About CURE FAQ

CURE Childhood Cancer is a nonprofit organization with a dual mission: advancing pediatric cancer research aimed at curing the disease and providing comprehensive support to patients and their families. Learn more

CURE is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer by funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families.

CURE believes that childhood cancer can be cured in our lifetime.

Our core values are: Rooted in Our Mission, Relentless Pursuit of Better, Compassion Defines Us, Trust Through Accountability, Stronger Together, and Grounded in Humility. These guide us in how we conduct ourselves and make decisions.

CURE was founded in 1975 by Dr. Abdel Ragab, a pediatric oncologist at Emory University, along with dedicated parents of his patients.

In 1975, survival rates were very low. Thanks to research advances, including work supported by CURE, overall survival rates have risen to over 80% today. However, cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death in children. Many survivors also face long-term health challenges from toxic treatments used to cure them. CURE is passionate about finding effective targeted treatments that do not harm future health.

CURE helped establish Emory’s first dedicated pediatric cancer research laboratory, purchased critical equipment, funded leukemia research, and helped to get Callaway’s Law passed in Georgia, which ensures insurance coverage for experimental therapies for children with cancer. Learn more about CURE’s history.

Over the past 10 years, CURE has invested more than $45 million in innovative pediatric cancer research at leading institutions nationwide. Learn more about our research funding.

Only about 5% of the National Cancer Institute’s research budget goes to researching childhood cancers. CURE fills the research funding gap by prioritizing research related to advancing precision medicine, immunotherapies, solving high-risk/recurrent cancers, and research likely to have a clinical or therapeutic impact within 2–3 years.

CURE provides meals to hospitalized children and their caregivers at partner hospitals through the Open Arms program, emergency financial assistance, professional counseling, bereavement support, and more, walking alongside families from the moment of diagnosis. Learn more about family support

CURE is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors and supported by a passionate professional staff. Meet our Board | Meet our Staff

The Savannah Leadership Council is a group of business and community leaders in the Savannah/South Georgia region who advance CURE’s mission through local fundraising, awareness, and community engagement. Meet the SLC

Nearly 90% of every dollar raised goes directly to research, fellowships, patient/family support programs, and education.

For fiscal year 2024-2025: Total Revenue $13,343,500; Total Expenses $13,137,844. See our most recent annual report

CURE has earned the highest 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for 17 consecutive years – a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of evaluated charities. See our fiscal responsibility details.

Yes. CURE Childhood Cancer is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (IRS Tax ID: 58-1244138). Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

The CURE Story highlights real families who have benefited from our research funding and family support services. Watch the story  |  Read stories on our blog

There are many ways to help: through donations, volunteering, hosting events, and many other ways. Explore ways to give | Volunteer opportunities