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The Ruth Cheatham Foundation helps students succeed beyond a cancer diagnosis.
January 16, 2023
The Ruth Cheatham Foundation helps students succeed beyond a cancer diagnosis.
Sophie Tsairis’ doctors warned that her childhood cancer treatment could lead to early menopause, but every passing decade pushed this fact further from her mind. That is, until her early thirties, when she was forced to confront the reason behind a body and mind she was struggling to recognize.
Jeeva Informatics is widening access to adult and pediatric clinical trials through the screen.
Base2Summit adventure camp provides grounding and growth for young adult cancer survivors.
CURE Childhood Cancer’s advancements in research and funding provide hope that one day all children will live cancer-free.
Young Adult Cancer Camp, hosted by Elephants and Tea and Young Adult Survivors United, will take place over Labor Day Weekend.
Earlier this month, young adult warriors came together virtually to learn, share experiences and bond at the second annual YA Cancer Gabfest.
Supporting a child going through cancer isn’t always easy, but there are ways to help. Cancer coach Mirela Kopier explores how to navigate this uniquely difficult situation.
Former NFL player Devon Still and United Therapeutics Oncology are teaming up through Braving NeuroBLASToma to provide a playbook for the rare childhood cancer—and for Still, it’s personal.
The MACC Fund is supporting the next frontier in pediatric cancer research.
Chantelle Krangle knows all too well that surviving childhood cancer doesn’t end when you reach adulthood. Cancer has left a lingering legacy for the 27 year old as she works to move forward in life two decades after a diagnosis.
After surviving childhood cancer, Lauren Pickhart was determined to rediscover the things in life she was actually passionate about.
Cal’s Angels’ annual event has people both young and old sporting new hairstyles to raise awareness about childhood cancer.
In her new cW column, television host Whitney Reynolds spotlights an uplifting story from a notable person in the cancer community.
HPV-related cancer types could be eradicated in the near future if all children receive a vaccine. So why are many young boys not getting the shot?
Famed NFL kicker Robbie Gould has turned the 2020-2021 football season into something unusual—a fundraiser for pediatric cancer.
Social media has provided a platform for cancer warriors and thrivers to unapologetically share their journey while offering support and resources. Here’s six of our fave follow-worthy influencers doing just that.
Dr. Daniel Mulrooney of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee answers your questions about childhood cancer and survivorship.
Bear Necessities raises awareness and funds for childhood cancer research, but until a cure is discovered once and for all, this nonprofit is on a quest to make each child’s day shine a little bit brighter.
For children dealing with a world of uncertainty, art can be a useful and comforting way to induce mindfulness and joy.
Childhood cancer research lags far behind research into adult treatments, but the risk of negative health effects later in life demands these cancers get the same support—and federal dollars.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation started with one little girl on a very important mission: Raising money for research to benefit the lives of others like her.
At just 30 years old, Sophie has been in remission from cancer for 23 years, but the trauma of surviving childhood cancer can’t be ignored, despite Sophie’s best efforts to stifle the memories.
While the Chicago Wolves are proud of their four league championships, they feel just as proud of their relationship with hockey fans, which enabled Chicago Wolves Charities to raise more than $4 million for local organizations.