MLB Athlete Donates $3.5 Million to Fight Childhood Cancer

While Rizzo’s donation is amazing, you don’t need to be a millionaire or star athlete to make a difference. Any donation, no matter how small, can make an impact on the life of a child dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Charities such as Children’s Cancer Research Fund and Camp One Step are just two of the many great charities that are open to donations. There’s also the student-run THON, a fundraiser and dance-a-thon, which raises over $10 million annually for pediatric cancer. Consider reaching out to one of these organizations. Even small donations can make a large impact on improving treatment and ultimately finding a cure for pediatric cancer. 

 

References

http://thebiglead.com/2017/08/30/anthony-rizzo-cries-childrens-hospital/

https://www.cancer.gov/types/childhood-cancers/child-adolescent-cancers-fact-sheet#q1

https://www.childrensoncologygroup.org/index.php/research-collaborations

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/987101-overview?pa=hBR9agH9NXzfUjWOKdl8PJ2QWwHh9Op9Lh03zS1ejXAM7HR7wQAJocfOi3B3bG1Pk%2BBjK6XWljjETNeMB%2BXBQjRbGMQ7s%2F89oYHt2gMBBbM%3D

http://www.curingkidscancer.org/palmetto-endowment.aspx

http://dailyparent.com/articles/5-pediatric-cancer-charities-that-deserve-your-money-now/

https://www.childrenshospitals.org/About-Us/About-Childrens-Hospitals