The Kids’ Cancer Project ramps up collaboration and funding in vital sarcoma research

Historically, sarcoma has been known as ‘the forgotten cancer’ due to a historic lack of awareness and understanding of it, something that has sadly led to delayed and misdiagnosis, poor survival outcomes and limited research and drug development.

With over 20% of childhood cancer diagnoses being for sarcoma, and one in three children with sarcoma dying of relapse, further research is urgently needed. However, thanks to the support and generous donations of people like you, we’re doing just that.

The Kids’ Cancer Project is proudly funding nine bold and innovative projects for sarcoma patients at institutions across Australia. The multiyear funding commitment amounts to over $1.97 million and includes seven research projects, two clinical trials and a sarcoma cancer research fellowship with the Australian New Zealand Sarcoma Alliance.

Your gifts are currently helping to fund nine sarcoma projects around Australia.

Speaking about the importance of funding, Denise Caruso, CEO of the Australian and New Zealand Sarcoma Association (ANZSA), said:

“Sarcoma is a complex, rare and difficult group of tumours that require research to make impactful improvements. Funding for sarcoma research is an ongoing challenge given this complexity. ANZSA is highly dependent on philanthropic support for research funds, as sarcoma research generally falls outside of the industry’s scope. We are grateful for our partnership with The Kids’ Cancer Project to futureproof this research and train the next generation of sarcoma clinician researchers.”

Without the support of people like you, vital projects investigating better ways to treat sarcoma in kids wouldn’t be possible. By donating to The Kids’ Cancer Project, you’re directly helping researchers around the country develop lifesaving treatments that stand to save children from needlessly dying from cancer. Thank you.