Children's Cancer Cause
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Our vision is a long, healthy life for every child with cancer. #childhoodcancer #nonprofit
2026 brings the second half of the 119th Congress, and there is so much work to be done. If you've made a resolution to be a strong advocate for kids with cancer this year, join our Kids Action Network: www.childrenscancercause.org/kan
January 7, 2026 at 1:23 PM
2026 brings the second half of the 119th Congress, and there is so much work to be done. If you've made a resolution to be a strong advocate for kids with cancer this year, join our Kids Action Network: www.childrenscancercause.org/kan
Today, we join OVAC’s Day of Action, urging Congress to pass a full-year funding bill & prioritize cancer research funding for #FY26 -- because kids with cancer can't afford to wait. #CancerVoice25
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today, we join OVAC’s Day of Action, urging Congress to pass a full-year funding bill & prioritize cancer research funding for #FY26 -- because kids with cancer can't afford to wait. #CancerVoice25
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On Dec. 10, hear from these NIH experts on how shared data resources are driving momentum in pediatric research. Register at https://monkeylink.co/6462d6 #WinterWebinar
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
On Dec. 10, hear from these NIH experts on how shared data resources are driving momentum in pediatric research. Register at https://monkeylink.co/6462d6 #WinterWebinar
Congress has a chance to give children with cancer the best holiday present of all: a chance. That’s a gift everyone can get behind.
Urge your lawmakers to pass the childhood cancer package today ⬇️
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#KidsDeserveBetter #ChildhoodCancer #GiveKidsAChance
Urge your lawmakers to pass the childhood cancer package today ⬇️
www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
#KidsDeserveBetter #ChildhoodCancer #GiveKidsAChance
December 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Congress has a chance to give children with cancer the best holiday present of all: a chance. That’s a gift everyone can get behind.
Urge your lawmakers to pass the childhood cancer package today ⬇️
www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
#KidsDeserveBetter #ChildhoodCancer #GiveKidsAChance
Urge your lawmakers to pass the childhood cancer package today ⬇️
www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
#KidsDeserveBetter #ChildhoodCancer #GiveKidsAChance
NEWS: The House of Representatives unanimously passed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act today! 👏 Thank you to every childhood cancer advocate who spoke up about this bipartisan legislation - and to every Representative who listened and took action.
Onwards to the Senate.
Onwards to the Senate.
December 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
NEWS: The House of Representatives unanimously passed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act today! 👏 Thank you to every childhood cancer advocate who spoke up about this bipartisan legislation - and to every Representative who listened and took action.
Onwards to the Senate.
Onwards to the Senate.
🚨The Give Kids a Chance Act - newly renamed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act - has been placed on the House’s ‘fast-track’ calendar for consideration next week.
So today is the time to take action! www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
So today is the time to take action! www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
November 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🚨The Give Kids a Chance Act - newly renamed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act - has been placed on the House’s ‘fast-track’ calendar for consideration next week.
So today is the time to take action! www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
So today is the time to take action! www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
With so much legislative time lost to the government shutdown, we urge Congress to redouble its efforts to work through pending health bills including the Give Kids a Chance Act. Join us: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
With so much legislative time lost to the government shutdown, we urge Congress to redouble its efforts to work through pending health bills including the Give Kids a Chance Act. Join us: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
The stopgap Continuing Resolution passed by Congress to reopen the government provides funding through January 30th. Find out what this means for cancer research, health insurance, and our legislative priorities: www.childrenscancercause.org/blog/the-gov...
The Government is Reopening: What's Next? — Children's Cancer Cause
On Thursday, the government started to reopen after the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The stopgap Continuing Resolution passed by Congress funds the government through January 30th, w...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The stopgap Continuing Resolution passed by Congress to reopen the government provides funding through January 30th. Find out what this means for cancer research, health insurance, and our legislative priorities: www.childrenscancercause.org/blog/the-gov...
Speaking on the radiation exposure risk to children from imaging scans, lead study author Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman says: "Parents should absolutely not refuse medical imaging, but I think they can open a dialogue and ask, do we really need this test?"
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New study suggests link between medical imaging and pediatric cancer risk
Medical imaging, like X-rays and CT scans, are routine, non-invasive and painless tools used by doctors to make diagnoses. But a recent study of about 4 million children published in the New England J...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Speaking on the radiation exposure risk to children from imaging scans, lead study author Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman says: "Parents should absolutely not refuse medical imaging, but I think they can open a dialogue and ask, do we really need this test?"
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We're thrilled to present Dr. Michael Link with our 2025 Leonard M. Rosen Memorial Research Award at a reception in New York City this evening👏 It's the 10th year of this award, which recognizing individuals for outstanding contributions to childhood cancer policy and advocacy.
November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We're thrilled to present Dr. Michael Link with our 2025 Leonard M. Rosen Memorial Research Award at a reception in New York City this evening👏 It's the 10th year of this award, which recognizing individuals for outstanding contributions to childhood cancer policy and advocacy.
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On Dec 10, see how #KidsFirstDRC is fueling the momentum of pediatric research. Register for the #WinterWebinar: https://monkeylink.co/6462d6
October 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
On Dec 10, see how #KidsFirstDRC is fueling the momentum of pediatric research. Register for the #WinterWebinar: https://monkeylink.co/6462d6
Financial hardship and food insecurity is prevalent among families of children with cancer, posing a threat to their survival and long-term health.
Families of children with cancer need more support, not less. #shutdown2025 #ChildhoodCancer
Families of children with cancer need more support, not less. #shutdown2025 #ChildhoodCancer
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Financial hardship and food insecurity is prevalent among families of children with cancer, posing a threat to their survival and long-term health.
Families of children with cancer need more support, not less. #shutdown2025 #ChildhoodCancer
Families of children with cancer need more support, not less. #shutdown2025 #ChildhoodCancer
💛 Every child deserves a champion!
Be their voice with our FREE Advocacy Toolkit
✅ Talking points
✅ Policy priorities
✅ Media tips
📥 Download it now: childrenscancercause.org/toolkit
#advocate #advocacy #childhoodcancer #cancer
Be their voice with our FREE Advocacy Toolkit
✅ Talking points
✅ Policy priorities
✅ Media tips
📥 Download it now: childrenscancercause.org/toolkit
#advocate #advocacy #childhoodcancer #cancer
Advocacy Toolkit — Children's Cancer Cause
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October 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
💛 Every child deserves a champion!
Be their voice with our FREE Advocacy Toolkit
✅ Talking points
✅ Policy priorities
✅ Media tips
📥 Download it now: childrenscancercause.org/toolkit
#advocate #advocacy #childhoodcancer #cancer
Be their voice with our FREE Advocacy Toolkit
✅ Talking points
✅ Policy priorities
✅ Media tips
📥 Download it now: childrenscancercause.org/toolkit
#advocate #advocacy #childhoodcancer #cancer
Payton was diagnosed with neuroblastoma just days after her first birthday.
Her family was told it was inoperable.
Today, she's in med school with hopes to one day help other kids with cancer. childrenscancercause.org/payton
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Her family was told it was inoperable.
Today, she's in med school with hopes to one day help other kids with cancer. childrenscancercause.org/payton
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
September 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Payton was diagnosed with neuroblastoma just days after her first birthday.
Her family was told it was inoperable.
Today, she's in med school with hopes to one day help other kids with cancer. childrenscancercause.org/payton
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Her family was told it was inoperable.
Today, she's in med school with hopes to one day help other kids with cancer. childrenscancercause.org/payton
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Today we join with over 400 medical research organizations and advocates around the country for the Rally for Medical Research Hill Day. #RallyMedRes
📢Even if you can't be with us in DC, you can still take action: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
📢Even if you can't be with us in DC, you can still take action: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
September 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Today we join with over 400 medical research organizations and advocates around the country for the Rally for Medical Research Hill Day. #RallyMedRes
📢Even if you can't be with us in DC, you can still take action: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
📢Even if you can't be with us in DC, you can still take action: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
Childhood cancer survivors are frustrated by barriers to survivorship care, gaps in provider knowledge, and a perceived lack of support from lawmakers.
These findings come from a new survey we just released today. Key findings: www.childrenscancercause.org/2025-survey-...
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness
These findings come from a new survey we just released today. Key findings: www.childrenscancercause.org/2025-survey-...
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness
September 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Childhood cancer survivors are frustrated by barriers to survivorship care, gaps in provider knowledge, and a perceived lack of support from lawmakers.
These findings come from a new survey we just released today. Key findings: www.childrenscancercause.org/2025-survey-...
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness
These findings come from a new survey we just released today. Key findings: www.childrenscancercause.org/2025-survey-...
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness
“At age 8, I did not fully understand what was happening, but I knew I was very sick,” Lucas says about the many nights spent in the hospital, isolated from family and friends.
Lucas's story: www.childrenscancercause.org/lucas
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️ #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth 🩸
Lucas's story: www.childrenscancercause.org/lucas
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️ #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth 🩸
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
“At age 8, I did not fully understand what was happening, but I knew I was very sick,” Lucas says about the many nights spent in the hospital, isolated from family and friends.
Lucas's story: www.childrenscancercause.org/lucas
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️ #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth 🩸
Lucas's story: www.childrenscancercause.org/lucas
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️ #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth 🩸
It's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️ Join us in standing up for kids still in treatment, survivors chasing their dreams, and families who need us now more than ever: childrenscancercause.networkforgood.com/projects/257...
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #CCAM
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #CCAM
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Give Today to Children's Cancer Cause September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 47 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer every day in the U.S. — that's approximately two classrooms of...
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September 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️ Join us in standing up for kids still in treatment, survivors chasing their dreams, and families who need us now more than ever: childrenscancercause.networkforgood.com/projects/257...
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #CCAM
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #CCAM
“As a two-time cancer survivor, giving back to kids who are still in treatment is incredibly important to me,” Tatum says. “I can't wait to discover new ways to keep volunteering throughout my college experience.”
Her story: www.childrenscancercause.org/tatum
#leukemia #ChildhoodCancer #survivor
Her story: www.childrenscancercause.org/tatum
#leukemia #ChildhoodCancer #survivor
Tatum — Children's Cancer Cause
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August 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“As a two-time cancer survivor, giving back to kids who are still in treatment is incredibly important to me,” Tatum says. “I can't wait to discover new ways to keep volunteering throughout my college experience.”
Her story: www.childrenscancercause.org/tatum
#leukemia #ChildhoodCancer #survivor
Her story: www.childrenscancercause.org/tatum
#leukemia #ChildhoodCancer #survivor
The Senate-passed bill that includes a $1 trillion cut to #Medicaid will drive up out-of-pocket costs and make it harder for families of children with cancer to afford the care they need.
The bill now goes back to the House.
There's still time speak up:
www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
The bill now goes back to the House.
There's still time speak up:
www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
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July 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The Senate-passed bill that includes a $1 trillion cut to #Medicaid will drive up out-of-pocket costs and make it harder for families of children with cancer to afford the care they need.
The bill now goes back to the House.
There's still time speak up:
www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
The bill now goes back to the House.
There's still time speak up:
www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
Caroline was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma at age 6, and she acknowledges the struggle to accept her traumatic childhood experience: "Difficult as the experience was, I am grateful I have the chance to live and to learn.”
Her story: childrenscancercause.org/caroline #CancerSurvivorsMonth
Her story: childrenscancercause.org/caroline #CancerSurvivorsMonth
Caroline — Children's Cancer Cause
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June 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Caroline was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma at age 6, and she acknowledges the struggle to accept her traumatic childhood experience: "Difficult as the experience was, I am grateful I have the chance to live and to learn.”
Her story: childrenscancercause.org/caroline #CancerSurvivorsMonth
Her story: childrenscancercause.org/caroline #CancerSurvivorsMonth
June is #CancerSurvivorsMonth 🎗️ Survivorship has been a key pillar of our mission since our founding in 1999. Thank you for joining us in our work to improve the quality and accessibility of long-term follow-up care so that every survivor can go on to live a long and healthy life.
June 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
June is #CancerSurvivorsMonth 🎗️ Survivorship has been a key pillar of our mission since our founding in 1999. Thank you for joining us in our work to improve the quality and accessibility of long-term follow-up care so that every survivor can go on to live a long and healthy life.
The Senate HELP Committee will soon consider the Give Kids a Chance Act (S. 932). Make sure your Senators have heard from you about this bipartisan #ChildhoodCancer legislation: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
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April 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The Senate HELP Committee will soon consider the Give Kids a Chance Act (S. 932). Make sure your Senators have heard from you about this bipartisan #ChildhoodCancer legislation: www.votervoice.net/ChildrensCau...
The first week of April is Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week, and we're shining a light on the challenges that AYA patients & survivors face. About 89,000 young people ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the U.S. #AYAweek
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AYA Week — Children's Cancer Cause
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April 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The first week of April is Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week, and we're shining a light on the challenges that AYA patients & survivors face. About 89,000 young people ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the U.S. #AYAweek
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childrenscancercause.org/ayaweek
Initially misdiagnosed with mononucleosis, an ultrasound eventually revealed that Molly's cancer had spread to 56 lymph nodes in her neck. She was 17 years old.
It's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week. Learn more about AYA cancers: childrenscancercause.org/ayaweek #AYAweek
It's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week. Learn more about AYA cancers: childrenscancercause.org/ayaweek #AYAweek
April 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Initially misdiagnosed with mononucleosis, an ultrasound eventually revealed that Molly's cancer had spread to 56 lymph nodes in her neck. She was 17 years old.
It's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week. Learn more about AYA cancers: childrenscancercause.org/ayaweek #AYAweek
It's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week. Learn more about AYA cancers: childrenscancercause.org/ayaweek #AYAweek