Asher smiles from his hospital bed alongside Dr. Sholler during treatment for childhood neuroblastoma.

September 3, 2026

How Childhood Cancer Research Helped Asher

A Search for Answers Before childhood neuroblastoma changed his life, Asher was always on the move. The 11-year-old loved riding his bike, playing outside and …

Dallastown Mini-THON students pose with Conquer Childhood Cancer fundraising cans at a school event.

September 3, 2026

Gold Out Games: Bringing Mini-THON Communities Together to Fight Childhood Cancer

Every September, communities come together during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to recognize children and families impacted by this disease. Gold is the awareness color for …

Lenny smiles on the beach in a pink dress after completing childhood cancer treatment.

August 28, 2026

Lenny’s Journey Through Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment

Lenny has always been a girl who loves to move. The 9-year-old enjoys playing sports, spending time outside and expressing herself through art and music. …

Four Diamonds childhood cancer survivor and cancer researcher Brad smiles for a portrait.

August 19, 2026

From Survivor to Scientist: How Brad Turned His Cancer Journey into a Career Fighting Cancer

For Four Diamonds survivor Brad, his connection to cancer began long before he dedicated his career to researching new cancer treatments. Today, he …

Alvernia Team FTK members pose together during the 2026 dance marathon supporting Four Diamonds.

August 19, 2026

Alvernia Team FTK Is Building a Legacy For The Kids®

Turning an Idea into Action When Claire and Hailey came to Alvernia University, they knew they wanted to make a difference. Inspired by their experiences …

Students at the 2026 Mini-THON Leadership Summit reveal the $6,478,166.86 raised by participating schools for Four Diamonds during the 2025-26 school year.

August 10, 2026

Mini-THON Students Celebrate $6.4 Million Raised to Conquer Childhood Cancer

Mini-THON® students from more than 200 schools raised $6,478,166.86 for Four Diamonds during the 2025-26 school year, bringing the program’s lifetime fundraising total to more …

Andy smiles beside Four Diamonds interpreter Daniel at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital.

August 3, 2026

(Español) Un espíritu fuerte y lleno de vida: el viaje de Andy con la leucemia

Un diagnóstico que cambió sus vidas En mayo de 2025, Andy empezó a sentir dolor en la pierna izquierda y a dormir más de lo …

August 3, 2026

A Strong and Lively Spirit: Andy’s Leukemia Journey

A Life-Changing Diagnosis In May 2025, Andy began experiencing pain in her left leg and sleeping more than usual. When her symptoms became concerning, Andy …

Elias smiles while sitting in a wheelchair beside a therapy dog wearing a birthday hat. He gently pets the dog during a hospital visit.

July 7, 2026

Elias’ Mission to Bring Joy to Other Kids

A Journey No Child Should Face In April 2025, Four Diamonds child Elias was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of muscle cancer. After eight …

Viv and her family pose together before the THON 5K after her childhood cancer journey.

June 25, 2026

From Four Diamonds Child to THON Volunteer: Viv’s Full-Circle Journey

Finding Family Through Cancer Viv is an active second-year student at Penn State University studying political science and a member of Phi Chi Theta, a …

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How Childhood Cancer Research Helped Asher

Gold Out Games: Bringing Mini-THON Communities Together to Fight Childhood Cancer

Lenny’s Journey Through Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment

From Survivor to Scientist: How Brad Turned His Cancer Journey into a Career Fighting Cancer

Alvernia Team FTK Is Building a Legacy For The Kids®

Mini-THON Students Celebrate $6.4 Million Raised to Conquer Childhood Cancer

(Español) Un espíritu fuerte y lleno de vida: el viaje de Andy con la leucemia

A Strong and Lively Spirit: Andy’s Leukemia Journey

Elias’ Mission to Bring Joy to Other Kids

From Four Diamonds Child to THON Volunteer: Viv’s Full-Circle Journey

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