Stop Funds $3,750,000 Since 2017
In 2017, Stop Children's Cancer completed a 7-year $1,050,000 pledge to support Clinical Research Trials.
In 2022, Stop completed an additional 5-year pledge of $1,000,000 to continue support of Research Clinical Trials ($750,000) and funding much-needed research in the field of Osteosarcoma and Sarcoma ($250,000).
In 2023, Stop committed to another 5-year pledge of $1,000,000 to continue supporting Research Clinical Trials ($750,000) and much-needed research in Osteosarcoma and Sarcoma ($250,000).
In 2019, 2020, 2022 - 2026, Sister Hazel's Lyrics for Life Foundation continued its partnership with Stop Children's Cancer by awarding $100,000 each year ($700,000 total) for T-cell Lymphoma & Leukemia.
With funds pledged to the UF Health Children's Oncology and Hemotology Department, researchers and doctors are able to begin new research, which provides data to secure larger grants and donations. Since 1981, Stop Children's Cancer has been investing funds to support research. As a result, we have been responsible for over $27 million secured for research in the Children's Oncology and Hemotology Department.
Help Continue These Important Programs:
Kimberly H. Flaitz
Stop Children's Cancer / Kimberly H. Flaitz Research Grant
In 2018, A Stop Children's Cancer Research Grant ($250,000) was awarded to Dr. Matthew Cascio to continue developing a tumor vaccine for Osteosarcoma.
In 2019, the Board of Directors renamed this Research Grant in memory of Kimberly H. Flaitz, who passed away in 1996 from Ewing Sarcoma, a particularly aggressive form of Bone Tumor.
Although Kimberly was not cured from this dreaded disease, the important work being done will have a lasting impact on her legacy.
Bonnie R. Freeman
Stop Children's Cancer / Bonnie R. Freeman Clinical Trials & Innovative Therapies Program
Funding Dr. Gigi Moore-Higgs and her team to oversee vital, life-saving Research Clinical Trials ($750,000 annually) ensures the Trials run safely.
By supporting this team, the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine can continue participating in multiple Trials occurring simultaneously.
These Research Clinical Trials include supportive care and better treatments for chemotherapy-related side effects. Additional investigative trials are showing great progress and success.
Jeffrey A. Block
Lyrics for Life / Stop Children's Cancer Jeffrey A. Block Research Award
In 2019, 2020, 2022 - 2026, Sister Hazel's Lyrics for Life Foundation continues its partnership with Stop Children's Cancer by awarding $100,000 per year ($700,000 total) to Dr. Paul Castillo. He is developing personalized, targeted immunotherapy for T-cell lymphoma and leukemia.
Through the years, Lyrics for Life Foundation has graciously donated more than $1,000,000 to Stop Children’s Cancer to further our mission. This includes the $700,000 listed above.
The platinum-selling band, Sister Hazel, formed the Lyrics for Life Foundation with lead singer Ken Block.
Unfortunately, in 1989, Ken’s younger brother Jeffrey passed away from T-cell Lymphoma. This significant research carries on Jeffrey's memory while finding cures!
Team Up and Be Recognized!
Stop Children's Cancer monitors all donated funds to ensure the direction of our supported research programs. You can be assured that Stop Children's Cancer is a responsible steward of your donations.
Name a Fund, Grant, and/or Award in honor/memory of yourself or someone else by donating $25,000 or more to one of our ongoing programs.
Learn more, or please contact the office directly to discuss options. (352) 377-2622
