Every child deserves to live a life without limits and achieve their dreams. But, every day, pediatric brain tumors threaten kids’ dreams, futures, and potential. This September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, you can take part in a movement that helps children turn their dreams into reality.
By raising awareness and critical funds, we can advance groundbreaking research, advocate for improved access to quality care, and provide crucial educational resources and support to children with brain tumors and their families.
Dreams shouldn't have to wait. Your gift today supports life-changing research and keeps the lights on for families in need. Let’s take action together and create better futures for kids and their families.
Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Growing Public Health Crisis
A first-of-its-kind statistical report funded by the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation underscores the urgent - and growing - need to address the lack of research funding, treatment advances and resources for children with brain tumors, survivors and their families. Click here to learn more about the results of the report and how we're addressing this growing public health crisis.
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More Ways to Take Action During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Do-It-Yourself Fundraising Program makes it easy for anyone, anywhere, anytime to raise funds and awareness for lifesaving cures and care.
Join our efforts at the national and state level to educate policymakers and the public about the critical issues families face and the need for more research funding.
Whatever form your gift takes, you can be confident your generosity will help lead the way toward a future without childhood brain cancer. Learn more about the different ways you can donate and make a difference.
There are many different types of pediatric brain tumors, and the types of brain tumors children get are usually different than the types of brain tumors adults get.
Pediatric brain tumor symptoms can vary from child to child, depending on the tumor type, location, and size. They also can be mistaken for symptoms of another health condition.
While surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are common ways to treat pediatric brain tumors, it all depends on the kind of brain tumor, where it's located, and a child's age.