22nd Annual Gala
Our 22nd Annual Gala was a great success! Almost 300 of you gathered at The Grove, Cedar Grove for a night of celebration with great music, wonderful food, ...
500 Number of children in New Jersey that are diagnosed with cancer every year. This is higher than all but 5 other states in the nation.
(Source: National Institutes of Health)
(Source: National Institutes of Health)
75% Percentage of families that will have at least one parent reduce hours or stop working to care for their child.
(Source: American Cancer Society)
(Source: American Cancer Society)
15,700 Number of parents that will hear the words “your child has cancer.” Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children.
(Source: CureSearch)
(Source: CureSearch)
Our Mission
We believe that no family should suffer financial hardship while battling childhood cancer, and so the Fighting Children's Cancer Foundation provides needs-based financial assistance to families struggling with pediatric cancer. Committed to supporting these families in their efforts to improve their children's quality of life, the Foundation also strives to educate others about the challenges faced by families living with cancer and to generate additional support for their benefit.
Nov 15 2024
2024 Holiday Giving Drive
As the holidays are celebrated, we know that we have much to be thankful for! Yet, there are local children and families fighting pediatric cancer...help them this season!
Nov 29 2024
Peapack Gladstone Bank Christmas Tree Sale
We're excited that Peapack Gladstone Bank has selected FCCF as the beneficiary of its annual Christmas Tree sale! Come out and purchase a great tree for your family and help FCCF in the process!
Feb 1 2025
2025 Theater Dance Center Benefit Gala
Theater Dance Center Dancers engage in a beautiful afternoon that demonstrates their talents, skills, and heart. All proceeds from this event benefit local children fighting cancer through the Fighting Children's Cancer Foundation.
It was a HOWLING success!
Howl'oween, our doggie costume parade and contest, was held this past Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Central Park of Morris County. ...
Back to School!
Children from throughout New Jersey recently returned to school. This includes children who are currently fighting cancer, though not all of these kids ...