World Health Day: Pediatric Cancer’s Global Divide
World Health Day: Pediatric Cancer’s Global Divide Imagine this: Two children, born at the same moment, oceans apart. In a country brimming with medical resources, one child quickly gets top-notch treatment for cancer. Meanwhile, across the globe, the other child faces a drastically different reality, with limited access to basic care. This isn’t just a…
Read MoreResource: 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…
Read MoreEvelyn’s Brave Battle With ALK Neuroblastoma
Evelyn’s Brave Battle With ALK Neuroblastoma Every family’s story is filled with moments of joy and sudden challenges. In their Iowa home, Lindsay and Adam cherished the lively bustle of raising their young kids. But while they watched their nearly two year-old daughter Evelyn soak up a midwestern summer, they began to notice troubling changes…
Read MoreArden’s Story of Hope
From Neuroblastoma Cancer to No Evidence of Disease: Arden’s Story of Hope When a young child starts daycare, catching a bug or two is quite normal. But for 15-month-old Arden, a week of persistent low-grade fevers and stomach troubles soon became a concern for her parents, Megan and David. These symptoms, which initially seemed like…
Read MoreSolving Kids’ Cancer Firsts
Solving Kids’ Cancer Firsts: A Decade of Breakthroughs & Leadership Solving Kids’ Cancer is not just our name — it’s our mission. We target the toughest childhood cancers with the lowest survival rates because every kid deserves to grow up. Through global collaboration, we drive new treatments forward like combinations, sequences, and targeted cancer immunotherapy…
Read MoreSKC 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.…
Read More2023 Year-in-Review
Pediatric Cancer Research Advancements: Solving Kids’ Cancer’s Year-in-Review A Message from Scott Kennedy, Executive Director Dear Friends and Supporters, As we reflect on the year gone by, my heart is filled with gratitude and pride for what we’ve achieved together in 2023. I want to start by extending a heartfelt thank you to each…
Read MoreResearch and Care: Neuroblastoma Parent Global Symposium 2023
Research & Care: Neuroblastoma Parent Global Symposium 2023 Mark your calendars for the return of the Neuroblastoma Parent Global Symposium on Friday, November 3, 2023. A free virtual event, this neuroblastoma conference brings together parents, researchers, medical professionals, clinicians, and charity leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest breakthroughs in neuroblastoma research and…
Read MoreLace Up for Kids 2024
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Lace Up for Kids 2024 Every year, over 400,000 children worldwide receive the heart-wrenching diagnosis of cancer. This staggering number reminds us of the crucial need for continued awareness, research, and support. This September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to join Solving Kids’ Cancer’s Lace Up for…
Read MoreBone Cancer and Sarcoma Awareness Month
5 Key Facts About Bone Cancer and Sarcoma Awareness Month July is recognized as Bone Cancer and Sarcoma Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to learn more about these rare and challenging cancers that affect our young superheroes. Sarcoma and bone cancer can have a huge impact on the lives of young patients and…
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