It is not unusual for mothers and fathers to deal differently with their child's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and its aftermath. This may be an extension of ways you have dealt differently with other previous stresses in your lives. Or it may be that this stress is so big and difficult to deal with that the
- [Glossary](https://curesearch.org/glossary/) - [glossary]
- [Preparing for a Procedure](https://curesearch.org/Preparing-for-a-Procedure/) - Doctors might talk with you first, without your child present about a procedure your child must have, especially if your child is younger. As a parent, you have to decide how much of this information to give your child and when to talk about it. In general, giving your child information ahead of time can
- [After the Procedure](https://curesearch.org/After-the-Procedure/) - Soothe your child. Once the procedure is over, soothing your child through hugs, gentle massage and calm talk helps recovery. Think about things that have worked to calm your child in the past (even if not related to medical procedures) and use them now. Some families have found it helpful to have a post-procedure ritual,
- [Mobile App Terms of Use](https://curesearch.org/App-Terms-of-Service/) - IMPORTANT – THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, THE USER (“YOU”), AND CURESEARCH FOR CHILDREN'S CANCER (“CURESEARCH”). YOU SHOULD READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF USE (“TOU”) AS THEY GOVERN YOUR USE OF THE CURESEARCH APP (“APP”). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS TOU, YOU DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO USE THE APP
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- [What Makes it Likely That Someone Will Experience Positive Growth?](https://curesearch.org/What-Makes-It-Likely-That-Someone-Will-Experience-Positive-Growth/) - There's no magic formula for figuring out who will experience benefits from having cancer and who will not. Although some people notice positive aspects while on treatment (such as getting to spend more time with family members or feeling supported when friends visit or send gifts), often the positive personal changes aren't noticed until treatment
- [Making Decisions About End-of-Life Care](https://curesearch.org/Making-Decisions-About-End-of-Life-Care/) - Every moment of every day since your child's diagnosis, you, your family and friends, and your child's health care team have been working tirelessly toward cure. Unfortunately, sometimes a cure is not possible and it can seem that just staying alive is very hard for your child. This is a frightening place for parents to
- [Informed Consent](https://curesearch.org/Informed-Consent/) - After your child is diagnosed with cancer, you child's doctor will begin making arrangements to treat him or her. At the start of treatment you will have a conference with your child's doctor and members of the health care team. They will explain what they know about your child's diagnosis and the treatments they think
- [Attending the Informed Consent Conference](https://curesearch.org/Attending-the-Informed-Consent-Conference/) - Typically, the following people attend the Informed Consent Conference: Your child's doctor Other medical team members, such as a nurse, may be present. It has been shown that families who understand the information best are those whose consent conferences included a nurse. If you are at a teaching hospital, doctors who are receiving advanced training
- [Second Opinions](https://curesearch.org/Second-Opinions/) - Your doctor will not be offended by asking him/her about getting a second opinion. A second opinion is a request to a doctor at a different center to review your child's medical information and offer their recommendation about what is the best treatment for your child. This might or might not involve having that doctor
- [Easy Ways to Give](https://curesearch.org/ways-to-donate/donate-to-childrens-cancer-research/easy-ways-to-give/)
- [Corporate and Foundation Gifts](https://curesearch.org/Corporate-and-Foundation-Gifts/)
- [When You First Learn a Child in Your School Has Been Diagnosed with Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Child-in-Your-School-Diagnosed/) - The most significant thing a school can do when a child is first diagnosed with cancer is to work out a strategy for communicating with the parents, the ill child, school-aged siblings and the faculty. While the family makes the final decision about how much contact the child will have with school, we encourage the
- [Supporting a Child During Treatment](https://curesearch.org/Supporting-a-Child-During-Treatment/) - Teachers Teachers can play a pivotal role linking the child, family, and school together. While it can be difficult to gauge the child's needs and capabilities during the different phases of treatment, support from a teacher can be instrumental in facilitating the child's overall adjustment. When children are in middle school or high school and
- [Informing the School About Your Child's Diagnosis](https://curesearch.org/Informing-the-School-About-Diagnosis/) - School is where children learn about the world and how to socialize with others. Both are essential to children's development. School is also a place where people care about your children and help them to be successful both as learners and as people. Next to home, school is the most important place in a child's
- [Schoolwork During Hospitalization](https://curesearch.org/Schoolwork-During-Hospitalization/) - After "what can we do?" the question schools will raise is whether your child can do schoolwork. Sometimes parents are surprised by that question, thinking, "My child has just been diagnosed with cancer, why are you asking about schoolwork?!" The answer to this question is that everyone — you, your family and your health care
- [Preparing the Classroom for Your Child's Return to School](https://curesearch.org/Preparing-the-Classroom-for-Your-Childs-Return-to-School/) - If your child has been able to keep in touch through texting, phone calls, Skype or Facebook, then many classmates will have at least some idea of what your child has experienced since diagnosis. However, relying on children's — and even teenager's — understanding from such contacts alone is usually not sufficient. If possible, ask
- [Academics](https://curesearch.org/Academics/) - Your child's main job is to be in school. By supporting your child's attendance at school, studying hard and spending time with peers, you are expressing your conviction that your child can live a normal life. Depending on the demands of treatment and how much school your child has missed, it is possible that there
- [Support for Siblings](https://curesearch.org/Support-for-Siblings/) - Siblings of children with cancer often have the greatest difficulties around the time that their brother of sister is first diagnosed. They are upset by their brother's or sister's illness, their parents are frequently absent and preoccupied, and they are worried about the future. The usual routines are discarded as they, themselves, may spend hours
- [What to Do When a School is Not Responsive to Your Family's Needs](https://curesearch.org/When-a-School-is-Not-Responsive/) - While the majority of schools work closely with families to provide an excellent education for children with cancer, some schools, particularly those that are large or underfunded, may not have the resources to meet your child's changing educational needs. This section is for you — with the goal of helping you know how to work
- [How Do I Know When I Really Need Help?](https://curesearch.org/How-Do-I-Know-When-I-Really-Need-Help/) - Having said that these are all normal feelings, it is also possible that you could use some help in dealing with the waves of feelings you are having – or others in your family are having. It is even possible that you are in rather immediate need of some help to keep your feelings from
- [What Can I Do Right Now?](https://curesearch.org/What-Can-I-Do-Right-Now/) - Make a list of what you need or want to do: You may need to get answers to some medical questions, see that chores that get done, ensure you do something for your child or children, or you may want to make a note of something you want to say to someone, etc. If this
- [What Does the Literature Say?](https://curesearch.org/What-Does-the-Literature-Say/) - Several decades of research on the distress experienced by parents of children with cancer, patients and siblings now exists. Here is a summary of what we have learned: Resilience Most parents and children are resilient and are able to take good care of their child. That does not mean they don't feel strong emotions or
- [Exploring the Idea of Personal Growth](https://curesearch.org/Exploring-the-Idea-of-Personal-Growth/) - If this is a new idea to you or one that that you wish to explore further, here are some different ways people have found some benefits from their cancer experience: Think back on your experiences: what are some positive changes that occurred because of having cancer? In what ways are you stronger? Were there
- [Paying for Healthcare After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Paying-for-Healthcare/) - Healthcare costs a lot and people who have had a serious illness often face many hurdles when trying to find health insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know about getting and keeping health insurance. How Do I Find Health Insurance? You should be able to find health insurance, even with your cancer history. Explore
- [Peripheral Neuropathy](https://curesearch.org/Peripheral-Neuropathy/) - Peripheral neuropathy, or damage to the peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain or spinal cord), is a potential side effect of chemotherapy drugs and may cause the hands or feet to hurt, tingle, and feel numb or weak. Though the discomfort is felt in a muscle or joint, the real damage is to the nerves
- [Raynaud's Phenomenon](https://curesearch.org/Raynauds-Phenomenon/) - Raynaud's is a condition that may cause some areas of your body to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. The condition causes occasional narrowing of blood vessels, limiting blood flow for brief periods of time. This is called a vasospasm. During periods of vasospasm, the skin is deprived of oxygen,
- [Search Results](https://curesearch.org/Search-Results/)
- [Eating Right and Being Active After Childhood Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Diet-and-Physical-Activity/) - The effects of childhood cancer on nutrition and physical activity are different for everyone. Some survivors may have a hard time gaining weight and others may gain too much weight. How able you are to be physically active varies, too. Nonetheless, making good choices about what you eat and how often you are active has
- [Limb Salvage After Bone Cancer](https://curesearch.org/Limb-Salvage-After-Bone-Cancer/) - Limb salvage is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased bone and reconstructs a functional limb by using a metal implant, a bone graft from another person (allograft), or a combination bone graft and metal implant (allo-prosthetic composite). The goal of this type of surgery is to remove the tumor with minimal complications while maintaining
- [Imaging Tests](https://curesearch.org/Imaging-Tests/) - Imaging tests take pictures of places inside the body to see if there is a tumor or infection present. There are various ways to capture images of the inside of a patient's body, from using sound waves to x-rays to radioactive dyes. These tests do not generally cause pain. Imaging tests include x-rays, CT scans,
- [Nuclear Medicine Scans](https://curesearch.org/Nuclear-Medicine-Scans/) - Nuclear medicine scans use small amounts of radioactive dye (tracer) to highlight areas of concern, such as cancer cells or infection. Pictures can than be taken of these areas. There are many types of nuclear medicine scans, including: Bone Scan PET Scan Gallium Scan MIBG Scan A special dye called a radioactive isotope, or tracer,

## Venues

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- [Tofte, Minnesota](https://curesearch.org/venue/tofte-minnesota/)
- [Virginia](https://curesearch.org/venue/virginia/)
- [Texas](https://curesearch.org/venue/texas/)
- [Greenville, South Carolina](https://curesearch.org/venue/greenville-south-carolina/)
- [Virtual Event](https://curesearch.org/venue/virtual-event/)
- [Oconee State Park](https://curesearch.org/venue/oconee-state-park/)
- [Ultimate Hike Foothils Fall](https://curesearch.org/venue/ultimate-hike-foothils-fall/)
- [Keowee-Toxaway State Park](https://curesearch.org/venue/keowee-toxaway-state-park/)
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## Organizers

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## Events

- [Foothills Fall Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/foothills-fall-ultimate-hike/) - Our fall hike on the Foothills Trail is 23.6 beautiful miles in South Carolina, slightly shorter than the Spring Foothills hike to accommodate for less daylight. The landscape is diverse, ranging from high rocky outcrops with views to the distant horizon, to quiet forests in deep valleys carved by bold mountain streams. Register today.
- [Colorado Walk](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/colorado-walk/) - Join us for a walk, games, family-friendly activities and heartfelt camaraderie. Together, we'll raise awareness, build local support, and generate critical funds to power the fight against pediatric cancer. Join survivors, patients, families, healthcare heroes, and fellow community champions for this inspiring afternoon.
- [Colorado Trail Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/colorado-trail-ultimate-hike/) - Join our newest trail of 2026 through conquering rugged alpine terrain and breathtaking vistas.
- [Jackson Hole Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/jackson-hole-ultimate-hike/) - Join us for our newest hike, taking participants across 18 scenic miles of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. You will hike through wildflower-covered fields and rugged mountain terrain to experience the best views in Jackson Hole. Due to wildlife, this hike will begin and end during daylight hours. Speak with your Ultimate Hike staff for additional
- [Superior Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/superior-ultimate-hike/) - The Superior Hiking Trail hike stuns with 26 gorgeous miles of our northernmost trail, overlooking sparkling Lake Superior. Additional hike distances are available. Speak with your Ultimate Hike staff contact about additional options. Training begins in May! Register and learn more at ultimatehike.org/superior.
- [Salt Lake City Walk](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/salt-lake-city-walk/) - WE WALK TO RAISE LIFESAVING FUNDS CureSearch supports only the most promising pediatric cancer research to drive new therapies and save kids faster. Your support of the CureSearch Walk makes a difference in the lives of cancer's youngest fighters.
- [Central Texas Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/central-texas-ultimate-hike/) - Our Central Texas Ultimate Hike is a 26 or 12.6-mile adventure near Austin, TX passing through bottomland hardwoods, dense forest, and prairie grasslands on the Goodwater Loop Trail. You can hike the full loop or the half loop trail. Training begins in January! Register and learn more at ultimatehike.org/texas.
- [Shenandoah Valley Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/shenandoah-valley-ultimate-hike/) - Kicking off at Massanutten Resort, VA, this hike spans 21 miles along Massanutten Mountain with views of the Blue Ridge and Allegany Mountains in the heart of beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Additional hike distances are available. Speak with your Ultimate Hike staff contact about additional options. Training begins in February! Register and learn more at give.curesearch.org/2024-shenandoah.
- [Foothills Spring Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/foothills-spring-ultimate-hike/) - The Foothills Trail Ultimate Hike takes participants across 28 scenic miles of this popular North and South Carolina-based trail. This hike kicks off at Oconee State Park in South Carolina. Additional hike distances are available. Speak with your Ultimate Hike staff contact about additional options. Training begins in January! Register and learn more at: ultimatehike.org/foothills.
- [Ultimate Hike Info Session (All hikes)](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/ultimate-hike-info-session-all-hikes-5/) - New to Ultimate Hike? The first step is to join an information session with our team! Each call takes place on Zoom and lasts about 30 minutes, including time for Q&A. We’re so excited to share more about registration, training, fundraising and the Ultimate Hike weekend with you! Click here to fill out the interest
- [Ultimate Hike Info Session (All hikes)](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/ultimate-hike-info-session-all-hikes-4/) - New to Ultimate Hike? The first step is to join an information session with our team! Each call takes place on Zoom and lasts about 30 minutes, including time for Q&A. We’re so excited to share more about registration, training, fundraising and the Ultimate Hike weekend with you! Click here to fill out the interest
- [Ultimate Hike Info Session (All hikes)](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/ultimate-hike-info-session-all-hikes-3/) - New to Ultimate Hike? The first step is to join an information session with our team! Each call takes place on Zoom and lasts about 30 minutes, including time for Q&A. We’re so excited to share more about registration, training, fundraising and the Ultimate Hike weekend with you! Click here to fill out the interest
- [Ultimate Hike Info Session (Foothills Spring Ultimate Hike)](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/ultimate-hike-info-session-foothills-spring-ultimate-hike/) - New to Ultimate Hike? The first step is to join an information session with our team! Each call takes place on Zoom and lasts about 30 minutes, including time for Q&A. We’re so excited to share more about registration, training, fundraising and the Ultimate Hike weekend with you! Click here to fill out the interest
- ["Try It" Training Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/try-it-training-hike-3/) - Join us for a "Try It" training hike at Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve! This is a fantastic opportunity for both novice and experienced hikers. You'll also meet fellow hikers, get a sense of the terrain, and start building the camaraderie that makes the Ultimate Hike experience truly special. RSVP with christa.vanstrien@curesearch.org by November 17, 2023.
- [Ultimate Hike Info Session (All hikes)](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/ultimate-hike-info-session-all-hikes-2/) - New to Ultimate Hike? The first step is to join an information session with our team! Each call takes place on Zoom and lasts about 30 minutes, including time for Q&A. We’re so excited to share more about registration, training, fundraising and the Ultimate Hike weekend with you! Click here to fill out the interest
- ["Try It" Training Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/try-it-training-hike-2/) - Join us for a “Try It” training hike in Seabrook Wildlife Park! This is a fantastic opportunity for both novice and experienced hikers. You'll also meet fellow hikers, get a sense of the terrain, and start building the camaraderie that makes the Ultimate Hike experience truly special. RSVP with lauren.rump@curesearch.org by November 3, 2023.
- ["Try It" Training Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/try-it-training-hike/) - Join us for a “Try It” training hike on the Raven Rock Trail! This is a fantastic opportunity for both novice and experienced hikers. You'll also meet fellow hikers, get a sense of the terrain, and start building the camaraderie that makes the Ultimate Hike experience truly special. RSVP with christa.vanstrien@curesearch.org by October 20, 2023.
- [Ultimate Hike Info Session (All hikes)](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/ultimate-hike-info-session-all-hikes/) - New to Ultimate Hike? The first step is to join an information session with our team! Each call takes place on Zoom and lasts about 30 minutes, including time for Q&A. We’re so excited to share more about registration, training, fundraising and the Ultimate Hike weekend with you! Click here to fill out the interest

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- [home](https://curesearch.org/tag/home/)
- [Corporate sponsorship](https://curesearch.org/tag/corporate-sponsorship/)
- [Cancer survivor](https://curesearch.org/tag/cancer-survivor/)
- [Accelerating less toxic pediatric cancer therapies](https://curesearch.org/tag/less-toxic-cures/)
- [Pediatric cancer families](https://curesearch.org/tag/pediatric-cancer-families/)
- [CureSearch marathon](https://curesearch.org/tag/curesearch-marathon/)
- [CureSearch Walk](https://curesearch.org/tag/curesearch-walk/)
- [Cancer treatments for kids](https://curesearch.org/tag/cancer-treatments-for-children/)
- [Pediatric oncology](https://curesearch.org/tag/pediatric-oncology/)
- [Uncovering childhood cancer cures](https://curesearch.org/tag/search-for-cancer-cures-for-children/)
- [Bridging the translational research funding gap in pediatric cancer](https://curesearch.org/tag/bridge/)
- [Milken](https://curesearch.org/tag/milken/)
- [CureSearch | We save kids faster.](https://curesearch.org/tag/fastercures/)
- [Pediatric drug development](https://curesearch.org/tag/drug-development/)
- [CureSearch Board of Directors](https://curesearch.org/tag/board-of-directors/)
- [CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council](https://curesearch.org/tag/scientific-advisory-council/)
- [Brenda Weigel](https://curesearch.org/tag/brenda-weigel/)
- [Council](https://curesearch.org/tag/council/)
- [CCAM](https://curesearch.org/tag/ccam/)
- [Clinical Trials](https://curesearch.org/tag/clinical-trials/)
- [CureSearch Catapult Award](https://curesearch.org/tag/catapult-award/)
- [Ultimate Hike | Home](https://curesearch.org/tag/ultimate-hike-home-page/)
- [CureSearch heroes](https://curesearch.org/tag/heroes/)
- [CureSearch | Resources](https://curesearch.org/tag/resources/)
- [Pediatric cancer patients and their families](https://curesearch.org/tag/patients-and-families/)
- [Brave Barbie | CureSearch for Children's Cancer](https://curesearch.org/tag/special-barbie/)
- [Dr. Sayour | CureSearch](https://curesearch.org/tag/sayour/)
- [CureSearch Supporters](https://curesearch.org/tag/supporters/)
- [impact report](https://curesearch.org/tag/impact-report/)
- [CureSearch volunteers](https://curesearch.org/tag/curesearch-volunteers/)
- [Ultimate Hikers](https://curesearch.org/tag/hikers/)
- [PEDS](https://curesearch.org/tag/peds/)
- [Pediatric Early Development Symposium](https://curesearch.org/tag/pediatric-early-development-symposium/)
- [Conferences](https://curesearch.org/tag/conferences/)
- [CureSearch | Pediatric Early Development Symposium](https://curesearch.org/tag/peds-curesearch-symposium/)
- [CureSearch Challenge](https://curesearch.org/tag/curesearch-challenge/)
- [CureSearch and Sebastian Strong | Partnering to end children's cancer](https://curesearch.org/tag/sebastionstrong/)
- [AML](https://curesearch.org/tag/aml/)
- [industry advisory council](https://curesearch.org/tag/industry-advisory-council/)
- [Jakefest](https://curesearch.org/tag/jakefest/)
- [CureSearch Blog](https://curesearch.org/tag/blog/)
- [CureSearch Featured Posts](https://curesearch.org/tag/featured/)
- [Ultimate Hike Hall of Fame](https://curesearch.org/tag/ultimate-hike-hall-of-fame/)
- [david munn](https://curesearch.org/tag/david-munn/)
- [CureSearch and Rally Foundation | Partnering for cures](https://curesearch.org/tag/rally-foundation-and-curesearch/)
- [Dr. Kristen VanHeyst](https://curesearch.org/tag/kristen-vanheyst/)
- [Bone cancer](https://curesearch.org/tag/bone-cancer/)
- [CureSearch Young Investigators](https://curesearch.org/tag/young-investigator/)
- [Dr. Elvin Wagenblast](https://curesearch.org/tag/elvin-wagenblast/)
- [Pediatric blood cancer](https://curesearch.org/tag/blood-cancer/)
- [Molecular testing](https://curesearch.org/tag/molecular-testing/)
- [Genome sequencing | Pediatric Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/tag/genome-sequencing/)
- [Pediatric rare disease](https://curesearch.org/tag/rare-disease/)
- [CureSearch | News](https://curesearch.org/tag/press-release/)
- [Dr. Gregory Friedman](https://curesearch.org/tag/gregory-friedman/)
- [Dr. Thomas-Tikhonenko, CureSearch-funded investigator](https://curesearch.org/tag/andrei-thomas-tikhonenko/)
- [Dr. David Langenau](https://curesearch.org/tag/david-langenau/)
- [Pediatric high grade gliomas](https://curesearch.org/tag/pediatric-high-grade-gliomas/)
- [Dr. Jamie Anastas](https://curesearch.org/tag/jamie-anastas/)
- [Dr. Joanna Gell](https://curesearch.org/tag/joanna-gell/)
- [Dr. Francesca Nazio](https://curesearch.org/tag/francesca-nazio/)
- [Pediatric Medulloblastoma](https://curesearch.org/tag/medulloblastoma/)
- [Germ Cell Tumor](https://curesearch.org/tag/germ-cell-tumor/)
- [national cancer survivors month](https://curesearch.org/tag/national-cancer-survivors-month/)
- [Kenny Bontz](https://curesearch.org/tag/kenny-bontz/)
- [CureSearch and Pimiento Tea Room | Partnering to end children's cancer](https://curesearch.org/tag/curesearch-and-pimiento-tea-room/)
- [Jared Brancazio](https://curesearch.org/tag/jared-brancazio/)
- [Pediatric research blog](https://curesearch.org/tag/research-blog/)
- [Pimiento Tea Room supports CureSearch for Children's Cancer](https://curesearch.org/tag/pimiento-tea-room-and-curesearch/)
- [Ultimate Hike | Join a training hike](https://curesearch.org/tag/training-hike/)
- [Ultimate Hike | Try It Hikes](https://curesearch.org/tag/try-it-hike/)
- [South Carolina hiking](https://curesearch.org/tag/south-carolina-hike/)
- [Foothills Spring](https://curesearch.org/tag/foothills-spring/)
- [Foothills Trail](https://curesearch.org/tag/foothills-trail/)
- [Foothills Fall](https://curesearch.org/tag/foothills-fall/)
- [CureSearch | Q&A](https://curesearch.org/tag/qa/)
- [Ultimate Hike information sessions](https://curesearch.org/tag/information-session/)
- [Ultimate Hike info sessions](https://curesearch.org/tag/info-session/)
- [CureSearch | Virtual Events](https://curesearch.org/tag/virtual-event/)
- [Texas hiking](https://curesearch.org/tag/texas-hike/)
- [Central Texas Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/tag/central-texas-ultimate-hike/)
- [Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/tag/hike/)
- [Foothills hike](https://curesearch.org/tag/foothills-hike/)
- [Shenandoah hiking](https://curesearch.org/tag/shenandoah-hike/)
- [Massanutten Mountain](https://curesearch.org/tag/massanutten-mountain/)
- [Virginia hiking](https://curesearch.org/tag/virginia-hike/)
- [Superior hike](https://curesearch.org/tag/superior-hike/)
- [Superior Hiking Trail](https://curesearch.org/tag/superior-hiking-trail/)
- [Lake Superior](https://curesearch.org/tag/lake-superior/)
- [Minnesota hiking](https://curesearch.org/tag/minnesota-hike/)
- [Jackson Hole Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/tag/jackson-hole-hike/)
- [Jackson Hole resorts](https://curesearch.org/tag/jackson-hole-resort/)
- [Wyoming hiking](https://curesearch.org/tag/wyoming-hike/)
- [Brave Barbie](https://curesearch.org/tag/brave-barbie/)
- [CureSearch and Mattel | Partnering for Children's Cancer Research](https://curesearch.org/tag/mattel/)
- [neuroblastoma research for children](https://curesearch.org/tag/neuroblastoma-research-for-children/)
- [Pediatric glioma](https://curesearch.org/tag/pediatric-glioma/)
- [lifearc](https://curesearch.org/tag/lifearc/)
- [lifearc partnership](https://curesearch.org/tag/lifearc-partnership/)
- [Dr. Friedman](https://curesearch.org/tag/dr-friedman/)
- [Curesearch award](https://curesearch.org/tag/curesearch-award/)
- [MD Anderson cancer center](https://curesearch.org/tag/md-anderson-cancer-center/)
- [Curesearch Walk home](https://curesearch.org/tag/curesearch-walk-home/)
- [washington university](https://curesearch.org/tag/washington-university/)
- [nk cell therapy](https://curesearch.org/tag/nk-cell-therapy/)
- [immunotherapy in children](https://curesearch.org/tag/immunotherapy-in-children/)
- [curesearch impact](https://curesearch.org/tag/curesearch-impact/)
- [impact award](https://curesearch.org/tag/impact-award/)

## Event Categories

- [Ultimate Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/category/ultimate-hike/)
- ["Try It" Training Hike](https://curesearch.org/events-calendar/category/try-it-training-hike/)