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...]

August 24, 2020 – Giant Food launched its 16th annual Pediatric Cancer Campaign fundraising program on August 14th, which aims to raise $2M.  This campaign spans Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September) and will conclude on October 9, 2020. Since 2005, Giant Food has raised over $23.5 million … [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...]

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...]