Mission

The mission of the The Cure Starts Now Foundation is to pursue the omerun Cure for cancer by funding research focused on the deadliest and most treatment-resistant cancers, especially pediatric brain cancers, with the goal of advancing cures for all cancers.

About the Organization

The The Cure Starts Now Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to funding pediatric brain cancer research and advancing the omerun Cure approach to eliminating cancer. Founded in 2007 after Elena Desserich battle with pediatric brain cancer, the organization focuses on aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers such as DIPG, DMG, and medulloblastoma while supporting innovative research, clinical trials, family support initiatives, and global collaboration among researchers and clinicians. The foundation operates chapters worldwide and has funded millions of dollars in childhood cancer research.

Cause Areas

Pediatric Brain Cancer Research DIPG & DMG Advocacy Childhood Cancer Research Clinical Trials & Innovation Patient & Family Support

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