Meet Geno, a hepatocellular carcinoma hero. In March 2010, Geno had constant fevers, bloody noses and a shoulder ache so his parents took notice. Geno…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Maeve
Meet Maeve, a 10 year old acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivor! After a week of fevers, bloody noses and extreme fatigue, Maeve’s parents took her…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Sydnie
Meet Sydnie, an 18 year old Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor! Sydnie was sick off and on for two years with various ailments including sinus infections, strep…
American Childhood Cancer Organization: Supporting Families for More than 50 Years
For 52 years, the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) has been dedicated to making childhood cancer a national health priority. Since 1970, ACCO has…
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ICCD Feature: Haley’s Journey
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is a global call to action in the fight against childhood cancer. It is estimated that there will be more…
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18Loop and ACCO launch “Run Loops Around Cancer” Virtual Challenge
RUTHERFORD, NJ, (February 2022) — 18Loop and the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) announce a sponsored 30-day Virtual Running Challenge to begin on March…
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Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund Established After ACCO’s What About Kids? Initiative Expands to Maryland
For the past year and a half, ACCO has been taking the lead with our legislative champions in Maryland to create childhood cancer research funding…
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ACCO Celebrates Year THREE with Giant in the Community Bag Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beltsville, Maryland – For the THIRD year in a row, the American Childhood Cancer Organization has been selected as a beneficiary of…
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ACCO’s Distinct Advocacy Program “What About Kids?®” Leads to $25 million in NEW State-based Funding for Childhood Cancer Research!
BELTSVILLE, Md., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American Childhood Cancer Organization announced today that their leadership in 2021 led to $25,000,000 in new state appropriations, transforming childhood cancer…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Violet
Meet Violet, an 11 year old T-Cell ALL warrior! “On April 15, 2019, I took Violet to the pediatrician who said it was just a…