Supporting Families with Childhood Cancer: What Not to Say
The following is an excerpt from an article originally shared by Oprah Daily from their Women Who Start Things Series.
The following is an excerpt from an article originally shared by Oprah Daily from their Women Who Start Things Series.
Hi! I’m Liz. I’m a mom and writer. I’m also a cancer mom. Have you ever been given a role

With my family, when anything was wrong, I’d want to make it better. With cancer, I couldn’t. I couldn’t make it better. All I could do is … be there.
We were built on bake sales but there are so many fun ways to help make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer. That’s why we call it a FUNraiser! Here are just SOME ways supporters have gotten creative to help fund childhood cancer research.
Summer is here and we’ve got good news, the Good Cookie Challenge is back! You’ve got goals and we’ve got goals. Together, we’re crushing them!
If a traumatic experience occurred in your life would you run away or would you face it and continue to fight for others? I chose to face it.
Volunteering isn’t about checking a box on a college application (although it can definitely help with that too!). We checked in with 10th grader Sophia Lehmann who has been involved with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer since she was four years old!
Looking for podcasts that combine empowering stories with the power to make a difference? Look no further than these suggestions, many featuring our co-founder, Gretchen Witt! While you’re brainstorming ways to bake a difference, listen to these podcasts to find out more about our mission to help fund pediatric cancer research and why it’s so important to spread the good word about our vision, that ‘No family is ever told, we have run out of options.

We tapped three of our top women fundraisers for their best bake sale tips and strategies.
To date, we’ve granted over $21 million, funding over 130 research projects that have resulted in 25 treatments and clinical trials available to children today. These grants are the result of support from thousands of passionate people from every state and 24 countries who believe in our mission of funding the most promising research for new, improved and less toxic therapies for pediatric cancer.
Team Cookies for Kids’ Cancer team is excited to kick off the New Year with big goals!
As we embark on a new year, many of us set goals and resolutions. What if we could redirect some of that passion and energy to include making a real difference in the world?
As we reflect on 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible impact our community has made in the lives of children battling cancer.
Short on time or want to ensure fresh, delicious cookies while organizing and preparing in advance? Check out these freezable cookie recipes from top pastry chefs!
National Cookie Day may be a day to indulge in our favorite sweet treats, but it’s also a day to remember the inspiring story behind Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.
We’ve got the perfect tunes to get you in the holiday mood. Baking cookies for a charitable cookie swap in the office? Prepping for a festive gathering with family? Team Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is sharing our Holiday Playlist on Spotify!

Cancer can happen to any child, anywhere. It knows no economic, religious, geographic or race boundaries. We call kids that are battling or have battled cancer Tough Cookies. Garrett, now 25, is one of those Tough Cookies.
Dana Boutwell’s crowning moment wasn’t just about winning Mrs. South Carolina Strawberry Queen in 2013. Instead, her heart would be forever changed as she realized her platform was indeed her life’s purpose … making a difference in the lives of kids battling cancer.
To make your holiday gift giving a breeze, we’ve whipped up a quick list of delicious gift ideas. Whether you’re
Recently we had a lot of fun in the C4KC office swapping baking and cooking ideas with one another in anticipation of the upcoming holidays. We thought we’d share our tips with you too. Enjoy!