Our Mission
The Children’s Leukemia Research Association, established in 1965, is driven by our mission to support research efforts towards finding the causes and a cure for leukemia and to assist families in meeting the financial obligations incurred in treatment.
We are proud to be part of this revolutionary scientific research.
We know there are cures on the horizon.
With your support, we are getting closer every day.
We’re able to help more patients with their medical bills.
We’re able to support the research that is changing lives.
And we cannot do this without you.
Our work is sustained by the generosity of compassionate donors who share our commitment to aiding blood cancer patients and advancing research towards the eradication of leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood-related disorders.
Your support is not only essential but deeply appreciated in the pursuit of our mission.
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Who We Help
Since its inception in the early 2000s, the Children’s Leukemia Research Association has served as a beacon of hope for those confronting blood cancer. Our commitment extends beyond emotional support; we provide vital financial assistance for medical expenses, including prescription copays and treatment-related costs.
The staggering reality is that within the first three years of diagnosis, a blood cancer patient may face an overwhelming financial burden, with treatment costs alone ranging from $200,000 to $800,000.
In this challenging landscape, our mission is crystal clear: no individual should have to endure the additional stress of worrying about medical bills. It’s through your unwavering support that we can offer tangible assistance to patients and drive progress in treatment and research endeavors.
- Since 2001, our CLRA Patient Aid Program has disbursed $1.6 million in co-pay reimbursements, aiding 600 patients battling blood cancer and related diseases.
- In 2022, we supported 120 patients across 26 states, reimbursing over $240,000 in medical expenses.
- The following year in 2023, our reach expanded to 140 patients in 28 states, with reimbursements exceeding $250,000.
These numbers underscore our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancer. While not every journey ends in remission, our resolve remains unshakable. Backed by the Children’s Leukemia Research Association, researchers are tirelessly exploring the intricacies of tumors and leveraging the power of human genome sequencing to uncover the root causes of blood cancer. This avenue of exploration offers a beacon of hope, promising more effective treatments and ultimately life-saving cures.
Learn more about our Research Grant Program and join us in our pursuit of a future free from the grips of blood cancer.
Patients
Made possible through the generosity of our donors, the CLRA Patient Aid Program has provided $1.6 million in co-pay reimbursements assistance, consisting of medical bills for treatments and medications including chemotherapy, IVIG, antibiotics, vitamins, and more.
Researchers
For over 55 years, the Children’s Leukemia Research Association has remained at the forefront of blood cancer research. To this day, we’ve provided over $5,000,000 in grant funding to support over 550 researchers in groundbreaking blood cancer studies that are not replicated elsewhere.
Our Stories Illustrate the Impact
About Us
When you contact CLRA, you engage with our knowledgeable staff and dedicated volunteers who can readily connect you to essential resources. Our deep understanding of cancer’s financial toll comes from direct conversations with patients. The rapid accumulation of medical bills upon diagnosis and treatment is a stark reality. Insurance coverage may fall short, with denials or limited reimbursements
for critical procedures.
In contrast to larger cancer support organizations that employ income-based eligibility criteria, Children’s Leukemia Research Association prioritizes aiding families who find themselves financially strained by the substantial added costs of cancer treatment. These are the individuals and families we are uniquely equipped to assist.