Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research is proud to announce that Dean Crowe, Founder and CEO, has been recognized as one of OncoDaily’s 100 Influential Women in Oncology for 2024. This prestigious list honors key thought leaders who are making significant contributions to the field of oncology. Dean founded Rally in 2005, and her unwavering dedication to advancing childhood cancer research, combined with her passion for supporting #RallyKids, continues to make a lasting impact in the fight against childhood cancer. See here to read the full list.

Dean Crowe, Founder and CEO of Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, has been named one of the Top 100 Women in Oncology by OncoDaily. In addition to this honor, the Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta awarded Dean Crowe the inaugural Social Impact Award at their Gala on September 19. Her leadership in advocacy has significantly contributed to securing $223 million in federal funding for childhood cancer research. Read more

North Cobb High School's Rally Club hosted its annual Rally Week, raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer through events like dress-up days, a spirit night at Culver's and the Gold Out football game. The initiative seeks to honor childhood cancer warriors and inspire donations to support ongoing research efforts. This impactful week reflects the school's commitment to making a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.Read more: GOLDSTRONG! NC Rally Club raises awareness for childhood cancer.

Pope High School's annual football fundraiser held in memory of a late Greyhounds player, Matt Hobby, was a tremendous success. The event raised over $29,000 from the sales of a special T-shirt, which is redesigned annually for the occasion. Since the inception of the Matt Hobby Classic in 2006, over $400,000 has been raised for pediatric cancer research through the Rally Foundation. This year's event was co-chaired by Rylee Johnson and Lisa Aldridge.

Fox 5 In Your Face Sports covered the Matt Hobby Classic at Pope High School in Marietta, GA. The annual event is dedicated to honoring Matt Hobby, who passed away from Ewing’s Sarcoma in 2006. This year’s game raised more than $27,000, pushing the total funds raised since 2006 to more than $400,000. Proceeds support the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, continuing the legacy of Matt Hobby through impactful fundraising efforts.

To declare September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, an event on August 27 at the State Capitol featured a proclamation by Gov. Brian Kemp. Organized by the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, the event spotlighted the ongoing efforts to improve treatments and find a cure. Eighth-grader Cooper Gardner, currently fighting Stage 4 lymphoma, delivered a powerful speech supporting the cause. Click here to read more.