Summer is Here | June 2022 Newsletter
It’s June, and that means Summer is in full swing. Summer means more time to spend with friends and family, vacations, and relaxation. With Summer comes the promise of togetherness and unity among people. It is for that reason that, at CRF, these few warm months mean even more helping hands on our mission to […]
Go Gray for May: Brain Tumor Awareness Month | May 2022 Newsletter
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month and The Cristian Rivera Foundation is showing our support by going gray for May! Like many other brain tumors, research for DIPG is grossly underfunded, yet it is one of the most deadly forms of pediatric cancer in existence. CRF is beyond lucky to have such dedicated supporters who […]
Meet CRF’s New DIPG Warrior Jesselyn Silva
The Cristian Rivera Foundation is currently helping a new warrior, and her name is Jesselyn Silva. Jesselyn is 16 years old and lives in New Jersey with her dad and her little brother. She was diagnosed with DIPG in July of 2021, but before that, she was on her way to becoming an Olympic athlete. We want you to […]
Mark Rosner
“You are here today, but the next day is unpredictable. So, live life to the fullest every day!”
CRF Board Member Aldo Marin
Does The Drawing For The
Cristian Rivera Foundation 2022 Raffle Project
Winners Are: 1st Prize:2 Premium Tickets to a NY Yankee Game (2022 Season) Premier Security Services, Inc (#2418) 2nd Prize:Samsung Galaxy Tablet Stephanie Timm (#3796) 3rd Prize:$100.00 Target Gift Card Prisca Salazar Rodriguez (#1169)
Emiliano Bermejo
1st Update
Emiliano Bermejo is a cheerful 4-year-old boy who was diagnosed with DIPG in May of 2020 and has now been living successfully with DIPG for almost 2 years. When Emiliano’s parents, Josue and Andrea, were first told about their son’s DIPG, they were very afraid, never having heard of the disease before. Emiliano is from […]
Maria Kuenster 1st Update
Maria Kuenster is a 24-year-old young woman who was diagnosed with DIPG shortly after her college graduation in June of 2020. She studied healthcare management while at University and was hoping to go into technology sales following her graduation. However, her career plans were put on hold due to her DIPG treatment. Maria now hopes […]
CRF is jumping into March with a fresh sense of excitement. The March 2022 newsletter is here!
The Cristian Rivera Foundation is jumping into March with a fresh sense of excitement as the days grow longer and spring approaches! With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, March is our month of luck, and this month the Cristian Rivera Foundation needs all the luck we can get in order to achieve our goal of […]
We Love You 10! February 2022 Newsletter
February is the month of love, and here at the Cristian Rivera Foundation, we want to use this months´ newsletter to express our love for the warriors, angels, and families that we work with. It is such an honor to be able to serve those affected by DIPG and we are so appreciative of the […]