Oncothon 2025
The Second Global OncoThon: A Day of Unity and Action for Pediatric Cancer
OncoDaily, in partnership with the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), is excited to announce the Second Global OncoThon, a 24-hour virtual event aimed at raising essential funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research. Set for February 15, 2025, to coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, this global initiative will unite people and organizations worldwide with a common goal: ensuring a future free of cancer for every child.
Despite being one of the leading causes of disease-related death in children, childhood cancer receives significantly less research funding than adult cancers. With nearly half a million new diagnoses every year, pediatric cancer is often classified as a “rare disease,” limiting the resources allocated to it. While over 200 drugs are available for adult cancers, fewer than 30 have been developed specifically for children, illustrating the critical gap in treatment options. This funding shortage hampers innovation, delaying the development of life-saving treatments and leaving children worldwide without the advancements they desperately need.
The Second Global OncoThon focuses not on statistics but on real, human stories—the child with hopes of a future, the parent committed to never giving up, and the global community that can make a tangible difference. This event will be a day of connection, compassion, and action, uniting us to declare that no child should ever face cancer alone. It is our moment to inspire change and deliver the breakthroughs every child deserves.
Save the date and join us for this pivotal day of solidarity and progress.
One Day. One Mission. One Global Effort.
How to sponsor the Second Global OncoThon?
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Why Sponsor the Second Global OncoThon?
- Impact: Support initiatives that directly advance pediatric cancer research and care while creating real-world solutions.
- Connect with a worldwide audience of pediatric oncology leaders, researchers, and innovators.
- Establish your organization as a key driver of innovation in pediatric cancer care and research.
By partnering with the OncoDaily and the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) for the Second Global OncoThon, you and/or your organization will gain global recognition as a leader in driving innovation and making a tangible difference in pediatric oncology.
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Where the Funds Are Going?
The funds raised through the Global OncoThon will be allocated to critical initiatives aimed at advancing pediatric oncology research and care. Specifically, these funds will support the following:
- Fellowships: The funds will provide fellowships for young oncologists and researchers, particularly from low- and middle-income countries, enabling them to gain essential experience, pursue advanced training, and contribute to global cancer research.
- PARC Grants: These funds will support PARC (Pediatric Oncology Research Collaboration) grants, which provide funding for international research projects focused on advancing pediatric cancer treatment. These grants will support collaborative efforts across countries to develop new therapies, diagnostic tools, and treatment protocols.
- Young Investigator Awards: The funds will be used to establish Young Investigator Awards, which will recognize and support promising early-career researchers in the field of pediatric oncology. These awards will help cultivate new talent, foster innovation, and drive the next generation of breakthroughs in pediatric cancer research.
- Career Development Awards: These awards will fund professionals’ career advancement, enabling them to develop specialized expertise and contribute to global pediatric cancer efforts. They will support training programs, research projects, and international collaborations to improve care and outcomes for children with cancer worldwide.
Featured Speakers
Meet our speakers at the Second OncoThon—an inspiring group of experts, advocates, and leaders from diverse fields, all united in the mission to advance childhood cancer research.
Become a Sponsor
Become a partner in the Second OncoThon and play a pivotal role in advancing childhood cancer research. By supporting this prestigious event, you will help drive groundbreaking innovation and make a lasting impact on the fight against childhood cancer. With global leaders and renowned experts joining forces, your sponsorship will contribute to a transformative cause, showcasing your commitment to changing lives and advancing medical research on a global scale.
Patron Sponsorship: 5,000,000 USD
- Event Naming Rights: naming opportunity (e.g., “Your Organization’s Global Oncothon)
- Co-Host Recognition: Recognized as an official co-host alongside OncoDaily and SIOP in all event communications, branding, and media.
- Keynote Address: Deliver a 20-minute keynote speech at the opening of the Global OncoThon.
- Fellowship Sponsorship: Fund and name ten OncoThon Fellowships (valued at 150,000 USD each) for young oncologists or researchers from low- and middle-income countries. (e.g., Your organization’s name Pediatric Oncology Fellowship for Global Innovation).
- Naming rights for four Career Development awards (250,000 USD).
- Naming rights for ten Young Investigator awards (50,000 USD each)
- Naming rights for ten PARC grants (75,000 USD each)
Platinum Sponsorship: 1,000,000 USD
- Co-Host Recognition: Recognized as an official co-host alongside OncoDaily and SIOP in all event communications, branding, and media.
- Keynote Address: Deliver a 20-minute keynote speech during the OncoThon.
- Fellowship Sponsorship: Fund and name two OncoThon Fellowships (valued at 150,000 USD each) for young oncologists or researchers from low- and middle-income countries. (e.g., Your organization’s name Pediatric Oncology Fellowship for Global Innovation).
- Naming rights for one Career Development awards (250,000 USD).
- Naming rights for two Young Investigator awards (50,000 USD each)
- Naming rights for two PARC grants (75,000 USD each)
Gold Sponsorship: 750,000 USD
- Partner Title: Recognition as the “Gold Sponsor of the Second Global Oncothon”.
- Keynote Address: Deliver a 10-minute address during one of the main virtual sessions.
- Fellowship Sponsorship: Fund and name one OncoThon Fellowship (valued at 150,000 USD).
- Naming rights for one career development award (200,000 USD).
- Naming rights for one Young Investigator award (50,000 USD)
- Naming rights for two PARC grants (75,000 USD each)
Silver Sponsorship: 500,000 USD
- Partner Title: Recognition as the “Silver Sponsor of the Second Global Oncothon”.
- Keynote Address: Deliver a 10-minute address during one of the main virtual sessions.
- Fellowship Sponsorship: Fund and name one OncoThon Fellowship (150,000 USD).
- Naming rights for two young investigator awards (50,000 USD each).
- Naming rights for one PARC grant (75,000 USD).
- Feature articles on OncoDaily
Bronze Sponsorship: 100,000 USD
- Naming rights for one young investigator award (50,000 USD).
- General Recognition.
Friend: 50,000 USD
- General Recognition: Acknowledgment as a valued supporting sponsor in all promotional and event materials.
Custom Sponsorship Opportunities
We also offer tailored sponsorship options to meet your organization’s specific goals:
- Scholarships: Establish scholarships for young oncologists or researchers.
- Travel Grants: Fund travel grants for future in-person events.
- Sponsor key parts of the event, like live Q&A sessions or post-event whitepapers.
Become an OncoThon Changemaker and help shape the future of children’s cancer research. As a Changemaker, you’ll play an important role in the event, be publicly recognized, and have the opportunity to deliver a 10-minute speech. A minimum donation of $10,000 USD is required to participate. Submit your nomination by January 30, 2025, and join us in making a lasting impact on the fight for a cancer-free future. Submit your nomination here.
How to Donate
Your generous support makes a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Below, you can find the necessary details to contribute directly to our cause.
Credit Cards
Donation link via SIOP membership/ecommerce platform.
PayPal
Donation link via Paypal payment platform.
Bank account details
Bank: UBS Switzerland AG
Postfach, 8098 Zürich
Account holder: International Society of Paediatric Oncology
USD Account
Account no.: 240-126410.65Q
IBAN: CH770024024012641065Q
BIC/SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A
EURO Account
Account no.: 240-126410.70R
IBAN: CH33 0024 0240 1264 1070 R
BIC/SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A
Contact us
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +1 978 7174884
Speakers
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 | CS Pramesh (India)Director of Tata Memorial Hospital, Convener for the National Cancer Grid. Board Member for the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). |
 | Dean Crowe (USA) |
 | Akira Nakagawa (Japan)Chairman of the Executive Council of the Asian Pacific Hematology and Oncology Group (APHOG). |
 | Carl E Allen (USA)
Chair of the SIOP PARC Programme. Co-Director of the Lymphoma and Histiocytosis Programs, and Vice-Chair for Research for the Department of Pediatrics. |
 | Mahmoud Hammad (Egypt)Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Director of the Nasser Institute Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Center |
 | Huamnin Wang (China)Chair of the Chinese Children Cancer Group (CCCG), Chair of the Surgical Oncology Group of the Chinese Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Chief of the Department of Surgical Oncology at Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University. |
 | Ishtar Espejo (Spain)The CEO of Fundación Aladina.
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 | Samira Essiaf (Belgium)Chief Executive Officer of the European Society for Pediatric Oncology (SIOPE). |
 | Donna Johnston (Canada)Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Board Member of SIOP.
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 | Gabriele Calaminus (Germany)Past-President of SIOP. Senior Consultant at the Department of Paediatric Hematology and Oncology at the University Children’s Hospital in Bonn. |
Laila Hessissen (Morocco)The President of the French-African Group of Pediatric Oncology (GFAOP), and Past- President of the Moroccan Society of Pediatric Oncology Hematology. | |
 | François Doz (France)SIOP Education and Training Committee Chair. Deputy director of clinical research, innovation and teaching in the SIREDO Oncology centre of the Curie Institute and director of the teaching of the hospital Ensemble of the Institut CurieOncology Hematology. |
 | Manette Le Grange (France)Corporate Social Responsibility Project Lead at Servier.
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 | Sean Lybrand (Switzerland)Executive director, Global Strategic Lead for Amgen's Access to Healthcare unit.
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 | Maite Gorostegui Obanos (Spain)
Global Mapping Committee Chair of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP). Pediatric Oncologist at the Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona, Hospital San Joan de Déu. |
 | Federico Guillermo Antillon Klussmann (Guatemala)
SIOP Global Health Network Committee Co-chair. |
 | Joyce Kambugu (Uganda)President of SIOP Africa Continental Branch. Pediatric oncology fellowship director at Uganda Cancer Institute. |
 | Courtney Sullivan (USA)SIOP Nursing Network Chair. Founder of the Latin American Nurse Educator Network, St. Jude-VIVA Asia Pacific Nursing Institute. |
 | Ying Wang (China)Vice President of China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA), Vice President of International Cancer Patient Coalition(ICPC), Secretary General of Asian Oncology Society (AOS) and World Association for Integrative Oncology(WAIO). |
 | Scott Howard (USA)Past-General Secretary of the SIOP, CEO and Founder of Resonance Oncology. Deputy Director of Yeolyan Hematology and Oncology Center. |
 | Leslie Lehmann (USA)Clinical Director of the Stem Cell Transplantation Program at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. |
 | Rashmi Dalvi (India)Continental Past-President for SIOP-Asia. She is presently MUHS Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology Oncology at the Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences.
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 | Wojciech Mlynarski (Poland)Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Oncology and Hematology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland.
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 | Lorna Renner (Ghana)Past- President of SIOP Africa Continental branch, trail blazer for Paediatric Oncology in Ghana and for GICC. |
 | Korede Akindele (Nigeria)Chairman of Young SIOP Network and COO of Dorcas Cancer Foundation. |