Donate in Memory of Emma Emma Marquez tragically passed away from a DIPG brain tumor on February 3, 2016. To celebrate what would have been her milestone “Sweet Sixteen”, her family would like to support the research underway at the Children's Brain Tumor Project in his memory to help cure more children
I learned Keanu is a Hawaiian name that means 'cool breeze over the mountains.' In Hawaiian culture, where nature holds deep significance, this name represents a refreshing and gentle force, evoking sentiments of tranquility and comfort which immediately transported me back to a family trip to Maui where we saw the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala volcano.
April 24 - Announcing the 2025 annual Family Council Meeting on Monday, June 2. If you have been impacted by a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis and interested in research updates, we hope you will join us!
April 8, 2025 - United Airlines NYC Half Participants Raise $75K for the CBTP.
MARCH 7, 2025 - Michael Strahan appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show to share about his daughter Isabella's battle with a brain tumor among other things. Another brain tumor dad who we adore, Greg, took the opportunity to share his story with Michael, and share an embrace.
MARCH 1, 2025 - You can have guaranteed entry to run a world major, the Berlin Marathon, with Team CBTP!
MARCH 17, 2025 - A team of renowned clinical researchers led by Dr. Mark Souweidane publishes results from DIPG study in Neurooncology
March 8, 2023 - The Children's Brain Tumor Project will be hosting its annual Family Council Meeting on Thursday, May 2. If you have been impacted by a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis and interested in research updates, we hope you will join us!
January 15, 2025 - On behalf of the Cristian Rivera Foundation, our largest funder of DIPG research, Kenan Thompson presented Dr. Mark Souweidane with a $360,000 donation to support his research underway at the Children's Brain Tumor Project.
Grief is a snake that seeps in silently as it strikes. Although not venomous, its bite stings badly and pain heightened as we endure our first round of “the most wonderful time of the year” without our family being complete. We find refuge in Purple, Kiki’s favorite color and its symbolism of his spirit. Full of love, strength and good vibes - our family motto.
