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| Welcome to The National Children's Cancer Society. Our nonprofit organization, based in St. Louis, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families. During their time of crisis, we provide direct financial aid, in-kind assistance, advocacy, support and education. |
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Does My Child Need Discipline or Accommodations?
Subtle Ways Cancer Treatment Can Affect the Brain
Free teleconference for parents, survivors and medical professionals
Sept. 18, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. CT
Presented by Fiona Anderson, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital in Fairview, MN
More details about this Beyond the Cure event as well as registration information will be coming soon.
| Taking on Life: During Treatment and Beyond the Cure
There are 270,000 survivors of childhood cancer in the United States today and thousands of other children undergo cancer treatment every year. A special conference will be held in St. Louis, MO on Sept. 6, 2008 to educate families and survivors on how to handle the issues and concerns that may occur during treatment. The conference will also focus on aspects of healthy living that can impact how they handle any long-term effects of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Medical professional and families will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and best approaches for survivorship and wellness. Click here for more information. |
| The Beyond the Cure Program of The National Children’s Cancer Society hosts conferences and teleconferences on a variety of issues and concerns experienced by survivors and their families after completion of treatment of childhood cancer.
 Taking on Life: During Treatment and Beyond the Cure
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College Scholarships for Survivors
The deadline has passed to apply for College
Scholarships for Childhood Cancer Survivors. You will be contacted by June 30 if you have been chosen to receive one of the scholarships from the Beyond the Cure Program.
A Special Evening with Bob Newhart
and Michael Amante
Comedic legend Bob Newhart will be the featured performer at The National Children’s Cancer Society’s annual gala benefit on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, MO. Opening for Newhart will be Michael Amante, a charismatic tenor who performs with flair and finesse a wide variety of music from Classical to Broadway. Please call Trish at (314) 446-5227 if you would like to find out how you can be a part of the cocktail reception, dinner, show and private reception with the performers afterwards. | |
 Walk for
the
Children
The 7th Annual Walk for the Children, featuring a Kids' Fun Run, will be held at Cricket Field in Forest Park (map) in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, September 27th. This signature event brings childhood cancer patients and their families together from across the country. Be a part of this fun-filled, family-oriented walk to benefit thousands of children and their families in need. With your participation, we will honor survivors, pay tribute to the lives lost, raise money for those still battling the disease, and raising awareness for childhood cancer.
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Today, there are more than 270,000 survivors of childhood cancer in the United States.
Little Jaiden from Oregon is one of them. Jaiden was only 2 1/2 years old when his parents got the terrible news that he had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). His is the most common type of childhood cancer. Each year, 2,400 children are diagnosed with ALL in our country. More |  |
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