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#Medulloblastoma is a fast-growing type of pediatric brain cancer that starts in the cerebellum. These tumors can be classified differently depending on their cells and molecular features, which can help doctors develop the most effective course of treatment for a child.

The final numbers are in! Check out our 2022 Ride for Kids Year-in-Review: curethekids.org/about-us/new…. We can’t wait to keep the tradition going by coming together again for our next National Ride for Kids Day on September 17, 2023!

On March 21, 2015, Jakob went into his local children’s hospital to get an MRI to investigate the cause of his frequent tremors, headaches, and nausea. They found a brain tumor and he was diagnosed with low-grade astrocytoma at age 11. Learn more: curethekids.org/about-us/new…

To families, healthcare partners, and supporters in the path of Hurricane Ian: We are here for you. Please message us, email [email protected] or call 445-895-9078 to speak with our Family Support Manager Jenn Kelley. Our thoughts remain with you during this time.

Thank you to everyone who came together to ride for children with brain tumors and their families on @rideforkids Day. Special shout-out to @Honda, the Comoto Family of Brands, and @Geico Motorcycle, all of our local sponsors, and everyone who joined in fundraising.

Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness for one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive high-grade glioma that arises from glial cells and is most commonly diagnosed in children ages 5-9 years old. #GBMDay

We're redesigning the PBTF website to make it easier for you to find the tools & support you need most. We’re asking our community for feedback to learn more abt how you use curethekids.org today & how you'd like to use it in the future: bit.ly/pbtfwebsitesurvey

‌PBTF’s Butterfly Fund provides emergency financial assistance to families of children in treatment for a brain tumor at 19 partnering medical facilities across the U.S. Funds provided to families are only available because of the generosity and commitment of @PBTF donors. 🧵

Every 3️⃣ minutes, a child in the world is diagnosed with cancer. In the U.S., cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease for children, with brain tumors as the deadliest - but a new drug has never been developed & approved specifically for pediatric brain cancer.‌

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