1981~
Funded by the National Science Council, the international study “The Impact of Childhood Cancer on Chinese Families” revealed that financial burden was one of the greatest challenges faced by families.
1982~
With encouragement from Dr. Ida Martinson and the joint efforts of leading NTU medical and nursing experts—including Professors Kuo-Sin Lin, Zhong-Xiang Li, Yu-Mei Yu, and Yueh-Chih Chen—supported by donations from the public, the Childhood Cancer Foundation, R.O.C. was officially founded in July.
Pre-1995~
Before the launch of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI), CCF focused primarily on subsidizing chemotherapy drugs and medical expenses.
Post-1995~
Following the implementation of the NHI system, CCF shifted its focus from direct medical subsidies to providing support for ancillary medications, emergency financial assistance, case support, and educational/vocational training subsidies, aiming to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer undergoing treatment.
1988~
Under the leadership of then-chairperson Dr. Kuo-Sin Lin, the Taiwan Pediatric Oncology Group (TPOG) was founded to advance pediatric oncology in Taiwan, promote research, exchange findings, and establish international collaboration. A centralized data registry and joint treatment protocols were created, and over 10,000 children with cancer have been registered and followed to date.
Today~
TPOG includes nearly 100 pediatric hematology-oncology specialists and consultants across major hospitals in Taiwan, who meet regularly to report outcomes and share experiences.
2017–2018~
To better serve families across Taiwan, CCF expanded its services by establishing branch offices in Taichung (2017) and Kaohsiung (2018), and hiring additional full-time social workers to strengthen localized case services and activities.
CCF believes that childhood comes only once. We are committed to ensuring that children with cancer receive holistic, compassionate care from multidisciplinary professionals throughout their long and difficult treatment journeys—transforming hospitals from places of fear into places of hope, and supporting families so they can feel cared for and connected to their communities.
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