Help Kids reach their dreams

Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytomas (PLGAs) are the most common childhood brain tumors. They are also the least researched.

Join us as we raise awareness, funding, and find a cure for this disease.

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For Newly Diagnosed

You are not alone. Our foundation is here to help you find the facts, resources, and support you need to help your child win the battle against PLGA.

Even though PLGA research is critically under funded, there is a much we do know about these brain tumors. We encourage you to use this site to educate yourself on what can be done to give your child a brighter tomorrow.

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Meet our PLGA Teams

Team Chickaroo
April 26, 2007, 7 year old Caroline was diagnosed with an inoperable JPA in her optic chiasm/hypothalmic region. She knows that while she is living with the tumor, she is NOT in this fight alone. Her family and friends have rallied and are raising money for PLGA research, to find a cure.

Meet other PLGA teams.
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