$100,000 Funds Two Research Projects at Seattle Children’s Hospital
Researchers at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research at
The Sam Day Foundation strives to fund research for rare pediatric cancers and life-giving experiences so kids with cancer can survive and live well.
SDF has been selected as a non-profit to be featured in the Willamette Week's Give Guide for the second year in a row! This year-end giving effort generates a spirit of philanthropy in the greater Portland area. Check out our page and don't miss the extra enticing Big Give Days!
The CAR T-cell therapies for childhood cancer have been ground-breaking in more common cancers, and researchers are optimistic about the future of this therapy for solid tumors, including sarcomas and brain/spinal tumors. SDF funding will help advance TWO promising research studies.
Cyclists John Bladholm and Chris Ray rode across the country to raise support for non-profits, including the Sam Day Foundation. The SDF leg took them through South Dakota and Wyoming August 2-8. Thanks to everyone who supported the effort!
The Sam Day Buddy Run happened on September 25th. 20 endurance runners ran in honor of a young person fighting cancer now. The 12-mile course ran near Sunset Highway and Cedar Mill, Oregon with a spirited finish-line reception at Terra Linda Park. Find out more about the runners and the kids they honored in their efforts.
$81,000 raised!
The 37-Mile Challenge grew in distance, spirit, and support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
$52,000 raised!
743 people participated!
What started as a proactive effort to save Sam and other young people battling Ewing Sarcoma, has grown into a strong community of compassionate philanthropists and people of all ages advocating for young people dealing with brutal and forgotten cancers
Researchers at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research at
The Sam Day Foundation has partnered with the Spada Pediatric
Since 2019, Sam Day Foundation granted $320,000 to the Children’s
These tribute pages are meant to remember the young people whose communities have donated to SDF as an investment in their legacy.
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