On August 14, 2026, Giant Food launched its 22nd annual Pediatric Cancer Fundraising Campaign, aiming to raise $2M. The campaign is running for eight weeks, concluding on October 15 and spans September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Since the program’s inception in 2005, Giant Food has raised over $34 million for pediatric cancer research.
During the campaign, Giant Food customers can participate by purchasing a $5 coupon book or rounding up at the register at their local store. Both in-store and online shoppers using Giant Delivers and Pickup can make donations and round up their checkout total. Further, any shopper purchasing a coupon book will be entered to win $6000 worth of Giant Food groceries. Individual Giant Food stores looking to increase donations are also holding raffles and other activities.
Each year CCF is invited to identify a local cancer fighter to represent the campaign. This year, we are honored to have Ambassador Hannah Wormuth representing CCF. View the campaign video.
On July 28th, 2026, Giant Food hosted a hosted a virtual campaign kickoff. Each of the Ambassadors introduced themselves to the Giant Food team. 100% of the proceeds raised from the Giant Food Pediatric Cancer Campaign support Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Oncology Division and The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF). Giant Food will present a donation to CCF at the Annual CCF Gala on November 7th.
A portion of donations raised during the campaign directly funds the Giant Food CCF NextGen Award. Created in 2013, the grant is intended to assist young investigators with both their research and career advancement in pediatric oncology. Michael Goldstein, M.D., Ph.D, will receive the 2026 NextGen Award.
CCF is grateful to Board member Terry McGowan, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Giant Food, Felis Andrade, Director of External Communications and Community Relations, Ira Kress, President, Giant Food Eastern Division and the entire Giant Food team for their loyal and generous support.
