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Raleigh, NC
It all started with a little girl named Elena Desserich. She too was a victim of a rare form of brain cancer (DIPG) and she was five years old. Within months she lost her voice and soon afterward experienced partial paralysis. Still she kept fighting and inspiring those around her with her courage. Soon her story reached tens of thousands of people nationwide and her artwork, termed as "iconic" by other artists, became a fixture in hundreds of homes and hung on the wall of her local art museum.
The cure for cancer is just as important as it is elusive. We can cure cancer one-by-one or we can focus on THE cure which we believe will come from a cure for pediatric brain cancers. The fight begins today and the cure starts now.
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is the world's leading nonprofit dedicated to the childhood brain tumor community. We serve the more than 28,000 U.S. children and teens battling brain tumors by investing in the most promising research and providing practical, informational and emotional support to families.
All services are free for pediatric brain tumor families, including emergency financial assistance, a resource notebook for newly diagnosed families, the award-winning Imaginary Friend Society video series, college and vocational scholarships, and much more. Our nationwide events include Ride for Kids motorcycle charity rides, the Starry Night Walk and 5K Run and Vs. Cancerfundraisers. Chapters in California, Georgia, Illinois and the Northeast provide on-the-ground support to families and partner with community leaders to raise awareness and funds for lifesaving research and family resources.