A Devastating Diagnosis
Despite major treatment advances over the past five decades, cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death among children in the U.S. In fact, it is responsible for more child deaths than all other diseases combined. Yet less than 4% of National Cancer Institute research funding is allocated specifically to pediatric cancers.
At Phoenix Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD), we're working to change that. Thanks to philanthropic support from our generous community, we're getting closer to the day when no family ever loses a child to cancer.
Isabella was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare, aggressive cancer of the soft tissue, in early 2023. Thanks to the care she received at Phoenix Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, she is back to her spunky, sassy self.
2023 at CCBD
Your support makes it possible for Arizona children to get world-class cancer care close to home.
5.5k+
patients treated
31k+
patient appointments
439
children newly diagnosed with cancer
100+
clinical trials
Phoenix Children's was one of the first pediatric cancer centers in the country to offer cellular therapy, a groundbreaking new approach to treating cancer.
A Sanctuary of Hope
Led by world-renowned pediatric cancer researcher Mario Otto, MD, PhD, CCBD is Arizona's largest pediatric cancer program. Philanthropy makes it possible to give every patient the best care from the moment of diagnosis to the completion of treatment and beyond. Thanks to your generosity, we can:
Philanthropic support allows CCBD to invest in cutting-edge treatments like cellular therapy and targeted radiotherapy.
Donor support makes it possible for us to fuel innovative research, like Dr. Tanya Kalin’s work on new therapies for cancers that have metastasized to the lungs.
Donations support services such as fertility preservation, which allows patients to safeguard their ability to have their own families someday.
Philanthropy-funded programs like Child Life and Camp Rainbow help children cope with the mental, emotional and social aspects of cancer treatment.
Thanks to donor support, CCBD’s Patient and Family Assistance Fund provides emergency relief for patient families experiencing financial hardship.
Stories of Hope and Healing
CCBD Philanthropic Advisory Council
Mike DeSoto
COO & VP, MITER Brands
Lynn Fischer
Founder and Board Member, Title21 Health Solutions
Lewis “Buzz” David Ghiz
Former President, Paramount Pool & Spa Systems
Erin Lewin
Former Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Avnet
Thomas Luther
Director, Corporate eWaste Solutions (CEWS)
David Romanelli
Author
Nicole Stead
Volunteer and Philanthropist
Your gift helps the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders provide world-class patient care, offer state-of-the-art therapies, and conduct research that leads to lifesaving breakthroughs.
