PCRF Stories of Hope
From stories of children overcoming odds and the families who support them to incredible accounts of people coming together to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research, these stories will inspire you and help envision a future free from childhood cancer. Learn more about the obstacles our cancer heroes are overcoming and how the community is helping researchers find a cure. Have a story of your own? Please contact us at PCRF so we can share the HOPE.
Learn more about our cancer warriors and how they are inspiring support for cancer research through their stories of bravery and triumph. Your support can make a difference in the lives of children and families just like these.
Just one person can make a difference. Read the inspiring stories of individuals, companies and other groups who have helped give hope by supporting pediatric cancer research. You can make a difference too.
Meet the researchers who are behind the scenes working hard to change the face of childhood cancer every day. It’s their hard work, innovation, and dedication to the cause that makes all the difference.
Recent News
Meet Katie Hawley
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 three major surgeries, six intense chemotherapies, and
Ziopharm Oncology and MD Anderson Cancer Center Announce New R&D Agreement to Expand TCR-T Program
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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 and
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 UCLA
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 to
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 over
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, as
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 team,
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 out
7-Year-Old Cancer Warrior Raises $30K for Research
Photo courtesy of Lynden's mom, Amanda. Meet Lynden, a 7-year-old with a big heart and an even bigger desire to make a difference for kids fighting cancer. Not only is Lynden passionate about helping others,
Yearbook Publishing Company, yb-squared is Creating Hope for Kids
At the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, we believe there are many ways individuals and companies can make a difference. We’re grateful for local businesses in the community that put philanthropy and giving back at the
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 support
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 amount
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.
Behind the Science Q & A with Dr. Elliot Stieglitz
We'd like you to meet Dr. Elliot Stieglitz. Dr. Stieglitz is innovative in discovering new targeted therapies for patients with Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia also called JMML, a type of blood cancer that affects infants and young children.
Behind the Science: Q & A with Dr. Sarah Injac
We'd like you to meet Dr. Sarah Injac. Her research offers hope to children with Medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children.
Behind the Science: Q & A with Dr. Ting Tao
We’d like you to meet Dr. Ting Tao, Emerging Investigator from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. His research focuses on developing new treatments for neuroblastoma.
Behind the Science: Q & A with Dr. Lingling Chen
Funding Lifesaving Research with Dr. Lingling Chen We'd like you to meet Dr. Lingling Chen, Emerging Investigator Grant recipient from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This type of grant is designed for emerging pediatric
Carter Strong Forever Community Raises over $35,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
Teams are the most integral part of our annual Reaching for the Cure event. Ranging from corporations, to families, to local schools - not only do these teams play a key role in moving our
Cancer Sibling Shares Why Pediatric Cancer Research is Important
Take a look at a sixth grader's perception of pediatric cancer research, treatments and cures.
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.
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation’s Reaching for the Cure raises over $430,000
2019 RFTC Half Marathon benefiting the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) raises over $430,000 on the Irvine Valley College campus.
Advanced Orthodontic Center Supporting Research for over a Decade
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation is proud to recognize Advanced Orthodontic Center as a Corporate Sponsor for our 21st annual Reaching for the Cure event on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Advanced Orthodontic Center has been supporting PCRF for over a decade.
Fountain Valley School District Goes Gold for Kids Fighting Cancer
On February 15th, 2019, classrooms and campuses alike were flooded with gold attire all throughout the Fountain Valley School District. Students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff participated in a district-wide "Go Gold Day" in honor of International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.
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