Colorado (Warriors for Princess Piper)

Piper's personality is best described as a glitter explosion! Those who knew her wondered how it was possible so much joy and spunkiness could be combined into her little 4-year-old body. She could easily convince you everything looks better in pink and tell imaginative stories! 

 Upon learning of Piper's diagnosis her parents, Carrina and Nelson recall, "We quickly learned the problem was insufficient research funding, and an unfavorable division of those funds placing pediatric cancer as an afterthought."

 Inspired by Piper's strength and determination, Nelson and Carrina have partnered with The Cure Starts Now to fundraise for The Homerun Cure in their daughter's honor. "There was more to what she taught us than to remain positive in the face of adversity – she taught us we can, and must, do more for children."

 We cannot express how much it means to us to partner with them as the Colorado (Warriors for Princess Piper) Chapter. They wrote, "We felt the best way to continue her legacy was to officially join forces with The Cure Starts Now, and the more than 40 chapters they have assembled worldwide. By creating a Colorado chapter, we honor all that Piper was and continues to be, while shedding light on DIPG and the irreconcilable funding gap that has persisted far too long."

 Since becoming a chapter in 2019, they have raised over $149,000 through 3rd Party fundraisers, online fundraisers, giving first, and more! They also hold a seat on the Strategic Advisory Council to oversee chapter operations, make recommendations for grant proposals, and develop new fundraising strategies. A big thank you from The Cure Starts Now team to Carrina and Nelson for their dedication! #WarriorsForPrincessPiper #ChapterSpotlight

 "There was more to what she taught us than to remain positive in the face of adversity – she taught us we can, and must, do more for children." - The Waneka Family