Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research

About Us

Our Mission

Rally Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, through volunteers across the country, raises awareness and funds specifically for childhood cancer research to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancers.

The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence

Rally Foundation is recognized with the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence. This seal is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.  These standards include those required by the US Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world.  Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal.

Rally Foundation Spokespeople

Brian and Ashley McCann

Atlanta Braves catcher and three-time All-Star Brian McCann, along with his wife, Ashley, are actively involved in raising awareness and helping to raise funds for the Rally Foundation. Brian and Ashley McCann serve as spokespeople for the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.

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Rally Foundation Spokesperson
Curtis Lofton

Curtis Lofton earned the starting role at Middle Linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons in his first season in the NFL. Since joining the Atlanta Falcons Curtis has garnered 2008 All Rookie accolades and is ranked second in the NFL in tackles among first year players. While playing for the Oklahoma Sooners he earned first team All-American honors. Curtis serves as a spokesperson for the Rally Foundation and encourages all elementary, middle, and high schools in Georgia to run Rally’s 4 Quarters 4 Research program at their school to support childhood cancer research. Curtis has a heart for kids with cancer. He encourages students to develop their leadership skills by participating in community outreach to help children fighting this disease.

Rally Foundation Spokesperson

Todd Weiner

Atlanta Falcons Offensive Lineman and 11-year veteran Todd Weiner who recently received the Atlanta Falcons 2008 ‘Man of the Year’ award serves as a spokesman for the Rally Foundation’s 4 Quarters 4 Research program. Todd and his wife Sunny have enjoyed meeting Rally Kids and inspiring young Rally volunteers to raise money for childhood cancer research.

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Rally Foundation Spokesperson Emeritus

Tom Glavine

Tom Glavine, the 1995 World Series MVP, 2-time Cy Young Award Winner, and 8-time National League All-Star, has served as the spokesperson for our Money in the Mitt fundraising endeavor, and continues as Spokesperson Emeritus.
Tom, and his wife Chris, were personally touched when Will, a child from the school their kids attend, was diagnosed with childhood cancer. The Glavines and the Rally Foundation have led the Money in the Mitt campaign to raise money for childhood cancer research so that kids like Will can receive better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and ultimately, a cure.

Learn more about Money in the Mitt today!

What we fund

In our first three years, Rally Foundation has provided more than $1 million in childhood cancer research grants, 2nd year research awards for young investigators, research nurses and fellowships supporting 39 projects in 22 hospitals nationwide. For every dollar Rally receives, 93 cents goes to support Rally’s mission according to our audited financials. Rally Foundation supports all phases of childhood cancer research from science at the bench (very early research) to Phase I, II, and III clinical trials including targeted therapies, DNA studies and survivorship studies.  Rally Foundation is also excited to help fund the collaborative research of more than 5,000 physicians, scientists and nurses at 200 hospitals nationwide. These physicians and nurses treat more than 90% of the children in the US with cancer. Eighty percent of these children are enrolled in clinical trials. Rally gives research grants once a year during its fiscal year fourth quarter - January through March. If you would like to contact Rally about receiving a research grant, please visit Request Funding

The Rally Story

It all started in a driveway. Nothing pulls a community together more than when a child gets sick. William Olson is that child, and when his brain cancer returned after an 18-month remission, more than 100 friends gathered in the Olson’s driveway to pray. A group of moms continued to meet in the Olson’s driveway every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning to keep praying for the Olson’s as they faced an incredibly tough battle.

One evening, Dean Crowe, one of the Prayer Circle moms, and her husband, Reid, went to visit William in the hospital. At the time of the visit, William had zero white blood cells and was very sick. The couple started asking questions about the treatments available for William. They were surprised at how limited his options were.

Dean asked William’s mom, Nancy, a simple question, “What can I do to help?”
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