Rally empowers volunteers nationwide to fund childhood cancer research, advocate for federal funding, and support affected families. Since 2005, they’ve driven breakthroughs in treatments, provided emergency aid, and fostered community through fitness fundraisers, advocacy events, and in-hospital support.

Main Programs

$40.5 million awarded in childhood cancer research grants; plus $317.5 million secured in federal funding.

Family Emergency Fund: Support available for treatment-related costs (e.g., housing, transportation); 

In-hospital support: Provision of over 148,000 meals and counseling for families since inception.

Signature events: The annual Benefit Bash has raised $3.7 million (2024), totaling over $20.5 million since inception; fitness campaign #RallyFit combines exercise with fundraising.

Grant Eligibility 

Who– Anyone under 21 years of age who is currently receiving treatment for a cancer-related diagnosis or side effects from cancer treatment.

When-Rolling application until funds are exhausted for the year.

Awarded– 12 month calendar year cap of $500 and lifetime cap of $750

Total Awarded  -70 in 2019

Additional Documentation Required – Must  be completed by a healthcare provider.