The Charlie Landers Foundation

We are a nonprofit organization on a mission to strike out Ewing’s Sarcoma once and for all.

Our Mission

The mission of the Charlie Landers Foundation is to raise awareness, provide critical support to pediatric and young adult patients, and fund research to find a cure for Ewing’s Sarcoma.

Together We Can Strike Out Ewing’s Sarcoma.

The Charlie Landers Foundation was founded to honor the legacy of Charlie Landers, who passed away after a valiant two-and-a-half-year battle against Ewing’s Sarcoma.

Through his Foundation, Charlie’s lasting legacy of strength, perseverance, courage, and compassion for others, will guide us on our mission to support Ewing’s patients and fund research that leads to a cure.

Since the Foundation was started, we have raised close to a million dollars, delivered comfort kits to patients in over twenty five hospitals across the United States, and formed a medical advisory board of leading doctors and researchers to help us allocate grants & research dollars in search of new treatments with the end goal of developing a cure that strikes out Ewing’s Sarcoma once and for all.

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The State of Ewing’s Sarcoma in Numbers.

Ewing’s Sarcoma is a devastating and rare form of bone cancer that mainly affects children, adolescents, and young adults.

Survival rates vary depending on advancement of disease and age of the patient at time of diagnosis, but the 5-year survival rate for metastatic Ewing’s Sarcoma is 30% and only 10% in instances of recurrence. These statistics are unacceptable and frightening.

350
Individuals are diagnosed with a form of Ewing’s Sarcoma Annually.
Only about 350 individuals per year are diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, representing about 4% of all childhood cancers. 

About half of all Ewing’s Sarcoma diagnoses are in people between the ages of 10 and 20.

These tumors can also affect babies, younger children and young adults in their 20s and 30s and sometimes even 40s.
30+
The last FDA-approved treatment for Ewing's Sarcoma was in 1990.
The last treatment approved by the FDA occurred over 30 years ago and the prognosis for survival has not changed during this time.

The 5-year survival rate for metastatic Ewing Sarcoma is 30%.

Patients who experience a recurrent form of Ewing’s Sarcoma have less than a 10% survival rate.
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Only four percent of the National Cancer Institute's budget is allocated to pediatric cancers.
Due to the fact that this form of cancer is so rare amongst children, adolescents, and young adults, it has not garnered the necessary attention or funding to develop effective treatment protocols that could save the lives of countless individuals.

The State of Ewing’s Sarcoma in Numbers.

Ewing’s Sarcoma is a devastating and rare form of bone cancer that mainly affects children, adolescents, and young adults.

Survival rates vary depending on advancement of disease and age of the patient at time of diagnosis, but the 5-year survival rate for metastatic Ewing’s Sarcoma is 30% and only 10% in instances of recurrence. These statistics are unacceptable and frightening.

350
Individuals are diagnosed with a form of Ewing’s Sarcoma Annually.
Only about 350 individuals per year are diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, representing about 4% of all childhood cancers. 

About half of all Ewing’s Sarcoma diagnoses are in people between the ages of 10 and 20.

These tumors can also affect babies, younger children and young adults in their 20s and 30s and sometimes even 40s.
30+
The last FDA-approved treatment for Ewing's Sarcoma was in 1990.
The last treatment approved by the FDA occurred over 30 years ago and the prognosis for survival has not changed during this time.

The 5-year survival rate for metastatic Ewing Sarcoma is 30%.

Patients who experience a recurrent form of Ewing’s Sarcoma have less than a 10% survival rate.
>4%
Only four percent of the National Cancer Institute's budget is allocated to pediatric cancers.
Due to the fact that this form of cancer is so rare amongst children, adolescents, and young adults, it has not garnered the necessary attention or funding to develop effective treatment protocols that could save the lives of countless individuals.

Browse Our Upcoming Events

Join us for an event where we unite in raising awareness & funds to strike out Ewing's Sarcoma and support pediatric cancer patients.

2nd Annual Charlie Landers Hudson Farm Shooting Event

Join us October 19th for an unparalleled outdoor clay shooting experience at the majestic Hudson Farm Club, one of the most attractive and challenging shooting layouts in the country, as we put a target on Ewing’s Sarcoma.

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CL7 Oktoberfest

Join us for a special evening under the big tent at McBride Field in Franklin Lakes as we celebrate our inaugural CL7 Oktoberfest! Enjoy Ball Park Eats with some German flair, Beer and Wine. Live Music by Country Comfort and Phantom DJ, lawn games and a special tribute to our guy, Charlie.

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Charlie’s 7K Road Race

Charlie’s 7k Wellness Road Race is right around the corner. Join us on 7/7 at Charlie’s Rock at Pulis 90 Field as we run, walk or bike! Find the joy in supporting Charlie’s wish to help others going through what he did. Let’s run down Ewing’s Sarcoma once and for all.

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Charlie’s 7K Road Race NYC

Join us on July 26th in Central Park for a  run around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir as we remember and honor both Charlie and Davi. 6pm Start!

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CL7 Oktoberfest

Join us for a special evening under the big tent at McBride Field in Franklin Lakes as we celebrate our inaugural CL7 Oktoberfest! Enjoy Ball Park Eats with some German flair, Beer and Wine. Live Music by Country Comfort and Phantom DJ, lawn games and a special tribute to our guy, Charlie.

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2nd Annual Charlie Landers Hudson Farm Shooting Event

Join us October 18th for an unparalleled outdoor clay shooting experience at the majestic Hudson Farm Club, one of the most attractive and challenging shooting layouts in the country, as we put a target on Ewing’s Sarcoma.

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Donate To The Charlie Landers Foundation

Our success is ultimately measured by our ability to empower patients and individuals to strike out Ewing’s Sarcoma. In our first year we allocated over $350k to four high impact grants in the ongoing search of a cure. Our next fundraising target is to raise $400,000 for our 2024 grant cycle.

Join us in our mission to raise awareness, provide critical support to pediatric and young adult patients, and fund research to find a cure for this devastating disease by making a donation today.

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We Are Dedicated To Supporting Ewing’s Sarcoma Patients Across The Nation

The Charlie Landers Foundation is actively involved in supporting patients fighting Ewing’s Sarcoma in over twenty five hospitals across the US through CL7 comfort kits. We’ve also established a top-tier medical advisory board to help us determine how to allocate research dollars & grants.

2024 Grant Applications Now Open

The Charlie Landers Foundation is elated to announce the availability of grant applications for innovative Ewing’s Sarcoma research. It's your opportunity to bring forth scientific advancements that could significantly impact pediatric healthcare. We invite all credentialed researchers to apply now.

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Charlie’s Story

Discover the inspiring story of Charlie, our honorary CEO, and how his memory continues to guide the direction of the organization founded in his name.

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Our Mission

With the support of individuals, families, and corporate sponsors, together we can make an impact on a disease that has gone underfunded & researched for far too long.

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About Us

Learn more about The Charlie Landers Foundation and what makes our focus unique amongst other nonprofit organizations battling pediatric cancer.

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Medical Board

Our medical advisory board of leading Pediatric Sarcoma experts helps us allocate the money we raise towards the selection of research Grants that have the potential to immediately impact the lives of Ewing’s sarcoma patients.

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Our Team

The Charlie Landers Foundation is made up of passionate individuals who knew and loved Charlie and support Charlie’s final wish of supporting Ewing’s Sarcoma patients and funding research for a cure.

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Comfort Kits

CL7 Comfort Kits are specially curated care packages for those newly diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma. Our goal is to provide one to every individual in America battling this disease.

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