500 Number of children in New Jersey that are diagnosed with cancer every year. This is higher than all but 5 other states in the nation.
(Source: National Institutes of Health)
(Source: National Institutes of Health)
75% Percentage of families that will have at least one parent reduce hours or stop working to care for their child.
(Source: American Cancer Society)
(Source: American Cancer Society)
15,700 Number of parents that will hear the words “your child has cancer.” Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children.
(Source: CureSearch)
(Source: CureSearch)
Our Mission
What if every parent of a child with cancer had a place to turn to for support?
We believe that no family should suffer financial hardship while battling childhood cancer.
Taking action together we have the power to enable the medicine of hope.
Nov 15 2021
2021 Holiday Giving Drive
As the holidays approach, we have so much to be thankful for. Yet, there are local children and families fighting pediatric cancer and the impact of Covid-19. They need us this season.
Jan 23 2022
2022 Theater Dance Center Dance for a Cure!
Theater Dance Center Dancers engage in a beautiful afternoon that demonstrates their talents, skills, and heart. All proceeds from this event benefit local children fighting cancer through the Fighting Children's Cancer Foundation.
Jun 14 2022
2022 North Jersey Golf Event
Join us for a day of golf, special moments, and connection as we celebrate our 25th year of helping children and their families fighting pediatric cancer!
2021 Gala Thank You
Dear Fighting Children’s Cancer Foundation Family, ...
2021 Sax Annual Founders' Award
The Fighting Children's Cancer Foundation is the recipient of the 2021 Sax Founders Award! ...