ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation

HELP ME MAKE A DIFFERENCE! I am raising money for the ChadTough foundation for my senior capstone project. I chose this foundation after watching and supporting my friend Abe through his battles with brain cancer. Abe has been a huge inspiration in my life and has taught me a lot about my faith and positivity toward overcoming adversity. The ChadTough Foundation funds research and raises awareness for pediatric brain tumors. Although times may be tough, it is important that we continue to give and help others. Any donation can help, let's do this together! 
Thank you, 
Thomas Manko

More information about The ChadTough Foundation: The ChadTough Foundation is committed to funding research and increasing awareness for pediatric brain tumors, specifically Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Children are typically diagnosed with DIPG between the ages of 5-7 with around 300-350 new cases per year in the United States. The median survival rate is 9 months from diagnosis, with long term survivors totaling less than 1%. Private support is crucial for pushing DIPG research forward.

About the ChadTough Foundation (Information retrieved from www.chadtough.org)

 

 

Chad Carr was a precious, beautiful, fun-loving boy who — on September 23rd, 2014 — was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Three days later, he spent his 4th birthday in the Coach Carr Unit of Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan (The Coach Carr Unit is named after Chad’s grandfather, former University of Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr).

 

Why Your Donations Matter/Why We Fight Against DIPG

It is important for us to remember Chad and why he was special because it pushes us to continue fighting in his honor.

The most difficult thing about DIPG is the lack of hope. Parents met with the horrific diagnosis are not provided with a standard treatment plan. Instead, they are forced to navigate the disease on their own, conducting their own research and making pivotal choices about their child’s care.

We believe Chad’s story can inspire others to give to a much-needed initiative: DIPG research. With less than 4-percent of the taxpayer-funded National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) annual budget directed toward pediatric cancer (not DIPG or pediatric brain tumors, but all pediatric cancers), family foundations must be the driving force for change.

 

Check out this video to learn more about ChadTough and please consider donating to this incredibly worthy cause.

 

https://vimeo.com/147147775