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OUR MISSION 2018 was a year of tremendous progress
for the childhood cancer community and
the Children's Cause, headlined by passage
The Children’s Cause of the bipartisan Childhood Cancer STAR
for Cancer Advocacy Act.
(CCCA) is the leading
national advocacy This annual report highlights legislative
organization working achievements, plus new initiatives like our
college scholarship program and a
to achieve access to workshop informing the FDA on chemo-
less toxic and more induced hearing loss.
effective pediatric
cancer therapies; to For 20 years now, the Children's Cause has
expand resources for been a strong, clear voice to our nation’s
research and leaders in Washington, fighting for real
meaningful change for kids, survivors, and
specialized care; and families. Your support enables us to do this
to address the life-saving work on behalf of our kids.
unique needs and
challenges of Thank you,
childhood cancer
survivors and their
families. George Dahlman
Chief Executive Officer