Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Awards $5M in 2024 In 2024, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) will...
When your child is first diagnosed with brain cancer, you may be asked if you want to donate your child’s tumor tissue. A brain tissue...
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...
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...
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder in which the body produces an overabundance of Langerhans cells. These cells, which...
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...
Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that develops in the nervous system of babies and young children. It can also occur, rarely, in...
Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT) is a rare and fast-growing tumor that typically originates in the brain and spinal cord. These...
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, also called acute lymphocytic leukemia, or ALL for short, is a type of blood cancer that causes bone marrow...
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...
In simple terms, retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that develops in the immature cells of the retina. Though it is rare—with approximately...
We’re delighted to announce the $650,000 awarded for this year’s Young Investigator Grants — supporting 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 eventually, 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...
At Rally, we know the future of pediatric cancer research lies in the hands of the next generation of researchers. Many childhood cancer treatments have remained the same for decades. Kids with cancer deserve better. They deserve treatments with fewer harsh side effects and, ultimately, cures that will give them the chance to grow up healthy and strong. Bright young minds work tirelessly to establish themselves as independent researchers in pediatric cancer — they push boundaries, seek new...
In 2025, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) is thrilled to award a total of $5.5 million in childhood cancer research grants to 75 researchers across 40 institutions worldwide. This is the foundation’s largest award value to be distributed since its founding in 2005. Rally proudly funds the best and the brightest researchers, seeking the most innovative and promising research. This year’s awards include 75 grants given to 8 Consortiums, 23 Independent Investigators, 13...
What Is an Outside the Box Grant? Outside the box thinking is critical for progress in any field. For childhood cancer, outside the box thinking may pave the way to finding better treatments and ultimately cures. Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) sees itself as a philanthropic seed investor in the next great discovery — we like to invest early and are willing to take risks. Outside the Box Grants provide seed funding for brand new ideas. RESEARCH GRANTS Rally helps fund...
Career development awards are important. But why? Investigators in their first independent faculty appointment are at a critical career stage where they must establish themselves through research, publications and grant funding. It is important to support the development of independent research by these individuals to move them from mentorship to independence. Career development awards provide the opportunity for investigators to develop independent research by funding a significant portion of...
What exactly is a consortium? Let us explain. Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) defines a consortium as three or more institutions (i.e., university, hospital) collaborating on a grant-supported research project. A principal investigator from the lead institution applies with the support of at least two other collaborating institutions. The success of the project depends on the unique contributions of each collaborating institution. RESEARCH GRANTS Rally helps fund the...