Atticus is 11 years old and one of the most joyful, kind-hearted warriors you will ever meet. He loves his family fiercely, loves being a kid and playing with friends, and is facing the greatest battle of his life. Even though cancer has entered his life, cancer will not own his life. He continues to show the world his beautiful smile and grit. We love and adore our son very, very much and fight right alongside him until this beast is finished forever.

Though cancer has entered his life, we are dedicated to ensure it will not own his life.  Making a donation in Atticus' honor is so important to our family because it provides...hope.  Hope for a cure, hope that another child may reap the rewards of a funded trial or protocol, and renewed hope in the commitment from our community who are making pediatric cancer research a priority.

"As parents of a child living through brain cancer, we have made a commitment to our son that we will do whatever is possible, and within our realm of ability, to safely deliver him to the other side of this life-altering diagnosis. We commit to the belief that our challenges will leave us empowered and our discouragement for every step backward will become encouraged by knowledge of how far we have come. Your donation and your support has the ability to impact Atticus' life and so many other children. Within our eyes, and the eyes of every parent facing these circumstances, we are appreciative - beyond words - for your generosity and gift of hope." - The Schoonover Family

Thank you for choosing to donate to The Cure Starts Now Foundation. 100% of this donation, after credit card processing fees, goes directly towards research to find the homerun cure for cancer starting with pediatric brain cancer research.

If you would like to make a donation by mail please send a check to:  The Cure Starts Now Foundation; 10280 Chester Road; Cincinnati, OH 45215 and put the child's name in the memo.

The family receives notification of all donations made to this tribute fund automatically.