Children's Cancer Fund

What Children's Cancer Fund does

Children's Cancer Fund is a 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that supports pediatric cancer research and provides therapeutic, mental health, and bereavement programs to children with cancer and their families treated at Children's Health in North Texas. Its programmatic portfolio includes Art Therapy, Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, the Mental Health Initiative, Bereavement Support, Child Life Services, and a Help a Healthcare Worker recognition program; in parallel, it runs a multi-channel fundraising operation anchored by the annual CCF Gala (which raised a record $4 million), the SBB Golf Classic (now 18 years running with a Houston extension), the Bam Crack Stop Cancer Mahjong tournament, and a recurring raffle. The organization distributes its programs directly through its flagship hospital partner and supplements them with community-delivered therapeutic and bereavement services.

The business model is donation- and event-driven: revenue streams include individual donations (including memorial/honor gifts and text-to-give at $25 per gift), corporate sponsorships, planned giving (bequests, retirement-account beneficiary designations, life insurance), third-party community fundraisers, and a raffle priced at $25 per ticket or $100 for five tickets. CCF recently pledged $2.5 million toward the new Dallas pediatric campus in support of a named playroom in the Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and celebrity honorary chairs (Troy Aikman, Dak Prescott, Roger Staubach) provide high-visibility fundraising leverage. Operating geographies are concentrated in the Dallas Metro Area and North Texas, with the Houston Golf Classic signaling initial geographic extension.

Name

Children's Cancer Fund

Legal name

Children's Cancer Fund

Website

https://childrenscancerfund.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Children's Cancer Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1982 that funds pediatric cancer research and provides therapeutic, mental health, and bereavement programs to children with cancer and families at Children's Health in North Texas, raising funds through galas, golf tournaments, and individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Cancer Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Pediatric cancer charity
• Childhood cancer research funding
• Nonprofit fundraising events
• Family support services
• Child life therapy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals, including memorial and honorarium gifts. Donors can give via website, text-to-give campaign, AmazonSmile, and donor-advised funds.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships supporting CCF events throughout the year. Sponsors receive benefits associated with event visibility and branding.
3. Raffle: Annual raffle with prizes including $1,000 Amazon gift cards. Tickets sold at $25 for 1 or $100 for 5. Raffle drawing held annually.
4. Planned Giving: Bequests, retirement account beneficiaries, life insurance policies, and other planned giving vehicles that provide long-term support for CCF's mission.
5. Third-Party Events: Community members host independent fundraising events (bake sales, trunk shows, charity nights) and donate a portion of proceeds to CCF.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Children's Cancer Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit that raises charitable donations through galas, golf tournaments, mahjong events, raffles, and individual giving to fund pediatric cancer research and deliver therapeutic, emotional, and bereavement support programs to children with cancer and their families at Children's Health in Dallas. Programs include Child Life Services, Art Therapy, Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Mental Health Initiative, Bereavement Support, and a $2.5 million capital pledge for a playroom at the new Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

Product overview

Children's Cancer Fund is a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates as a unified charitable platform offering multiple program services and fundraising initiatives to support childhood cancer research and family assistance. The core programs include therapeutic services (Art Therapy, Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Mental Health Initiative, Bereavement Support, Child Life Services), while fundraising vehicles include the Annual Gala, SBB Annual Golf Classic, CCF Raffle, and Bam Crack Stop Cancer Mahjong Event. The organization also maintains a Help a Healthcare Worker donation program and is currently conducting a capital campaign for the New Pediatric Campus with a $2.5 million pledge. All programs support children and families affected by cancer at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• $4 million raised in record-breaking fundraising campaign
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• TeamIzzy FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to present the annual TeamIzzy Healthcare Award recognizing exceptional healthcare workers at Children's Health who provide compassionate, personalized care to pediatric cancer patients.
• SBB Community ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009Organizes the annual SBB Golf Classic fundraiser for CCF. Fred Shapiro founded the tournament in 2009. Sponsors, vendors, contractors, and board members participate alongside community supporters. Now in its 18th year.
• Children's HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary healthcare partner for pediatric oncology. CCF funds Child Life specialists, bereavement programs, activity carts, and has pledged $2.5M for the new pediatric campus playroom in the Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. CCF supports holiday parties and provides ongoing therapeutic program funding.
• Hilton AnatoleminorOthersVenue host for CCF's Annual Gala. The 36th Annual 'Unbridled Courage' Gala will be held at Hilton Anatole Dallas on April 17, 2026.
• Hackberry Creek Country ClubminorOthersVenue host for the 18th Annual SBB Golf Classic on September 28, 2026.
• Royal Oaks Country ClubminorOthersVenue host for the Bam, Crack, Stop Cancer Mahjong event on November 20, 2025.
• BlackHorse Golf ClubminorOthersVenue host for the SBB 2nd Annual Houston Golf Classic on May 15, 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/children's-cancer-fund

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Profiles1 record

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