For some, you understand the importance of investing in pediatric cancer research. You have lived the agony of seeing your child endure painful treatments and the worry of not knowing the outcome of the diagnoses. For others, we can only imagine that agony. No child should have to battle cancer. No … [Read more...]

(COLUMBIA, MD) The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) was selected as one of several local organizations to receive a $10,000 We Care Grant from Safeway Foundation. Safeway Foundation has been a significant funder of CCF’s programs for more than 30 years. In addition to financial support, … [Read more...]

On September 28, 2020, CCF Board Member and Executive Director of Maryland National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), William Yull, coordinated a great tournament on behalf of The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. The fact that this event took place is quite amazing- and appreciated. … [Read more...]

PRESS RELEASE Since a year after its founding in 1983, The Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc. has held an annual gala, celebrating locally-funded researchers and brave young survivors. When the pandemic hit this year, CCF staff and Board of Directors were faced with a choice: cancel the first … [Read more...]

UPDATE October 13, 2020 - Giant Food launched its 16th annual Pediatric Cancer Campaign fundraising program on August 14th, which aimed to raise $2M.  But just five weeks into the campaign, Giant Food and its shoppers raised $2.2M!  The goal was surpassed before the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month … [Read more...]

Each September, CCF spreads awareness about the importance of supporting pediatric cancer research. Without research, cures and improved treatments are not possible. Please join us this month, and throughout the year, in efforts to increase awareness about pediatric cancer and its impact on far too … [Read more...]

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Lauren Lasher, CCF 443-546-4479 lauren@childrenscancerfoundation.org August 25, 2020 The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. continues 35-year commitment to fund regional childhood cancer research and programs with $500K in grants Six pediatric cancer research … [Read more...]

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...]