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Smithtown Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer

Smithtown Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! In Smithtown, New York, gold shoelaces are more than just a fashion statement — they’re a symbol of hope and unity. Every September, the town transforms into a vibrant celebration of community spirit and determination to fight childhood cancer. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Pediatric…

Resource: 7 Things to Do After Diagnosis

Childhood Cancer Resource: 7 Things to Do After Diagnosis Nothing can ever prepare a parent for the moment they learn their child has cancer. As reality sets in, so does the question: “What comes next?” To help navigate this challenging time, Scott Kennedy, SKC Executive Director, and Donna Ludwinski, SKC Director of Research Advocacy offer…

SKC Holiday 2023

2023: Ways to Give Back During the Holidays For many, the holiday season symbolizes joy, togetherness, and reflection. However, for families confronting the harsh reality of pediatric cancers, the season can be exceptionally challenging. Navigating a cancer diagnosis replaces joyful traditions. Families are thrust into seeking the best treatment options, often while managing everyday life.…

5 Things to Know About Rare Disease Week

Rare Disease Week is an awareness event set aside to generate lasting change for the rare disease community. It takes place every year — starting on the last day of February — the month with the rarest number of days, to emphasize the nature of these conditions and direct attention to rare diseases as a…

Easy Fundraiser Ideas to Support Childhood Cancer Research

Create a Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Research in 2024 Every day, 47 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer, marking it as a leading cause of death among children globally.1 Despite the staggering statistics, childhood cancer research receives only a small portion of federal funding. However, with some easy fundraising ideas and your dedication,…

Leading Women Making a Difference in Childhood Cancer

In this week’s episode of TWiPO (This Week in Pediatric Oncology), our cancer podcast dedicated to exploring news and advances in pediatric cancer, hosts Dr. Timothy Cripe and Solving Kids’ Cancer Director of Research Advocacy, Donna Ludwinski, are joined by Ann Graham, Executive Director and Founder of MIB (Make it Better) Agents, a leading pediatric…

Why Research Childhood Cancers with Low Survival Rates?

Researching Childhood Cancers with Low Survival Rates The Rare Diseases Act of 2002 states that a disease or disorder is considered “rare” if fewer than 200,000 people are affected by it in the United States. Of more than 100 types of cancer[1], only breast and prostate cancers do not qualify as a “rare disease.”…