Optimist International shall be the leading force to rid the world of childhood cancer. Childhood cancer treatment has been called the
“modern medical miracle” due to the remarkable progress made in curing infants, children, teenagers and young adults with cancer. Up to 70% of all childhood cancer can now be cured. Childhood leukemia now has an 80% survival rate.The childhood cancer death rate has dropped more dramatically for children than for any other age group. This is due solely to coordinated research. More than 400,000 patient-years of life are being saved each year using newly developed treatments for children with cancer. The Optimist International Board of Directors has designated CCC as a priority and with the support of the Optimist International Foundations, has established a five – year funding commitment for the program.
How do we become the leading force to rid the world of childhood cancer? It requires the commitment of all membership levels within Optimist International.
