Youth For a Cure
YOUTH FOR A CURE
A Youth-led Cancer Nonprofit
Youth For a Cure is a non-profit student-led organization dedicated to raising $10,000+ for pediatric cancer research while promoting awareness and advocacy. Through fundraising, outreach events, and creating partnerships in the community, we empower youth to make a real impact in the fight against cancer.
About Us
About Us
Youth For a Cure is a non-profit student-led organization dedicated to raising $10,000+ for pediatric cancer research while promoting awareness and advocacy. Through fundraising, outreach events, and creating partnerships in the community, we empower youth to make a real impact in the fight against cancer.
A Student-led Cancer Nonprofit
OUR MISSION
At Youth For a Cure, we aim to empower youth to lead the fight against pediatric cancer through fundraising, advocacy, and community action.
OUR VISON
To build a world where no child has to face cancer alone, led by young people bringing about change through awareness, innovation, and fundraising for a cure.
THE STORY
Why We Started
We started Youth For a Cure because pediatric cancer affects too many children. As students, we saw the power of youth-driven action and believed more was achievable. YFAC developed from the belief that with the right team and unrelenting determination, young people can drive significant momentum toward a cure.
OUR
TEAM
Zain Aboobacker
Founder & Executive Director
Oversees vision, strategy, partnerships and expansion of YFAC. Leads fundraising, innovation, advocacy campaigns, and organizational growth.
John Landgren
Founder & Director of Operations
Manages day-to-day execution, event coordination & logistics, and internal communications to ensure smooth and scalable impact.
Our Approach
We take action with strategy. YFAC combines student-led fundraising, social media promotion, and community partnerships to create measurable results. Every dollar we raise is directed toward cancer research, and every decision we make is driven by youth leadership, intention, and measurable impact.
WHY
Pediatric cancer is not rare. It's underfunded, under-researched and often ignored. Below you'll see how devastating the truth is.
Cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease in children in the U.S. - CDC
Only 4% of federal cancer research goes to pediatric cancer - National Cancer Institute
Every day 47 kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer - American Childhood Cancer Organization
1 in 5 children diagnosed with cancer will not survive - St. Baldricks
Call To Action
These numbers aren't just statistics, they're millions of children's lives lost. Help us change the data.
Get Involved
Make a Difference With Us.
GET INVOLVED
Make a difference with us.
Join Youth for a Cure as a student volunteer. Help lead fundraisers, run awareness campaigns, and represent us. Gain leadership experience and make real impact and change. No experience needed, just commitment and drive.
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Donate & Make Change
Youth For a Cure directs donations to organizations that promote innovation and equity towards pediatric cancer research. All the money we raise is funneled into innovative cancer solutions, from awarding grants to innovative researchers to cutting-edge institutions like Dana-Farber and St. Jude. We're dedicated to making real difference for the next generation.Make your tax-deductable donation today.