~220 new patients each year
treated at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Lurie Children's
~16,000 children under 19
are diagnosed with cancer each year
Only 4% of federal cancer research
dollars are dedicated to pediatric cancer
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
A time to increase pediatric cancer awareness, support families facing childhood cancer and inspire funding for research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support.
Lurie Children's treats approximately 220 new patients each year–more children with cancer and blood disorders than any other hospital in Illinois. Each of these kids deserves to survive their cancer diagnosis and treatment and thrive in their lives after cancer.
We set an ambitious goal to raise $1 million for cancer research and care by September 30, 2025. You can help by making a gift in support of our Childhood Cancer Awareness Month campaign.
How You Can Help During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Children facing a cancer diagnosis don’t have the luxury of time. They are counting on us to find a cure, improve treatments, and give them the promise of a healthier future. But progress depends on people like you. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and your support this month can help advance promising treatments, fuel life saving research, and give families not only survive a cancer diagnosis but thrive.
- Make a One-Time or Monthly Gift: Fuel research, care, and hope with a donation of any amount.
- Start a Fundraiser: Turn your passion into impact—join Team Lurie Children's and start a Childhood Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser or dedicate your birthday, run a race, or rally your community with a personal event.
- Attend an Event: Join us at a local event to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer care.
- Advocate for Research Funding: Contact your legislators and let them know that funding for pediatric cancer research is a critical issue.
- Make a Gift in Honor of a Loved One: You can make a tribute gift for a loved one by selecting the “yes, this gift is in honor or memory” box on the donation form.
- Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse: On September 29 and 30 from 3pm-10pm, participating locations will donate 10% of your total order to Lurie Children’s!
- Play Yellow: Play the game of golf and change kids’ lives. Whether it's organizing a tournament or wearing yellow on the golf course, Play Yellow offers many ways to get involved.
Kids with Cancer Can’t Wait for Breakthroughs
Improved diagnoses, earlier interventions and superior outcomes. These are the promises that drive the work of Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. And we’ve made real progress—but too many kids still face:
- Rare diagnoses with no curative treatment
- Harsh side effects from outdated therapies
- Disparities in survival rates based on race, ethnicity, and income
- Lifelong complications that follow them long after treatment ends
Your voice, your support and your generosity can make a difference during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is pioneering breakthroughs that result in the highest cure rates and improved quality of life for children. Ranked among the top programs in the country, the Center is recognized for its clinical and scientific expertise and the breadth and quality of its services. The Center’s growing prominence has positioned us as a regional, national and global referral site for young people with the most complex and demanding conditions. Learn more about our Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders.
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