Children's Cancer Cause

06/04/2026

Approximately 1 in 530 young adults between the ages of 20 and 39 is a survivor of childhood cancer. For many of them, the journey didn't end with treatment.

Years later, survivors can face serious health challenges caused by the treatments that saved their lives. They need ongoing medical care, mental health support, cancer screenings, and help navigating school, work, and adulthood.

This month, we take extra time to celebrate those who’ve made it through, recognize the challenges that remain, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting every step of that journey, especially for children and families facing the life-altering impact of childhood cancer.

06/04/2026

Your voice matters more than you think!

Join our Kids Action Network (KAN) to stay informed and take action for kids with cancer when it counts. Our KAN advocates get early access to advocacy opportunities and a deeper dive into legislative issues.

Join for free today -- click on the link in the first comment.

06/03/2026

We hope you can join us for this conversation!

Join us June 15 for a virtual town hall on the Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act, H.R. 8839 — bold legislation that would transform survivorship care, care coordination, and employment support for survivors across the country.

We're hosting this conversation with the Lymphoma Research Foundation and Children's Cancer Cause because survivors deserve to know what this bill means for their lives.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4917805020793/WN_P28ENZ-JSZCuZ5RSpNXXeQ

06/03/2026

“One moment I was planning my 13th birthday; the next, I was starting intensive chemotherapy." - Keira, acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor

June is National Cancer Survivors Month -- the perfect time to introduce you to incredible survivors like Keira who are receiving a scholarship from us in 2026. 🎓

Keira spent three years in treatment, battling isolation and side effect after side effect. High-dose steroids caused drug-induced diabetes and a stay in the ICU. One chemo drug triggered a liver condition with a four-week hospital stay.

With a strong community behind her, she persevered. Today, Keira is a cancer advocate, author, entrepreneur, youth mental health supporter, and incoming UCLA student studying business and economics.

As a 2026 Children's Cancer Cause Gold Scholar, Keira is using her experience to create positive change for others facing challenges like the ones she overcame.

💛 This , we celebrate survivors like Keira who are transforming adversity into advocacy. And we are giving special thanks to Hyundai Hope On Wheels for helping our scholarship program continue to grow. 👏

06/02/2026

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06/01/2026

Cancer Survivors Month begins today!

At Children's Cancer Cause, we’re committed to making survivorship not just possible, but powerful—for every child and adolescent diagnosed with cancer.

https://www.childrenscancercause.org/national-cancer-survivors-month

05/31/2026

When Helia was 13 years old, she was diagnosed with an intracranial germinoma on her pituitary gland -- a type of brain tumor.

The following year was filled with chemotherapy, radiation, surgeries, blood transfusions, and countless hospital visits. Much of her teenage life was spent in treatment and recovery instead of the experiences most young people take for granted.

Today, Helia is in remission and pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology. As a 2026 Children's Cancer Cause College Scholar, she's combining her personal experience and professional training to support other young cancer survivors.

"Cancer can be incredibly isolating, and creating community among survivors can be a powerful step toward healing," says Helia. Her advocacy project focuses on creating opportunities for adolescent cancer survivors to connect, learn, and heal together through peer support and wellness-focused programming.

Helia is one of 23 cancer survivors receiving a scholarship from us to help with academic expenses in the coming school year. 🗣️ Special thanks to Hyundai Hope on Wheels for supporting our survivorship work and helping us grow our College Scholars Program 👏

05/30/2026

Before Brain Tumor Awareness Month comes to a close, honor children affected by brain tumors with a gift that helps drive progress. Your donation supports advocacy for stronger federal investment in childhood cancer research and helps advance the discoveries that lead to better treatments and brighter futures for kids. 🩶🎗️

05/30/2026

House and Senate appropriators are in the midst of hearings to determine funding levels for Fiscal Year 2027, which begins on October 1.

For children with brain tumors, federal research funding is especially critical this year. The recent loss of funding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC) threatens a research network that has led innovative early-phase clinical trials and advanced promising therapies for children with brain tumors for more than 25 years.

Brain Tumor Awareness Month is coming to a close, but the fight for better treatments continues. Join us in urging Congress to protect and strengthen federal investment in pediatric cancer research -- it's quick and easy when you follow the link in our comments.

05/28/2026

🎓 Meet the 2026 Children’s Cancer Cause College Scholars!

We're thrilled to announce that 23 childhood cancer survivors from across the country have been awarded college scholarships through Children’s Cancer Cause — our largest class ever — thanks to generous support from Hyundai Hope On Wheels.

Since 2018, our College Scholars Program has supported survivors pursuing higher education while developing leadership and advocacy skills that create impact on campuses and in communities nationwide.

From future pediatric oncology researchers to aspiring public servants, these scholars are already changing the world.

Join us in celebrating their resilience, leadership, and bright futures. 💛 Read their stories and hear about their projects by following the link in comments.