The Foundation
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First Fundraiser - 11th May 2008
Brewers v Cardinals, Milwaukee
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Benny’s World is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation established to fund research to find a cure for pediatric brain stem tumors, specifically targeting Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). The prognosis for children with DIPG is grim, whilst survival rates for childhood cancer have improved, little progress has been made in curing children with this type of tumor. For the majority, currently available treatments including clinical trials have only resulted in a temporary improvement in neurological function, tumor progression eventually returns and the child dies. Continuing research is essential to find a cure.
Cancer not only invades the patient, it's affect on families, friends and the community is far-reaching. For that reason, Benny's World will also assist organizations that help families affected by pediatric cancer. The foundation is dedicated to increasing public awareness of pediatric cancer.
Benny loved The Wiggles and had friends and family all over the world, inspiring the foundations name, Benny's World. This website is not only a place to learn about Benny and DIPG, but also a place for smiles and hope inspired by how Benny lived life. Join us to find a cure for this devastating disease.
Other Foundations
These foundations have provided support to Benny and his family. We are grateful for the work they do for all families affected by childhood cancer.
SuperSibs! - Ensuring that siblings of children with cancer are honored, supported and recognized.
Supersibs.org
Monkey In My Chair - Program for preschool and elementary aged children who are away from school due to cancer.
MonkeyInMyChair.org
Beads of Courage - Providing Arts-In-Medicine for children with serious illness.
BeadsOfCourage.org
Bear Necessities - Dedicated to eliminating pediatric cancer, providing hope & support to those who are touched by it.
BearNecessities.org
Riah's Rainbow - Bringing the creative world to children in hospitals.
RiahsRainbow.org
Make a Wish Foundation - Grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Wish.org
Hope's Friends - Pediatric Hospice care in northeastern Illinois focused on providing hope, support and quality of life.
HopesFriends
CaringBridge - Free websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge.
CaringBridge.org
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