THANK YOU!
CancerCrusher Foundation Tea Party Luncheon
Thank you for joining us this past Sunday for the CancerCrusher Foundation Tea Party Luncheon—one of our most meaningful gatherings yet!
If you weren’t able to attend, we hope you can join us next year. Don’t worry, though; it’s not too late to donate and support our mission.
Sunday truly was a special afternoon filled with connection, inspiration, and purpose in support of children and families facing cancer, and the groundbreaking pediatric research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
It was also wonderful to welcome so many new faces. Growing this CancerCrusher community means expanding our reach—and bringing hope and light to more children and families who need it during their darkest days.
Because of you, we are continuing to fund lifesaving research and provide critical care for pediatric cancer patients and their families. We are especially grateful to our incredible speakers—Dr. Michael LaQuaglia, Dr. Elizabeth Jewell, and Peeka Tildesley—for bringing heart, perspective, and just the right touch of humor to the day.
As a cancer survivor, MSK employee and now a mother, standing on stage with my daughters, Georgia and Cece—while my mom and grandmother watched from the audience—and alongside my surgeon, Dr. LaQuaglia, who treated me more than 30 years ago, felt like a true full-circle moment.
In that moment, I was reminded that I am living proof that cancer research transcends generations—and gives families like mine a future.
You can make a donation by clicking here or if you prefer to send a check, please mail it to:
CancerCrusher Foundation | 4 Blackpoint Horseshoe Rumson, NJ 07760
Together, we are building a community dedicated to changing outcomes for children with cancer.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Amanda & The CancerCrusher Committee
P.S. Please save the date: Sunday, May 2, 2027 for our 5th Annual CancerCrusher Tea Party Luncheon
MOTHER'S DAY CHALLENGE
We invite you to join our CancerCrusher Mother’s Day Challenge
Between now and Mother’s Day, let’s come together to honor the love and strength of mothers everywhere—and see how much this incredible CancerCrusher community can raise to support groundbreaking pediatric cancer research at MSK.
If you feel inspired, please consider making a donation to support our challenge, and if you know someone who would also like to support this mission, we hope you’ll pass this along.
Every donation matters. Every gift provides hope.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to crush pediatric cancer by empowering our community to collectively conquer this devastating disease, afflicting infants, children and young adults.
As a leukemia survivor, I decided several years ago to establish CancerCrusher, a non-profit foundation, which aims to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancer patients and their families. The foundation was launched in 2008 with numerous initiatives including organizational alliances, special programs and innovative fundraising events.
I have vowed to do whatever I can to continue to fundraise to support this crucial research and ultimately help find a cure so that no parent ever has to hear those dreaded words, “your child has cancer.”
The CancerCrusher Foundation continues to provide funding, hope and light for these families in their darkest of days.
We invite you to help us in our continuing efforts to support the children afflicted with cancer and their families in their resolve to conquer this heartrending disease.
-Amanda McKean Brown
CancerCrusher Foundation President & Founder
ABOUT US
Amanda McKean Brown was inspired to create the CancerCrusher Foundation through her personal battle with childhood leukemia, and has been working ever since she was a teenager to raise awareness and advocate for pediatric cancer patients and survivors.
She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on December 26, 1992 just a few months after her second birthday. Amanda was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center by an incredible team of doctors and nurses, along with the remarkable support of family and friends, who all came together to help her fight and ultimately win her battle. Amanda’s mission in creating the CancerCrusher Foundation is to help all of those fight their ongoing battle against pediatric cancer.
Since its inception in 2008, the CancerCrusher Foundation has been committed to advocating for pediatric cancer patients and their families. In the process, the foundation has raised over $500,000 to support various cancer organizations, including Make-A-Wish, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), Monmouth Medical Center, and “I’m Too Young for This.”
Amanda graduated from Fairfield University in May 2013, as a Communication major, with a Marketing and English double minor. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband Taylor, and their two daughters Georgia and Cece!
Amanda works at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as an Event Manager in the Development Department, fulfilling her lifelong goal to help give back to the hospital that saved her life. Today, as an MSK employee, Amanda witnesses first-hand what a profound impact philanthropic funds have on pediatric patients and their families and we are grateful for your interest and support!
Check out this fun video where Amanda was featured on the
TODAY Show for her continued work with Cycle for Survival.
COMMUNITY STITCH PROJECT
The CancerCrusher Foundation has proudly partnered with Threads Too Needlepoint Shop again to create a special project to benefit pediatric cancer patients and their families being treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
We will be stitching a large lucite tray and auctioning off at this year's event!
This project is a true labor of love, showcasing a vibrant and intricate design by Colors of Praise. What makes this piece especially unique is the collaborative effort behind it—over 30 talented individuals contributed their time and skill to complete the needlepoint, making it a one-of-a-kind community masterpiece.
Thank you to Threads Too for this amazing collaboration - excited to see the finished product!
