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What is an Astrocytoma?
An astrocytoma is a brain tumor that begins in astrocytes—a type of glial cell that supports nerve cells in the brain. Astrocytomas can be...
What is Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)?
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder in which the body produces an overabundance of Langerhans cells. These cells, which...
What is Lymphoma?
Lymphoma is a cancer of the body’s lymphatic (lymph) system which is essential to the immune system. The lymphatic system is made up of a...
What is Neuroblastoma?
Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that develops in the nervous system of babies and young children. It can also occur, rarely, in...
What is Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT)?
Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT) is a rare and fast-growing tumor that typically originates in the brain and spinal cord. These...
What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, also called acute lymphocytic leukemia, or ALL for short, is a type of blood cancer that causes bone marrow...
What is Wilms Tumor?
Wilms tumor is a type of kidney cancer that primarily develops in children around the ages of three and four. It’s the most common type of...
What is Retinoblastoma?
In simple terms, retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that develops in the immature cells of the retina. Though it is rare—with approximately...
Rally Kid Brielle: A Little Girl with Big Dreams and an Even Bigger Fight
Brielle is a bright, beautiful 8-year-old who loves working on craft projects, dancing around the house and surrounding herself with all things pink and purple. Like most kids her age, she dreams of playing with her siblings, going to school and simply being a kid. But instead, Brielle’s dreams have been interrupted by something no child should ever have to endure: cancer. When Brielle was 4 years old, her family’s world turned upside down when she was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma....
A Journey of Resilience: Brielle’s Fight Against Cancer
At just 4 years old, Brielle’s life took a turn no child should ever experience. What began as stomach pains and backaches quickly turned into a nightmare for her family. They feared the worst—perhaps arthritis or scoliosis—but nothing could have prepared them for the devastating diagnosis of high-risk Stage 4 neuroblastoma. This news came in 2020, during the pandemic, adding an extra layer of complication to an already overwhelming situation. Brielle’s treatments were grueling—her family had...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2024
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – and this September, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research has so many amazing things planned! Please join us as we raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Keep checking back to see what new events are added throughout the month. Click on the buttons below to see what is happening nationwide and in specific cities.National Campaigns for the month of September: All through September: #GOLDSTRONG: this is the universal...
Outside The Box Grants Announcement 2024
Rally Awards $500,000 in Novel Grants to Eight Childhood Cancer Researchers Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) awarded half a million dollars to eight researchers at seven different institutions for Outside the Box novel childhood cancer research ideas. These Outside the Box Grants provide seed funding for brand new ideas that directly address pediatric, adolescent and young adult rhabdomyosarcoma or osteosarcoma as well as red light therapy for neuropathy as a side effect...
2024 William Olson Impact Award Winner
ATLANTA – Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research recently announced their 2024 William Olson Impact Award winner, Dr. Gregory Friedman of The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. This prestigious award is given to a doctor who exemplifies commitment, determination, and resilience in caring for kids fighting cancer and discovering new treatments. Each year the Rally Foundation’s Board of Directors selects one Rally-funded researcher to receive the William Olson Impact Award....
Family & Kids Magazine Features Rally Kid Colton
Family & Kids Chattahoochee Valley Magazine highlights Rally Kid Colton's experience at Atlanta's Rally On the Runway. Read about his journey and learn how to support the Rally Foundation's mission to fight childhood cancer in the Hoo Knows Issuu! https://issuu.com/hooknows/docs/chattvalley_june24_web?e=9240409/98324313