Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is recognized every September by childhood cancer organizations across the country to increase awareness and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Our goal is to raise awareness for…
Most people know that a childhood cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. The physical effects of cancer are obvious - the child going through treatment may lose their hair due to chemo, experience scarring from surgery, or have weight changes…
The holidays are fast approaching and this time of year we know many of you are looking for ways to give back. Here is a quick and easy guide to see all the great ways you can support the MACC…
Have you ever thought “I’d really like to host a fundraiser to benefit the MACC Fund” but are unsure of where to start? Perhaps overwhelmed by the idea of planning, executing, asking for donations, etc.? You’re not alone and it…
It can be difficult to know the best ways to help your friends or family after their child is diagnosed with a cancer or blood disorder. You want to do something, but it’s not always easy to know what they…
There has been a lot of questions about our newest event, MACC Fund Goes Over the Edge. This is an exciting opportunity for our organization and there has been a lot of interest in learning how to become a participant.…
Since the beginning, our organization has placed the highest value on the acceleration of childhood cancer and related blood disorders research. If you’re familiar with the MACC Fund, you probably know that. What you may not know is how many…
Since it was first used in the 1940’s, chemotherapy treatment has come a long way. The first instances of long-term remissions and even cures for ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) in children were seen with chemotherapy treatment in the 1960’s. It…
The Beginning It all began in the winter of 1984 when a child in West Allis, WI was diagnosed with a fatal disease. The family’s neighbors and friends wanted to do something to help the family and other children facing…
It’s the season of giving! This time of year, you’re likely shopping for all the special people in your life. One of those people might be a child battling cancer. It can be hard to know what would be the…
