# Children's Cancer Cause > Children's Cancer Cause is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization, > founded in 1999 and based in Washington, DC. It advocates on federal and state > policy for children with cancer, childhood cancer survivors, and their families, > concentrating on access to new pediatric cancer therapies, sustained federal > research funding, and long-term survivorship care. Children's Cancer Cause is an advocacy organization. It is not a hospital, a treatment provider, or a research funder. Its work is policy: shaping legislation, improving the regulatory pathway for pediatric cancer drugs, defending federal research funding, and pressing for care that follows survivors through adulthood. It also runs the College Scholars Program, which awards scholarships to childhood cancer survivors. The organization was founded by Susan L. Weiner, PhD, a nationally recognized authority on childhood cancer policy and survivorship. - Legal name: Children's Cancer Cause - Tax ID (EIN): 11-3485631 - Founded: 1999 - Headquarters: 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 - Contact: https://www.childrenscancercause.org/contact ## Childhood cancer facts and statistics - [Childhood Cancer Facts](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/facts): Sourced statistics on pediatric cancer incidence, survivorship, and drug development. Approximately 15,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer in the US each year, an estimated 9,680 children aged 0 to 14 and 5,660 adolescents aged 15 to 19 in 2026. More than 521,000 pediatric cancer survivors were living in the US as of 2022, projected to exceed 580,000 by 2040. Roughly 1 in 530 adults aged 20 to 39 is a survivor of childhood cancer. More than 95 percent of survivors will have a significant treatment-related health issue by age 45. The median lag from first-in-human to first-in-child trials for oncology agents later approved by the FDA is 6.5 years. - [Surveys and Reports](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/surveys-reports): Original survey research on the experiences of childhood cancer families and survivors. ## Policy and advocacy - [2025 to 2026 Policy Priorities](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/2025-2026-policy-priorities): The organization's current federal legislative and regulatory agenda. - [Childhood Cancer STAR Act](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/childhood-cancer-star-act): The Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act, the most comprehensive childhood cancer legislation passed by Congress. - [Give Kids a Chance Act](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/give-kids-a-chance-act): Legislation expanding pediatric cancer drug development and combination therapy testing. - [State Advocacy](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/state-advocacy): State-level policy work and resources for advocates. - [Action Center](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/actioncenter): Current advocacy campaigns and ways to contact legislators. - [10 Ways to Advocate for Kids With Cancer](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/10-ways-to-advocate-for-kids-with-cancer): Practical guide for individuals new to childhood cancer advocacy. ## Survivorship and support - [National Cancer Survivors Month](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/national-cancer-survivors-month): Survivorship resources and awareness campaign. - [College Scholars Program](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/scholars): Scholarships awarded to childhood cancer survivors pursuing higher education. - [Family Stories](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/stories): First-person accounts from childhood cancer families and survivors. - [Toolkit for Organizations](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/toolkit-for-orgs): Downloadable awareness and advocacy materials for partner organizations. ## Awareness campaigns - [Childhood Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/september): September campaign covering childhood cancer awareness and advocacy. - [Melanoma Monday](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/melanomamonday): Pediatric melanoma and skin cancer awareness, including signs and symptoms in children. - [Brain Tumor Awareness Month](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/brain-tumor-awareness-month): Pediatric brain and central nervous system tumor awareness, including symptoms in children. - [AYA Cancer Awareness Week](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/ayaweek): Adolescent and young adult cancer awareness. ## About the organization - [Our Mission](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/our-mission): Mission, history, and scope of work. - [Our Founder](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/our-founder): Susan L. Weiner, PhD, founder and childhood cancer policy authority. - [Our Team](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/team): Staff and leadership. - [Financials and Governance](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/financials-governance): Audited financial statements, IRS Form 990 filings, and governance documents. - [Blog](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/blog): Policy analysis, legislative updates, and commentary on pediatric oncology developments. - [Press Room](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/press-room): Press releases and media statements. ## Ways to give - [Ways to Give](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/give): All giving options, including one-time and recurring gifts, honor and memorial gifts, donor advised funds, stock, cryptocurrency, vehicle donation, and workplace giving. - [Give Today](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/donation): Direct giving page, including PayPal and Venmo. ## Optional - [Champions Circle](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/championscircle): Recognition program for sustained supporters. - [Champions Prize](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/champions-prize): Award recognizing contributions to the childhood cancer community. - [Rosen Research Award](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/rosen-award): Research award program. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.childrenscancercause.org/privacy-policy)