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MSK Kids is Here to Help

Memorial Sloan Kettering is the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center, leading the way in groundbreaking research and treatment.

MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering is working on adapting and developing cutting-edge pediatric cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, to set the standard for pediatric cancer care.

Through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and sponsorship, RBC Capital Markets has proudly partnered with Memorial Sloan Kettering and MSK Kids for over a decade.

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Pioneers in Immunotherapy

Only 4% of federal funding for cancer research is directed toward children’s cancers. As a result, children are often given adult cancer treatment options, which frequently leads to toxic and long-term side effects.

MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering is leading breakthrough research in immunotherapies, which are targeted and less toxic treatments that harness a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer.

These life-saving therapies have not only helped extend the quality of life and survival rates for kids, but they are also being used to treat some adult cancers.

As part of its longstanding commitment to help kids lead healthy lives, RBC Capital Markets directs all fundraising in support of MSK Kids to fund immunotherapy research.

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A Home for Hope

When we think of childhood cancer treatment, usually the first thing that comes to mind is medicine for the child. However, fighting cancer is not just about the medicine. It is critical to establish an overarching support system for the child, as well as their families, to get them through this difficult time. 

To help nurture the entire family throughout this process, MSK and Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) have partnered to provide temporary housing at very reduced rates to families of children who are undergoing medical treatment.

By providing temporary housing, meals, and activities, RMH-NY helps kids and their families maintain strength and resilience during this challenging journey in their lives. 

RBC is proud to be the largest corporate supporter of Ronald McDonald House, bringing to life our corporate purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. 

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Stepping Up to Support MSK Kids

Philanthropic support has become increasingly vital to fund costly cancer research and treatment. Fortunately, there are many tangible ways for individuals to raise money that can lead to important cancer breakthroughs.

RBC’s largest community-based charity event, RBC Race for the Kids, consists of more than 30 global fundraising events and has raised more than $57 million for youth-serving nonprofits to date. 

In New York, the RBC Race for the Kids proudly supports MSK Kids and pediatric cancer research.

Another fun, competitive way to raise funds to fight cancer is Cycle for Survival, a spinning event held each year in major cities across North America. Since 2007, over $312 million has been raised by riders and donors to support rare cancers, including pediatric cancer.

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