Curing Kids Cancer is funding research and finding cures.

Because every child deserves the chance to thrive.

our mission

Our mission is to fund innovative research and treatments to find cures for all childhood cancers in our lifetime.

Curing Kids Cancer Events

Find a CKC event near you and join our mission for life-saving cures.

Behind every breakthrough is a community that believes cures are possible. Be part of the momentum — attend, give, and help change what’s possible for children with cancer.

Jul

18

2026 Lakeview Michigan Fire Truck Pull

Lakeview, It's Time to Pull for Cures!

Aug

22

2026 Milwaukee Run With All Your Heart 5K

Run for the Kids, Run for the Doctors, Run for the Research!

Sep

13

2026 Cars & Company 

Join us for an unforgettable day of high-performance, excitement, and meaningful impact!
Impact

CKC is dedicated to funding cutting edge research.

...medical facilities in 29 states are conducting research supported through CKC funding.

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...have been given to childhood cancer research since our founding in 2005.

$ 1 M+

...countries are being impacted through CKC’s investment in life-saving research.

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about CKC

One child’s story, fueling cures for millions.

Curing Kids Cancer was founded in memory of Killian Owen, a young boy lost to leukemia at age nine, and his legacy continues to drive our mission.

Childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease in children under 15 in the United States — but there is hope

We are funding cutting-edge research that accelerates the discovery of safer, more effective treatments and brings new cures within reach. By investing in innovative science and the brightest minds in pediatric oncology, we are changing outcomes for children today and moving closer to a future where every child survives.

Killian Owen
news

Read the latest CKC updates.

When we started Curing Kids Cancer in Killian’s memory, our goal was simple—to fund the innovative research that could save children’s lives. Today, because of our donors, we are helping accelerate cutting-edge therapies and giving researchers the resources they need to turn promising science into real cures for kids.

Grainne Owen
Grainne Owen
Co-Founder and President

Fundraisers

Host or find an active fundraiser to helps us increase awareness, raise dollars, and find cures.

Donate

Make a one-time donation or become a monthly supporter and help us fund life-saving research.

Grants

Physician-scientists advancing pediatric cancer research are invited to apply for a CKC grant.

MEcum Partnership

Curing Kids Cancer is proud to partner with Mecum Auctions to drive impactful support for pediatric cancer research.

Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car, motorcycle and road art sales. Combining their passion for collector cars with a shared commitment to funding life-saving treatments for children, this partnership has resulted in more than $15 million in childhood cancer research.

Our Partners in Funding & Finding Cures

Share your heart for cures by donating to help fund life-saving childhood cancer research.

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