Scholars & Impact
Facts that Drive Us
- More than 15,000 children face a cancer diagnosis this year, with 1/3 aged 15-19.
- 1 in 5 diagnosed children are living in poverty.
- 30% of diagnosed children lack an oncologist within 60 miles.
- Average hospital stay costs for a child with cancer: $40,000; total diagnosis cost: $833,000.
- Indirect costs during treatment can be significant for travel, meals, accommodation, and childcare for siblings.
- 94% of parents caring for a child with cancer make work-related sacrifices.
- 36% of families dealing with cancer lose 40% or more of their annual income.
- Over 66% of pediatric cancer survivors in the U.S. face ongoing medical expenses.
About Our Scholars
Transforming Challenges into Triumphs
- 98% of our scholars graduate, exceeding the national average of 57%.
- 1 in 3 scholars is the first in their family to attend college.
- Scholars have an average family income of $49,000 per year.
- Post-cancer, more than 80% express a desire to give back through their chosen career path.
- Scholars maintain an impressive average GPA of 3.78.
- CFC scholars work as social media interns, contributing to the success of events and campaigns.
- Top fundraisers are invited to a leadership conference at Disneyland, bonding with fellow young survivors.
- 56% of scholars plan careers in nursing, the medical field, therapy, research, or social work.
- In 2023, for our 30th Anniversary, CFC scholars raised more than $85,000 for fellow survivors, funding 17 additional scholarships.
At Cancer for College, our scholars redefine triumph over adversity, and your support makes these stories possible. Join us in celebrating the resilience, achievements, and impact of our extraordinary community.
Scholar Stories
Get To Know CFC Scholars
Scholar Testimonials
Donate to the Cause.
Sure, we love big donations.
But we love small, thoughtful ones, too.
Every dollar puts deserving cancer survivors closer to realizing their dreams.
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Apply for a Scholarship.
A fast and easy process.
Because you’ve been through enough challenges. Share your story, make your case and we’ll do our best to help.
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Volunteer Your Time.
It takes more than money.
So we’re always looking for enthusiastic, caring volunteers to help with events, planning & behind the scenes work.
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