Get to Know Children Fighting Cancer
Our Cancer Warriors include the brave children fighting cancer, cancer survivors, and their families who support them by fighting this battle by their sides. They all have a personal story to tell. These young heroes and their families know better than anyone how important it is to find a cure as they’ve each had to battle malignant disease and face the challenges of treatments, side effects, and the after-effects of childhood cancer. Read their stories and show your support. By donating in their honor, you help the children and families yet to be diagnosed. Your gift powers hope!
Brandon Story: A New Normal as a Cancer Survivor
Meet Brandon Staple, a survivor of ALL who is studying to one day deliver the next generation of medication, therapies, and surgeries for kids just like him. Survivors of pediatric cancer overcome seemingly insurmountable
2nd Annual Will Irwin Golf Tournament, Another Success for Research
The 2nd Annual Will Irwin Memorial Charity Golf Event was another success in raising the necessary funds to move research forward. Since its inception, this event has raised over $560,000 for leading-edge research. Proceeds
Battling for Brynn
Meet Brynn, an 8-year-old, fierce warrior of Ewing Sarcoma (EWS). After experiencing a mild cough for a week and fast, labored breathing, Brynn's parents took her to the ER in December 2018 where doctors
Katie’s Story: Patient to Doctorate
Survivors of pediatric cancer overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles in order to fight their cancer, regain their health, and live a normal childhood. That’s why PCRF is committed to improving the quality of life for
Cancer Mom’s Quest for a Cure
We are inspired daily by the kids and families who battle pediatric cancer every day without losing hope or optimism. Karla, a cancer mom, and pediatric cancer advocate tells us about her son, Ezekiel,
Todd’s Legacy
Todd was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in his junior year of high school. He fought bravely and continued to battle the disease every day. He graduated from high school, was accepted into UC Berkeley
Carter’s Legacy of Strength, Kindness and Love
At PCRF, we love celebrating survivors every chance we get. But we also celebrate the bravest warriors of them all, and their courageous fight in the battle against cancer. Every day, we hear stories
Meet Katie Hawley
Meet Katie Hawley, a six-time cancer fighter. "At the age of nine, my life was turned upside down when my parents told me I had cancer. Those first fourteen months were horrendous. I endured
Watch Lynden on CBS News!
Through the power of community and social media, Lynden’s story has touched the lives of so many in a short time. In just a few months, Lynden raised over $30,000 for research by making
Meet Dribble for the Cure Honorary Team Captain, Kenny
Meet Kenny, Dribble for the Cure Honorary Team Captain! Kenny is one of our long-standing Dribble heroes! He has participated and been an Honorary Captain since 2012. He continues to be a spokesperson for
Meet Dribble for the Cure Honorary Team Captain, Thatcher
We would like to introduce you to Dribble for the Cure Honorary Team Captain, Thatcher! Brave doesn't even begin to describe Thatcher. He's had a long road of treatment, but you wouldn't be able
Meet Dribble for the Cure Honorary Team Captain, Lucas
Lucas is our Dribble for the Cure Honorary Team Captain! Lucas was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at the young age of 7 months old. He was treated at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Meet Dribble for the Cure Honorary Team Captain, Harmon
PCRF welcomes Harmon in his first year as a Dribble for the Cure Honorary Team Captain. Harmon is an active, funny, spirited, social firecracker of a little guy who is 3 years old. Harmy,
Meet Dribble for the Cure Honorary Team Captain, Grayson
Grayson was diagnosed with leukemia at 4 years old en route to a Disney Cruise. During his three-plus years of chemotherapy treatments, Grayson met and made friends with some of the UCLA Women's basketball
Meet Honorary Dribble for the Cure Team Captain, Alexa
Today, we celebrate Honorary Dribble for the Cure Captain, Alexa, having reached a survival milestone after passing the five-year mark! After being diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in 2013, Alexa spent over a year in and
Another Inside Look at PCRF Scholarship Winners
Editor's Note: In part one, we introduced PCRF Scholarship winners Saylor, Robbie, and Allen. In part two, meet Amirta, Bryce, and Jonah. For the third year, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation is proud to
The Future is Bright for PCRF Scholarship Winners
For the third year, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation is proud to support the educational pursuits of pediatric cancer survivors with our annual PCRF scholarship program! This year, we awarded 39 scholarships in the
PCRF to Host 26th Annual Western Roundup for Oncology Kids and Families
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) prepares to kick off the summer with its 26th Annual Western Roundup on Sunday, June 9th.
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Receives Record Number of Scholarship Applications
For the third year, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) is proud to support pediatric cancer survivors with its Survivor’s Scholarship program.
2018 Scholarship Awardee: Grace
We’d like you to meet another one of our 2018 PCRF Scholarship Awardees. Grace lives up to her name in every sense of the word by remaining positive and uplifting despite being given the worst possible news.
2018 Scholarship Awardee: Ryan
We'd like you to meet Ryan - a warrior, pitcher and friend. Despite his diagnosis, he manages to find comfort during the tough days of missing out on his favorite sport - baseball.
2018 Scholarship Awardee: Cecilia
We’d like you to meet our 2018 PCRF Scholarship Awardees. We’re so incredibly inspired by their stories of strength, courage & resilience. Hear them now!
2018 Scholarship Awardee: Lucas
We’d like you to meet A 2018 PCRF Scholarship Awardee: Lucas. We’re so incredibly inspired by their stories of strength, courage & resilience. See why!
PCRF to Host 25th Annual Western Roundup for Oncology Kids and Families
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) prepares to kick off the summer with their 25th Annual Western Roundup on Sunday, June 10th from 11AM to 3PM
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