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…
Individual and corporate donations are two great ways to support the MACC Fund. When they are done together, the impact can be significant! The following are just a few ways that you and your employer can work together and join…
Located just off the highway in Milwaukee, WI, the MACC Fund Center at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is newly-renovated and state-of-the-art, housing some of the best pediatric oncologists, hematologists, and transplant physicians, as well as some of the bravest cancer…
Are you looking for a way to raise money for childhood cancer and related blood disorders research? There is no limit to the ways that you can help! Here are some great ideas to get you started: Sports event Nearly…
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably familiar with the MACC Fund and our mission to support childhood cancer and related blood disorders research. More than likely, you know that our organization was co-founded by Jon McGlocklin and Eddie Doucette.…
More facts: Cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among children under the age of 19. Childhood leukemia is most frequently diagnosed among children aged 1-4. The most common types of cancer diagnosed in children ages 0 to…
Although pediatric AML occurs less frequently than adult AML, it’s still the second most common form of childhood cancer. We believe it’s important to understand the various forms of childhood cancer, in order to truly comprehend exactly what it is…
Since 1976, our mission has been to cure childhood cancer and related blood disorders by providing funding for research. To those who are new to the non-profit world, this mission can seem like a daunting and overwhelming task. However, there…
