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WHO WE ARE

At CureSearch for Children's Cancer, we’re not here just to fund children’s cancer research; we are here to save children. Building on 30 years of experience, we successfully fund research by ensuring the highest-level screening process, demanding milestones are met, and delivering patient-centered results as we drive toward new, less toxic therapies.

Mission: To end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research with measurable results in an accelerated time frame. Impact: It is our goal to protect the future of children diagnosed with cancer. Read about our impact.

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CHANGING THE ODDS

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HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT

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OUR RESEARCH STRATEGY

Research Vision Our research vision is to improve childhood cancer treatment and cures to deliver the potential for childhood cancer patients to lead long, healthy lives. Research Strategy •  Our research is focused on saving kids. We identify and fund

high-potential research projects with an aggressive timeline to meet our end goal: developing more and better treatments to save kids now.

•  CureSearch requires milestones, measures progress and demands accountability from our researchers to deliver patient-centered outcomes.

•  CureSearch is armed with the best-in-class councils advising with scientific and industry expertise to ensure research is engineered to advance to the marketplace.

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OUR RESEARCH STRATEGY

Our Research Strategy works by: Breaking down barriers and convening all the necessary players including researchers, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, patients/families, healthcare providers, supporters, advocates. Funding early translational research and pediatric cancer clinical trials with the highest potential and addressing the greatest unmet medical needs. Supporting researchers through funding, but also through guidance, knowledge, and relationships to navigate the regulatory environment and clinical trials network to ensure the greatest chance of success.

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DRUG DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE

Our research programs are focused on saving kids. We identify and fund high-potential research projects with an aggressive timeline to meet our end goal — developing treatments to save kids now. We do this through our: • Young Investigators portfolio where we provide seed funding for bright researchers, early in their careers, pursuing exciting novel ideas.

• Acceleration Initiative program which addresses the largest obstacles in children's cancer research, driving translational research to the clinic.

• Catapult Awards that advance the strongest research into clinical trials and ultimately drug development.

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OUR RESEARCH STRATEGY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CfsAhQxCh8!

This video was filmed during our annual Catapult Summit to describe our strategy:

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OUR RESEARCH STRATEGY

Our research programs combined with insights from our Scientific, Industry, and Catapult Advisory Councils help us stand at the intersection of medical, scientific, and commercial sectors to identify new treatments and cures for children’s cancer.

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FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS

CureSearch raises funds through philanthropic donations. We do this through events, cause alliances, grant writing, major gift cultivation, workplace giving, online giving and more.

•  Our two signature events are CureSearch Walk and Ultimate Hike.

•  CureSearch Challenge offers wellness-focused individuals and companies an opportunity to participate and fundraise around fitness events. 

•  CureSearch Gold events are for DIYers who want to organize their own fundraiser.

Learn more on our website about our events and ways to get involved.

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CureSearch has a variety of resources, information and tools for families to rely on throughout their child’s battle with cancer such as:

•  CureSearch Website - Features clinically-vetted, plain language information regarding diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship for over a dozen childhood cancer diagnoses.

•  Interactive Resources - Interactive, print, and digital resources for patients and families, including a distinctive educational video series. 

•  Webinars and Podcasts - Live and recorded webinars on psychosocial support.

•  Special Barbie® - Through a partnership with Mattel, we provide young cancer fighters with a special, brave Barbie. These bald dolls are a great way to help children better understand hair loss associated with treatment.

•  Clinical Trial Finder - Our clinical trial finder offers a simple way to identify clinical trials in any location that may benefit both current patients and the entire pediatric cancer community.

•  Mobile App - In 2015 the CureSearch CancerCare Mobile App won first place in The Mobileys annual mobile innovation competition. The app was developed to make providing excellent care for children with cancer easier.

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OUR SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Kay Koehler Chief Executive Officer

Katharine A. Burke, MBA Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Operations

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Stuart Siegel, MD Board Chair Director, Center for Global Health – Retired Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

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HOW TO CONNECT WITH US

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MEDIA CONTACT

Please contact:

Tessa Gatz Director of Communications tessa.gatz@curesearch.org

(240) 235-2204

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