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Why Partner with CCF
Maximize exposure and position your brand as a visible supporter of the largest cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) non-profit in the world and the CCA community across event platforms and materials.
- Logo placement on event materials (e.g., websites, brochures, signage, digital platforms)
- Acknowledgment during event sessions, in press releases, or post-event recaps
- Exhibit space or booth presence to showcase resources or engage with patients and caregivers
Showcase your expertise and commitment to the field through high-visibility speaking and content opportunities.
- Opportunities for sponsored panels or session participation
- Association with mission-driven, patient-centered initiatives, enhancing corporate reputation
- Highlighting scientific contributions or disease-area commitment in front of key stakeholders
Stay informed on the evolving CCA landscape to inform strategic priorities and identify areas of alignment.
- Exposure to disease-specific education, trends, and unmet needs
- Support for provider education and early diagnosis efforts, which align with treatment goals
- Insight into regional needs or access barriers, helpful for commercial and medical strategy
Demonstrate your organization’s broader commitment to equity, advocacy, and the patient journey.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the patient community beyond product promotion
- Supports health equity, access to care, and educational outreach
- May fulfill internal CSR, ESG, or diversity goals
Gain tailored value through data, outcomes, and future partnership opportunities.
- Data or outcomes summary reports from the event
- Pre/post-event metrics showing reach, engagement, and impact
- Inclusion in future advisory boards or pilot initiatives
Our Partnership Programs
Patient Advocacy & Support Programs
These initiatives provide direct, compassionate support to patients and caregivers throughout their cholangiocarcinoma journey.
Patient Advocacy & Support Programs
These initiatives provide direct, compassionate support to patients and caregivers throughout their cholangiocarcinoma journey.
- Advocacy Alliance Program
A cornerstone of CCF’s mission is to provide meaningful, personalized support to those impacted by cholangiocarcinoma. Through this program, your sponsorship directly funds critical patient advocacy efforts—including Research Advocates, CholangioConnect peer mentors, CARE Teams, Hope Ambassadors, volunteer training, and our new CCF Patient App. It also supports practical and emotional resources such as the Newly Connected Program, Patient HelpTexts, educational workbooks and publications, grief care packages, and the EPIC Patient Camp. By supporting this initiative, your company helps patients and caregivers have access to timely information, trusted guidance, and a compassionate community. - Educational Webinars
CCF-hosted webinars offer patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals direct access to expert-led presentations on a variety of CCA-related topics, including treatment options, clinical trials, symptom management, and survivorship. Industry partners often use these webinars to present information on their clinical trials, therapies, and areas of scientific focus—making complex topics accessible and actionable for the CCA community. These 60-minute sessions include a live Q&A and are promoted across CCF’s digital platforms. On average, webinars attract around 100 live participants, with peaks of up to 257 attendees. Content continues to reach audiences well beyond the live event, averaging 300 additional YouTube views per webinar—with some recordings reaching as many as 3,064 views—ensuring extended visibility and long-term impact.
Education & Awareness Campaigns
Focused on raising visibility, educating the public and professionals, and amplifying the patient voice.
Education & Awareness Campaigns
Focused on raising visibility, educating the public and professionals, and amplifying the patient voice.
- CCA Awareness Month
Each February, CCF leads Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month to educate communities, share patient stories, and spotlight the challenges faced by those affected by this rare cancer. Through landmark lightings, global outreach, and targeted campaigns, we work to raise visibility and build year-round momentum for change. Your support helps us produce awareness materials and expand our reach, bringing hope to thousands and advancing efforts to improve treatments and find a cure.
Conferences & Events
Opportunities to engage with patients, clinicians, researchers, and industry partners in dynamic learning environments.
Conferences & Events
Opportunities to engage with patients, clinicians, researchers, and industry partners in dynamic learning environments.
- Annual Conference
For 13 years, CCF’s Annual Conference has served as the largest gathering of the global cholangiocarcinoma community, bringing together more than 1,000 stakeholders—patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and industry partners—united in the fight against this rare cancer. Held May 1–3, 2026, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, the three-day event offers dynamic sessions highlighting the latest in research, treatment, and patient care. Through shared experiences and open dialogue, the conference fosters collaboration, inspires innovation, and helps shape support services that meet the real-world needs of the CCA community. For sponsors, this high-impact event offers unmatched visibility, brand alignment with patient-centered initiatives, and meaningful engagement with the full spectrum of cholangiocarcinoma stakeholders.
- Regional Symposia
CCF’s Regional Symposiums are half-day educational events that bring together CCA patients, caregivers, and leading clinicians to share the latest research, offer expert insights, and foster meaningful dialogue. These events provide a unique opportunity for attendees to connect, ask questions, and gain valuable knowledge to navigate their journey. Sponsorship offers direct engagement with the CCA community through pre-event communications, on-site interaction, and post-event outreach. With 75–125 attendees expected at each symposium, your support helps us deliver essential resources while ensuring patient voices remain central to research and drug development.
- Team CCF Marathons
Team CCF was launched in 2016 to raise funds for cholangiocarcinoma research and patient services through athletic events nationwide. Since then, over 350 athletes and 2,500 virtual participants have joined Team CCF, raising more than $1.6 million. Sponsorship of Team CCF helps cover essentials like race bibs, team gear, and event support for major races such as the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon. Your support ensures that funds raised go directly to benefit CCA patients while offering valuable visibility and engagement with a passionate community of patients, caregivers, clinicians, and advocates.
Industry Engagement
Formal opportunities for companies to collaborate, share insights, and inform CCF strategy.
Industry Engagement
Formal opportunities for companies to collaborate, share insights, and inform CCF strategy.
- Industry Council
Launched in 2019, the Industry Council offers pharmaceutical and biotech companies a unique opportunity to engage in a collaborative, solutions-focused forum dedicated to advancing progress in cholangiocarcinoma. Members participate in quarterly meetings—one in-person at the Annual Conference and three virtual—designed to foster open dialogue, share insights, and align around shared priorities such as research, access, patient education, and clinical trial awareness. Council participation positions your company as a committed leader in rare disease advocacy, strengthens cross-sector relationships, and provides early visibility into emerging opportunities to partner with CCF on high-impact initiatives.
Research & Innovation
Programs that accelerate scientific discovery and foster the next generation of CCA researchers.
Research & Innovation
Programs that accelerate scientific discovery and foster the next generation of CCA researchers.
- Research and Innovation Program
CCF’s Research Program is committed to advancing cholangiocarcinoma research and supporting the next generation of scientific leaders through targeted fellowship and grant opportunities. We offer two primary fellowships: a 1-Year Early-Career Research Fellowship to support innovative investigators at the start of their careers, and a 3-Year Mid-Career Training Grant designed to help established researchers expand their work in CCA. Since 2015, CCF has awarded over $3 million in seed funding to 60 researchers across 34 institutions in 6 countries, helping to drive breakthroughs in early detection, drug discovery, immunotherapy, and more. Sponsoring one of these fellowships directly contributes to improving patient outcomes while advancing science in this critical and underserved area. Supporters receive recognition across award announcements, publications, and collaborative branding opportunities.
Strategic Partnerships
CCF collaborates with industry partners to identify shared priorities and co-develop initiatives that educate, empower, and support the cholangiocarcinoma community.
Strategic Partnerships
CCF collaborates with industry partners to identify shared priorities and co-develop initiatives that educate, empower, and support the cholangiocarcinoma community.
- Collaborative Program Development
Co-create patient- or provider-focused initiatives that align with both organizational goals and community needs. - Custom Educational Campaigns
Develop targeted outreach or awareness efforts tied to specific topics such as biomarker education, clinical trial literacy, or symptom management. - Community Insight & Engagement
Partner on surveys, patient advisory boards, or medical advisory boards to gather real-world perspectives that inform strategy and program design. - Clinical Trial & Access Support
Identify ways to raise awareness of active studies, address barriers to access, and share relevant trial information with patients and providers.
Workplace Engagement & Volunteering
Hands-on opportunities for corporate teams and individuals to support the CCF mission.
Workplace Engagement & Volunteering
Hands-on opportunities for corporate teams and individuals to support the CCF mission.
Inviting your employees to champion CCF supports our mission and deepens their connection to your company’s values and community. There are many ways to engage your employee base in supporting CCF with volunteer opportunities or purpose-driven fundraising opportunities:
- Companies and their employees can make a meaningful impact by volunteering with CCF through hands-on service projects, such as assembling educational kits or welcome bags for events. Group volunteer activities can be customized based on timing, location, and interest—with advance notice, we’re happy to design a project that aligns with your team’s goals. For those interested in ongoing or patient-facing roles, a brief onboarding process may be required.
- Peer-to-peer fundraising can be a powerful tool for boosting employee morale in a company setting. Empowering employees to raise funds for CCF can enhance employee engagement, foster teamwork, and collectively drive impact toward a cause they care about.
Corporate Grants & Donations
Come alongside us and make an impact by supporting our full mission and helping us scale the programs that bring hope and progress to patients and families.
Corporate Grants & Donations
Come alongside us and make an impact by supporting our full mission and helping us scale the programs that bring hope and progress to patients and families.
Corporate grants and donations are instrumental in accelerating progress toward finding a cure. We partner with organizations through single or multi-year commitments that invest in the future of cholangiocarcinoma research and patient support. Your investment fuels groundbreaking research, drives innovation, and delivers critical resources for patients facing this devastating disease. By partnering with us, your company aligns with a mission that is bold, urgent, and focused on saving lives — demonstrating your brand’s leadership in advancing cancer research and creating meaningful change where it is needed most.
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