HANDSTAND WALK FOR KIDS

Handstand Walk is a nationwide handstand walk-a-thon where athletes raise funds and advocate for pediatric cancer research through their participation. Handstand Walks will be held the end of November 2024.

Will you donate to help our team and our athletes reach our fundraising goal? Donate $1 or a gazillion, it all adds up!

PEDIATRIC CANCERS ARE UNDERFUNDED

Even though cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 19 in the U.S all pediatric cancers are considered rare.

Pharmaceutical companies spend minimal dollars researching drugs for children because they lack the ability to reap large profits.

Only 4-5% of the National Cancer Institute's budget is dedicated to researching pediatric cancers.

This leaves the funding of new research and drugs largely up to philanthropic efforts.

100% OF YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS RESEARCH

Every dollar donated goes directly to doctors and researchers. Their work has led to FDA approval of new drugs and other breakthroughs that impact kids and families, not just at MSK Kids but around the world.

WHO WE ARE

We are 100% self funded organization driven entirely by the passion and dedication of volunteers. Led by Wall Street Managing Director, mom to a cancer survivor, and former Brown University Gymnast Caryn Freiberger, along with best in class advisors, and a band of rockstar volunteer athletes. This commitment ensures that 100% of every donation goes to doctors and researchers. Learn more: www.handstandwalkforkids.com

Over the past three years, more than 500 athletes—from NCAA students to elementary-aged children—have come together to raise an astounding $650,000 for vital pediatric cancer research. They have walked over 30 miles on their hands. With contributions from over 3,000 individual donors, the outpouring of advocacy and leadership from these athletes has been truly inspiring!