February is the month of love, and we want to use this month’s newsletter to express our love for our beautiful warriors, angels, board members, and generous supporters. We love you 10! Thank you for standing by us as we work to find a cure for DIPG. We wanted to share events we will be hosting throughout the year that we hope you can attend. Full Steam Ahead.
Each year we do our raffle project, which is just $10.00 per raffle and has great prizes. The proceeds will benefit the work of Dr. Mark Souweidane, who is conducting a clinical trial that tests brand-new technology in the treatment of DIPG. We will also support our DIPG warriors and their families, many of whom need financial assistance.
Raffles are available to purchase from now until Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at 5pm. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at 8pm and the winners will be announced on cristianriverafoundation.org the same day.
The prizes are as follows:
1st place: 2 Premium Tickets to a NY Yankees Game (2023 Season)
2nd place: Apple iPad
3rd place: $200.00 Dinner Gift Card to Con Sofrito Restaurant
Mark your calendars for our 6th Annual Full Steam Ahead 5K on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 in Van Cortlandt Park. This will be the first CRF event of the year. It’ll be a beautiful day as CRF Board Members, DIPG warriors, and CRF supporters come together to raise money for DIPG research. You can participate by signing up to run or walk, become a virtual walker, sponsor, volunteer, or donate. Register here.
Save the date for our 7th Annual Flashback Boat Ride on Saturday, July 15th, 2023. Our Boat Ride will include live performances from featured artists and music by notable DJs. It will be a fun night spent with great people while enjoying incredible New York views. We are selling the first 100 tickets at $40.00, so purchase them before they sell out. Purchase tickets here.
Our 14th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala will be held on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at Capitale in New York City. The theme will be Faith. We truly believe that we will one day find a cure for DIPG. The evening will include live performances, esteemed celebrity guests, and a chance to make a difference for a child fighting DIPG. Secure your $600 early bird seats before Monday, May 1st. Last year, we sold out 6 weeks before the gala. This year, we anticipate selling out even faster. Don’t wait, buy today! Purchase seats here.
Committee Members:
Aldo Marin, Carlos Colon, Fernando Ferrer,
Jarrad Seuferling, Kenan Thompson, Luis Guzman,
Meiling Macias Toro,
Paul Pristavec, Rafael Toro, Steve Cox
and Vanessa Rodriguez
Committee Friends:
Alberto Torres, Alex Garcia,
Maggie Meehan, Mark Rosner, and Michael V. Narvaez
Honorary Committee Members:
The Late Anthony Mason
and The Late Miriam Colon
Supporters:
David Rodriguez, Edward Caban,
And Vito Bruno
