Did You Know? Key Facts About Childhood Cancer
Most people think of childhood cancer as a single disease. But in reality, it includes more than 12 major types and over 100 subtypes, each with its own name, treatment plan and research needs. That complexity is exactly why Rally Foundation exists — because one-size-fits-all answers don’t work when children’s lives are on the line.
Every fact below tells a story about why childhood cancer research needs more funding, awareness and urgency. Behind the numbers are real kids, real families, and real futures at stake.
Why We Rally
This is Why Rally is Advancing Research and Federal Funding
At Rally, our mission is clear: to raise critical funds for childhood cancer research and turn hope into progress. But this mission is bigger than us — it’s powered by a growing community of philanthropic seed investors who believe in funding the next discovery.
Behind every step we take is a child. A family. A future worth fighting for. None of this would be possible without our dedicated donors, volunteers, corporate partners, advocates, and supporters. Your commitment helps us fund innovative research, support families in crisis, and advocate for a world where safer treatments and cures are within reach.
Together, we are not just making a difference — we’re changing the future of childhood cancer.
Rally has Awarded
$40.5 Million
in childhood cancer
research grants
Rally has Secured
$317.5 Million
in new federal funding
for cancers in
children, adolescents
and young adults
50% of Rally-Funded
Research
has advanced to
federal funding
24% of Rally-Funded
Research
has advanced to
clinical trials
Rally is Helping Families in the Fight
What is
Chemotherapy?
There are many different types of chemotherapy because different chemotherapies treat different types of cancer.
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What Is a Second
Opinion?
After receiving the second opinion, the first thing our primary doctor said was “Never feel bad about seeking a second opinion.”
Five Pediatric
Cancer Bills Cut
We were so close to an epic year for childhood cancer. But at the ‘ninth’ hour all childhood cancer bills, along with many other bills, were stripped.
Top Ratings. Trusted Stewardship. Proven Impact.
Rally Foundation is proud to be a top-rated childhood cancer nonprofit, recognized by the most respected charity watchdogs for our financial transparency, accountability and impact.
These honors reflect our deep commitment to using every dollar strategically — because behind each gift is a child’s future, a family’s hope, and the drive to discover better treatments and, ultimately, cures.