It takes many different approaches to raise the funds necessary to cure pediatric brain cancer. The state of Missouri created a Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund under the newly enacted Sahara’s Law. It had an excellent first year. Read how they did it here. http://www.semissourian.com/story/2164379.html Maybe New York could be next?
We always want to hear inspiring stories from those who survive brain cancer. Children with brain and spinal cord tumors are so resilient, brave and strong. Sometimes, in the throes of treatment, it’s hard to remember that there is going to be a light at the end of the tunnel for most patients. Here is […]
I was visiting with a young brain cancer patient at the hospital the other day. A candy basket was passed around the Play Room where she was waiting to see the doctor. We were doing a craft project together. She looked in the candy basket and spotted a mini Nestle Crunch bar. “Oh, boy! Those […]
With a new year always comes new resolve and dedication. 2015 is no different. There are too many children that we lose around the holidays from the evil thing known as brain cancer. And yet, we are full of hope as we receive applications for research grants, reports of successes with new treatments and news of all […]
MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION HONORED AS 2014 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT GreatNonprofits.org Award is based on Positive Online Reviews Chappaqua, NY (August 13, 2014) – Making Headway Foundation announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2014 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “We are excited to be named […]
Making Headway Foundation is lucky to have many volunteers. They are always ready to help when asked, and frequently offer to help when not asked. Take the case of grateful patient families who want to help our Foundation so that others can benefit from our services the way they have benefited. Why do all this work for […]
Making Headway Foundation patient family member and long time volunteer, Peggy Fischer, wrote a beautiful article about her experience as a mother of a brain tumor patient. Entitled, Hope in the Darkest Hour, and published in TheAlternativePress.com, her story is an inspiration to others. We hope you will enjoy reading it. http://thealternativepress.info/columns/advocating-for-children/articles/hope-in-the-darkest-hour
In March of 1998, a heart wrenching story appeared in the Health Living Digest, part of the Anton Community Newspapers. As we approach the 17th Annual Tulip Festival Dinner (benefiting Making Headway Foundation), it bears repeating why we started this event in the first place with the story of Allison E. Trunz. The article was […]
The field of pediatric neuro-oncology research is considered to be in the “rare disease” category. How do we tell the thousands of patients newly diagnosed this year that they need to wait? One component of our Making Headway Foundation mission is to advance toward better treatments and a cure. We will try to forward articles […]
Making Headway is fortunate to have The Scott J. Reisser Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 2007, the fund is the culmination of Scott’s family’s efforts to establish a fitting memorial for their beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend to so many. Scott’s most cherished dream was to graduate from college, a milestone that he […]
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