Thank You for Joining the Fight!!
With each gift, we’re one step closer to finding a cure!
#GivingTuesday happens every year and is the perfect time to make your support of CDCN known! Every dollar helps accelerate research, improve patient care and bring hope to those affected by Castleman disease.
Ways to Join the Fight
- Donate directly to the CDCN
- Donate to the CDCN via our online form
- Venmo the CDCN at @CureCastleman
- Text GIVECDCN to 41444 to receive a text with a link to donate
- Shop for a cause and visit our CDCN store to purchase official hats, mugs and apparel!
- Donate $75 and receive a signed copy of Dr. David Fajgenbaum’s acclaimed memoir, Chasing My Cure! Learn more about the Chasing Our Cures campaign.
- Give in honor or memory of someone special! Share this donation form with your friends or have them text GIVECDCN to 41444 to receive a link to donate.
- Spread the word about Castleman disease! Share this page with your friends and family on social media to help educate about Castleman disease and the CDCN.
100% of all individual donations and merchandise proceeds go directly to urgent Castleman disease and immunology research.
About the CDCN
The Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) is a global organization dedicated to accelerating research and treatment for Castleman disease (CD), a rare disease at the intersection of cancer and autoimmunity, to improve survival for all patients with CD. We work to achieve this by facilitating collaboration among the global research community, mobilizing resources, strategically investing in high-impact research, and supporting patients and their loved ones. Learn more about the CDCN here.
Our Story
The CDCN was founded in 2012 by Drs. David Fajgenbaum and Frits van Rhee out of the urgent need to advance research and improve patient care for Castleman disease. Learn more about Dr. David Fajgenbaum’s journey with Castleman disease and the beginnings of the CDCN here.
Our Research
The CDCN takes a unique collaborative approach to accelerate research for Castleman disease. Check out our research pipeline to learn about all of the CDCN’s active research projects.