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
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
Virginia Carracino
May 6, 2026
Virginia, US
Catherine Baab
May 6, 2026
Virginia, US
Cierra Pennington
May 6, 2026
Kentucky, US
Tamyrell Valdez
May 6, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 6, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 6, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 6, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 6, 2026
Virginia, US
Marcus Bueltel
May 5, 2026
Indiana, US
Shannon Macey
May 5, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 5, 2026
Virginia, US
Anonymous
May 5, 2026
Virginia, US
Michelle Evangelista
May 4, 2026
New York, US
Anonymous
May 4, 2026
New York, US
Tracey Welp
May 4, 2026
Indiana, US
“Sending love, and prayers for strength always!”
Kelsey Merkel
May 4, 2026
Indiana, US
Anonymous
May 4, 2026
Indiana, US
Tara Oneill
May 4, 2026
New York, US
John and Ann Rosendale
May 4, 2026
North Carolina, US
Mia Boehler
May 4, 2026
Minnesota, US
Anonymous
May 3, 2026
Massachusetts, US
Megan Durlauf
May 3, 2026
Indiana, US
Jody Verkamp
May 3, 2026
Indiana, US
“Sending love to all the families impacted by this cancer!!!”
Crystal Rodriguez
May 2, 2026
New York, US
Anonymous
May 2, 2026
Washington, US
Jennifer Wilkerson
May 1, 2026
Indiana, US
Amanda Aguilos
May 1, 2026
New Jersey, US
Anonymous
May 1, 2026
California, US
Voula Pope
May 1, 2026
Illinois, US
Nicole Nibert
May 1, 2026
Georgia, US
Anonymous
May 1, 2026
New York, US
Cassie S
May 1, 2026
Virginia, US
Rachel Bode
May 1, 2026
Illinois, US
Erika Lynch
May 1, 2026
North Carolina, US
Anonymous
May 1, 2026
Illinois, US
Anonymous
May 1, 2026
Michigan, US
Whitney Edmister
May 1, 2026
Indiana, US
Alice Schoenau
Apr 30, 2026
California, US
Jessi Luegers
Apr 30, 2026
Indiana, US
Deanna Hirt
Apr 30, 2026
Oregon, US
Heather Knighton
Apr 30, 2026
Utah, US
Anonymous
Apr 30, 2026
Georgia, US
Gae Lewis
Apr 30, 2026
Washington, US
Lisa Gordon
Apr 30, 2026
California, US
Alexandra Chou
Apr 30, 2026
Pennsylvania, US
Jena Estes
Apr 30, 2026
Indiana, US
Katelyn Ice
Apr 30, 2026
North Carolina, US
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