Kids Beating Cancer
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
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14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL 32821, USA
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About The Ball
The Kids Beating Cancer Hats & Heroes Ball on October 10, 2026 will transport guests into a breathtaking Magical Wonderland, an enchanting evening filled with wonder, imagination, and extraordinary moments created to inspire hope and celebrate courage. Voted Best Charity Gala in Orlando for eight consecutive years, this award-winning, dynamic evening will feature a dazzling production complete with awe-inspiring performances, immersive visuals, and captivating surprises that bring this magical world to life. Guests will be swept away by extraordinary talent, theatrical artistry, and unforgettable entertainment designed to delight at every turn..
The evening will include gourmet cuisine with an open bar throughout the night, exquisite silent and live auctions, and the presentation of the outstanding Community and Pediatric Healing Heroes of Excellence Awards. True to tradition, the celebration continues late into the night with an unforgettable after-party filled with music, dancing, and high-energy entertainment.
Through your generous support of this magnificent event, Kids Beating Cancer will continue to move groundbreaking discoveries from the laboratory to the bedside—ensuring children have access to the most advanced, life-saving treatments available right here in Central Florida and beyond.
OUR VISION
To continue investing in the development of safer, more effective treatments with fewer side effects, advancing the most significant breakthroughs in pediatric cancer worldwide.
OUR MISSION
To provide children with access to life-saving treatments, fund pediatric cancer research, move new discoveries into patient care, and support families throughout the journey to a cure.
Science is the Cure to Saving Children’s Lives.
THE KBC PROMISE
At Kids Beating Cancer, we believe no family should fight alone.
We are the only nonprofit of our kind in the U.S. supporting children through every phase of their journey — from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship — while advancing research that brings us closer to cures.
Our Promise is threefold:
Funding advanced research to accelerate discoveries into treatments and cures.
Ensuring access to cutting-edge care so every child has the best chance at life.
Surrounding children and families with compassionate support, easing burdens and restoring hope.
Together, we honor John’s legacy by keeping his heart alive in every child we serve.
Visit www.kidsbeatingcancer.com to learn more.
