
Finding Hope Through Research: Christian’s Leukemia Journey
Christian Vinci’s leukemia journey highlights the importance of pediatric cancer research and how clinical trials can improve treatment for children today and in the future.

Donations to the Courage of Carly Fund help advance lifesaving discoveries and pave the way for less invasive, more effective treatments for generations to come. But research is only part of the story. The Courage of Carly Fund also creates moments of joy, connection and support for children facing cancer and blood disorders and their families.



Learn how Courage of Carly supports childhood cancer research, pediatric patients and their families.
You can make a difference. Explore the many ways to get involved as an individual, with a group or with your school or workplace.
When you support Courage of Carly, you’re standing alongside real patients, real families. Get to know them here.
See how your generosity is creating brighter days today and better treatments for tomorrow.

The work being carried out through the Courage of Carly Fund was the vision of our organization’s founder, Carly Collard Cottone, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at just eight years old.
Read about the moving stories of patients and families, learn from experts in the field and hear about creative fundraising efforts for the Courage of Carly Fund.

Christian Vinci’s leukemia journey highlights the importance of pediatric cancer research and how clinical trials can improve treatment for children today and in the future.

Five years after beating Burkitt lymphoma, Riley Greene celebrates survivorship, sharing his journey through cancer, COVID-era treatment, and resilience.

Students across Western New York are turning compassion into action by choosing to support kids facing cancer through Courage of Carly.
Do what you love while raising funds to support Roswell Park’s youngest patients.
Join us in bringing extra cheer to Roswell Park’s pediatric patients this holiday season! Your generosity will go a long way to brightening a child’s day this season and throughout the year!

When you support the Courage of Carly Fund, you’re bringing hope to pediatric patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and their families.


Order or design your own T-shirt to support pediatric cancer and blood disorder patients!