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November 16, 2011
Our Newest Therapeutic Development Study Focuses on the Promise of a Cancer Vaccine
Solving Kids' Cancer has embarked on a new clinical study offering a novel vaccine therapy in combination with a targeted agent for children with relapsed high-risk neuroblastoma. The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation has partnered with SKC to fund this trial with a grant of $145,000, which constitutes 70% of the trial cost.
September 22, 2011
Positive Data on Viral Agent JX-594 in Nature Further Bolsters SKC-Initiated Research Project
The recent publication of positive data on Jennerex JX-594 for adult cancer clinical trials in the journal Nature has served to further validate SKC’s early championing of this novel experimental agent. Three years ago, Solving Kids’ Cancer first coordinated a strategic partnership between Jennerex and the two hospital centers to begin conducting JX-594 pediatric cancer clinical trials for children suffering from solid tumors. SKC subsequently launched the research projects by providing 100% of the funding. . The first phase of the trials started last year and are currently underway.
March 01, 2011
SKC on NBC News and in the Wall Street Journal
The founders of Solving Kids' Cancer share some personal stories and describe the charity's efforts to improve survival for children by expanding the menu of novel treatment options on NBC News and the Wall Street Journal
January 25, 2011
Webinar Archive - for Families & Researchers - Oncolytic Virotherapy for Pediatric Cancer
PLEASE CLICK "READ MORE" BELOW TO WATCH/LISTEN TO A REPLAY OF THE WEBINAR: In 2011, there will be 5 clinical trials for pediatric solid tumors using oncolytic viruses. On January 25, SKC held a live discussion that included all of the Principal Investigators describing the studies and a general overview of this new and promising therapeutic option for pediatric cancer. Click the link below to watch/listen to the webinar archive.
October 12, 2010
SKC's Early Support Pays Off as FDA Invests in Novel Treatment
In December 2009, SKC supported a novel immunotherapy trial for children using the HSV virus. Now the FDA has awarded a grant to the researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital to treat even more children. Read the article:
September 13, 2010
SKC Partners with BGC in 6th Annual Charity Day
BGC Partners, one of the world's leading brokers, raised in excess of $10 million for charity on its sixth annual Charity Day held on Monday, September 13. This year Solving Kids' Cancer was one of the 18 designated recipient charities in the US.
August 22, 2010
New Twist on Drug Screening To Treat Common Childhood Cancer
Scientists, supported by funding from Solving Kids' Cancer, have developed a new method of identifying drugs to treat children suffering from fatal cancers for which an effective treatment has not been found. Rather than developing a new drug from scratch, which is a complicated and time-consuming process, they tried a different approach.
June 23, 2010
Cancer Therapy Goes Viral: Progress Is Made Tackling Tumors with Viruses
We are excited to share an article from the June issue of Scientific American that prominently features JX-594, a virus that has shown strong preclinical evidence in neuroblastoma and sarcomas. SKC in partnership with two renowned children's cancer hospitals and Jennerex Biotherapeutics is introducing the first clinical trial using an oncolytic virus for children with cancer in the U.S. in the next few months.
May 13, 2010
What a Night at the Museum!
Our Spring Celebration on May 12th was a fabulous success! We thank everyone who supported Solving Kids' Cancer's First Spring Celebration which was held at the American Museum of Natural History. The event raised more than $400,000. For exciting photos and more visit our SKC Events section of our website.
February 25, 2010
SKC Bridges the Gap for Innovative Researcher in 2010
A promising clinical trial for pediatric solid tumors is delayed by bureaucracy. Solving Kids' Cancer steps in.
September 23, 2009
New Protein Partnership That Leads To Pediatric Tumor Regression
Why are some pediatric cancers able to spontaneously regress? Prof. Michael Fainzilber and his team of the Weizmann Institute’s Biological Chemistry Department seem to have unexpectedly found part of the answer. Further research towards a better understanding of the mechanism of action might hopefully lead, in the future, to the development of drugs that will be able to induce regression of certain tumors.
August 20, 2009
Long-term Health And Social Outcomes For Neuroblastoma Survivors
Survivors of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma are eight times more likely to have chronic health conditions, less likely to be married, and more likely to have lower incomes than their siblings, according to a study published online July 31 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. This study was undertaken because minimal information exists on the long-term outcomes for neuroblastoma survivors.
May 01, 2009
SKC Partners To Launch Innovative Experimental Trial For Children With Solid Tumors
Solving Kids’ Cancer partners with another like-minded charity (Magic Water) to launch an innovative pilot study for children’s cancer. In partnership with the University of Wisconsin, the pilot study was launched in May, 2009 with the goal to treat 10-12 children in order to determine whether this approach is effective in achieving clinical responses, and hopefully cures, for children who have failed conventional therapies.
Events
October 06, 2011
Goodbye Summer Happy Hour
Join SKC's Junior Board and friends for the Happy Hour to celebrate the end of summer and beginning of a great new season!
September 26, 2011
Third Annual SKC Golf Classic
The sun came out for the Third Annual Solving Kids' Cancer Golf Classic held on September 26, 2011 at Fenway Golf Club in Scarsdale, New York!
September 12, 2011
BGC Charity Day 2011
Solving Kids' Cancer was honored to be invited to participate in the Seventh Annual BGC Worldwide Charity Day on Monday, September 12th.
July 18, 2011
A Night with Ike Davis
The Ike Davis event, Striking Out Childhood Cancer, held July 17 in Brooklyn, NY was a big success raising $60,000. The Night with Ike was also hugely fun and memorable. We are sharing all of the photos from this up-close and personal event for you to download and share as a keepsake. To access the photos, click on the LIKE button on the right of this page and click Read More below.
May 12, 2011
2nd Annual Spring Celebration
Founders John London and Scott Kennedy joined together with Hosts Donna Karan, Nigel Barker and Russell James, Co-Hosts Debra Ashkenazy, Gabby Karan DeFelice, Lyss Stern, Yvonne Force Villareal and Bonnie Young for Solving Kids' Cancer's Second Annual Spring Celebration. The event co-sponsored by Credit Suisse and Paul Hastings honored Big Apple Circus and Clown Care Unit Founders Paul Binder and Michael Christensen. The event was held on Thursday, May 12th 2011 at 583 Park Avenue, New York City and raised over $375,000 to expand the menu of treatment options for kids with the deadliest childhood cancers.
May 08, 2011
Create Your Own Event
You can make Solving Kids' Cancer your personal cause! By creating your own fundraising event you are directly helping raise awareness and funds for SKC's therapeutic development projects -- making a difference in the lives of children and their families fighting deadly pediatric cancers. Together, we can make a difference for children with deadly pediatric cancers! And remember 100% of your donations are invested into therapeutic development. So, let's get started!
October 04, 2010
Second Annual Solving Kids' Cancer Golf Outing
Solving Kids' Cancer hosted the Second Annual Golf Outing on Monday October 4th at Fenway Golf Club in Scarsdale, New York. Friends, supporters and sponsors of Solving Kids' Cancer took to the links this autumn with tremendous success! Although rain and wind appeared early in the morning the sold-out day was a fun and exciting chance to overcome the weather, play the game and remember SKC's commitment to improving survival for children with cancer. More than $275,000 was raised to improve the menu of therapeutic options for children with pediatric cancer. After the final putt was sunk, the group gathered for a unique "auction", allowing guests to partner with SKC to sponsor a new cancer clinical trial - the modified Measles Virus Therapy for children with brain tumors (also profiled in this newsletter). The golfers pledged $66,000 to help support this important new trial. The SKC 2nd Annual Golf Outing was sponsored by SuttonBrook Capital Management, Sophis Management Solutions and Westchester Magazine. "We are so honored to have our golfer friends and partners support this event for the second year in a row. This commitment and generosity, despite Mother Nature's challenges today, make it possible for SKC to support another new experimental treatment for children with cancer," said Executive Director Scott Kennedy.
September 13, 2010
BGC Charity Day 2010
BGC hosted its 6th Annual Global Charity Day on Monday 13th September and SKC was thrilled to be among the designated recipient charities. BGC offices around the world raise more than 10 million dollars for their designated charities as they commemorated the events of September 11, 2001 by reaching out to help others. Together with SKC spokespeople Nigel Barker (America's Next Top Model) and Ike Davis (first baseman for the New York Mets), our Founders and staff joined BGC traders for a fun day to benefit SKC and other charities. Other celebrity guests included athletes Eli Manning, Boomer Esiason, Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Sean Avery, Rod Gilbert, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, actors Steve Buscemi, Hillary Duff, Mark Ruffalo, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Tony Sirico, and Jamie Lynn Sigler, Miss USA Rima Fakih, television anchors Liz Claman, Megyn Kelly, and many others.
June 06, 2010
SKC Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House
It was a Sunday Mexican Fiesta for the families staying at NYC's Ronald McDonald House. The Board of Directors and Junior Board of Solving Kids' Cancer rolled up their sleeves to prepare and serve more than 100 kids and their families dinner. The evening also included a glittery butterfly craft project that everyone enjoyed.
June 03, 2010
Solving Kids' Cancer Bowling Event to Strike Out Childhood Cancer
The Solving Kids' Cancer Junior Board held its 2nd fundraising event at Bowlmor Lanes in Manhattan. For those who joined the Junior Board to Strike Out Childhood Cancer, the event was a huge success. The sold-out event was attended by over 150 people with 20 lanes. Including the proceeds raised from a silent auction and raffle, the Junior Board successfully raised over $23,000! Stay tuned for future announcements for the Junior Board's next event to be held Fall 2010!
May 12, 2010
SKC Spring Celebration
We are excited to announce our Founding Spring Event scheduled Wednesday May 12th, 2010 at Powerhouse at the Museum of Natural History, New York City. The event is devoted to celebrating a new spring, life, and our commitment to kids. All donations go to therapeutic development for pediatric cancer.
October 29, 2009
First Annual SKC Fall Event
Join us for the First Annual Fall Event hosted by the Junior Board of Solving Kids' Cancer on October 29th. The event will be held at Tenjune in NYC from 8-11pm and is a great opportunity to learn how you can help solve kids' cancer.
October 13, 2009
First Annual SKC Golf Outing
Solving Kids' Cancer hosted the First Annual Golf Outing on October 13th at Fenway Golf Club in Scarsdale, New York. More than 100 golfers enjoyed a day of golf in the October sun to support Solving Kids' Cancer. With the help of our generous sponsors and attendees we have raised over $340,000 that will directly fund research for children with cancer!
Podcasts“This Week in Pediatric Oncology”
January 26, 2012
TWiPO #23 ~ Neuroblastoma Jeopardy 2011
December 05, 2011
TWiPO #22 ~ Brain Tumor Year-End Round Robin
November 29, 2011
TWiPO #21 ~ Interview with Dr. Beatrice Lampkin
November 15, 2011
TWiPO #20 ~ The F-word in Pediatric Cancer Research
October 30, 2011
TWiPO #19 ~ More on Hedgehog signaling, brain tumor risk from cell phone use, and FDA approval of cancer drugs
October 18, 2011
TWiPO #18 ~ Targeting EWS-FLI1 in Ewing's Sarcoma: Interview with Dr Jeff Toretsky
October 13, 2011
TWiPO #17 ~ Personalized medicine: Interview with Dr Giselle Sholler
October 07, 2011
TWiPO #16 ~ Genetic Underpinnings of Ewing Sarcoma: Interview with Dr Stephen L. Lessnick
September 28, 2011
TWiPO #15 ~ MicroRNAs and hereditary cancer
August 24, 2011
TWiPO #14 ~ Interview with Dr Kate Matthay
August 19, 2011
TWiPO #13 ~ Updates, epidemiology of CNS tumors, birth order, and cell phone risks
August 05, 2011
TWiPO #12 ~ ALL: Anti-CD19 BiTE and Genetic Risk Groups
July 12, 2011
TWiPO #11 ~ BuMel SIOP results and MIBG transplant with Dr Brian Weiss
July 07, 2011
TWiPO #10 ~ Interview with Dr Robert Seeger
June 16, 2011
TWiPO #9 ~ Interview with Dr Peter Adamson
June 09, 2011
TWiPO #8 ~ Seneca Valley virus and medulloblastoma
June 02, 2011
TWiPO #7 ~ Interview with E. Anders Kolb and Andrew Napper on drug development
May 26, 2011
TWiPO #6 ~ Interview with Dr Archie Bleyer
May 19, 2011
TWiPO #5 ~ Hedgehog Signaling and Itraconazole
May 08, 2011
TWiPO #4 ~ Meetings Recap and Immunotherapy for Synovial Cell Sarcoma
April 25, 2011
TWiPO #3 ~ Vincristine Pharmacogenetics, Irinotecan/Temozolomide for Relapsed Neuroblastoma
April 13, 2011
TWiPO #2 ~ Interview with Greg Reaman
April 11, 2011
TWiPO #1 ~ Epidemiology of Childhood Cancer
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