CureSearch Northern Virginia

02/16/2023

We are excited to share that our Walkers, Tina Van Hook Swallow and Jennifer Murphy, are lacing up to tell children's cancer to take a HIKE! Maybe this is the year you join them Go to www.ultimatehike.org to learn more (or you can message this page).

09/06/2022

While there may not be a standalone Northern Virginia CureSearch Walk this year, please consider participating in My CureSearch Walk! My CureSearch Walk allows participants to walk from any location, during the month of September. This is your walk, your way! Register yourself, create a team or plan an event in your community. Check it out via the link below, and feel free to reach out for more information!

CureSearch Walks are unique events around the nation that bring together families, friends, caregivers, and supporters whose lives have been affected by childhood cancer. Each event is a celebration of those superhero children who survived and a tribute to those who lost their battle.

05/06/2022

Ever wonder how immunotherapy works? Watch this video to learn!

03/09/2022

Sam Schneider would have turned 22 today. He passed away just over a year ago after a long battle with Ewing sarcoma. One of his biggest goals was to spread awareness for Ewing sarcoma and pediatric cancer. In doing so, he wanted to create a video that combined his passion for mountain biking and the riders who inspired him to help raise awareness for Ewing sarcoma through the thread of a Yellow Jersey. Designed by Sam, the Yellow Jersey has been worn by some of the world’s greatest riders in an effort to spread his story. We're proud to join The Sam Schneider Legacy in sharing this video today to honor Sam. https://curesearch.org/sams-story/...

Occasionally, but perhaps not often enough, we’re reminded that life is a beautiful yet fleeting human experience. A gentle nudge that we all need to be clea...

02/15/2022

Today is International Childhood Cancer Day and we're excited to announce that CureSearch is funding seven new innovative, translational research projects beginning this year! You can read the full press release year: https://curesearch.org/curesearch-announces-new-funding-commitment-to-childhood-cancer-research-projects/?fbclid=IwAR3JbPgOReI-QMHFjSEVvwrjC0cIEjW9spkFgCAs3AytH7OH2xxeUEUF8Cs

02/10/2022

A CureSearch funded clinical trail using Car T-Cell therapy to treat diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is seeing promising results. Read on to learn more.
Thank you to all of our supporters for helping to fund this trial!

Research from early clinical trials of pediatric glioma patients shows that altered immune cells can fight the deadly brainstem tumor.

02/07/2022

02/04/2022

Today is World Cancer Day. Thank you to everyone who has participated in a CureSearch event or made a donation to CureSearch. With your help, we are funding innovative research that’s delivering new treatment options to kids with cancer.

Today is World Cancer Day. Did you know that cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease in children? More than 17,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and they are in need of safe, effective treatment options. YOU can help fund innovative research that’s delivering new treatment options to kids with cancer. Visit our website to learn how you can make an impact this World Cancer Day. https://curesearch.org/get-involved

02/02/2022

A mother-daughter duo are featured on the CureSearch Blog today! Read on to learn why Angie and Taylor Voloch are hiking 28.3 miles at our Foothills Trail Ultimate Hike this April.

02/01/2022

Join fellow Northern Virginia and DC area hikers at our Shenandoah Valley Ultimate Hike this May 14! Learn more at our information session tomorrow night, February 2, at 8:00 p.m. eastern. http://www.curesearchevents.org/site/TR?sid=1485&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=2362

Interested in joining us this year for an Ultimate Hike adventure while supporting kids with cancer? Join us for a virtual information session February 2 at 7pm CT to learn more about this ultimate adventure that supports kids with cancer. Find a hike near you and register today! http://ultimatehike.org/