Empowering Students to Fight for a Cause

Students Funds the Cure was formed when the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation learned about the passion of Lexie Mulvihill to carry on her brother’s wish of fighting to find a cure for pediatric cancer. Lexie’s brother Jake passed away in March of 2020. Read the full story here. 

Knowing the importance of empowering and providing opportunities for our youth to make a difference; Students Fund the Cure will now provide a platform for students to create their own Team to raise awareness and funds for the NPCF at individual schools, college campuses, as well as giving opportunities for teams to be created with businesses throughout communities around the country.

Jake’s wish will now be carried out through the incredible young people who have chosen to become part of the NPCF’s Students Fund the Cure. These students will be making a huge difference in the lives of children battling pediatric cancer and their families. Thank you, students, and all those that are supporting our mission across our nation!

Getting Started

Create a customized team page on our fundraising platform, invite others to join your team, and keep track of your team’s progress.
Donate to help support an individual, team, or school in their fundraising efforts for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

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How Students Funds the Cure Helps Our Students

Evolve leadership qualities and skills.

Effectively communicate with others.

Develop character and a work ethic.

Understand the importance of service to others.

Build pride in one’s work.

Encourage individual and group achievement.

Develop an understanding of the need for research and funding for pediatric cancer.

Understand the effects of pediatric cancer on children battling cancer and their families.

Provide opportunities and connect with families with children battling cancer and an avenue to become involved.

Connect the community and build partnerships.

Give opportunities to earn community service hours to apply for scholarships.

Our Mission and Values

  • Mission Statement

    To empower students to become leaders for a cause through raising awareness and funds for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation to help find a cure for children battling cancer through experiences and events.

  • Who

    A student-led club with support from our school campuses, parents, and community members, and businesses to assist in our mission for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

  • Why

    To empower students by providing the opportunity for leadership and tools needed for philanthropic efforts. For students to have a platform for community outreach and to serve others, especially children battling cancer.

  • What We Do

    Raise awareness and funds for The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation for the 43 kids diagnosed daily with Pediatric Cancer by collaborating and connecting with communities through our events and fundraisers.

  • Where

    In communities across the nation.

About the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Our Mission

The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer.

Our focus is to fund research to find less toxic, more targeted therapies by partnering with leading hospitals nationwide.

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DECA Social Impact Challenge

DECA is partnering with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) for a Cause Marketing/Fundraising challenge. This partnership will support NPCF’s mission by engaging all members with future business career goals to make a difference within their community.

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Our Mission

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. 

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The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation has received a perfect 100% score for financial health and transparency and is the top-rated childhood cancer charity in the United States by Charity Navigator.

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