Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation

What an unforgettable night for pediatric oncology breakthroughs! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at Beats for Breakthroughs - a truly meaningful evening filled with energy, purpose, and a phenomenal performance by the legendary songwriter and musician Jeffery Steele. ????? A five-time Grammy nominee, Steele has crafted hits for icons like Keith Urban, Eric Church, and Faith Hill, with over 63 million airplays. Honored in both the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame, his presence and commitment to helping us make a difference for children battling cancer were truly inspiring. ?? #PCRFKids?#NonProfitOrganization?#BeatsForBreakthroughs?#PediatricCancerResearch?#JeffreySteeleMusic?#ConcertForACause

Exciting News! The Pyramid Principle is now available everywhere books are sold! Don't miss out—get your copy today! Learn more : thepyramidprinciple.org Paul Weissenstein Close Cori Kevin White Spirit Media Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation UCLA #UCLA #ncaa #bruinsnation #bruins #faith #prayer #prayerworks #believer #believeinyourself #christianity #legacy #cancerresearch #nonhodgkinslymphoma #cancerawareness #cancerfighter #bookstagram #thepyramidprinciple #johnwooden #thepyramidofsuccess #cancersupport #cancersurvivor

Tag You’re It! We’re challenging our community to join us in creating the largest game of Tag yet, igniting a powerful chain of giving and joy. With heartfelt gratitude, we thank our community for standing with us to support researchers working tirelessly to make a life-saving difference for children and families facing pediatric cancer. ?? But our efforts don't and can't stop here. With your help, we’re aiming to raise $100,000 by December 31, 2024, funding groundbreaking treatments, advancing equitable care, and giving every child the chance to thrive beyond cancer. Here’s how to join the movement now that you’ve been tagged by the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation: ??? Support: Make a donation to pediatric cancer research - any amount makes you a hero in the eyes of a child fighting cancer. ??? Tag 3 people: Pick three friends, family members, or colleagues to keep the game going. The more, the merrier! Transform them into heroes too by inviting them to take part. ?? Spread the word: Share this campaign on social media or by email, and tag at least 3 others to make a donation and pass it on. Be sure to tag us and use #PCRFTagYoureIt so we can all see the game grow and celebrate our collective impact. Let’s play for a cause, and together, let’s help create a cancer-free future for all children! ??: https://lnkd.in/diiXfE-G #PCRFKids #NonProfitOrganization #PediatricOncology #CancerResearch #EndOfYearGiving

??: Attention coaches attending the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) convention this week! We invite you to visit our LaCROSSe Out Cancer booth to discover how your teams can join lacrosse players, teams, and clubs nationwide in the fight against pediatric cancer. By fundraising for pediatric cancer research, you can help drive life-saving innovations and make a lasting impact.????? Our Director of Strategic Partnerships, Bonnie Clarke Lattimore, will also be speaking about how your community can rise to the challenge and contribute to advancing vital research. Join her on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 3:45-4:30 PM EST in the Kenwood/Edge Ballroom for more details. ??: www.lacrosseoutcancer.org #PCRFKids #IWLCA #LaCROSSeOutCancer #PediatricCancerResearch #CancerAwareness #LacrosseConvention

To all the coaches attending the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Convention next week, I'll be speaking at the IWLCA on Thursday, November 21st from 3:45-4:30 PM in the Kenwood/Edge Room about an important cause close to my heart: how you, your players and your team can support the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation in our efforts to #LaCROSSeOutCancer. Join me as I discuss how we can make a real impact, raise awareness, and help fund vital cancer research for kids. Your support could make a world of difference! If you're attending the IWLCA Convention, I’d love to see you there and share how you can get involved. Let’s come together to help LaCROSSe Out Cancer! #IWLCA2024 #LaCROSSeOutCancer #ChildhoodCancer #MoreThan4 #PediatricCancer #PediatricCancerResearch #Lax #Lacrosse #IWLCA #MakeADifference

For 17 years, John and Karen Vallely have joined forces with UCLA and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to advance life-saving research at UCLA MATTEL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL through Dribble for Victory Over Cancer, honoring the memory of their daughter, Erin, who bravely fought a rare childhood cancer. Their dedication has raised over $2 million, a remarkable legacy Erin would be proud of. ??? Now, author Paul Weissenstein shares their powerful journey in The Pyramid Principle, a timeless story featuring UCLA Basketball All-American John Vallely. Through Coach John Wooden’s wisdom, Vallely uncovers a deeper understanding of success while confronting life’s greatest trials of family, faith, and loss. ???? In Erin’s honor, The Pyramid Principle will be raising $100,000 to help fund vital research at top hospitals across the nation. The Vallely family’s courage and compassion continue to inspire, and we invite you to purchase a copy to help bring hope to countless children and families affected by childhood cancer worldwide. ?? ??: https://bit.ly/PCRFTPP #PCRFKids #DribbleForVictoryOverCancer #PediatricCancerResearch #UCLABruins #ThePyramidPrinciple

At the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, we’re committed to empowering children and families affected by cancer, helping them not only overcome the disease but thrive.????? Our vision of making it possible for all children to beat cancer and achieve their full potential is what drives us every day. By focusing on key priorities like survivorship, mental health, research innovation, and equitable care, we’re able to expand our impact, attract new partners, and engage more donors. This focused approach allows us to fund more critical research and programs, ensuring a brighter, healthier future for all. ?? ?? Swipe to explore our institutional priorities that will help us acheve these goals. #PCRFKids #NonProfitOrganization #FundInnovation #CancerResearch #StrategicGoals #MissionDriven

Despite the progress being made daily in childhood cancer research, there's one specific challenge that scientists have yet to overcome: cancer drug resistance. In our newest Profectus article (link below) we explore what cancer drug resistance is and the novel questions being pursued by Dr. Kyle MacQuarrie, a physician-scientist at the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, whose research the Foundation helps fund. Research is the key to finding a cure for pediatric cancer so that no child is lost to this horrible disease. I am honored to represent Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation in this mission???? #researchpowerscures #pediatriccancer #childhoodcancer https://lnkd.in/gEJ2uHEH

Pediatric cancer research has made remarkable strides over the past few decades, largely thanks to the incredible support from donors of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF). While being a parent or guardian of a child diagnosed with cancer is undoubtedly challenging, the advancements in research mean that today’s pediatric cancer patients have access to more treatment options than ever before. However, one significant hurdle remains: cancer drug resistance. This molecular change within cancer cells can diminish the effectiveness of even the most promising therapies, creating three main types of resistance: primary, adaptive, and acquired. Dr. Kyle MacQuarrie from the Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute is at the forefront of investigating this critical issue. He aims to uncover the root causes of cancer resistance, going beyond just the visible changes in resistant cancer cells. His approach delves into the cellular organization that contributes to drug resistance, especially in rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a common and aggressive childhood cancer. His latest study, funded by PCRF, focuses on understanding the intricate processes that lead to chemotherapy resistance, providing a fresh perspective on an ongoing challenge in pediatric oncology. By exploring these cellular dynamics, Dr. MacQuarrie hopes to identify potential solutions that could improve treatment outcomes for countless children. To read more about his work and the journey to overcoming cancer drug resistance shared by researchers globally, visit our Profectus blog at ??: https://lnkd.in/gtv6fzN8 #PCRFKids #CancerResearch #DrugResistance #PediatricOncology #ChildhoodCancer #ResearchInnovation

Teeing off for life-saving breakthroughs! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our charity golf tournament in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Hope for Henry Foundation in West Palm Beach last week. ????? To our sponsors, thank you for your dedication to raising critical funds for life-saving research; Dualboot Partners, Atayo Cloud Services, RapidScale, nClouds, ReluTech, CloudHesive, SourceFuse, Softchoice, Innovative Solutions SA, Connectria, nOps.io, Caylent, Mission Cloud and Orca Security. Together, we raised $100,256, which will fuel next-generation treatments for childhood cancers. Together, let’s keep driving towards a cure! ?? #PCRFKids #HopeforHenryFoundation #ForeTheKids #PediatricCancerResearch #CharityGolfTournament