CureFest for Childhood Cancer
CureFest 2021 will take place in a hybrid format this September. There will be an in-person event in Washington, DC as well as an interactive
June 23, 2025
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Webinar: Engaging in Advocacy: How to Amplify the Power of Your Story
Join the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for “Engaging in Advocacy: How to Amplify the Power of Your Story.” Presenters for this webinar include Sarah Milberg,
June 23, 2025
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11th Annual Childhood Cancer Action Days
You’re invited to join the Alliance for Childhood Cancer for the 11th Annual Childhood Cancer Action Days. This virtual event brings our community together to
June 23, 2025
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Blog Posts
Guest Blog–AACR Issues Calls to Action to Advocacy Colleagues and Supporters of NIH Funding
Shared with permission from and thanks to the American Association for Cancer research. This post contains information about the “Rally for Medical Research ‘On the
April 21, 2025
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Community News–Childhood Cancer Advocates Support Successful 2025 Action Day!
The Alliance for Childhood Cancer sends its thanks for a fantastic Action Day on February 28. 348 advocates from 40 states participated and shared their
March 1, 2025
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SPECIAL YEAR-END ADVOCACY ALERT
There were five pieces of legislation that had gained a lot of support across both the House and the Senate over the past two years
December 23, 2024
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CAC2 Advocacy Alert: End-of-Year Call to Action
During our October federal advocacy drop-in session, we learned about several pieces of legislation that had a good chance to pass before the end of
December 9, 2024
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NCI Advocacy Update
The NCI Council of Research Advocates met virtually on June 26 and heard the latest legislative report, with updates on appropriations, cancer-related legislation, and other
July 8, 2024
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CAC2 Member Blog–Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act (AKACA) Gains Traction in Congress and Needs Your Help!
By CAC2 Member Matt Marks (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) State borders shouldn’t be barriers to treatment for children with cancer or other complex illnesses. Yet
May 28, 2024
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Community News–Health Subcommittee Markup in the House Energy & Commerce Committee Advances Legislation for Children with Cancer
The Energy and Commerce Committee advanced proposals earlier this month that will extend Americans’ access to telehealth services, strengthen and preserve Medicaid, and encourage innovation
May 27, 2024
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