This week, I had the privilege of hosting our 14th annual Childhood Cancer Summit. After watching my childhood best friend pass away from leukemia in 4th grade, a permanent mark was left on my life. When I entered Congress 20 years ago, I realized that all the cancer research, treatment, and therapies were focused on the adults not the children. I thought that was incredibly
This past Wednesday, I recognized International Childhood Cancer Day. Fighting childhood cancer and improving the lives of survivors has been a passion of mine since elementary school, when my friend lost his fight to this heartbreaking disease. That's why I started the Childhood Cancer Caucus when I first arrived in Congress, and I've led the passage of several bills that are
Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX), Jackie Speier (D-CA), G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) hosted the 13th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit where they gathered with advocates, docors, and survivors to raise awareness for the pediatric cancer community. Additionally, the incoming co-chairs for the Childhood Cancer Caucus, Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL) and
Reception Event for the Moonshot4Kids Congressional/OSTP Briefing welcomes presenters, honors key lawmakers and features breakthrough scientific presentations.