Cure 4 The Kids

What Cure 4 The Kids does

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada, operating as the state's only dedicated pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center. The organization serves approximately 10,000 patients annually (over 70,000 historically) through a single specialized facility at 1 Breakthrough Way, employing 200+ team members including all of Nevada's board-certified pediatric oncologists. Its core service portfolio spans pediatric oncology, hematology, rheumatology, genetics, behavioral health, orthopedic care, dental care, and clinical research, delivered through comprehensive clinics including Neuro-Oncology, Bleeding and Clotting Disorders, and Sickle Cell programs. The organization is the sole Nevada member of the Children's Oncology Group, providing exclusive in-state access to 100+ pediatric oncology clinical trials, and in 2024 administered Nevada's first Hemgenix gene therapy infusion for hemophilia B — one of only five West Coast centers offering the treatment.

Name

Cure 4 The Kids

Legal name

Alliance for Childhood Diseases DBA Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

Website

https://cure4thekids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center — Nevada's only — serving nearly 10,000 patients annually with on-site oncology, hematology, gene therapy, and clinical trials through 100+ Children's Oncology Group protocols.

Ownership category

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Product category

Pediatric Specialty Healthcare

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Specialty Care Centers (e.g., cardiology, oncology, neurology) (HLAFAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG), Rare Pediatric & Congenital Disorder Therapies (HLAIAIAN), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

Keywords

• Pediatric oncology treatment
• Pediatric hematology care
• Rare disease treatment
• Childhood cancer center
• Clinical research trials

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants form a significant portion of revenue. The Keep It Local campaign encourages Nevada donors to support local pediatric cancer care.
2. Insurance Reimbursements: Revenue from insurance reimbursements for medical treatment services provided to insured patients.
3. Charity Care Program: Uninsured and underinsured patients receive care through the Charity Care Program, funded by donations, fundraising events, and grants.
4. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate partners sponsor events, naming opportunities, and community partnerships. Sponsors include MOFI, Hyundai Hope on Wheels, Caesars Entertainment, Toyota, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is Nevada's only dedicated pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, providing outpatient medical care to children with cancer, blood disorders, rheumatologic conditions, genetic disorders, and ultra-rare diseases. The organization delivers chemotherapy, gene therapy, clinical trial access, behavioral health, and supportive care services through board-certified pediatric specialists, and ensures no child is denied treatment through its Charity Care Program.

Product overview

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation operates as a nonprofit pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, offering a comprehensive array of medical services through an integrated clinical care model. The organization provides core treatment services in pediatric oncology, hematology, rheumatology, and genetics, supported by comprehensive specialty clinics including Neuro-Oncology, Bleeding and Clotting Disorders, and Sickle Cell clinics. Patient care is enhanced through embedded behavioral health services, an on-site pharmacy, dental clinic, and the Andre Agassi Foundation Learning Center. As Nevada's only Childhood Cancer and Rare Disease Treatment Center and the only Nevada member of the Children's Oncology Group (COG), the organization offers access to over 100 clinical trials. A cornerstone commitment is the Charity Care Program ensuring no child is denied treatment for financial reasons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Oncology Treatment for childhood cancers including leukemia, brain tumors, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and lymphomas delivered by board-certified pediatric hematologists/oncologists.
• Pediatric Hematology Treatment for blood disorders including bleeding disorders, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, and hemoglobinopathies.
• Pediatric Rheumatology Treatment for pediatric rheumatologic conditions delivered by a board-eligible pediatric rheumatologist.
• Behavioral Health Integrated mental health support including neuropsychology, social work, and Child Life specialists embedded within medical care teams.
• Genetics Genetic counseling and clinical geneticist services for diagnosis and family planning.
• Pediatric Orthopedic Center Specialized orthopedic care delivered by a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon for musculoskeletal conditions in children.
• Clinical Research / Clinical Trials Access to clinical trials through membership in the Children's Oncology Group (COG), providing cutting-edge treatments and protocols.
• Neuro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Clinic Specialized clinic for pediatric brain and nervous system tumors with multidisciplinary team approach.
• Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Comprehensive Clinic Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for children and adults with bleeding and clotting disorders, led by Dr. Aimee Foord.
• Sickle Cell Comprehensive Clinic Specialized clinic for sickle cell disease management and treatment.
• Storybook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic Survivorship clinic for childhood cancer survivors to monitor late effects of treatment.
• Charity Care Program Financial assistance program ensuring no child is denied treatment due to inability to pay, covering uninsured, underinsured, or low-income families.
• Andre Agassi Foundation for Education Learning Center Educational support center providing an on-site licensed teacher from Clark County School District to help patients maintain academic progress during treatment.
• Preventative Healthcare Center Nevada's first pediatric physical medicine center with over 1,400 square feet of space and a full-service gym for rehabilitation and prevention of secondary conditions.
• Roseman Dentistry (On-Site Dental Clinic) Dental clinic in collaboration with Roseman University of Health Sciences providing on-site dental care.
• Gene Therapy (Hemgenix) FDA-approved gene therapy treatment for hemophilia B offered at one of only a handful of West Coast centers, as a one-time IV infusion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Survival rates exceed 80% for childhood cancer patients treated at specialized pediatric cancer centers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 November 2020Nick Carter has supported C4K through recorded public service announcements highlighting the organization's mission and need for local support. He has also provided social media support with over 1 million followers across his platforms.
• Children's Oncology Group (COG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2020C4K is Nevada's only clinic member of the Children's Oncology Group, the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to pediatric and adolescent cancer research. As a COG member, C4K has access to over 100 clinical trials.
• Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2020Partnership for blood drives to collect blood for Southern Nevada patients, including C4K patients who may require blood during cancer treatment, surgery, or transfusions.
• Andre Agassi Foundation for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2020Founding partner for the Andre Agassi Foundation Learning Center. Funding covers the Learning Center's build-out, operating costs, supplies, educational software and equipment. Located in the same building as C4K.
• Clark County School District (CCSD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2020Educational partnership providing a licensed CCSD teacher to assist pediatric cancer patients with educational progress during treatment. CCSD covers the educator's salary during the school year.
• MOFImajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the 9th Annual Golf 4 The Kids event. A strategy and growth company partnering with business leaders.
• Hyundai Hope on WheelsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting C4K's pediatric cancer mission through funding and awareness.
• Caesars EntertainmentmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of C4K events and programs.
• Roseman University of Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC4K is an independent division of Roseman University of Health Sciences. Partnership includes on-site dental clinic collaboration and joint educational initiatives.
• CSL BehringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting bleeding disorder patient care and treatment programs.
• American Cancer SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cancer organization partnership for awareness and support initiatives.
• Toyota (Southern Nevada Toyota Dealers)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing $50,000 donation to support patient care programs.
• Criss Angel HelpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainer Criss Angel created a themed exam room and supports C4K through fundraising and awareness campaigns.
• Gwen StefaniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainer Gwen Stefani created a themed exam room designed to inspire and comfort young patients.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Children's Oncology Group: World's largest pediatric cancer research organization, of which C4K is Nevada's only member — direct strategic partner providing trial access that defines C4K's clinical differentiation.
• American Cancer Society: National voluntary health organization focused on cancer — comparable nonprofit fundraising and awareness infrastructure, with whom C4K has an active partnership for cancer-related initiatives.

Direct peers

• Children's Hospital Los Angeles: Major academic pediatric specialty hospital serving children with cancer, blood disorders, and rare diseases — directly comparable to C4K in clinical scope and specialty focus, and a primary historical referral destination for Nevada families prior to C4K's founding.
• Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford: Academic pediatric hospital with strong pediatric oncology and rare disease programs, including gene therapy research — comparable care model and serves as a regional referral competitor for Nevada families seeking complex care.
• Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC): Pediatric specialty hospital offering oncology, hematology, and rare disease programs with COG membership and clinical trials — directly comparable clinical model, including pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship training (Dr. Foord trained at CHOC).
• Phoenix Children's Hospital: Pediatric specialty hospital in the Southwest with comprehensive hematology-oncology and rare disease programs; closest geographic peer and natural competitor for patients across the broader Southwest catchment C4K could target.
• Seattle Children's Hospital: West Coast pediatric academic medical center with comprehensive oncology, hematology, and rare disease programs; comparable scope of subspecialty care and similar COG-affiliated clinical trial portfolio (Dr. Foord previously practiced there).

Broad incumbents

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Premier nonprofit pediatric cancer research and treatment hospital; comparable mission, no-cost treatment model, and COG leadership, with significantly larger scale and national brand recognition.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Nationally ranked academic pediatric medical center with extensive oncology and rare disease research programs — comparable breadth of specialty services and clinical trials, and a leading destination for out-of-state referrals.

Emerging players

• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer: National nonprofit focused on pediatric oncology research funding and family support — comparable mission and donor-driven funding model, with overlapping grant-making and awareness activity in the pediatric cancer space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cure4thekids
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/C4KidsFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/cure4thekidsfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cure-4-the-kids-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/cure4thekids
• TikToktiktok.com/@cure4thekids

Compliance3 records

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Profiles10 records

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