CAC2 Childhood Cancer Community News Digest (February 10-16)

Join Gray for Glioblastoma and After Hours for Valentine’s evening at La Maison Française of the French Embassy to support brain cancer research on February 14, from 7:00-11:00 ET.  Click here for more information and to register.

Cheerful Hearts hosts online game time for children ages 6 through 14 years old every Sunday at 4:00 pm-4:30 EST. Click here for more information and to register.

Patients as Partners in Clinical Trials will host a panel of clinical site representatives talk about the essential support required to enhance sites’ ability to provide quality care to patients and reduce the burdens of participation for both coordinators and patients, February 18, 11:00 am ET.  Click here for more information and to register.

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation will host a webinar with PBTF Family Support Manager Jenn Kelley and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Psychologist Dr. Danielle Chambers as they share insights and personal stories to help families navigate the fear and uncertainty that comes with the numerous medical scans children face during their pediatric brain tumor journey, February 25, 1:00 pm ET.  Click here for more information and to register.

Courageous Parents Network we are pleased to host discussing Dr. Monica Lemmon & Parents on Decision-Making in the NICU, February 27, 8:00 pm ET.  Click here for more information and to register.

Recent Recordings:

Last year, Congress left kids with cancer behind. Today, 64 CAC2 member organizations joined over a dozen other organizations urging the new Congress to make them the first order of business. As the new legislative year begins we are closely monitoring developments on Capital Hill and within key federal agencies. We continue to believe children with cancer have waited long enough, and that it’s time to finish the job. Please share our CAC2 Letter to Congressional Leadership with #CancelChildhoodCancer and#KidsDeserveBetter on social media to show your support.

Researchers from Michigan strongly urge you to reach out to your US House Representatives and US Senators regarding the attack on the NIH and US academic research institutions.  The specific new policy of reducing NIH grant indirect funds to 15% is economically disastrous for the country.  It is super important to advocate to your elected officials to oppose this policy, and to work to reverse it.