‘Hyundai Hope on Wheels’ awarding millions in childhood cancer research grants this year

JACKSON, Tenn. — Every 36 minutes an American child is diagnosed with cancer.

While this is a terrifying disease, there is still plenty of hope.

As treatments continue to advance, more than 85% of children diagnosed with cancer survive five years or more.

This is a huge improvement from the mid-1970s, when the 5-year survival rate was about 58%.

Since 1998, “Hyundai Hope on Wheels” has contributed to research and program grant funding, bringing its total giving to a quarter-billion dollars.

The nonprofit is awarding $26 million in childhood cancer research grants this year.

“We want to create an environment for the kids who have cancer to be able, even after treatment, to have the best life they can have,” said Emmy Cole, 11-year-old cancer survivor.

A new survey found 4 in 5 adults are interested in learning more ways to support those affected by pediatric cancer, and are also encouraged by the progress being made in the fight against childhood cancer.

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