NEW YORK, NY—The Cristian Rivera Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), is thrilled to announce its 15th Annual Celebrity Gala. The event will be held on November 12th at 6:00 p.m. at Cipriani, 55 Wall St, New York, NY.
Braylon Hodgson was a vibrant, fearless young boy whose presence lit up every room he entered. He was a student, an athlete, and most importantly, a beloved son and friend. Described by his father, Ryan Hodgson, as someone who always brought joy to his family and friends, Braylon was the glue that held everyone together. […]
Susan Lacher, Director of Koeppel Auto Group and longtime supporter of the Cristian Rivera Foundation (CRF), will receive the prestigious 2024 Vision of Hope Award, honoring her remarkable dedication to philanthropy. Lacher’s unwavering commitment to the community shines through in her various charitable efforts, not just with CRF but also through her initiatives with Koeppel […]
Foundations Love4Lucas Foundation: A Legacy of Hope and Advocacy The Love4Lucas Foundation, inspired by the life and spirit of Lucas Harashima, is on a mission to raise awareness about D.I.P.G. (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) and support families affected by this devastating pediatric brain tumor. Founded by Lucas’s parents, Hide and his wife Sansan, the foundation […]
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 […]
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and confidence"– Helen Keller A Message From our Founder, John "Gungie" Rivera So heartbroken because of the passing of a Warrior whose smile brightened up even the London Sky. Jesselyn Silva, gained her angel wings this morning. Gained? Does any child […]
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 […]
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