OUR MISSION
Our mission is to crush pediatric cancer by empowering our community to collectively conquer this devastating disease, afflicting infants, children and young adults.
As a leukemia survivor, I decided several years ago to establish CancerCrusher, a non-profit foundation, which aims to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancer patients and their families. The foundation was launched in 2008 with numerous initiatives including organizational alliances, special programs and innovative fundraising events.
We invite you to help us in our continuing efforts to support the children afflicted with cancer and their families in their resolve to conquer this heartrending disease.
-Amanda McKean Brown
CancerCrusher Foundation President & Founder
ABOUT US
Amanda McKean Brown was inspired to create the CancerCrusher Foundation through her personal battle with childhood leukemia, and has been working ever since she was a teenager to raise awareness and advocate for pediatric cancer patients and survivors.
She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on December 26, 1992 just a few months after her second birthday. Amanda was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center by an incredible team of doctors and nurses, along with the remarkable support of family and friends, who all came together to help her fight and ultimately win her battle. Amanda’s mission in creating the CancerCrusher Foundation is to help all of those fight their ongoing battle against pediatric cancer.
Since its inception in 2008, the CancerCrusher Foundation has been committed to advocating for pediatric cancer patients and their families. In the process, the foundation has raised over $300,000 to support various cancer organizations, including Make-A-Wish, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), Monmouth Medical Center, and “I’m Too Young for This.”
Amanda graduated from Fairfield University in May 2013, as a Communication major, with a Marketing and English double minor. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband Taylor, and their two daughters Georgia and Cece!
Amanda works at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as an Event Manager in the Development Department, fulfilling her lifelong goal to help give back to the hospital that saved her life.
Amanda was featured on the TODAY Show for her continued work with Cycle for Survival.
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CancerCrusher Tea Party Luncheon
SAVE THE DATE!
We are excited to announce that our annual CancerCrusher Foundation Tea Party Luncheon will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Navesink Country Club!
Stay tuned for exciting event details...
Committee Members
Kathryn Bauer
Celee Belmonte
Amanda Brown
Alicia Bublitz
Maricarmen Buckley
Nicole Buckley
Charlotte Carey
Georgia Callahan
Alexandra Conley
Meg Denise
Christie Elder
Parker Engels
Erin Gaffney
Ann Hawley
Tyler Hawley
Sandy Henning
Casey Kegelman
Nora King
Maggie Ludman
Catherine Mannes
Lisa McKean
Joan Mercer
Elise Nelson
Holly Ostrow
Christina Piper
Sara Poponak
Ellie Preiss
Claire Reilly
Caroline Safran
Sofia Seckler
Megan Scott
Jeanne Shanley
Kara Smith
Karen Stanton
Sarah Swan
Peeka Tildesley
Tammy Zacks