The Ally Anderson Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma Research Fund has been established in honor and memory of childhood cancer fighter Ally Anderson from Ohio. The goal is to raise research funds through the Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation to help find safer and less-toxic treatments for Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma.

Ally says, “Five years ago, on September 5, 2018, I heard the dreaded words, ‘You have cancer’ and since then, I have heard those words an additional 5 times making this the 6th fight for my life…At 16 years old, I have been forced to think about my life and the end more than a kid should have to. This is why we need more funding for research. I feel that kids should not be faced with life-or-death situations. I believe that we can help raise money to fight cancer. Knowing and learning about cancer is important because it could be anyone. I thought it could never be me until it was, and I quickly realized how common it is. It shouldn’t take a diagnosis of you or someone you love to get involved.”

Heartbreakingly, after five years of valiantly fighting Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, Ally passed away at the age of 16 on November 13, 2023. Before her passing, Ally's family promised Ally that they would continue her commitment to raise awareness and funds for research and to make a difference for children and young adults diagnosed with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma.

Please consider a donation to the Ally Anderson Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma Research Fund to honor Ally.

To donate by check, please mail to: Arms Wide Open, PO Box 258, Marlboro, New Jersey 07746. In the memo please indicate Ally Anderson. For wire transfer please contact Dena at dena@awoccf.org.

Ally Anderson Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS) Research Fund

Fighting ARMS and All Childhood Cancers in Honor of Ally Anderson