The Osteosarcoma Collaborative (OSC) is a 100% volunteer organization. OSC has teamed up with several well-known pediatric cancer foundations to fund a new $1.5 million “Fight Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant.” All donations to the OSC will fund this project.
2025
$30,389
Funds Raised in 2025
$1,718,364
Total Funds Raised

The Story Behind This Hero Fund

Today the Osteosarcoma Collaborative is teaming up with several well-known pediatric cancer foundations to fund a new $1.5 million "Fight Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant." The goal of this grant is to rapidly translate the research into a clinical trial that will benefit patients within three years. We are proud to support Dr. Patrick Grohar at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who was selected as the recipient of this grant after a thorough scientific review process led by the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Learn more about this new osteosarcoma grant here.

Seven years ago, friends from the Osteosarcoma Collaborative and St. Baldrick’s Foundation set out to raise $1.5 million to fund a grant to make a big difference for kids fighting osteosarcoma. For the first time in St. Baldrick’s history, a call went out to the research community for proposals specific to this bone cancer that has seen no real progress in over forty years. That grant went to Dr. Alex Huang at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. It helped launch a Phase 1 clinical trial, fueled research leading to FDA Orphan Drug Designation for two new osteosarcoma treatments and propelled research to develop two additional osteosarcoma clinical trials.

The St. Baldrick's Foundation is guided by a Scientific Advisory Committee, comprised of leading experts in the childhood cancer community, to ensure that every dollar makes the greatest impact for kids with cancer.

Highlights & Happenings

  • Thank you 
    Clay and Shawna Holderman

    We are grateful for the generous support from Clay and Shawna Holderman, who in honor of their son Macen, have joined the Osteosarcoma Collaborative in funding the FOT Super Grant. 
  • If Not Now, When? 
    Cheers for a Cause Party 

    Join us on Saturday, April 24 to party with a purpose and help fund the Fight Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant. Get your ticket here.
  • Filling The Funding Gap

     Impact Report

    In 2018, the Osteosarcoma Collaborative pursued an initiative to raise $1.5 in honor of OsteoWarriors Olivia, John, and Quinn. The grant was awarded to Dr. Alex Huang. Read about the impact of this funding.

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Funding in Action

Donations given to the Osteosarcoma Collaborative will fund a new $1.5 million "Fight Osteosarcoma Together Super Grant." 

The St. Baldrick's Foundation is guided by a Scientific Advisory Committee, comprised of leading experts in the childhood cancer community, to ensure that every dollar makes the greatest impact for kids with cancer. 

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Who's Involved

These people make us smile - they’re the doers and money-raisers on behalf of the Osteosarcoma Collaborative. They’re shaving their heads, hosting events, starting fundraisers and more to make childhood cancer research possible.

2025 Events

Get Involved Your Own Way

  • Create An Event

    Start your own St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event to support our Hero Fund! A dedicated staff member will guide you every step of the way—and you’ll have fun doing something great for kids with cancer.

  • Be a Shavee

    Register to shave your head and support our Hero Fund at any St. Baldrick’s event worldwide! No event nearby? Go virtual and shave anytime, anywhere.

  • Start a Fundraiser

    Not into head-shaving? No problem! Start a fundraiser for our Hero Fund doing something you love—bike a marathon, host a bake sale, anything goes!

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