Today we would like to extend our heartfelt regards to the family of our angel Javier “Buji” Villamil, who earned his wings three years ago today. Help us stop DIPG before another child is lost too soon.
Cristian Rivera Foundation December 2012 Newsletter
The Cristian Rivera Foundation Wishing You Happy Holidays
All of us at the Cristian Rivera Foundation would like to thank you for your help in bringing us closer to a world without DIPG. Your continued support is invaluable as we work toward a cure. Wishing you and your family the best this holiday season and all year round.
Successful Performance of DC-7: The Roberto Clemente Story Honors the Cristian Rivera Foundation and the Late Ralph Mercado
A special performance of award-winning bilingual musical DC-7: The Roberto Clemente Story was held in honor of The Cristian Rivera Foundation and the late Ralph Mercado at Puerto Rico’s Teatro Francisco Arrivi on Saturday December 8. The sold-out event helped raise awareness of the Cristian Rivera Foundation’s mission to find a cure for DIPG. Among […]
Cristian Rivera Foundation October/November 2012 Newsletter
Caitlin Downing Earns Her Wings on Sunday November 11, 2012
Everyone at the Cristian Rivera Foundation would like to express our condolences to the family of Caitlin Downing, who earned her wings on Sunday November 11 surrounded by family and embraced in the loving arms of her parents. Caitlin not only fought bravely in her battle against DIPG but she was a pioneer in […]
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and help save lives with The Cristian Rivera Foundation and Discovery Toys
The Cristian Rivera Foundation has partnered with Discovery Toys to find a cure for rare, inoperable brain stem tumor, DIPG. For a limited time only, Discovery Toys will donate 20% of the proceeds from all orders made through the Discovery Toys website. Just click HERE to get started and 20% of the money you […]
John “Gungie” Rivera Receives Exciting News from DIPG Patient
Today, Cristian Rivera Foundation founder John “Gungie” Rivera received great news from Denise Downing, whose daughter Caitlin was the first patient in Dr. Mark Souweidane’s clinical trial. At the Fourth Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala, where Denise and Caitlin were guests of honor, Denise tearfully shared her story with the crowd and expressed […]