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Emiliano Bermejo 2nd Update

Emiliano Bermejo 2nd Update

Diagnosis In 2020, Emiliano Bermejo’s parents sought medical care after he exhibited several troubling symptoms. Initially, doctors dismissed his issues with walking and swallowing as minor concerns, but it later became clear there was a more serious diagnosis at hand. After seeing Emiliano’s hands shake uncontrollably, his parents took him to a neurologist who was […]

Nicole Puglisi Update

Nicole Puglisi Update

When Nicole Puglisi was first diagnosed with DIPG in January 2016, it came as a part of a shocking chain of events. After being involved in a car accident, Nicole received an MRI to examine her injuries. Along with it, doctors also discovered a tumor in her brainstem. Although she had no symptoms at the time, Nicole would later feel its effects almost exactly 2 years later. In the meantime, Nicole pushed to continue her college […]

Board Member/Actor Kenan Thompson Plays for CRF on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Board Member/Actor Kenan Thompson Plays for CRF on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

We are also excited to announce that actor and comedian Kenan Thompson represented CRF as he starred on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” this July. As a board member, Kenan competed in our honor against his former co-star Kel Mitchell, as they both aimed to raise the most money. We are thrilled to announce that Kenan won thousands in funding for CRF, which will be directed toward research, clinical trials, and family support for our warriors.

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CRF BREAKING NEWS!! We are so happy to announce that DIPG Warrior Lisha Ayala has just confirmed her tumor is stable!

CRF BREAKING NEWS!! We are so happy to announce that DIPG Warrior Lisha Ayala has just confirmed her tumor is stable!

A recent MRI scan revealed there has been no activity which is amazing news. This marks nearly 12 years of Lisha living DIPG free. Lisha is the first survivor of those treated by our medical partner, Dr. Mark Souweidane’s, C.E.D. clinical trial, which we fund. She lives as an inspiration to others who are battling […]

A Conversation with Maria Kuenster

A Conversation with Maria Kuenster

Our recent discussion with Maria Kuenster, a DIPG warrior of 4 years, has provided us with a new understanding of her inspiring battle with the condition. Maria, now 26, was first diagnosed with DIPG shortly after her college graduation in June 2020. After experiencing recurring headaches, an MRI revealed the culprit: a brain tumor. Since […]

Congratulations to the 2024 Cristian Rivera Foundation
Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the 2024 Cristian Rivera Foundation
Raffle Winners

Winners Are: 1st Prize:2 Premium Tickets to a NY Yankees Game (2024 Season) Hilda A. Castillo (#3048) 2nd Prize:Apple iPad Steve (#2183) 3rd Prize:$200.00 Dinner Gift Card to Giacomo & Gennaro’s Patricia’s of Tremont Restaurant Arianna Zollo (#2503) Thank you to all who Participated. It is because of people like you that we are a […]

CRF Donates a check to one of its Medical Partners, Dr. Oren Becher, which puts them over ½ Million dollars ($500,000) donated in 2023

CRF Donates a check to one of its Medical Partners, Dr. Oren Becher, which puts them over ½ Million dollars ($500,000) donated in 2023

Our founder John Gungie Rivera, chairman Melinda Colon Cox, and top board members Jarrad Seuferling and Carlos Colon recently presented Dr. Oren Becher, one of CRF’s medical partners and chief of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, with a post-dated check for 2023, putting CRF at over $500,000 (half a million dollars) […]