CURE was founded in 1976 by a group of Rochester parents who lost their children to cancer. They found there were needs that were not met during their own journeys and wanted to help future families who were going through similar experiences. We have been helping families being treated at Golisano Children's Hospital for 40 years. CURE's mission is: Improving the lives of children and their families coping with childhood cancer or chronic blood disorders by providing emotional, educational, social and financial assistance; promoting and funding research toward a cure.