4 Moms Fighting to Save Their Children from the Only Pediatric Cancer With No Cure...yet
We are four moms—Jenn, Holly, Katie, and Janie. Our children—Izzy (4), Cora (9), John Paul (9) and Olivia (3)—were all diagnosed with DIPG in 2025.
DIPG is the most devastating pediatric cancer. It is inoperable. Terminal. And as of today, there is still no cure. Families are told to “go make memories.”
We refuse to accept that.
Each of our children has fought through clinical trials. Not one of them is a cure… yet. But something is changing. For the first time, researchers are seeing real progress:
• Tumors shrinking
• Neurological function returning
• Children living years beyond expected
There is hope—but it is fragile.
We are raising funds to support two promising trials:
1 An oncolytic virus therapy designed to attack and destroy DIPG tumor cells. Early results have already shown children surviving years beyond prognosis.
2 An mRNA vaccine targeting the H3K27M mutation, the mutation that makes this cancer so aggressive. Similar approaches are already showing breakthroughs in other cancers.
These trials are at risk due to lack of funding. If they stall or shut down, progress toward a cure is delayed, time our children do not have.
We are not just fighting for our own kids. We are fighting for every family who will hear this diagnosis in the future, because no parent should ever be told there is nothing they can do to save their child.
If you can donate, thank you.
If you can share, that matters just as much.
We believe a cure is possible.
Help us get there in time.
Donations made to Tough2gether Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. While funds raised in connection with this fund will directly support its cause, all donations are made to Tough2gether Foundation and may also be used to support other families facing pediatric cancer, related programs, and charitable initiatives at the Foundation’s discretion.
Honor Roll
Karen Wilson
Jun 7, 2026
Ohio, US
Shawn Malone
Jun 7, 2026
Florida, US
“Supporting a wonderful cause!”
Steven Regnault
Jun 5, 2026
New Jersey, US
“From the 100 Square 50/50 Raffle, in support of all families in the fight against DIPG”
Karen Drudi
Jun 5, 2026
Massachusetts, US
“izzy”
Marci Dell
Jun 2, 2026
Texas, US
“prayers for all n their families. Dear Lord please heal these innocent children. God bless them all n their families 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Karen DePasquale
Jun 1, 2026
New York, US
Nycz Amanda
May 20, 2026
California, US
“We love you Cora!! You make us all want to be better people. You are a true angel on earth.”
Dana Blackman
May 20, 2026
Indiana, US
Sara Hodgson
May 19, 2026
Virginia, US
“Izzy”
Collier’s Candle Co.
May 19, 2026
New York, US
Anonymous
May 19, 2026
Pennsylvania, US
Colleen Corcoran
May 18, 2026
New Jersey, US
Anonymous
May 18, 2026
California, US
Anonymous
May 18, 2026
Indiana, US
Casey Kulavik
May 18, 2026
West Virginia, US
“from a fellow MSK RN/NP💛💛💛”
Kathy OConnor
May 18, 2026
New York, US
“Love you so much Izzy. You are our world.”
Lynn Hermensky
May 17, 2026
Ohio, US
Anonymous
May 17, 2026
New Jersey, US
Carly Chasin
May 17, 2026
New York, US
“Praying for John Paul, Izzy, Cara and Olivia and their families everyday and that a cure for this horrible childhood cancer will be found soon. Also praying others will contribute to help make this possible. God bless each of these children and their families.”
Debra Dianis
May 17, 2026
Virginia, US
“I can feel your motherly fight, and we will all fight with you!! This is in honor of my survivor Luke Haun.”
Brittany Haun
May 17, 2026
Colorado, US
Patricia Koran
May 17, 2026
Ohio, US
Anonymous
May 17, 2026
New York, US
“in honor of all the Izzys fighting DIPG.”
Joan Janosko
May 17, 2026
Pennsylvania, US
Donna Putt
May 17, 2026
Pennsylvania, US
Christine Van Bremen
May 17, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 17, 2026
New York, US
Deborah Leamann
May 17, 2026
New Jersey, US
Candice Lenkowsky
May 17, 2026
New Jersey, US
Sheila Baldwin
May 17, 2026
Ohio, US
Fernanda Camillucci
May 17, 2026
New York, US
Abbie Rush
May 17, 2026
Pennsylvania, US
Anonymous
May 17, 2026
New Jersey, US
Theresa Jimmerson
May 16, 2026
Florida, US
Kristen Hensley
May 15, 2026
Tennessee, US
Anonymous
May 13, 2026
Virginia, US
Brian Vanderbloemen
May 13, 2026
Virginia, US
Diana Englehart
May 13, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 13, 2026
Virginia, US
Cindy Wolfe
May 13, 2026
Virginia, US
“Praying for your children.”
Catherine Arnold
May 13, 2026
Virginia, US
“Praying for your children. My duaghter is a cancer survivir.”
Heather Wilckens
May 12, 2026
Virginia, US
Peter Tindell
May 12, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 12, 2026
Virginia, US
“💗 For sweet Izzy 💗”
Tom & Meredith Shreve
May 12, 2026
Florida, US
“for John Paul”
Mary dale Spach
May 11, 2026
Texas, US
Anonymous
May 10, 2026
California, US
Anonymous
May 10, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 9, 2026
Florida, US
Anonymous
May 9, 2026
Illinois, US
Jillian Carpenter
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 9, 2026
New York, US
“Honored to be a part of John Paul’s army. We believe in miracles! We believe in a cure - for JP and every child!🙏💚🙏”
Joy Sirvent
May 9, 2026
Florida, US
Kathy Swinehart
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
“Thinking about John Paul every day.”
Elizabeth Lord
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 9, 2026
Kentucky, US
Kerry Pace
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
“In 2012, this horrible disease stole our dear Kohl. I hope and pray for the children and families who are facing this terrible disease. May these trials yield solutions and save our children. 🙏🏻”
Natalie Schickel
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Constance Hylton
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Chy Peck
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Nelson Conner
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 9, 2026
Virginia, US
Anthony Burton
May 8, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 8, 2026
New Jersey, US
Anonymous
May 7, 2026
Colorado, US
Anonymous
May 7, 2026
Florida, US
Cara Hardin
May 7, 2026
Virginia, US
Jacqueline Rogers
May 7, 2026
Virginia, US
“princess Isabella you are so loved. 🩷”
Nana & Zedo Janosko
May 7, 2026
Pennsylvania, US
Casey Gallo
May 7, 2026
New York, US
Anonymous
May 7, 2026
Virginia, US
“Our Prayer Group and a dear member, Max Gaberdiel, has brought John Paul to our knees with watery eyes in continuous petitiion for saving grace. i am delighted to participate in hopeful medical miracles.”
Kathy Conowall
May 7, 2026
Virginia, US
Julie Goodman
May 7, 2026
Virginia, US
“for whoever needs it”
Lisa Mcnamara
May 7, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 7, 2026
Virginia, US
“Prayers for all”
Belinda McKee
May 7, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 6, 2026
Virginia, US
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