Vivian Sleeth
Vivian “Viv” Sleeth is a spirited and fiery 8 year old girl who was diagnosed with DIPG on June 9, 2022 at only 7 years old. Viv loves animals, friends, and adventures, and is very strong and courageous. Viv’s parents began to notice symptoms soon after her 7th birthday. Viv then had several doctor appointments, […]
Nicole Puglisi
Nicole Puglisi is a hardworking and ambitious adult Warrior, whose DIPG diagnosis in January 2016 at the age of 22 came as a shock. After being involved in a car accident, Nicole sustained injuries to her neck which required an MRI. It was from this MRI that Nicole’s doctors discovered the tumor in her brainstem. […]
Summer is Here | June 2023 Newsletter
"Summer means happy times and good sunshine."– Brian Wilson Happy Father’s Day from all of us here at CRF! We want to give a super special shoutout to all of the Super Fathers of DIPG Angels & Warriors. It takes someone super strong, patient, and brave to support their child in their battle against DIPG. […]
Dr. Oren Becher: Renowned Oncologist fighting to cure DIPG
Dr. Oren Becher, chief of the Jack Martin Fund Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, is at the forefront of research to find a cure for DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma).
Read moreDr. Oren Becher: Renowned Oncologist fighting to cure DIPG
May 2023 Newsletter
"Kindness is one thing you can’t give away. It always comes back."– George Skolsky Our 6th Annual Full Steam Ahead 5K will be happening on this Saturday, June 3rd at Van Cortlandt Park! We love hosting this event as it is a great way to support DIPG research and families while having fun! There is […]
Happy Spring! Here is the April 2023 Newsletter
"To do more for the world than the world does for you – that is success."– Henry Ford Our 6th Annual Full Steam Ahead 5K will be happening on Saturday, June 3rd at Van Cortlandt Park! We love hosting this event as it is a great way to support DIPG research and families while having […]
The March 2023 newsletter is here!
We are jumping into Spring with a fresh sense of excitement as the days grow longer and our 6th Annual Walk approaches!
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."– Aesop New Year, Same Goal! Find a Cure for DIPG! Saturday, June 3, 2023 Registration starts at 8:30 AM Van Cortlandt Park, Between 246 and 251 Broadway, Bronx, NY Our 5k is dedicated in part to CRF’s warriors, Jesselyn Silva, and Litzy Molina. Jesselyn […]
Congratulations to the 2023 Cristian Rivera Foundation
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