09/15/2026
Secure Waste wants to highlight National Tackle Kids Cancer Day, an important observance held each year on September 15th. Its primary aim is to raise awareness, secure essential funding, and support initiatives focused on pediatric cancer research and patient care. This initiative, launched in September 2015 as a collaboration between Hackensack Meridian Health and the Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, received formal recognition as an annual national observance in 2017.
One of the significant challenges in combating childhood cancer is the funding gap; currently, only about 4% of federal cancer research funding is allocated to pediatric cancer. This lack of resources underscores the importance of National Tackle Kids Cancer Day, which has successfully raised millions of dollars over the years. These funds are crucial for supporting clinical care, enhancing patient support services, and fostering innovative research to improve outcomes for young cancer patients. Overall, the initiative serves as a vital platform for rallying community support and advancing the fight against childhood cancer.