It’s scary enough to have your child diagnosed with cancer. But on top of that you hear all these new words and terms, which can be...
It’s scary enough to have your child diagnosed with cancer. But on top of that you hear all these new words and terms, which can be...
You just learned that your child has to have a bone marrow transplant. It sounds ominous. You have a lot of questions. Like, what exactly...
We are thrilled to share that Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research has awarded a total of $1 million in funding for Consortium...
Rally is thrilled to announce that $1,250,000 has been awarded through this year’s Independent Investigator Grants, supporting innovative...
We’re delighted to announce the $600,000 awarded for this year’s Young Investigator Grants, which support the next generation of childhood...
Rally is thrilled to announce $850,000 awarded to our 2026 Postdoctoral and Clinical Research Fellow Grants! At Rally, we know the future...
Breakthroughs happen with outside-the-box thinking, in science, in medicine and especially in childhood cancer research. At Rally...
At Rally, we believe that innovative research begins with innovative researchers. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the recipients of...
In 2026, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research is thrilled to award $1 million in 20/20 Alumni Visionary Grants to 10 researchers...
You just found out that your child has cancer. And that chemotherapy is part of the treatment plan. Most everyone has heard of...
Radiation therapy is targeted energy used to destroy cancer cells, shrink tumors and/or alleviate certain cancer-related symptoms....
In 2026, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research is thrilled to award a total of $7 million in childhood cancer research grants to...
Honoring 20 years of innovative ideas and the visionaries behind them. For 20 years, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research has...
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Having an MRI does not hurt, and it is safe – no radioactivity is present. It may take up to...
A CT (or CAT) scan is a diagnostic medical imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images of internal organs, soft tissues, blood...
It’s scary enough to have your child diagnosed with cancer. But on top of that you hear all these new words and terms, which can be overwhelming, such as lumbar puncture or spinal tap. A lumbar procedure is the same thing as a spinal tap. It is a commonly performed procedure to diagnose and manage a variety of diseases including cancer. It is an invasive procedure used to collect the cerebral fluid that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. A lumbar puncture/spinal tap may also be done to...
You just learned that your child has to have a bone marrow transplant. It sounds ominous. You have a lot of questions. Like, what exactly is bone marrow and what is a bone marrow transplant? Bone marrow is the soft, fatty tissue inside your bones. It creates red and white blood cells, as well as platelets. In addition, bone marrow contains immature blood-forming cells known as hematopoietic stem cells, or HSCs. These stem cells are unspecialized, and they can either remain stem cells or mature...
We are thrilled to share that Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research has awarded a total of $1 million in funding for Consortium Grants this year. So, what exactly is a consortium? In short, it’s teamwork at its best! A consortium brings together three or more institutions, such as hospitals and universities, to work together on a grant-supported research project. A principal investigator from the lead institution submits an application for the grant with the support of at least two...
Rally is thrilled to announce that $1,250,000 has been awarded through this year’s Independent Investigator Grants, supporting innovative research in the fight against childhood cancer! But who exactly are these independent investigators? Independent investigators are generally professors or faculty members who lead their own labs and drive forward big-picture ideas. As the principal investigators, they’re the ones developing ideas, designing the studies, mentoring young scientists and...
We’re delighted to announce the $600,000 awarded for this year’s Young Investigator Grants, which support the next generation of childhood cancer researchers! But who exactly are these young investigators? In short, they’re bright, passionate scientists and doctors working tirelessly to find better treatments and, ultimately, cures for childhood cancer. Young investigators are typically within five years of completing their fellowship. At this crucial stage in their careers, they’re focused on...
Rally is thrilled to announce $850,000 awarded to our 2026 Postdoctoral and Clinical Research Fellow Grants! At Rally, we know the future of pediatric cancer research lies in the hands of the next generation of researchers. Bright young minds work tirelessly to establish themselves as independent researchers in pediatric cancer. They push boundaries, seek new ideas and challenge the status quo, and Rally is here to support them. Postdoctoral and clinical research fellows are in the early...