our story
Two decades of impact, innovation, and hope.
Turning a family's tragedy into a world-wide mission and movement.
Curing Kids Cancer was inspired by the life and courageous fight of Killian Owen, a sports-loving little boy diagnosed with leukemia at age five who passed away in 2003 after years of treatment and determination.
What began in 2005 as Grainne Owen’s mission to honor his life has grown into a movement that has raised more than $35 million for pediatric cancer research and treatments, funding clinical trials and partnering with leading institutions around the world — all made possible by the incredible support of the CKC community over the past 20 years.
2005-2025: 20 years of hope
Killian's legacy lives on through our work.
Our Impact to date
CKC is dedicated to funding cutting edge research.
...medical facilities in 29 states are conducting research supported through CKC funding.
...have been given to childhood cancer research since our founding in 2005.
...countries are being impacted through CKC’s investment in life-saving research.
