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Making Headway – Patient Story (Molly)

Molly was a bright young elementary school student who excelled academically and was well-liked by her teachers and other students. One day she began feeling very sick and her family rushed her to the doctor. Molly had a brain tumor and required complex neurosurgery. She survived and recovered after several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation.  […]

Program Highlight – Playroom Improvements

A hospital can be a scary place for a child, especially for pediatric cancer patients. Recent studies have proven what Making Headway has known for decades: the hospital’s physical environment affects the patients’ experiences, emotional needs, and health outcomes.  Every child at the Hassenfeld Children’s Center is able to benefit from the enhanced playroom and […]

5th Annual Brian McCabe Drive for a Cure Golf Outing

There is the rare day that you can enjoy a guilt-free day off from work to go golfing. That’s because you could be part of the 5th Annual Brian McCabe Drive for a Cure Golf Outing, which raises money to support children with brain cancer. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon out on the links for a […]

Research Highlight: Cutting Edge Program funded by Making Headway

Dr. Daniel Reinberg is one of the most respected and accomplished medical investigators in the country and Making Headway has agreed to fund his latest research project. This unique research project focuses on a devastating type of pediatric brain tumor known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPGs). Despite recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, the […]

Making Headway Summer Newsletter

The Making Headway Summer 2017 Newsletter is Here. Featured articles include new research grants, the new MakingHeadway.org website, “Something Magic”, Head to the Hill, “Why I’m Doing My Part”, new partnerships, and so much more. Do view the newsletter, visit https://goo.gl/1fV8ei or click here.