Gavin's Hope

Make a child with DIPG smile

"Never underestimate the impact that you may have on a child's life."

DONATE TODAY to help provide "BAGS OF HOPE" to children battling DIPG.

DONATE TODAY

Please join & support us in our efforts to bring some hope, joy and smiles into the lives of the brave young children that have been diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG) and that are told by the Dr's to go home and make memories because they only have

8-11 months to live.


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"Bags of Hope"

Every Bag of Hope is filled with fun distractions and comfort items such as stuffed animals, blankets, hot wheels, legos, sunglasses, games or activities, arts and crafts, stress balls, inspirational books, toys, sand art, warrior capes, personalized sublimated tumblers & puzzles and also Amazon gift cards when possible.

 

What is DIPG?

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is a type of tumor that starts in the brainstem, the part of the brain just above the back of the neck and connected to the spine. The brain stem controls breathing, heart rate and the nerves and muscles that help us see, hear, walk, talk and eat. These tumors are called gliomas because they grow from glial cells, a type of supportive cell in the brain. DIPG is terminal and there is NO CURE. The average (median) overall survival for people with DIPG is less than 1 year - generally ranging from 8-11 months. About 10% of people survive at least 2 years after diagnosis. About 2% of people survive at least 5 years after diagnosis. Approxomately 300 children in the U.S. are diagnosed each year.

Help gift a bag, Help give a smile.