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The Cure Starts Now and DIPG Collaborative Unite to Fund Innovative Research at the University of Michigan

University of Michigan Researcher Seeks to Explore Viability of CBD Therapies in Treating Rare Brain Cancers Ann Arbor, MI | November 11, 2019 — Representatives from The Cure Starts Now and the DIPG Collaborative surprised University of Michigan assistant professor Carl Koschmann last Thursday with nearly $160,000 in funding for his research exploring the targetability of specific proteins in diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) tumor cells in conjunction with CBD therapies. The Cure Starts

Dr. Chris Jones talks about the value of collaboration, and the DIPG Registry, at the 2019 DIPG | DMG Symposium.

In August 2019, The Cure Starts Now hosted the DIPG|DMG Symposium In Sydney, Australia. In addition to hearing the latest results from researchers around the globe, we also had the chance to honor some of our long-time collaborators. Dr. Chris Jones was presented with the much overdue "DIPG Researcher of the Year" award for both his work and leadership in the DIPG Community. We were able to sit down with Dr. Jones to discuss his views on the importance of collaboration.  The DIPG|DMG Symposium

Two Cincinnati-based Icons Join Forces for Annual “Beard It Up” Fundraising Campaign

Pediatric Non-Profit, The Cure Starts Now and the Beardsmen at MEAN BEARD team up to fund vital cancer research. Cincinnati, OH | October 22, 2019 — Throughout the month of November, The Cure Starts Now is asking if you have a face and a desire to not shave it that you grow a beard to help fund pediatric cancer research. An odd request? Possibly. But one that raised over $165,000 during their first Beard It Up campaign in 2018. “It was such a fun way to raise money for a great cause,” said Bran

Collaborative Funded Research Leads to Better Understanding and New Opportunities for More Effective Treatment of DIPG

In 2016 The Cure Starts Now, in partnership with the DIPG Collaborative, funded a grant for the Children’s Cancer Institute in Australia researching the radiosensitisation of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas by modulating the glucose metabolism. The results – which will be published Monday – have given Dr. Han Shen and team a better understanding of how high grade gliomas are able to meet the demand of rapid cell growth. Additionally, the insights gained have led to potential new treatment opti

Scientist Makes Cancer Breakthrough Discovery in “Shark Tank” Like Competition

Stanford researcher proposes revolutionary idea and uncovers how cancer cells communicate Cincinnati, OH | September 19, 2019 — Sometimes the biggest ideas start as hunches. Such is the unconventional cancer research funding competition proposed by The Cure Starts Now Foundation in 2015 dubbed "Snap Grant". Since its debut at the International DIPG Symposium, it has led to some of the biggest advances in all of cancer research, funding 7 researchers with immediate $50,000 grants after a 4-minute

2019 Drive for the Cure - Southern New Hampshire fundraiser to beat pediatric brain cancer

GRANDFATHER FRANK LAFOUNTAIN CONTINUES THE FIGHT IN HONOR OF HIS GRANDDAUGHTER, MCKENZIE LOWE. Hudson, NH | September 6, 2019 – The Southern New Hampshire Chapter of The Cure Starts Now is hosting the 2019 Drive for the Cure golf scramble Friday, September 13th, at Overlook Golf Club, Hollis, NH. Proceeds from the golf tournament, and accompanying raffles and sports memorabilia auction, honor the memory of McKenzie Lowe. McKenzie was a Hudson eleven-year-old who, in November of 2012, was diagno

2019 Homerun Cure Bocce Social

A ROLLING FUNDRAISER TO BEAT PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER. Youngstown, OH, September 6, 2019—September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Continuing in its fight against pediatric brain cancer, the Northeast Ohio chapter of The Cure Starts Now is hosting the 2019 Homerun Cure Bocce Social, September 14, 2019, at Cassese’s MVR in Youngstown. Proceeds from this fourth annual event go to The Cure Starts Now to fund pediatric brain cancer research and in honor of the memory of Kasey Mikes. Kasey was an

A Discussion with Michelle Monje

At the recent DIPG/DMG Symposium held in Sydney, Austalia we sat down with researcher Dr. Michelle Monje to discuss the progress of current research and get her opinion on the future of DIPG. Q: Where do you think we are? How close to a cure? MM Answer: We are making Consistent strides forward. We are starting to put the puzzle pieces together of what might be an effective combination strategy. We are an order of magnitude closer then when we started having the symposium 10 years ago. Q: Where h

Kate's Shots & Shenanigans inaugural golf tournament - ready to beat pediatric brain cancer

LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE CURE STARTS NOWCONTINUES THE FIGHT IN HONOR OF KATE ARPANO. Ashburnham, MA | July 26, 2019 – The Central Massachusetts Chapter of The Cure Starts Now is hosting Kate's Shots & Shenanigans golf tournament Friday, September 6th, 2019, at the Westminster Golf and Country Club, Westminster MA. Proceeds from this first-time event – golf tournament and raffle – honor the memory of Kate Arpano. Kate was an Ashburnham five-year-old who, in August of 2014, was diagnosed with DIPG

2019 Drive for the Cure - 5th annual fundraiser to beat pediatric brain cancer

Local chapter of The Cure Starts Nowcontinues the fight in honor of Alyson Usher. Perryopolis, PA | July 25, 2019 – The Western Pennsylvania Chapter of The Cure Starts Now is hosting the 2019 Drive for the Cure golf scramble Sunday, August 18th, at Linden Hall Golf Course in Dawson, PA. Proceeds from the scramble, and accompanying silent auction, honor the memory of Alyson Nicole Usher. Alyson was a Perryopolis five-year-old who, in November of 2011, was diagnosed with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Po