Author: Valerie Solomon
Press Release: Two Foundations Partner to Transform Treatment Options for Pediatric Brain Cancers
Collaboration Supports Innovative, Less-Toxic Cancer Treatments for Pediatric Patients
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 15, 2024) — Florida-based Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation and New Jersey-based Trial...
Game Over: c*ncer EP04 How Small Actions Lead to Big Changes
Featuring Rachel Pierce, Chair, The Ripple Effect Winter Park Committee
Small actions can ripple out to create significant change, ignite hope and inspire courage.
Rachel Pierce is a compassionate...
Game Over: c*ncer EP03 Advancing Pediatric Cancer Research
Featuring Dr. Tanja Gruber, CKc-funded researcher
In this episode, the distinguished Dr. Tanja Gruber explores the challenges and triumphs of advancing cancer treatments.
From groundbreaking clinical...
Game Over: c*ncer EP02 – Extraordinary Acts by Ordinary People
Featuring Bob Szafranski, Sarah’s Sporting Clays Against Cancer
In this episode, Dana and Val dive into a heartfelt conversation with Bob Szafranski, a construction industry veteran whose journey...
Game Over: c*ncer EP01 Introducing Game Over: c*ncer
Featuring Executive Director, Dana Nichols, and Director of Program Impact, Val Solomon
Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation (CKc) has launched a new podcast – Game Over: c*ncer – which aims to...
Join CKc for Ripple Atlanta!
My name is Quanesha Anderson, and I am the proud mother of Jon-Wesley, a brave 6-year-old who fought—and won—his battle with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Our journey has been one of unimaginable...
Cannonball Kids’ cancer Surpasses Fundraising Goal During Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving
Cannonball Kids’ cancer Surpasses Fundraising Goal During Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 27, 2024) – Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation (CKc), a non-profit dedicated...
CKc Hosts 9th Annual Gold Gala
On May 18, Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation held its 9th annual Gold Gala, where more than 250 attendees convened to party with a purpose while supporting pediatric cancer research.
“At CKc, our...
Why We Believe Research is the Key
Pediatric cancer is a heart-wrenching reality that affects thousands of families each year. And despite being the leading cause of death by disease among children, treatments explicitly designed for...
Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation Awards $530,000 in Grants to Fuel Pediatric Cancer Research
Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation Awards $530,000 in Grants to Fuel Pediatric Cancer Research
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2024) – Cannonball Kids’ cancer (CKc), a national nonprofit dedicated...
Making a difference for kids fighting cancer this holiday season
The holiday season stirs the spirit of generosity in people’s hearts. It’s a time when we’re reminded that the greatest gifts we can give are found in the acts of kindness, compassion,...
CKc-funded Indoximod Research Published
Dr. Theodore Johnson received the first grant CKc ever awarded. In the nearly 10 years since that first investment, CKc has funded Dr. Johnson multiple times and Dr. Johnson has gone on to receives...
Congressman Frost brings CKc’s mission back to the US House
Congressman Maxwell Frost honored the impact of CKc by reading a statement into the Congressional record on September 29, 2023. As a capstone to Pediatric cancer Awareness Month, his statement highlighted...
Gold Gala Interest
Info on the next Gold Gala is coming soon!
Please check back to see details on the next event. If you’d like to be involved as a sponsor or to donate an auction item, please email event coordinator,...
Central Florida Researcher Advancing Treatments through funding from CKc
Dr. Brian Tullius of AdventHealth sat down with WKMG News 6 Orlando to discuss his clinical trial currently happening in Central Florida and funded in part by Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation....
CKc Hosts Inaugural Ripple Effect Luncheon
To kick off Pediatric cancer Month this year, we were excited to host our inaugural Ripple Effect Luncheon.
We were joined by over 200 individuals who took advantage of the opportunity to support a...
Corporate Philanthropy
Corporate Philanthropy
Corporate philanthropy is not just about money; it’s about companies investing their time, know-how, and influence in causes they, their employees, and clients truly care...