There hasn't been a Phase 3 osteosarcoma (OS) trial in 20 years. If your child has been diagnosed with this type of aggressive solid tumor, ask your oncologist about clinical trials for which your child may be eligible. The other key to taking our children's...
It's the time of year when we shine a bright light on pediatric cancer and try to improve the treatment options and outcomes for children fighting for their lives. Visit our RallyUp page to start a fundraising team or support the cause individually....
Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 OS Scholarship. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded to young people with a prior diagnosis of osteosarcoma - one to a graduating high school senior, the other to a continuing college student pursuing a career in medicine....
MCAMF sends its most sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Nancy Redington. Mrs. Redington was a devoted supporter of MCAMF and never missed our annual Steps Toward the Cure or Pancake Breakfast fundraising events. She will be deeply missed. The Redington family has designated...
In addition to putting all of us at risk and taking the lives of loved ones, COVID-19 has impacted pediatric cancer care. A RECENT STUDY shows how. Instead of coming together in-person, we are asking all of our supporters, 5K runners and dedicated walkers to join...
MCAMF has awarded two $1000 scholarships to help offset college expenses for students previously diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Congratulations to Austin Beatty, a graduating high school senior, and to Maeve Smart, a continuing college student, both of whom have beat osteosarcoma and are pursuing careers in the...
MCAMF is proud to award 2021 Student Humanitarian awards to three students in the Neshaminy School District - Olivia Schafer, Casey Pierson and Jacob Dudek! Each student will receive a financial award for demonstrating the distinguishing qualities of the Foundation's namesake - kindness, academic excellence...
Today is International Childhood Cancer Day - a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families. For more information, see https://internationalchildhoodcancerday.org. The World Health Organization Global Initiative seeks to increase the...
Thank you to all of the participants and supporters in our first ever virtual event! Through the generosity of over 100 donors and 10 teams we came very close to our $10,000 annual fundraising goal during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Congratulations to Ben's Warriors who made...
In addition to putting all of us at risk and taking the lives of loved ones, COVID-19 has impacted pediatric cancer care. A NEW STUDY shows how. Instead of coming together on Saturday, September 26, we are asking all our supporters, 5K runners and dedicated walkers...