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)
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)
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)

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.

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FCCF Events

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Aug 12 2020

2020 Annual North Jersey Golf Event

This is the Foundation golf event that started it all. The day includes contests, prizes, golf on one of NJ's premier golf courses, great food and company. Proceeds directly help children fighting cancer and their families. We look forward to gathering together, while adhering to guidelines for safety and social distancing, for a day of sunshine and special moments!
Sep 17 2020

2020 Annual Jersey Shore Golf Event

Join us this fall for a day of golf, great food and friends, and special moments. We look forward to gathering together and raising funds and support for children fighting cancer and their families.
Sep 24 2020

2020 Annual Gala

As you know, in early March we made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone our Annual Gala given the COVID-19 pandemic that was just beginning in our area.  However, we did not expect the pandemic to have the magnitude of impact that we have seen in the past several months, and our hearts go out to all of you who have been affected physically, economically, and emotionally.  
Oct 18 2020

2020 'Howl'oween

Join us for this outdoor 'Howl'oween Event that includes trick or treating, a Dogs on Parade event, and more! Bring your human friends as well! More information and registration details coming soon.
Apr 16 2021

2020 Annual Jersey Shore Comedy Night

Nothing is more important to the Fighting Children’s Cancer Foundation than the safety and well-being of our families, supporters, and community. In light of COVID-19 and State and Federal recommendations, and to ensure the safety of our supporters, FCCF families, and guests, we have decided to move our Jersey Shore Comedy Night to April 2021.

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