If a child’s life was in danger you would do something, wouldn’t you?
The Children’s Brain Tumor Project Weill Cornell Medicine is proud to present this powerful public service announcement (PSA). The PSA, produced and funded by the generosity of DDB Health, is intended to raise awareness of the traumatic outcomes for far too many children diagnosed with brain tumors every year, and demand action by encouraging viewers to donate.
You can do something to help. The generous gifts of our supporters allow our neuroscientists/researchers to continue their important work.
If a child’s life was in danger you would do something, wouldn’t you?
The “Do Something” campaign was designed to encourage action against pediatric brain tumors.
LATEST NEWS
Our Results are Powered by Families
Kenan Thompson Presents $365,000 Donation
January 3, 2026 - On behalf of the Cristian Rivera Foundation, our largest funder of DIPG research, Kenan Thompson presented Dr. Mark Souweidane with a $365,000 donation to support his research underway at the Children's Brain Tumor Project.
Reflecting on the Great Success of 16th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Gala
December 1, 2025 - Hosts Darlene Rodriguez and Malik Yoba host the 16th Annual CRF Celebrity Gala. The event celebrated hope, honored leadership, and fueled groundbreaking research for children facing DIPG.
Announcing Patient-Driven Companionship Program
December 3, 2025 - Peer-to-Peer support group is now available to teens and young adults facing surgery after a brain or spinal cord tumor diagnosis.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium Loses Federal Funding
December 1, 2025 - The National Cancer Institute will end funding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC) — a network that has led groundbreaking early-phase clinical trials for children with brain tumors since 1999.
LIGHT UP THE LAB ANNUAL APPEAL
As 2025 comes to a close, our annual "Light up the Lab" fundraising campaign aims to raise $100,000 in support of the research underway at the Children's Brain Tumor Project lab.
ABOUT US
Our unique approach is based on four pillars of cutting-edge research.
ABOUT US
Our unique approach is based on four pillars of cutting-edge research.
POWERED BY FAMILIES
The project is “powered by families” – donations come from the families, friends, and supporters of the children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with these tumors. In the absence of major funding from government agencies or major foundations, the Children’s Brain Tumor Project is supported by those with the most at stake in this battle.
Research News
Peer-reviewed publications validate research findings because they subject the authors scholarly work to a high level of scrutiny from other experts in the field who evaluate whether an article is suitable for publication. The sheer volume of published work from the team at the Children’s Brain Tumor Project is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our lab team.
Other research news such as awards, collaborations, annual reports and point-of-view articles can also be found here.