Archive: Sep 2017

1. Children will no longer be left behind in the advancement of new cancer treatments!

   September 25, 2017 3:38 pm Comments Off on Children will no longer be left behind in the advancement of new cancer treatments!

   RACE for Children Act Becomes Law!

   

   On Friday, August 18, 2017, the RACE for Children Act became law, ensuring that novel and exciting new cancer drugs will now be developed not only for adults, but also for children with cancer!

   One of the most significant challenges for pediatric cancer research has been the lack of access to novel and exciting new drugs.  Cancer research has made tremendous strides over the years resulting in new cancer treatments for adults, but these seldom translate into new treatments for kids. Because of this, pediatric cancer patients received out-dated and often old treatments.

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2. 5 Ways to Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

   September 14, 2017 12:29 pm Comments Off on 5 Ways to Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

   Go Gold for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

   

   Each September, families, caregivers, charities and research groups around the world “Go Gold” to put a spotlight on the types of cancer that largely affect children and to raise awareness for childhood cancer research, treatment, patient support and survivorship issues.

   The Gold Ribbon is the international awareness symbol of Childhood Cancer.  The color gold represents how precious children are and the resiliency of childhood cancer heroes.

   At Mikey’s Way Foundation, we’re going gold to rally for all children who have fought or are fighting cancer.  You can join the movement, too!   read more →