Filling the Funding Gap
Learn about the funding gap that impacts childhood cancer research and how St. Baldrick’s is trying to fill it.
Super Soph's Pediatric Cancer Research Fund was created to honor Sophie Rossi who passed away at 18 months old, following a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Sophie brought smiles and joy to everyone she encountered in her short life. Our hope is to honor Sophie’s spirit by using this Fund to help find a cure for Acute Myeloid Leukemia and all childhood cancers.
2025
$3,315
Funds Raised in 2025
2024
$7,903
Funds Raised in 2024
$147,194
Total Funds Raised
Since 2015
The Story Behind This Hero Fund
Our sweet Super Soph was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at just 3 months old. She endured multiple rounds of chemotherapy and two bone marrow transplants during her 15-month battle with this awful disease.
Many times, Sophie would proudly wear her super hero cape and a big smile during her procedures.
Although she spent the majority of her life stuck in a single hospital room, Sophie brought smiles and joy to everyone she encountered. She loved Elmo, watching Wheel of Fortune, blowing kisses, eating cheese curls, dancing and shimmying, and deejaying on the nearest iPhone.
Our goal with this Fund is to honor Sophie’s spunky spirit by funding research that will find a cure for Acute Myeloid Leukemia and all other childhood cancers. Our wish is that no other family hears that they have run out of options and no other child has to endure what our beautiful Sophie did.
Highlights & Happenings
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Your Support Means So MuchThese friends and family members helped us raise funds for childhood cancer research in honor of Sophie! See the 2016-2024 list. -
What Is Acute Myeloid LeukemiaLearn more about acute myleoid leukemia on our blog!
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Funding in Action
Donations given to the Super Soph Pediatric Research Fund have generously supported a St. Baldrick's Fellow grant for Lisa Niswander, M.D., Ph.D. and a St.Baldrick's Fellow Grant for Samual John, M.D. These researchers are developing better treatments for acute myeloid leukemia.
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.
Who's Involved
These people make us smile - they’re the doers and money-raisers on behalf of Super Soph. They’re shaving their heads, hosting events, starting fundraisers and more to make childhood cancer research possible.
Thank You to Our 2025 Donors
$2,500–$4,999
- Super Sophie March Madness Pool
$100–$249
- Nana & Pop
$500–$999
- Robert Mench
$1–$99
- Meghan Moses
- Steven Lorig
- Judy Wholley
Get Involved Your Own Way
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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.
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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.
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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!
Need help? Email us at Funds@StBaldricks.org
