Cure Pillar
Pediatric Cancer Research
We imagine a future where every child’s cancer journey is met with kinder treatments, fewer late effects, and care that protects their joy.
Why This Matters
The Problem We're Solving
A $10 million gap between academic discovery and clinical trials means 97% of potential cures never reach a child. Only 8 drugs have been approved for pediatric cancer since 1979.
97%
of discoveries never reach patients
$10M
funding gap per breakthrough drug
16 yrs
average delay from lab to trial
Focus Areas
What We Focus On
Kinder therapies
Early-stage ideas that lower toxicity, reduce late effects, and protect childhood along the way.
Rare & overlooked
Seed funding for sarcomas and other underfunded pediatric cancers that struggle to get early data.
Quality of life
Studies that ease pain, anxiety, and isolation—so kids and siblings feel seen during treatment.
AI-driven discovery
Use AI to speed insights, targeting safer, faster treatments for kids.
Timeline
Roadmap
H1 2026
Build a scientific advisory circle and formalize review criteria that center safety, feasibility, and equity.
H2 2026
Launch the Kyra Gupta Research Grant to help researchers generate pilot data for larger trials or institutional backing.
2027+
Grow into co-funding partnerships with hospitals and labs, prioritizing trials that improve day-to-day quality of life.
Values
Our Commitments
Families first
We prioritize studies that measurably improve a child’s daily experience.
Collaboration
Partner with clinicians, child-life teams, and researchers to keep care humane and hopeful.
Focus on the overlooked
Start with Ewing Sarcoma and other underfunded pediatric cancers.
Researchers
Connect With Us
If you are a researcher, clinician, or partner exploring a study that aligns with this vision, we'd love to hear from you.
Support the Mission
Fund the Future of Care
Your gift accelerates research that could lead to kinder treatments and brighter futures for children with cancer.