Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
11 results for "pediatric cancer research"
A Pennsylvania mom whose son beat kidney cancer six years ago is hosting her sixth annual fundraiser, which has already raised nearly $50,000 for pediatric cancer research. The event brings together cookies, superheroes, and a community determined to fund better treatments for kids.
Legendary sports broadcaster Dick Vitale's 21st annual gala brought together basketball coaches, cancer survivors, and Katie Couric to raise millions for pediatric cancer research. The star-studded event at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota celebrated young cancer warriors while funding life-saving research through the V Foundation.
Jackson Trinh beat cancer and now he's using his story to give hope to other kids fighting the disease. The California sixth-grader just became the youth ambassador for Hyundai Hope on Wheels, a nonprofit funding pediatric cancer research. ---
Jackson Trinh beat leukemia at age 9 after two years of intense treatment, and now he's helping raise millions for pediatric cancer research. His partnership with a nationwide nonprofit has contributed to over $300 million in research funding.
Cancer survivors and grieving parents are urging Iowa lawmakers to fund pediatric cancer research for the first time. The $3 million bill would help develop treatments designed for children, not just smaller doses of adult therapies.
A leukemia survivor and a researcher who beat cancer are driving groundbreaking pediatric cancer research at Purdue University, inspired by beloved student Tyler Trent. Their work focuses on making treatments safer and more effective for kids fighting cancer.
A Florida attorney just wagered $1 million on the Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl 60, promising to donate all winnings to pediatric cancer research. If the bet pays off, over $434,000 will go directly to fighting childhood cancer.
An Illinois youth hockey association doubled its fundraising goal, raising over $20,000 for pediatric cancer research while honoring young patients and survivors in their community. The weekend event brought together 800 people for games, head shaving, and a powerful reminder that sports can change lives beyond the ice.
A sweeping healthcare deal just cleared a major hurdle, bringing reforms that could lower drug costs and expand cancer screening for millions of Americans. The $116.8 billion package includes crackdowns on industry middlemen and new pediatric cancer research funding.
Country music legend Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday by releasing a charity single with an all-star female cast and watching Tennessee declare January 19th "Dolly Parton Day." All proceeds support pediatric cancer research at a Nashville children's hospital.
Country icon Dolly Parton marked her 80th birthday by releasing a reimagined version of her inspirational classic "Light of a Clear Blue Morning," featuring powerhouse singers and benefiting pediatric cancer research. Tennessee declared January 19, 2026 as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the beloved entertainer's eight decades of music and generosity.