Children’s Oncology Group

As we approach the end of 2026, Group Chair Dr. Hawkins is sharing a few reflections on COG’s progress, the people behind it, and the possibilities ahead.

Read his letter here: childrensoncologygroup.org/blog/2026/10/3…

Treating childhood cancer is about more than curing the disease. It’s also about helping survivors live healthy lives.

COG researchers are studying ways to protect the heart during treatment and reduce the risk of long-term effects.

Learn more: childrensoncologygroup.org/blog/2026/10/1…

We recently shared Neil Koontz’s gaming fundraiser for COG. Inspired by his son Riley, Neil brought family, friends, and fellow gamers together to raise more than $9,200 for childhood cancer research.

Read the story behind his efforts: childrensoncologygroup.org/blog/2026/10/2…

At our Fall Group Meeting, Alique Topalian sat beside the oncologist who helped her through AML treatment. This time, they were discussing research together.

A full-circle moment, and a reminder of the personal experiences that inspire this work.

Research takes time. For children facing cancer, there’s no time to waste.

After losing his son Andrew to leukemia, Joe McDonough made supporting research his mission. For Joe and all of us at COG, every advance matters because every child matters.

childrensoncologygroup.org/blog/2026/08/2…