Conquer Cancer Day

 

Double Your Impact: Gifts matched up to $10,000!

Your gift can help fund innovative clinical trials, advance research, and give patients and their loved ones more time together. It can also support and develop the next generation of researchers through much-needed funding, ensuring continued progress and hope for the future. And, until midnight on May 1, all gifts will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, thanks to a generous $10,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor.


What is Conquer Cancer Day?

Every year since 2018, we’ve celebrated Conquer Cancer Day. The goal? To honor people across the oncology community—oncologists, caregivers, nurses, advocates, and patients—in their efforts to conquer cancer around the world.

Check out just a few of the many stories of inspiring patients and Conquer Cancer-funded researchers below.

Emma Lande in a baseball hat
FEATURED STORY

Coming Back from Cancer: How Emma Learned to Love Life Again

After a cancer diagnosis upended Emma’s life, her oncologist’s focus on resilience helped her get through the darker days to find joy in living each day.

Dr. Michael Kinnaman sitting next to Calum in a clinical setting. Both are smiling facing forward.
FEATURED STORY

Videos, Comic Books, and Conquering Pediatric Tumors: Dr. Michael Kinnaman on Caring for Calum and Improving Cancer Treatment

Dr. Kinnaman discusses the relationship between his Conquer Cancer-funded research and Calum’s care and what fuels his passion for pediatric cancer care and research. He also shares some favorite memories of working with Calum and the lifesaving impact a single idea can have.

Conquer Cancer Day is only possible because of your support.

Give to make TWICE the impact! All gifts matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous donor, up to $10,000.

Aisling O'Brien and Dr. Michaela Higgins
FEATURED STORY

Strength She Never Knew: A Mother of Three Balances Parenthood and Breast Cancer

After processing the shock of her diagnosis, Aisling’s mind immediately went to her three kids. She and her husband would have to navigate explaining breast cancer in age-appropriate terms while doing the best for their children.

This month, we’re collecting messages of encouragement and hope from members of our Conquer Cancer community.
Take a moment to read these inspiring posts below.

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