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Did you know?
Although the large, broad cancer organizations do great things, very little of their resources go to Pediatric Cancer Research. The American Cancer Society provides only 1.85% of dollars spent on research, to be spread over all 12 types of childhood cancers. (*July 2005, Research Department, American Cancer Society, Inc.)
We must do better!
*Every 10 hours a child is diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in the USA alone leaving nearly 900 children diagnosed each year.
* In the past 20 years only one new cancer drug has been approved for pediatric use.
* Only 3 percent of the budget from the National Cancer Institute goes towards Pediatric Cancer Research.
* September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month, which nationally goes largely unrecognized.
* The government recently cut the budget for Childhood Cancer Research.
* 14,000 children will be diagnosed this year with cancer. That is the size of 2 average classrooms every single day, year after year.
* Currently there is between 30-40,000 children being treated for cancer in the US.
* Pharmaceutical companies fund over 50% of adult cancer research, but virtually nothing for kids.
* Pediatric cancer research does not receive nearly as much funding as adult cancer research projects. Neuroblastoma research dollars are scarce as most money is diverted to well-publicized adult forms of cancer.
* Historically, advances in pediatric research have yielded treatment models and genetic information that greatly benefit adult cancer patients. (This is well documented by professional research cooperatives like the Children's Oncology Group); the reverse is not always true.
Local Organizations to South Central Wisconsin:
Badger Childhood Cancer Network (formerly Capital Candlelighters)
Capital Candlelighters is a non-profit organization, service families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer, primarily focused on those treated at the American Family Children's Hospital. Capital Candlelighters is a local affiliate of Candlighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF).
Nationwide Organizations:
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) started with a 4 year old oncology patient voiced a simple wish - she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help her doctors find a cure for all kids with cancer. Even after Alexandra "Alex" Scott gave her life to cancer this foundation press on and has stayed committed to supporting childhood cancer research through volunteers across the nation.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF)
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF) is an organization that supports families with children recently diagnosed with many forms of cancer.
Childeren's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation (CNFC)
The Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation (CNCF) is a non-profit national health organization committed to finding a cure for neuroblastoma through research, education, awareness and advocacy. The premier source for neuroblastoma information and resources, CNCF initiatives educate the public about a disease dramatically lacking in awareness and funding. It serves as an advocate for families, as well as a liaison between healthcare providers and families.
SuperSibs is an organization for siblings of pediatric oncology patients. They provide siblings the opportunity to be a part of their own special club filled with exciting events, newsletters, and special gift packages.
Please check back as we will continue to add more resources as our site grows.