Category Archives: Childhood Cancer
WHO launches new campaign to amplify the lived experience of people affected by cancer
18 October 2022 – Today, WHO is launching the first global survey to better understand and address the needs of all those affected by cancer. The…
ACCO is Grateful to Our Regional Advocacy Ambassadors, Amy & Hannah
Advocacy is at the heart of ACCO’s mission and ACCO’s Regional Advocacy Ambassador’s, Amy and Hannah embrace that fully. Thank you for using your talents…
CEO of ACCO Ruth Hoffman Shares Her “Why”
When my 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in 1987, I was grateful for the early research being done…
THE WHITE HOUSE DECLARES SEPTEMBER AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN 2022
BRIEFING ROOM A Proclamation on National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2022 AUGUST 31, 2022•PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we remember the bright lives of…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Iyra
Have you been curious about the little warrior shown in our giving season images? Meet Iyra, a brave 4-year-old rhabdomyosarcoma warrior. In August, Iyra…
World’s First Unicycle Games Partners with the American Childhood Cancer Organization to GO GOLD®
BENTONVILLE, AR. (August 2022) – Amped Electric Games selected Bentonville, Arkansas for their first-ever International Electric Unicycle Games. The games promise to bring thrills during…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Charley
Meet Charley, a one year old acute myelogenous leukemia warrior. When Charley started daycare she was always sick and in the doctors office. The doctor…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Declan
Meet Declan, a T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma warrior. In May 2021, Declan’s parents noticed large nodes on his neck. At the time, he was two…
ACCO Celebrates Year FOUR with Giant in the Community Bag Program
Beltsville, Maryland – For the FOURTH year in a row, the American Childhood Cancer Organization has been selected as a beneficiary of the Giant Food…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Carson
Meet Carson, a 7 year old ovarian cancer warrior. After having a week-long fever, Carson’s stomach became hard to the touch. Doctors discovered the tumor…