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Children's Cancer Cause
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Our vision is a long, healthy life for every child with cancer. #childhoodcancer #nonprofit
We're thrilled to present Dr. Michael Link with our 2025 Leonard M. Rosen Memorial Research Award at a reception in New York City this evening👏 It's the 10th year of this award, which recognizing individuals for outstanding contributions to childhood cancer policy and advocacy.
November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Financial hardship and food insecurity is prevalent among families of children with cancer, posing a threat to their survival and long-term health.

Families of children with cancer need more support, not less. #shutdown2025 #ChildhoodCancer
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Payton was diagnosed with neuroblastoma just days after her first birthday.
Her family was told it was inoperable.
Today, she's in med school with hopes to one day help other kids with cancer. childrenscancercause.org/payton
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
September 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Today we join with over 400 medical research organizations and advocates around the country for the Rally for Medical Research Hill Day. #RallyMedRes

📢Even if you can't be with us in DC, you can still take action: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
September 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Childhood cancer survivors are frustrated by barriers to survivorship care, gaps in provider knowledge, and a perceived lack of support from lawmakers.
These findings come from a new survey we just released today. Key findings: www.childrenscancercause.org/2025-survey-...
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness
September 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
“At age 8, I did not fully understand what was happening, but I knew I was very sick,” Lucas says about the many nights spent in the hospital, isolated from family and friends.
Lucas's story: www.childrenscancercause.org/lucas

#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️ #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth 🩸
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
June is #CancerSurvivorsMonth 🎗️ Survivorship has been a key pillar of our mission since our founding in 1999. Thank you for joining us in our work to improve the quality and accessibility of long-term follow-up care so that every survivor can go on to live a long and healthy life.
June 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Initially misdiagnosed with mononucleosis, an ultrasound eventually revealed that Molly's cancer had spread to 56 lymph nodes in her neck. She was 17 years old.

It's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week. Learn more about AYA cancers: childrenscancercause.org/ayaweek #AYAweek
April 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today is #WorldKidneyDay. College Scholar alumni Christin is a Wilms tumor survivor. In children and adolescents under age 15, most kidney cancers are Wilms tumors.

⚠️Signs of Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors include a lump in the abdomen and blood in the urine.
March 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Two weeks left to get your applications in for our College Scholars Program! We'll be awarding up to 25 #ChildhoodCancer survivors with academic scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. Apply today: www.childrenscancercause.org/2025-scholar...
March 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Join #ChildhoodCancer advocates in asking Congress to make key investments in research and act on our community's policy priorities at the first available legislative opportunity.

Kids with cancer are counting on us to be their voice: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
February 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
‼️New bill alert! The Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act was just introduced. We thank Sens. Jack Reed & Shelley Moore Capito for their leadership as sponsors of S.705, which will help speed therapies to children by making needed changes to pediatric drug laws.
www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
February 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
World Cancer Day is a moment to unite and raise awareness about the global burden of cancer -- which includes an estimated 400,000 kids and teens newly diagnosed every year. In low- and middle-income countries, fewer than 30% survive.
#WorldCancerDay #ChildhoodCancer
February 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We're accepting applications for our 2025 College Scholars Program. With generous support from Hyundai Hope on Wheels, we'll be awarding up to 25 survivors with scholarships - more than double any previous year.
childrenscancercause.org/scholars #ChildhoodCancer #cancerscholarships
February 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
When Congress passed its year-end package, it left kids with cancer behind and stripped out several key bills we'd fought hard for. Now the childhood cancer community is banding together to rebuild what was lost. Join this effort:
www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau... #KidsDeserveBetter
January 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Our College Scholars Program is unique because it includes a cancer advocacy project of the student's choice, with mentorship and support from our team. Check out this new generation of young leaders with experience in cancer advocacy and activism! www.childrenscancercause.org/2025-scholar...
January 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Join us in asking the new Congress and Administration to prioritize kids with cancer. There's a lot of noise in DC right now, but we're laser-focused on making sure children with cancer, survivors, and their families are heard loud and clear by policymakers: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
January 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
In their end-of-year package, Congress left kids with cancer behind. Join us and our allies in the cancer community in urging Congress to prioritize them in January. Children with cancer have waited long enough – it’s time to finish the job.
‼️Take action: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
December 30, 2024 at 4:42 PM
We're so close to some major #ChildhoodCancer legislative victories but we need to keep pushing! 📣

Please send one more message to Congress this year about kids with cancer: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
December 18, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Did you know that neuroblastoma is responsible for 1 out of 8 childhood cancer deaths? Today is #NeuroblastomaDay, a time to join together in spreading awareness about this devastating #ChildhoodCancer. #neuroblastoma
December 5, 2024 at 8:17 PM
GivingTuesday is almost here! Why donate to Children's Cancer Cause?👉100% of all #GivingTuesday donations will go toward survivor scholarships. We were able to help Lucy w/college thanks to the generosity of last year's GivingTuesday donors. childrenscancercause.networkforgood.com/projects/210...
December 2, 2024 at 8:36 PM
During this season of gratitude, we're thankful for you: our friends, supporters, and fellow advocates. As we honor and remember every child missing at our tables, we thank you for standing with us to work toward a more hopeful future for the next family who hears the words "your child has cancer."
November 28, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Lucy is a #ChildhoodCancer survivor who received a scholarship from us to help with her college expenses. As part of her scholarship volunteer project, she created a campus club for students who are cancer patients, survivors, and supporters. Here they are celebrating a "Friendsgiving" together! 🦃
November 26, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Hi! 👋 We're a nonprofit with a mission of championing policies and programs that improve the lives of children with cancer and survivors. Follow along for #ChildhoodCancer news, perspectives, and action opportunities.
November 25, 2024 at 4:19 PM