Cancer Center at CHOP

08/29/2025

Dr. Haley Newman, an attending physician with our Center, received the Young Investigator Award from Hyundai Hope On Wheels at a recent ceremony with her peers and patients. She received a $300,000 grant which will aid in vital research for pediatric cancer.

Learn more about Dr. Newman's work and this support from Hyundai which totals $8 million to date: http://ms.spr.ly/6188swHeC.

08/26/2025

A new program at our Center will help caregivers safely and comfortably manage their child's leukemia treatment both at home and on the go. This was all made possible by the Madelyn James Pediatric Cancer Foundation to honor the late Dr. Barbara Friedes, one of our beloved pediatric oncologists passionate about advocating for equity in pediatric medicine. Thanks to volunteers at Philadelphia Insurance Companies, these backpacks are ready just in time for back-to-school! Learn more in this CBS Philadelphia story:

A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.

08/25/2025

Check out some highlights from this year’s Survivor Summit at Echo Hill Outdoor School in Maryland! Our young adult patients had the opportunity to embrace the outdoors and build lifelong friendships. 💛

08/22/2025

Learn about our and ambassador, Molly, and her incredible journey ⬇️

Find out how you can support patients like her at the & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union, on Sunday, September 28: http://ms.spr.ly/6182sV2XI.

08/19/2025

Hear from some familiar faces who will be lacing up for this year's & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union on Sunday, Sept. 28! 💛

They share their "why" - and now we want to hear yours. Who is inspiring you to run or walk? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

08/18/2025

You might remember our patient Clara as the slime guru. In 2019, she turned to slime as a fun way to cope during treatment and ended up raising $10,000 for our hospital through her slime business, helping patients just like her. Read her story in the 6abc report: http://ms.spr.ly/6182sped8

Now, Clara is taking her entrepreneurial skills to the next level as she heads to Purdue University to major in Integrated Business and Engineering. Way to go, Clara!

08/18/2025

What an incredible story! Bravo to our two former patients, Dawson and Ellie 💛

08/15/2025

We’re celebrating Team Chappy, a 16-year team that has raised over $550,000 in memory of their daughter, Leah. They’re part of our Golden Laces Club, which honors teams who’ve participated in the for 10+ years and played a vital role in advancing pediatric cancer research and care.

“Leah’s superpower was her ability to make everyone she met feel loved and special. Just talking to her you felt warmth and sunshine .” – Team Chappy

Help us honor Leah’s legacy and all our by joining us at the , presented by Citadel Credit Union, on September 28. Learn more and register today at http://ms.spr.ly/6185sPFSc.

08/13/2025

The film Audrey's Children, which tells the incredible true story of CHOP trailblazer and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) co-founder Dr. Audrey Evans, will be available on Peacock TV starting this Friday, August 15th across the U.S.! Watch as Dr. Evans creates the first ever staging system for neuroblastoma and revolutionizes how we care for children with cancer.

08/11/2025

Every step we take at the , presented by Citadel Credit Union, brings us closer to breakthroughs. We run. We walk. We rally - to fund urgently needed treatments and research that give hope to our .

Thanks to your support, real progress is being made. Look below to see how your donations are benefiting our patients and their families. ⬇️

What motivates you to support? Tell us your "why" in the comments section. It could inspire someone else to join!

Learn more about the on Sunday, September 28: http://ms.spr.ly/6186sJcu6.

08/07/2025

Meet our 2025 & Walk Ambassadors! In the lead-up to the September event, presented by Citadel Credit Union, we'll be sharing some powerful stories of these incredible and their journeys.

Learn more about our patients ⬇️ and find out how you can join us on the Parkway this fall: http://ms.spr.ly/6186s33GQ.

08/06/2025

Dr. Lisa Schwartz, a psychologist with our survivorship program recently spoke with The Pulse about the psychological effects of childhood cancer and what challenges young adults may experience in the years after treatment. Take a listen to the segment at: http://ms.spr.ly/6187sMwOb.