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
Women in Science: PCRF Funded Researchers Who Are Leading the Way
In honor of Women in Science Day, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation would like to proudly recognize some of the brilliant women funded by PCRF who are leading the way in their fields and working to cure pediatric cancer.
Running for Community and Cures
"I run for the community that I get to enjoy!"
Why I’m Running for Research, Told by a Survivor
"My name is Ian Engdahl. I am a runner, but greater than that - I am a survivor."
Why I Run the PCRF Half Marathon: Dave
There are many reasons our participants come out each year to run or walk the Reaching for the Cure. Meet Dave, who tells us why he is running.
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Funds 9 New Research Grants in 2019
Press Release - IRVINE, CA (April 3, 2018) –On Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 24 and 25, the 20th Anniversary Reaching for the Cure Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Run race weekend was held on the Irvine Valley College campus with contributions totaling over $525,000 to help reach for a cure for pediatric cancer.
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!
Behind the Science: Q & A with Dr. Sampurna Chatterjee
We’d like you to meet Dr. Sampurna Chatterjee, Emerging Investigator Grant recipient from Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Chatterjee explores reducing side effects of Medulloblastoma, the most common brain tumor in children.
Behind the Science: Q & A with Dr. Alex Huang
We’d like you to meet Dr. Alex Huang, Basic Research Science Grant recipient from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Alex Huang has been a longtime recipient of PCRF grant funding.
Brandon Crawford of the San Francisco Giants to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
Brandon Crawford of the San Francisco Giants supports pediatric cancer research! In the fight against pediatric cancer, there are no rivalries! Brandon Crawford of the San Francisco Giants is all in when it comes to lending a hand in this battle. Join Brandon today...
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
Behind the Science: Q & A with Dr. Michael Ortiz
We'd like you to meet Dr. Michael Ortiz, Emerging Investigator Grant recipient. Dr. Ortiz's hope is to improve the way we care for patients with Wilms tumor, the most common childhood kidney cancer.
Power of One: Meet Cody Lesko
Meet Cody Lesko, a second-year community college Honors student at Saddleback College who is passionate about making a difference and giving back.
PCRF’s Reaching for the Cure Event raises over $525,000
Press Release - IRVINE, CA (April 3, 2018) –On Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 24 and 25, the 20th Anniversary Reaching for the Cure Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Run race weekend was held on the Irvine Valley College campus with contributions totaling over $525,000 to help reach for a cure for pediatric cancer.
Partners in Hope: Finding a Cure with Advanced Orthodontic Center
We’re honored to announce Advanced Orthodontic Center as our official 5K Run Title Sponsor for our 20th Anniversary Reaching for the Cure event on Sunday, March 25, 2018.
Partners in Hope: Finding a Cure with Seyfarth Shaw, LLP
We’re honored to announce Seyfarth Shaw as our 10K Run Title Sponsor for the 20th Anniversary Reaching for the Cure event on Sunday, March 25, 2018.
Partners in Hope: Finding a Cure with Hathaway Dinwiddie
We’re honored to announce Hathaway Dinwiddie as a Corporate Sponsor for our 20th Anniversary Reaching for the Cure event on Sunday, March 25, 2018.
Partners in Hope: Finding a Cure with Ernst & Young
We’re honored to announce Ernst & Young, LLP as Classic Sponsor for our 20th Anniversary Reaching for the Cure event on Sunday, March 25, 2018.
Once in your Heart, Always in your Heart: Keanna
Remembering Keanna In part two of our Valentine's Day blog series, we are honoring Keanna. Keanna was a happy and free-spirited angel with nothing but love and laughter to spread to others around her. She
Once in your Heart, Always in your Heart: Abigail
In part three of our Valentine's Day blog series, we are honoring Abigail. Abigail was special to all who knew her, not to mention extremely smart and talented.
Once in your Heart, Always in your Heart: Megan
In part two of our Valentine's Day blog series, we are honoring Megan. Megan was a vibrant young woman that could light up the entire room with her smile. She was so full of compassion and always doing everything she could to help others.
Once in your Heart, Always in your Heart: Katie
This Valentine’s Day, we are remembering our loved ones – whose lives deserve to be shared and celebrated today, and every day, the cancer warriors who inspire us to keep pushing forward, fighting for a cure. Their legacies continue to live on by the efforts of their friends and family.
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