Our Story

My name is Connor Chin. Five years ago, my sister Elizabeth established Smash Kids Cancer organization in support of my fight against cancer. I was diagnosed with bone cancer six years ago when I was 11 years old. I was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, but the cancer came back after 12 months.  Instead of conventional chemotherapy the second time around, I participated in a clinical trial immunotherapy. This drug was developed by scientists in Memorial Sloan Kettering.  Although the journey was rough, I am grateful to Memorial Sloan Kettering for saving my life.  I am feeling great now and enjoying life as a senior in high school.

Pediatric cancer research is extremely underfunded in this country. Only 4% of the National Cancer Institute’s research budget is dedicated to pediatric cancers, which is why donations are critical to making progress possible. In addition to fundraising, it’s also important to raise awareness of childhood cancer as it’s not something most people know about. Our mission is to help improve cancer care and bring hope to children with cancer. 

I hope you will join me in this important cause.  Together we can make a difference in the lives of children with cancer.  Let’s Smash Kids Cancer together!