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Empowering Families Affected by Childhood Cancer

Together, we can advance pediatric sarcoma research while providing essential support to children and families battling childhood cancer.

OUR MISSION

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Our Services

Research, Awareness, and Family Support

Explore how we fund vital research and provide essential support to families during their journey.

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Research Funding

Funding innovative research for better treatments and outcomes in pediatric sarcoma.

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Care Packages

Providing care packages that bring comfort, encouragement, and hope to childhood cancer warriors and their families.

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Events

Uniting our community to support children with cancer through meaningful events.
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Who We Are

Dedicated to Pediatric Sarcoma Support and Research

Strides for Sarcoma is a nonprofit focused on pediatric sarcoma, formed by families affected by childhood cancer.

We are committed to funding groundbreaking research, raising public awareness, and offering crucial support to children and their families facing sarcoma. Our unique approach combines community empowerment with focused research initiatives, setting us apart as a leader in pediatric cancer advocacy.

Numbers Speak

The data behind why childhood cancer—and sarcoma—deserve urgent attention.

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4%

Only ~4% of federal cancer research funding is dedicated to childhood cancer.

15%

Sarcomas account for ~15% of all childhood cancers, yet remain among the most underfunded.

1 in 285

1 in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer before age 20.

2 in 3

Nearly 2 out of 3 childhood cancer survivors experience at least one long-term side effect from treatment.

15,780

Children and adolescents under 20 years in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer each year.

1,500

Children in the United States die from cancer each year, making it the leading cause of disease-related death in children.

70+

Distinct subtypes of sarcoma have been identified, affecting both bone and soft tissue.

Less than 25%

Five-year survival rates for relapsed Ewing’s sarcoma range from approximately 20–30%, depending on timing and extent of relapse.

Our Journey

History of Strides for Sarcoma

Founded by twins Gabriella and Nicholas Conjelko (pictured to the left), Strides for Sarcoma was created by families deeply impacted by childhood sarcoma and driven by a shared vision to create change. Through fundraising events and community outreach, we have transformed personal experience into meaningful action—supporting pediatric sarcoma research and uplifting families navigating childhood cancer.

As future physicians, Gabriella and Nicholas will begin medical school in 2026, with the shared goal of becoming pediatric oncologists. Their journey reflects Strides for Sarcoma’s mission: to bridge advocacy, research, and compassionate care while working toward a future where every child facing sarcoma has better treatment options and greater hope.

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Your Support Changes Lives

Fuel Hope. Fund Change.

Help us advance sarcoma research and support childhood cancer warriors and their families.

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