Childhood Cancer

A Quest for the BEST Ewing Sarcoma Therapy

by St. Baldrick's Foundation
May 24, 2023

A generous $1 million donation from an anonymous donor in 2019 allowed St. Baldrick’s to put out a call for fresh ideas to tackle Ewing sarcoma, emphasizing the urgency of improving patient outcomes. This gift established the Martha’s Better Ewing Sarcoma Treatment (BEST) Grant for All, named after a remarkable teenager who was fighting Ewing sarcoma and passed away in 2022.

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Forever Martha Strong

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Childhood Cancer

Meet 2023 Ambassador Martha: A Legacy of Courage, Compassion, and Conviction

by St. Baldrick's Foundation
February 3, 2023

For seven years, #TeamMartha was the rallying cry of a devoted community — family, friends, teammates, caregivers and even those who learned of her story from afar — who supported Martha Riedel in her battle with cancer. It symbolizes a life lived with courage, determination, and relentless zeal for all that she loved. It’s who Martha was.

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“Fierce Face” Martha

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Childhood Cancer

Meet the 2023 St. Baldrick’s Ambassadors!

by St. Baldrick's Foundation
January 4, 2023

St. Baldrick’s Ambassadors represent the wide diversity of kids diagnosed with childhood cancers. Their stories highlight the importance of supporting the best childhood cancer research so all kids diagnosed can live long, healthy, productive and happy lives.

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