On June 6, some of the area's leading pediatric oncology researchers will share the outcomes of their research funded through CCF grants. On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) will host its 3rd Annual Research Symposium: Today’s Research to Tomorrow’s Clinical … [Read more...]

As a young girl in Chicago, Nirali Shah learned about childhood cancer and the work of pediatric oncologists while fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through its Math-a-thon held at her school. This was work she knew she wanted to do when she grew up. With this sharp focus and … [Read more...]

On Monday, January 22, 2018, members of The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) Board of Directors were invited to tour the lab of Dr. Eric H. Raabe, MD, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Oncology and Instructor of Pathology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Dr. Raabe is a 2017 CCF Grant … [Read more...]

JANUARY 18, 2018 - Last fall, AA Co. Western District Shift 3 supervisor Sgt. Brian Daughters decided with others to participate in the national “No Shave November” cancer awareness campaign. The platoon agreed that they would grow mustaches or sponsor a coworker’s “growth” by pledging at least … [Read more...]

On November 4th, The Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc.(CCF) held its 33rd Annual Gala and awarded over $1 million in grants to area researchers and programs to advance treatment and cures for pediatric cancer. Nearly 600 guests enjoyed the tastes of Maryland and the sounds of NightLife. Mark … [Read more...]

The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) had the opportunity to thank the amazing and dedicated women and men of the Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters Local 1563 who initiated and organized a “Fired Up for Childhood Cancer Awareness” Family Fun day held September 10th, 2017, at the … [Read more...]

On September 18th, CCF received a $75,000 grant from The Safeway Foundation. CCF Board members Steve Coomes (retired 46-year veteran at Safeway) and Matt Boyd (Grocery Sales Manager for Safeway Eastern Division) joined CCF President Jerry Chadwick and CCF Executive Director Tasha Museles for the … [Read more...]

4th Annual Shirley's Kids Weekend - September 9-10, 2017 CCF is a proud supporter of the 4th annual Shirley’s Kids Weekend- a program funded to honor CCF's founder, Shirley Howard. Six families from The Children’s Inn were given the exciting opportunity to go on a weekend trip to Dulles Golf Park … [Read more...]

On Sunday, September 17, 2017,  Regency Furniture celebrated its employees by hosting nearly 1700 staff, family and friends with a Family Picnic at Regency Furniture Stadium, a 4200 seat stadium home to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Guests enjoyed live music, crabs, delicious food, … [Read more...]

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Lauren Lasher, CCF 443-546-4479 lauren@childrenscancerfoundation.org  September 14, 2017 The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc.’s 2017 Pediatric Cancer Research Grants awarded to researchers at Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, Children’s National, and the National Cancer … [Read more...]