On Broken Wings to Soaring High
I may be a stranger to some of you, or some of you may have wondered where I have been? My name is Jenelle, I am Cristian’s Mommy. I never left, I have always been in “my space” mourning the loss of my son and continuing his legacy in the way I deemed best.
Today Cristian has blessed me once again. A dream that I’ve had for a long time has come to fruition. It’s been a long time coming and when it finally launches, I will use this venture as an instrument to help our cause of curing DIPG for good.
Monday, July 25 marked two and a half years since Cristian earned his wings and left this world for Heaven. He has been an amazing presence in my life, more so in the last few months than ever before.
Last night, the Cristian Rivera Foundation was featured during the Latin Mixx Conference (LMC) Awards Ceremony at The Times Square Center. The ceremony marked LMC’s 6th year in the making, and honored the top Latino DJ’s and promoters in the business. Founder, Kevin “Pills” Monatano, acknowledged the growing strength of the Latino population and […]
3841 East Tremont Ave in the Bronx was jam-packed last night with supporters of the Cristian Rivera Foundation. Committee Members Robert Vazquez and DJ Lucho sponsored the event. Committee members Steve Cox, Fulvia Lora, and Solange Osorio were on hand to help produce the event. Committee member and La Mega 97.9’s DJ Wreck killed […]
The Cristian Rivera Foundation packed Manhattan hotspot LQ with its successful Salsa Fundraiser on Wednesday June 29. Hosted by La Mega 97.9 FM’s JI Starr, the event was a big hit with guests who were entertained by Committee Member Jose Alberto “El Canario” and his Orchestra, who performed two sets. The Cristian Rivera Foundation’s […]
On Tuesday, June 21st, I was reminded all too well that just when you think a child with DIPG is doing good, the disease gives you an unpleasant surprise. Jordan Malave, who has now had DIPG for almost three years, is starting to decline.
his weekend was rough for me since Sunday was Father’s Day—my third without Cristian. I started the day at Sunday mass at Mary Queen of All Saints Parish in Pennsauken, New Jersey, which is near Philadelphia. I met with DIPG families who had attended the Third Annual Childhood Cancer Symposium put on by Alex’s Lemonade Stand the day before.