Pediatric Cancer Facts

One of the most devastating childhood cancer facts is that the number one death by disease for children in America is cancer. The majority of survivors face lifelong complications from their treatments. Despite advances in medicine, some types of cancer remain incurable.

Number of children in the United States under the age of 15 that will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year.

Every 1 ½ minutes a child dies from cancer.

These Are Some of the Best Charities That Combat Pediatric (Childhood) Cancer

Below are our favorite charities for children’s health:

We encourage all of our readers to get educated, get inspired and make a difference by donating to one of the charities above. When we eliminate childhood cancer, we will all be stronger! You can also learn more about ordering and wearing the childhood cancer ribbon to support families with children battling this disease.

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Childhood cancer takes a life every 90 seconds, which means childhood cancer is the leading non-communicable disease killer of children, regardless of where they live. Did you know that more than 10,000 children in the US under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer this year?

That’s 10,000 children who will spend this year undergoing aggressive and potentially toxic medical treatments instead of playing with their friends, who will spend more time this year in a hospital bed than going to school, and who will find strength and bravery to cope with a terrible illness and even death.

That’s 10,000 families—moms, dads, grandparents, siblings—who will spend this year facing their worst nightmare: the possibility that their child will die long before they have had a chance to live out a full, happy life. That’s 10,000 children and families who will spend this year praying that we can find a cure for all childhood cancers.

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