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“Where flowers bloom, so does
hope."
– Lady
Bird Johnson
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Artwork by Cristian
Alexander Rivera
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Join us for our
16th Annual Celebrity Gala
on Wed Nov 12th at
Cipriani 55 Wall St, NYC!
This is our most popular
event of the year, and early bird seats are
just $850, on sale NOW until Sun March
30th. After that, discounted seats are
$1,000 through Sun, June 29th, and $1,250
after.
Be sure to take advantage of
the discounted price and
grab your seats early here!
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Our 8th Annual Full Steam
Ahead 5K will be held
on Sat June 21st.
This is an amazing event
where participants of all ages can run,
walk, or jog in person or virtually to help
support our mission while enjoying a day of
fun, fitness, and community! Register today!
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On Sat July 19th, we will be
hosting our 9th Annual Flashback Boat Ride!
$50 Tickets are available until Sun
April 20th, so be sure to purchase those
soon as this event sells out every year.
Funds from ticket sales will
fund critical research for DIPG patients
and family support.
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Raffle Tickets are on sale
until Tues, March 25 at 5pm!
This is your LAST CHANCE to
support an incredible cause by purchasing
and or selling raffle tickets to help fund
vital research for DIPG warriors while also
allowing you to win some amazing prizes.
You still have TODAY and TOMORROW to
purchase tickets.
Follow here for more info.
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For the 8th consecutive
year, CRF has been honored with the 2025
Top-Rated Great Nonprofits Award. This
recognition highlights the meaningful
strides we’ve made in the fight against
D.I.P.G. We are deeply grateful for your
ongoing support. Together, we’re creating a
brighter, D.I.P.G.-free future.
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We are so
elated to welcome Actor and Executive Producer Sean Ringgold to
the CRF Board! Ringgold commented “Having been moved by the
powerful stories of resilience and the unwavering love that
parents exhibited at the Gala, it is my honor to serve as a board
member of the Cristian Rivera Foundation. I believe our
collective efforts can lead to incredible advancements in
research and support.”
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Edgar
Berlanga Scores First-Round Knockout in Triumphant Return
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On March 15, Board Member
Edgar Berlanga made his return to the boxing ring and faced off
against Jonathon Gonzalez-Ortiz, proudly wearing our logo on
his trunks. He had an impressive victory, knocking out his
opponent in the first round!
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D.I.P.G. Warrior Alexa
Huber’s recent MRI shows that her tumor is
stable! Alexa is about to hit her 5-year
milestone next month with a stable tumor,
and we couldn’t be happier for her and her
beautiful family.
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March marks what would have been
Braylon Hodgson’s 15th birthday. Born on March 5th, 2010,
Braylon’s smile and energy lit up every room. As a son,
brother, friend, and athlete, he spread joy wherever he went.
Even after his D.I.P.G. diagnosis in October 2022, Braylon
embraced life’s simple pleasures. Though his life was
tragically cut short, his legacy of love, courage, and joy
endures. We were honored to have his father accept the Golden
Wings recognition on his behalf at our November gala—a reminder
of the love he brought into this world. He will never be
forgotten.
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How
Can I Give Some Extra Luck to D.I.P.G. Warriors This Month?
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Our angels are members of our
community who have lost their difficult battles against
D.I.P.G. and D.M.G. They will always be a part of the CRF
family and in sharing their experience with D.I.P.G. and D.M.G.
we hope to amplify the urgency to find a cure. We work in honor
of our angels so that no other child will lose their life to
D.I.P.G. or D.M.G. again. Let us honor our March Angel
birthdays and Angelversaries. Our thoughts and prayers are with
their families and loved ones.
These
angels will never be forgotten.
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Please
Take A Few Minutes To Watch The 2 Videos Below
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CRF’s Work/Mission Video
2024/25
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15th Annual CRF Celebrity Gala
Highlights Video
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Hotel Planner is one of the official partners of the Cristian
Rivera Foundation
Need a
hotel- Hotel Planner has got you covered.
hotelplanner.com ͏
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Sincerely,
Cristian Rivera Foundation
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Founder:
John "Gungie" Rivera
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Chairman of the Board:
Melinda Colon Cox
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Executive Board
Member:
Rena Kliot
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Board Members:
AJ Calloway, Aldo Marin, Berto Colon,
Carlos Colon, Danny Cortes, Darlene Rodriguez,
Edgar Berlanga, Fernando Ferrer, Gio Urshela,
Jarrad Seuferling, John Jellybean Benitez,
Kenan Thompson, Luis Guzman,
Meiling Macias Toro, Malik Yoba, Paul Pristavec,
Rafael Toro, and Sean Ringgold
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Board Friends:
Maggie Meehan, Mark Rosner,
and Michael V. Narvaez
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Board Supporters:
David Rodriguez, Edward Caban,
and Steve Cox
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Honorary Board
Members:
The Late Anthony Mason
and The Late Miriam Colon
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2018, 19, 20,
21, 22,23, 24
Awarded 7 Consecutive Years
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2018, 19, 20,
21, 22,23, 24, 25
Awarded 8 Consecutive Years
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