One Month. One Goal. $1 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research & Care.
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Children facing a cancer diagnosis don’t have the luxury of time. They are counting on us to find a cure, improve treatments, and give them the promise of a healthier future. Too often, progress is delayed and lifesaving treatments never make it to the children who need them most—simply because pediatric cancer research doesn't receive the funding it deserves. With only 4% of federal cancer research dollars allocated to childhood cancer, breakthroughs depend on the generosity of people like you.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and your support this month can help advance promising treatments, fuel life-saving research, and give families the support they need to not only survive a cancer diagnosis but thrive.
If we want to change what’s possible for children battling cancer—the time is now.
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The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Lurie Children's treats approximately 220 new patients each year—more children with cancer and blood disorders than any other hospital in Illinois. Each of these kids deserves to survive their cancer diagnosis and treatment and thrive in their lives after cancer.
Your gift this month can:
With more funding, more awareness, and more action, we can turn “there’s nothing more we can do” into “here’s what we’ll try next.” When you give before September 30, your gift will double in impact!
DOUBLE MY IMPACT
Megan was a vibrant, determined teenager who faced her brain tumor with incredible courage — enduring surgeries, chemotherapy, and clinical trials in search of a breakthrough. But despite receiving the best possible care at Lurie Children’s, Megan eventually ran out of options. Her final wish was to share her story and inspire support so other kids would have more hope, more time, and more chances.
Megan’s legacy reminds us of what’s at stake: too many children still face limited treatments and heartbreaking outcomes, while promising research waits for funding.
Give for Megan
When Ella was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of leukemia as a baby, her chances of survival were less than 20 percent. But thanks to innovative research, expert care, and a highly personalized transplant designed for her genetic makeup, Ella’s treatment at Lurie Children’s was a success. She is currently the longest known survivor of her leukemia subtype. Ella’s story shows what’s possible when philanthropy powers research and care.
Give for Ella
This September, you can help bring safer treatments, better options, and more hope to kids and families at Lurie Children’s. Every action helps move life-saving discoveries forward and gives kids and families the support they need to not only survive cancer but thrive.
If you have questions about your gift or how to help during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, please contact us at [email protected].