The cause for August was focused on pediatric cancer research. Currently, only 4% of federal cancer research funding is dedicated to childhood cancer. It is crucial that we fund safer, more effective treatments and cures for kids with cancer. Better cancer treatment options and cures always start with individual donations. In childhood cancer, the road to new, better treatment options always starts with philanthropic support.
Below we have listed our top 3 pediatric cancer research charities.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – www.stjude.org
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of their founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation – www.pcrf-kids.org
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) identifies and invests in leading-edge research that demonstrates the best hope for a cure to childhood cancer. The founders included parents, doctors, friends, and business and community leaders who joined forces to translate laboratory research into immediate treatment for children with cancer. Since its inception, PCRF has raised over $48 million to fund cutting edge research that leads to medically sound treatment protocol for childhood cancers.
Children’s Cancer Research Fund – www.childrenscancer.org
Their main focus is to support the research of bright scientists across the country whose ideas can make the greatest impact for children fighting cancer. They also fund resources and programs that help families who are fighting cancer stay strong, find community and take care of themselves. In their January 1 to December 31, 2020 fiscal year, 85.3 percent of donations went toward the mission.