A blog about children’s cancer survivors, fighters and supporters,
and the cancer research that accelerates the search for cures.
Frank Gioscia, 68, is training for his tenth CureSearch Hike while raising $113,000 for children’s cancer research! He has done it by lacing up his hiking boots and hitting the trails at CureSearch Ultimate Hike events. “It was easy for me […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Ultimate Hiker raises over $113,000 for children’s cancer research Read More »
By Jack Winters My journey with cancer has taught me about the strength of the human spirit. I’m a childhood cancer survivor. As a patient, cancer research advocate and pediatric nurse, I’ve seen hundreds of children and families overcome insurmountable
All of Us Can Take Action to End Childhood Cancer – A Survivor’s Story Read More »
Registration is now open for the 2020 hike events Contact: Brecka Putnam, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer630-957-8003brecka.putnam@curesearch.org Bethesda, MD – February 19, 2020 – Ten years ago, a small team of hikers began training for the first Ultimate Hike, preparing to trek
CureSearch IMPACT Series Forums bring global pediatric experts in academia and pharmaceutical companies together to accelerate the development of pediatric cancer drugs. “Children with cancer wait an average of 6.5 years longer than adults to access new drugs.”1 Cancer is
Whether your resolution is to get fit, meet new people or travel, our nationwide fundraising events will help you achieve your goals while also helping to end childhood cancer. This year, join us at an event near you, or turn
What’s your goal for 2020? Read More »
By Rochelle Paterson Rochelle Paterson is a mother of a childhood cancer survivor, a cancer research advocate and CureSearch supporter. Our daughter, Rea, was a seemingly healthy and normal toddler until one day, when she began to limp. After a
Have Faith and Never Give up Hope – a Mother’s Story Read More »
For more than 20 years, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer has been the primary charity beneficiary of the QBE Shootout, a professional golf tournament founded and hosted by legendary golfer Greg Norman. On Dec. 12, the QBE Shootout will welcome 11-year-old
Join supporters around the nation this National Take a Hike Day and raise critical funds for pediatric cancer research. Trek for 43, CureSearch’s newest program, empowers people to come together to tell children’s cancer to “take a hike” during National
Most CureSearch Ultimate Hikes take place in the fall… meaning that hikers are gearing up to train and prepare now. We asked a few of our experienced Ultimate Hikers for their most important tips to share: Hike is hard. Train
Tips to know before going on an Ultimate Hike Read More »
By Amy Rodriguez Ricabal – mother of a childhood cancer survivor, CureSearch supporter and childhood cancer advocate This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are encouraging supporters to share their stories in answer to the question, “Why Research?”. For Amy Rodriguez
Why Research? For one mother, the answer is simple Read More »
