The Power of a Month

As we observed Childhood Cancer Awareness Month throughout the month of September, we were inspired by the power of one community united in mission.  We are proud of what we accomplished together, walking arm in arm, drawing attention to a disease that relentlessly threatens our children and families.
A special program to raise a $1,000 a [...]

CURE Annual Report

CURE Childhood Cancer is pleased to present CURE Childhood Cancer’s 2008-2009 Annual Report. We are thrilled and proud to be able to report to you on the progress we made over the past year on behalf of children with cancer as a result of your support.
As you know, finding a cure for cancers that [...]

Charity Navigator Gives CURE Childhood Cancer a 4 Star Rating

CURE Childhood Cancer is proud to announce that we have received Charity Navigator’s coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management.
As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars. In this competitive philanthropic marketplace, Charity Navigator, [...]

CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION IN RESEARCH GRANTS

Even in tough economic times, CURE Childhood Cancer’s commitment to research stands strong. CURE recently announced $1 million in research grants to researchers at the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University, bringing CURE’s total investment in research over the last 3 years to nearly $3.2 [...]

Check out the latest CURE Childhood Cancer Newsletter

Did you know that CURE Childhood Cancer sends out a printed newsletter four times each year?
The newsletter is filled with information on events that have raised money to support CURE, research updates, spotlights on some of our caregivers, special stories from families that have been effected by childhood cancer, and much more.
Our Spring 2009 Newsletter [...]

2008 – 2009 A Year in Review

Last week, CURE Childhood Cancer’s 2008-2009 fiscal year came to a close, and what a year it was!
While the economy certainly presented unprecedented challenges, CURE remained focused on the children we serve and what they need us to be doing for them:  supporting the laborious process of laboratory research that will lead to improvements in [...]

Dr. Ann Mertens, a CURE funded researcher at the Aflac Cancer Center, is named an Atlanta Health-Care Hero and Honored with a Revered Award

Each year, the Atlanta Business Chronicle formally recognizes exceptional accomplishments in health care with its annual Health-Care Heroes Awards. On May 8, 2009, Dr. Ann Mertens, Director of Clinical Research at the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, was honored as a winner of the 2009 Health-Care Heroes Awards. [...]

Kids With Cancer No Laughing Matter for Comedian Jeff Foxworthy

Atlanta native and Award-winning funny man Jeff Foxworthy may be the only one who can make us smile while fighting to fund a cure for childhood cancer, and that’s precisely why CURE Childhood Cancer is using him to spearhead its new marketing campaign.
Jeff Foxworthy has made a household name for himself by making fun of [...]

CURE’s Promotes Meri Long to Director, Patient & Family Services

We are pleased to announce that Meri Long has been promoted to Director, Patient & Family Services at CURE Childhood Cancer.
“I am so excited to have the opportunity to continue working on behalf of patients and families in my new role with CURE.  I am fortunate to work for an organization that is making [...]

CURE Childhood Cancer Event Photos Posted

Coming off two big annual events benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer, Care Affair and Lauren’s Run, we are excited to share that photos from both events have just been posted to our website.

Click here to view the 2009  Lauren’s Run photo gallery. You may also view these photos on Facebook. Stay tuned for an update on [...]