Block Out Childhood Cancer
February 11, 2020
The New York Knicks and Tackle Kids Cancer have teamed up this season to Block Out Childhood Cancer.
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Read about the events, stories and people involved with Tackle Kids Cancer that received media attention and stay up-to-date with stories from our families, donors and patients.
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Eli Manning receives Bart Starr Award for leadership on and off the field
February 2, 2020
Eli Manning was the recipient of the Bart Starr Award on Saturday, February 1. The award is presented to an NFL player who demonstrates “outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community.”
Eli’s Christmas Visit
December 25, 2019
Tackle Kids Cancer Team Captain Eli Manning paid patients at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital a special holiday visit. The football star spent time with patients and handed out presents, spreading holiday cheer throughout the hospital.
Starry Night Soiree
November 21, 2019
The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital hosted Starry Night Soiree, an evening benefiting Child Life programs at the Children’s Hospital.
Matthew Rork/NYC Marathon
November 4, 2019
Ramsey police officer Matthew Rork ran the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon for Tackle Kids Cancer in honor of Tommy Fitzpatrick.
Gottheimer Announces Legislation to Boost Investment in Pediatric Cancer Research
October 16, 2019
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced Tuesday bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress — the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act — to increase federal investment in pediatric cancer research, so more clinical trials receive investment and more children’s lives are saved.
George to the Rescue
September 28, 2019
Home renovation television host George Oliphant of NBC’s George to the Rescue joined forces with Tackle Kids Cancer and the New York Giants to help seven-year-old Jude, a patient at Hackensack Meridian Health’s Children’s Cancer Institute, and his family.
Treating the Family: Social Work and Child Life Therapy
September 13, 2019
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the social and emotional needs of the entire family are tremendous.
Tackle Kids Cancer Lets Young Survivors Get Involved at Northern Trust
August 11, 2019
In order to get inside the ropes and onto the greens at the Northern Trust, you have to be a VIP, and on hole 17, that includes some very important patients.
On one of Eli’s first visits to the Children’s Cancer Institute, he met several young patients.
December 14, 2018
As Tackle Kids Cancer celebrated its 3rd anniversary, Eli and our MVPs had an opportunity to reunite. It was a great opportunity to hear how these courageous kids are doing.
Tackle Kids Cancer
December 4, 2018
Before the age of 20, about 1 in 285 children in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer.