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Help the Cristian Rivera Foundation Win $250,000 to Fight DIPG TIMES RUNNING OUT, VOTE TODAY!!

  Vivnet Gives Back Project Vote Now till Saturday June 11th Vivint Gives Pack Project is giving away $1.25 million to local charities, if we win, the donations received from Vivint will go towards medical research facilities aiming to cure Pontine Glioma. Renowned NYC event promoter and PR/marketing firm owner John “Gungie” Rivera created the […]

Cristian Rivera Foundation Walk-A-Thon is a Huge Success!

  At 9 AM this past Sunday, April 17th, 2011 Cristian Rivera Foundation supporters trickled into the Roberto Clemente State park in the Bronx wearing Cristian Rivera Foundation t-shirts and wristbands to show their support in finding a cure for DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma). The Walk-for-Health was created to inspire community consciousness and raise […]

Support the Cristian Rivera Foundation at the 4th Annual Walk for Health Walk-a-Thon

  Time to bust out those walking shoes …the 4th Annual Walk for Health Walk-a-Thon PONTE-EN-FORMA is coming to Roberto Clemente State Park on Sunday April 17th from 10am-2pm. Every year, event sponsors the Diversity Foundation and The National Puerto Rican Parade choose charitable causes important to the community to benefit from the money raised. […]

John “Gungie” Rivera Appears on the Cover of Celebrity Parents Magazine

  John “Gungie” Rivera was featured in the February issue of Celebrity Parents Magazine. Not only was he interviewed about the Cristian Rivera Foundation, DIPG and his memories of Cristian, but he also appeared on the magazine’s cover. The intimate cover photo features John in Cristian’s room, surrounded by photos and other items that represent […]

Legendary Concert Promoter Vito Bruno Makes $6,000 Donation to the Cristian Rivera Foundation

  Legendary concert promoter Vito Bruno recently sent the Cristian Rivera Foundation a check for $6,000 from the proceeds of the 25th Anniversary of Freestyle concert, held at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City on Saturday November 6th. Bruno produced the show, which featured freestyle artists like George Lamond, Lisa Lisa, Stevie B., Judy […]