The work at CCF values each individual child facing a diagnosis of cancer. Cancer does not discriminate, and neither must we. Like those nationwide and worldwide, we are pained and saddened to bear witness to the unjust deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and far too many … [Read more...]

Dear Friend - Until this week, I was hopeful that we could move forward on the 5th Annual CCF Research Symposium, scheduled for June 3rd. However, between the most recent projections and our colleagues in the community experiencing shrinking staffs and hectic schedules, it seemed prudent to … [Read more...]

(Updated 4/2/2020) We’re doing our part to closely monitor the current situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and following national and local recommendations for precautionary measures, travel and community events.  Many of our partners interact with immune-compromised children on a daily … [Read more...]

UPDATE 5/12/2020 - The period for CCF accepting grant proposals for the 2020 funding cycle has concluded. Please check in February 2021 for information regarding the next year's funding application process. The Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) invites individuals from Maryland, D.C. and N. … [Read more...]

Over 90 guests, including patients, survivors and family members, gathered at Tino’s Italian Bistro on Saturday, December 14th to enjoy an afternoon of friendship, survivorship and activities, hosted by The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. Kids undergoing treatment, as well as survivors, … [Read more...]

PRESS RELEASE: President and Executive Director assume new roles at The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. Columbia, MD (November 20, 2019) – After serving as the President of The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) for over six years, Dr. Jerrold C. Chadwick, will assume the … [Read more...]

On November 2, over 500 guests celebrated at the 35th annual CCF Gala.  Emceed by WJZ-TV Sports Director Mark Viviano, the evening focused on Extraordinary Families, and included Grant and Award presentations, and a video featuring the powerful stories of local cancer survivors Grace Callwood and … [Read more...]

The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) is grateful to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department and firefighter Lt. Dreama Jester, who launched "Fired Up for Childhood Cancer Awareness" three years ago and has hosted an incredible event raising awareness for pediatric cancer and raising funds … [Read more...]

UPDATE: 11.2.19 - Through Giant Food's 2019 campaign, shoppers raised over $2 million in less than two months to "Fight Childhood Cancer." On November 2, 2019, at the 35th Annual CCF Gala, Terry McGowan, Director of Quality Assurance, Giant Food Landover, and CCF Secretary, presented CCF with a … [Read more...]

The Children’s Inn Annual Shirley’s Kids Weekend – September 7-8, 2019 CCF was proud to support the 6th annual Shirley’s Kids Weekend - a program funded to honor CCF’s founder, Shirley Howard. Five families from The Children’s Inn were given the exciting opportunity to visit Annapolis. The … [Read more...]