Dream Maker Award 2024

RJ Shook and Lily

Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Dream Maker Award: R.J. and Liz Shook of Boca Raton, FL.

CCRF’s New CEO, Elizabeth Allen, Has Big Plans

It’s hard to believe we’re already two months into my new role as CEO of Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF)! These initial weeks have been a whirlwind filled with optimism and hope, and I’m excited to share my vision for the future of CCRF with you.  First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the terrifically talented group of individuals who make up the heart and …

Six funding partners unite to defeat this formidable childhood cancer

If we want to defeat osteosarcoma, a formidable bone cancer, we must put a powerful force behind research. That’s why CCRF’s Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund is proud to unite with five funding partners to back The Fight Osteosarcoma Together (FOT) Super Grant, a new three-year, $1.5 million dollar grant to fight recurring osteosarcoma.

Crowning Compassion: Mrs. Minnesota Spotlights CCRF

Brandi DeVries was crowned Mrs. Minnesota America 2023 in June and has chosen CCRF as her organization to highlight throughout the next year. On Aug. 26, DeVries will take CCRF to the big stage when she competes in Mrs. America 2023 in Las Vegas, Nev.

CCRF welcomes new leader – Elizabeth C. Allen

Children’s Cancer Research Fund is proud to announce that Elizabeth Crippen Allen will join the organization as Chief Executive Officer. Elizabeth comes to CCRF from Twin Cities PBS (TPT), where she served as Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing the development and implementation of organizational strategies to achieve TPT’s revenue goals. She is a dedicated leader with executive experience in both for-profit and non-profit organizations, who is …

Raising Hope for Kids at Camp Norden

Jam Hops is an organization that focuses on building the character and self-esteem of children through fun, safe physical activities. Their mission aligns with that of Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF), which is dedicated to funding lifesaving treatments and research for children with cancer along with funding programs that enhance healing and care for families. Because of this mission alignment, Jam Hops decided to host …

Could knowing genetic ancestry improve rhabdomyosarcoma outcomes?

Unlike some other childhood cancers, the outlook for RMS patients has not improved in recent years: five-year survival rates are less than 70% and fall to 30% for kids whose cancer has metastasized. African American children with RMS face a 16% worse survival rate than their non-Hispanic white peers.

CCRF Awards Eight New Emerging Scientists

Through a selective granting process, Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) recently awarded these eight promising scientists the Emerging Scientist Award, each worth $100,000, to pursue their research.