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More children are lost to cancers than any other disease.
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Why You’re Crucial to Accelerating Progress

Pediatric cancer research receives a minute fraction of the dollars allocated to adult cancer research.

The largest single funder, the Federal Government, invests just 4% of its annual cancer research budget in childhood cancer — that is less than $3.00 per child.

Researchers rely on private philanthropies like us to fund at least half of all childhood cancer research, but resources limit our impact. In 2022, because of our own funding scarcity, we were only able to fund 3.8 percent of every grant application rated outstanding.

Powering Research

Research is at the cornerstone of everything we do. From new research ideas for cures to less toxic treatments, we are at the forefront of finding the answers to pediatric cancer.

Equitable Care

Progress in pediatric cancer care without ensuring all kids everywhere have access to the medical, psychological, and social care they need, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, or geographic location.

Survivorship & Mental Health Support

The effects of a cancer diagnosis on a child can have a lasting impact. PCRF is investing in supporting pediatric cancer survivors and their mental health before and after treatment.

Fund innovation and become part of the breakthroughs that will save lives.

According to the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer, only approximately $220 Million goes to children’s research out of an annual $5 Billion cancer research budget.

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Who You're Helping

Courageous Childhood Cancer Patients

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Thatcher’s journey is a testament to resilience and joy. Despite battling Medulloblastoma since age two and enduring multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation, he has faced every challenge with incredible strength and continues to overcome the lasting effects of treatment.
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