Every day, 42 children are diagnosed with cancer. CureSearch, also known as the National Childhood Cancer Foundation, seeks effective treatment for the various types of cancer among children and, thus, lessen the physical and mental anguish experienced by these patients and their families.

The national non-profit foundation provides funding for innovative research into cancer treatments as well as serves as the authoritative source for resources, information and support for interested individuals. Its methods have been proven effective in its mission although scientists have yet to find a cure for cancer, said methods of which include accelerating the search for a cure, supporting enrollment of children in clinical trials, and providing educational resources.

CureSearch has, indeed, provided afflicted children and their families with hope of overcoming the odds, a hope that children with the highest risk are in need of. Every cent that compassionate donors make to the non-profit foundation is accounted for with majority of it spent on pertinent research; Charity Navigator rates it 3 out of 4 stars for its excellence in the field.