We’re excited to announce a new wave of support with more than $1.2 million in infrastructure grants dedicated to advancing pediatric cancer clinical trials. These trials are essential in finding effective treatments and offering new hope to children facing cancer. At the heart of these efforts are the dedicated research teams, including clinical research associates, nurses, and support staff, whose work is critical to making these trials possible.
This funding aims to strengthen these vital roles, increasing the opportunity for more children to participate in clinical trials, which are often their best chance at a cure.
We are honored to support the vital infrastructure of pediatric cancer research across the U.S., including communities recently impacted by hurricanes,” shares Kathleen Ruddy, CEO of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. “Our hearts are with everyone in those areas, where many of our dedicated volunteers and supporters live and work. This funding not only strengthens clinical trials essential to finding cures but also reinforces our commitment to ensuring that, even in times of hardship, children have access to the care and hope they deserve.
In addition to the 26 new infrastructure grants, one more research grant was also approved, due to the generous support of the St. Baldrick’s Hero Fund named Jack’s Pack – We Still Have His Back. This 2-year grant received by Dr. Roarke Kamber at the University of California, San Francisco will focus on promising research in Burkitt’s Lymphoma.
Without your support, these grants would not be possible. Thank you for your generosity and passion to Conquer Kids’ Cancer.
The following institutions have been awarded St. Baldrick’s Foundation Infrastructure Grants:
California
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, Loma Linda
University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco
Valley Children’s Healthcare, Madera
Florida
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Tampa, Tampa
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando
Hawaii
Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Honolulu
Illinois
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago
Iowa
Blank Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Des Moines
Louisiana
Children’s Hospital New Orleans, New Orleans
Michigan
Children’s Foundation, Detroit
Missouri
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis
New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian Health, Edison
New Mexico
University of New Mexico HSC, Albuquerque
New York
The Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Medical Center, Albany
Upstate Cancer Center, Syracuse
Nevada
Renown Health Foundation, Reno
North Carolina
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem
Pennsylvania
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey
South Carolina
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Foundation, Greenville
Texas
El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation, El Paso
Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, Austin
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Virginia
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Norfolk
Wisconsin
HSHS Wisconsin Clinical Research Institute, in partnership with HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital, Green Bay
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, Inc., Milwaukee
Thank you for your incredible support, the next set of grants will be announced in March, supported by donations made now. Visit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation grants page to learn more about all the research you’re making possible.
Donate now and help support research into better treatments for kids with cancer.
