Children's Research Foundation (CRF) is a non-profit organization chartered by the states of Illinois and Indiana to support medical research in the diseases of children. CRF has been an all volunteer foundation since its inception over 50 years ago.

Where Your Money Goes
Doctors submit grant proposals to our board of directors. Grants are awarded to the proposals that best support the goal of CRF. These grants may assist in the purchase of laboratory equipment, medicines, and specimens. Examples of research that doctors from Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago and Children's Memorial Hospital have investigated include the following:

• Brain and respiratory functions
• Causes and treatments of childhood cancers
• Diseases of the immune system
• Endocrine and glandular dysfunctions
• Fetal development
• Neonatal research
• Viruses and viral infections

Why Contribute to Children's Research Foundation?
At a time of decreased governmental funding, the decision on the part of young doctors to go into research rather than into private practice requires dedication and support. Often CRF grants have been the first step towards the development of groundbreaking discoveries leading towards the cure of childhood diseases.

"So They May Live"
Your generous support will contribute to vital research in the elimination of childhood diseases. Opportunities exist for you to contribute to CRF in the following forms:

• Memorials
• Honorariums
• Donations
• Annual Fundraising Events
  • Swing Into Spring
  • Holiday Appeal