DIPG Research by “Killian Owen Distinguished Professor,” Dr. Dasgupta, at Emory University
Author: Eryn Rolison
Car Stories: Turning Memories on the Road Into Hope for Kids With Cancer
Share Your Car Stories! Have your car featured on a one-of-a-kind quilt by Patty Schroeder, to be SOLD at a Mecum Auction with proceeds to benefit Curing Kids Cancer! From family road trips and car club friendships to chance encounters that change our lives, automobiles often carry our most meaningful stories. That belief is at […]
Curing Kids Cancer Awards $2.1 Million in Grants to Fund Life-Saving Pediatric Cancer Research Projects
Curing Kids Cancer (CKC) has awarded $2.1 million to a total of 14 research grants and projects in 2025, supporting physicians and scientists focused on improving outcomes for children with cancer and expanding access to better, safer treatments. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Dr. XingXing Zang TOP CAR-T Therapy for Medulloblastoma Support for preclinical development […]
One-of-One 1969 Corvette Restomod to Cross the Block at Mecum Kissimmee—100% of Sale to Benefit Curing Kids Cancer
A custom 1969 Corvette restomod—five years in the making and engineered to supercar standards—will be auctioned at Mecum Kissimmee on January 16, 2026, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Curing Kids Cancer, a nonprofit dedicated to funding cutting-edge pediatric cancer research. The donor originally built the Corvette as a forever car. The project began with […]
Curing Kids Cancer Celebrates 20th Annual Golf Classic and VIP Dinner, Raising $360,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
Curing Kids Cancer marked a milestone this year, celebrating the 20th Annual Golf Classic and VIP Dinner. The two-day event raised $360,000 — nearly $100,000 more than last year — to support lifesaving pediatric cancer research at Children’s Health Dallas , where Curing Kids Cancer maintains a $2 million endowment . The celebration began with […]
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital receives $5 million pledge to benefit children’s cancer research
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2025 Pledge from Curing Kids Cancer marks largest in Prisma Health Midlands history COLUMBIA, S.C. – Curing Kids Cancer, a nonprofit organization devoted to funding cutting-edge pediatric cancer therapies, has pledged a historic $5 million to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation to fund research led by Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands and in partnership […]
Celebrating 20 of hope, cures, and celebrations!
From our first fundraiser to $33 million raised, every milestone has been possible because of YOU—our incredible community. Take a walk through our 20-year journey and join us in the next chapter of hope, cures, and celebrations.
Curing Kids Cancer Research Grant: Dr. Joyce Ohm at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Meet Dr. Joyce Ohm, Chair of Cancer Genetics & Genomics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. 🎗️ With the support of a 2024 Curing Kids Cancer Research Grant, Dr. Ohm and her team are making incredible strides in developing targeted therapies for Ewing Sarcoma—a rare pediatric cancer that primarily affects the long bones in the […]
From Heartbreak to Hope: How Madalynn Opper Transformed Grief into a Community Event
In the face of profound loss, the Opper family has channeled their pain into purpose, transforming grief into a force for good. Following the tragic passing of River Lou to Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, Madalynn took it upon herself to create a lasting tribute to her daughter’s memory. She partnered with Curing Kids Cancer to start her […]
2nd Annual Fire Truck Pull in Dallas Raises Over $26,000 to fund Pediatric Cancer Research
The 2nd annual Fire Truck Pull in Dallas blazed a trail of success, raising over $26,000, with all proceeds going to Childrens Health-Dallas. This year, the event saw an impressive turnout with 27 teams participating, including SMU athletics teams and our valued sponsors’ teams. A special thanks goes out to Texas Materials for their pivotal […]
