Giving every child a fighting chance
The Courage of Carly Fund, with support from the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, is dedicated to raising funds specifically for our youngest fighters — pediatric cancer and blood disorder patients. Donations to Courage of Carly fuel promising scientific research, provide financial support to families and create memories for the children who need it most.
Roswell Park is the only organization in WNY researching childhood cancer
Carly's story
She taught those around her to love one another and to give back whenever possible. She passed away in 2002, and her vision lives on in the thousands of children who find hope, compassion and community through Courage of Carly.
Courage of Carly Fund programs
Courage of Carly provides more than 35 event opportunities for pediatric patients and their families annually. Some examples: Teen Prom, Hockey Fights Cancer, One Gold and Trunk or Treat.
When we don’t have those victories — when families experience the absolute lowest moments — it reinforces why this work matters. It reignites the passion to advocate for better research, better cures and better awareness. Our goal is always to help families make connections with others who understand their journey.
Megan Crawford
Pediatric & Young Adult Program Manager
We have taken lead roles in national clinical trials and changing the standard of care for different diseases that we care for. Seeing how our advancements in just a couple of years made all the difference makes me excited for patients in the future. We are really on the cusp of just transformative changes for many of the diseases that we care for.
Kara Kelly, MD
Chair of Rowell Park’s Department of Pediatric Oncology
When we don’t have those victories — when families experience the absolute lowest moments — it reinforces why this work matters. It reignites the passion to advocate for better research, better cures and better awareness. Our goal is always to help families make connections with others who understand their journey.
Megan Crawford
Pediatric & Young Adult Program Manager
New Era Cap Foundation Elevate Salon
This specialized space provides wigs, hats and head coverings for adult and pediatric cancer patients across Western New York.
Other services
- End-of-life bereavement support
- Fertility preservation for adolescents and young adults
- Diversionary programs like creative arts
- Child life programs
- Mastectomy pillows and supplies
- Aromatherapy stickers
- New patient portfolios for all patient paperwork
- Sleeper chairs for in-patient units
- Spiritual care
- Transportation services
