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The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) is grateful to McCormick & Company for their generosity for more than 20 years. Through the efforts of CCF Board Member and Vice President of Regional Sales at McCormick, Prakash Shan, CCF received a generous donation from McCormick as part of our relationship. McCormick & Company and its employees continue to give... Read More >

Last summer, I received an important message from Jeff Toretsky, M.D., Chair Emeritus of the CCF Scientific Advisory Board. It was an important reminder – why CCF continues to do what we do every day. The message noted: “It is a pleasure to share this paper with you that... Read More >

The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) is pleased to announce that Cyndi Ireland of Just Ice Tea has joined the Board of Directors. She has served as Vice President of Sales overseeing conventional sales and the DSD distributors at Just Ice Tea since 2023. Cyndi grew up within the CCF community, attending many galas with her family, and... Read More >

The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) is pleased to announce that its 2025 Call for Proposals is open. Deadline for submission is May 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Each year, CCF accepts requests for research and program funding from local researchers and organizations seeking to advance cures and support for local kids facing cancer. Research awards are... Read More >

The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) is a proud beneficiary of the Weis Markets in-store fundraising campaign. During the month of December, Weis Markets’ shoppers generously rounded-up to contribute to local children’s hospitals and foundations throughout the company’s seven-state market area. CCF President Tasha Museles, along with Board members Pete Legambi and Steve Coomes, joined members of the... Read More >

CCF is grateful to Scout & Molly’s North Bethesda and host, Robyn Stoller, for bringing together friends and the community to shop for a cause. Scout and Molly’s North Bethesda generously donated 20% of sales from shopping on December 8th to The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. Robyn generously hosted a group of friends who joined the evening event.... Read More >

Over 140 guests, including patients, survivors, family members, hospital staff and supporters gathered at The Periodic Table in Columbia, MD on Saturday, December 7th to enjoy an afternoon of friendship, survivorship and activities, hosted by The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. CCF is proud to have hosted... Read More >

Brigitte Widemann, M.D., Chief of the Pediatric Oncology Branch of the Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute, wears many hats, including serving as the Chair for The Children’s Cancer Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). She, along with colleagues representing other local research institutions, advises CCF on several projects throughout the... Read More >

View 40th Anniversary Video in YouTube On November 2, 2024, over 500 guests celebrated at the 40th annual Children's Cancer Foundation Gala. Emceed by retired Sports Director Mark Viviano, CCF presented the 2024 Hero... Read More >

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Lauren Lasher, CCF [email protected] 443-546-4479 October 28, 2024 On November 2, 2024, The Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) will host its 40th Annual Gala at Martin's Crosswinds, in Greenbelt, Maryland. Local sponsors, families, researchers, and others will come together to recognize the outstanding efforts of local honorees. CCF is proud of... Read More >