SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMUNITY EVENTS

→ CureFest 2026, September 18th through 20th: There are many events associated with CureFest, starting with the Golden Toast on Thursday, September 17th and including wellness workshops and bereavement support groups.

For families impacted by sarcomas, a State of Sarcoma event is taking place on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am.

Find the full schedule here and information about how to register for individual events.

→ Rally for Medical Research Hill Day, September 16-17: Join advocates from around the country in meetings with House and Senate offices on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance ofcontinued investment in medical research.Register by September 9.

→ 17th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit, September 17: Hosted by Congressman Michael McCaul and the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, at 9:30am ET on Capitol Hill. Room to be announced.

→ Kids First Fall Public Webinar, September 17: Strands of Discovery: Connecting Science, Families, and the Future (noon to 1 p.m. ET).

→ BrainStorm Summit, September 16-18: This conference brings together parents, families, clinicians, researchers, government officials, and advocates to learn from one another about the latest needs and updates in medical advancements related to pediatric brain tumors.

→ CCDI Symposium, September 18: Hosted by the NCI, participants can attend either in person or virtually.