Dr. Jeffrey A. Toretsky, M.D. - Georgetown University Medical Center

Since 2007, G4G has been dedicated to funding innovative pediatric cancer research at Georgetown University Medical Center lead by Dr. Jeffrey A. Toretsky M.D. In 2010, Go4theGoal Foundation, along with the Nick Currey Fund each awarded a $50k for a two-year scholarship to a pre-med student in Dr. Toretsky’s lab.

The research being performed by Dr. Toretsky and his team has the potential to improve treatment not only for patients with Ewing's Sarcoma, but for others who have cancers with similar molecular characteristics.  Read more about Dr. Toretsky...

Dr. Elizabeth Lawlor, M.D. Ph.D. - University of Michigan

A rising star in Ewing's Sarcoma research, G4G awarded a $90,000 grant to Dr. Elizabeth Lawlor, M.D. Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Pathology at the University of Michigan.  Dr. Lawlor used this grant to purchase the Biosperix Xvivo incubation system. This piece of equipment allows cells to grow in conditions that are as similar as possible to their natural environment.

The Lawlor Lab is gaining insights into both the origins of pediatric sarcomas and the biology of cancer stem cells by evaluating the similarities and differences between normal stem cell development and cancer.  Learn more about Dr. Lawlor's research...

G4G has awarded over $500,000 in pediatric cancer research grants to date.  For more information about the G4G Pediatric Cancer Research Grant and Scholarship Program, or to apply for a G4G Grant, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it