Meghan Farina

Meghan Farina

For those who had the opportunity to meet Meghan, they knew she was an energetic and lighthearted young girl who always saw the good in everything. Growing up in New York, she was the biggest Yankees fan and dreamt of playing shortstop for the elite baseball team. Meghan also had quite the sweet tooth, enjoying […]

In honor of Cristian’s birthday this month, the CRF Sept 2020 Newsletter is here.

In honor of Cristian’s birthday this month, the CRF Sept 2020 Newsletter is here.

We share how Cristian has inspired us to work hard during his special month to help Emiliano who is fighting DIPG. Full Steam Ahead To ensure you receive our emails, please add info@cristianriverafoundation.org to your address book. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRISTIAN Cristian Alexander Rivera   9/13/02 – 1/25/09 For many people, September serves as a month […]

Zamora Moon

Zamora Moon

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” – Winnie the Pooh. Just like Winnie the Pooh, Zamora Moon was a sweetheart, but also a tough cookie. When diagnosed with DIPG at the age of seven, she was told she had two months […]

Check out the CRF August 2020 Newsletter

Check out the CRF August 2020 Newsletter

To ensure you receive our emails, please add info@cristianriverafoundation.org to your address book. Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. Cristian Rivera Foundation 2020 August Newsletter Happy August from all of us here at CRF! August is World Cancer Support Month. Do you know someone living with cancer or another serious illness and want […]

Olivia Bicknell

Olivia Bicknell

“I would do anything for my children” is a phrase that Charles Bicknell had heard many parents say throughout his life, but until something happens you don’t realize that you really would put your life on the line for your child. Olivia Asia Bicknell was diagnosed on June 22, 2016, with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. […]

Caleb Lanz

Caleb Lanz

Caleb Lanz was an energetic and active young boy who loved spending time outdoors whenever he got the chance. He enjoyed a variety of activities, from boating and fishing to baseball and hockey. Caleb was born in November of 2001 and grew up in the town of Kelowna, British Columbia, where his parents still live […]

A Conversation with Dr. Kathy Warren of the Dana Farber Institute

A Conversation with Dr. Kathy Warren of the Dana Farber Institute

Dr. Kathy Warren is a unique and caring woman who is committed to her work in finding a cure for DIPG. She has a special relationship with the Cristian Rivera Foundation having been awarded the 2019 Vision of Hope Award at last year’s gala for all her efforts. She currently works as the clinical director […]