Celebrating 20 Years
of Helping Kids With Cancer
For two decades, Rally Foundation has stood on the frontlines of childhood cancer
advancing research and driving discoveries.
Be part of what comes next.
What You’ve Helped Achieve
93¢
93 cents of every dollar supports our
mission
$40.5M
$40.5 million awarded in childhood cancer research grants
$317.5M
$317.5 million advocated and secured in new federal funding
148K
148,000 meals provided to families in the
hospital
Rally’s Timeline of
Heart, Grit and Progress
Where It All Began
A coach and his player were forever changed when the 12-year-old pitcher, William, was diagnosed with cancer.
The Power of a Prayer Circle
A prayer circle was formed, a powerful question was asked and Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research was born.
Grassroots and a Grant
Rally Foundation launched grassroots fundraising efforts and presented our first research grant for $5,000 in the same driveway where the prayer circle began.
Momentum Takes Hold
Rally hired its first staff member, hosted the inaugural Benefit Bash, formed the Medical Advisory Board and awarded a seed grant to Dr. Nai-Kong Cheung, paving the way for FDA approval of Naxitimab® for neuroblastoma. U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson also joined the Advisory Board.
Every Dollar Matters
With 93¢ of every dollar going directly to the mission, Rally funded Dr. Kraveka’s preclinical neuroblastoma studies that led to FDA approval of DFMO and supported Dr. Gregory Friedman’s brain tumor vaccine, which is now in a phase II clinical trial.
Playing with Purpose
Rally hosted the first Brian McCann Celebrity Softball Game and launched the Rally Athlete program, which later evolved into Rally Fit.
New Programs, New City, New Therapies
Rally launched the Family Emergency Fund, hosted the first Rally on the Runway, founded Rally Tennessee and continued early funding for Dr. John Maris’ MIBG combination therapy for neuroblastoma.
Fueling Research, Feeding Families
Rally awarded $1 million in grants, including support for Dr. Sara Tasian’s CAR-T research that led to FDA approval of Kymriah® and Dr. Angela Waanders’ work on pediatric glioma, which contributed to a new FDA-approved combination therapy. The Rally Good Meal Program was launched and has fed 150,000 families in the hospital to date.
Advocacy in Action
Rally led its first Rally to the Capitol in Washington, D.C., securing $3 million in new federal funding. Rally also funded Dr. Elias Sayour’s osteosarcoma vaccine research, now in clinical trial, and celebrated one year of Rally Gulf Coast.
Powering Data for a Cure
Rally seed funding helped launch Dr. Sam Volchenboum’s Pediatric Cancer Data Commons for rhabdomyosarcoma, laying the groundwork for 11 additional pediatric cancer Data Commons. This unified platform allows researchers to access harmonized data, saving time and reducing duplication.
Strength Through the Pandemic
Despite global challenges, Rally awarded $2 million in grants, fulfilled all grant commitments and raised $1 million virtually to keep hope alive for childhood cancer families.
Continuing to Soar
Rally earned a perfect Charity Navigator score, making it the highest-rated pediatric cancer foundation in the world, while launching the Rally Travel Fund and Rally West.
A Record Year of Impact for Rally’s 20th Anniversary
To kick off its milestone anniversary, Rally awarded $5 million in grants, bringing our total to $40.5 million. Rally also advocated and secured $75 million in new federal funding for childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancers, raising the eight-year total to $317 million. Every day, we are inspired by the more than 2,000 Rally Kids to Rally On!
The Next 20 Years Starts Now
From Breakthroughs to Cures: Powering the Next Era of Childhood Cancer Research
We’re not just investing in research. We’re building a future where kids survive and thrive. For 20 years, Rally has been at the forefront of funding early-stage, high-potential research that the government won’t touch. We see ourselves as philanthropic seed investors in the great next discovery — and that’s how tomorrow’s cures begin.
In the next 20, we’re pushing research further, speaking louder and showing up for every child.
Advancing Research
Fueling high-impact, innovative studies that push the boundaries of what’s possible — and get to kids faster.
Funding Bold Ideas Early
Investing in promising discoveries when no one else will. We’re the first believers in tomorrow’s cures.
Advocating Without Limits
Championing change in Congress, equity in funding, and awareness everywhere until every child gets what they deserve.
Fuel The Next 20 Years
You Can Help Today
When you fundraise with Rally, you’re giving kids with cancer a fighting chance. From lemonade stands to corporate campaigns, every dollar helps fund better treatments and cures.
More Ways to Get Involved
Rally Fit
Don’t just get fit, get #RallyFit. In honor of the 47 children who are diagnosed with cancer every day, dedicate your next 47 work outs to help find a cure.
4 Quarters 4 Research
Rally’s grassroots change collection program, 4 Quarters 4 Research, is kids helping kids in their schools, churches, synagogues and youth groups.
I Have An Idea!
Have a great idea to support kids fighting cancer? If it’s legal, moral, and ethical — we’re all in! We’d love to help you bring it to life to make a real impact.
Your Voice Matters
We’ve already helped secure over $317 million in new federal funding— but we’re not done yet. Over the next 20 years, we’ll push even harder to ensure kids with cancer are not left behind.
Advocacy fuels progress.
Whether you email your representative, sign a petition, or join us on Capitol Hill, your voice can help fund cures, protect families and drive real change.
Tell Congress that kids with cancer can’t wait. Use our Action Center to send your message.
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