September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to honor the victims and survivors of childhood cancer. Shockingly, the American Cancer Society reports that approximately 9,910 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2023. This means that cancer is currently one of the leading causes of death in children in the United States, and the leading cause of death in children by disease. The following organizations are urgently working towards a shared mission of ending childhood cancer and supporting children and families impacted by a pediatric cancer diagnosis. These organizations are providing crucial supportive services for children and families impacted by pediatric cancer and utilizing research and advocacy to innovate medical treatments and increase awareness surrounding pediatric cancer in an effort to find a cure.
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National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc.
The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission of utmost importance-funding research aimed at eliminating childhood cancer. Our focus is on developing less toxic, more targeted therapies through a unique collaborative research initiative and partnerships with top hospitals across the country.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. By supporting us, you become part of our diverse and inclusive community, united in the fight against childhood cancer.
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc.
RMHC provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare.
Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) shares the vision of our founder and creator, Alexandra "Alex" Scott- a cure for all children with cancer. Our mission is to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death by disease for children in the United States. Still, pediatric cancer research remains consistently underfunded by the federal government. Your donation can help us bridge this funding gap and accelerate our progress towards a cure.
Cure Childhood Cancer Inc.
CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. With cancer as the leading cause of death by disease in children, CURE dedicates more than $5.6 million annually to specific research projects aimed at solving cancers that affect children. Through innovative programming, CURE Childhood Cancer also provides crisis-oriented support to patients and their families, addressing their most critical and urgent needs.
American Childhood Cancer Organization
ACCO's mission is to provide information and support for children and adolescents with cancer and their families, to provide grassroots leadership through advocacy and awareness, and to support research leading to a cure for all children diagnosed with this life-threatening disease.
