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PLGA Foundation – Support our children with brain tumors



Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytomas are the most common form of children's brain tumor. PLGA kids need you!
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Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytomas (PLGAs) are the most common childhood brain tumors. These brain tumors are also the least researched.

Join us as we raise awareness, funding, and find a cure for children's brain tumors.

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PLGA FOUNDATION GRANTS ARE INCREASING THE MOMENTUM FOR PLGA RESEARCH!

With the help of thousands of fundraising families from around the world, the PLGA Foundation was able to distribute funds for 6 new grants in 2009. These grants represent a breakthrough in the scientific community as they 'push the envelope' with respect to collaborative efforts between institutions and investigators, unprecedented in PLGA history. Two international conferences comprised of multi-disciplinary groups of clinicians and researchers were among the grant recipients. And two of new projects are direct results of those meetings.

We applaud our grant recipients for their progressive thinking that these collaborative efforts require and look forward to supporting many more similar initiatives in 2010.

PLGA Foundation Application Process

ENDURANCE TRUST - PASSION & CREATIVITY

Matt Nelson, president of Endurance Trust and an Adventure Athlete with a proven track record of successful missions have REVAMPED their commitment to raising funds for PLGA research"

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 childhood 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

Andrew, a child with a brain tumorTeam Andrew
Andrew has a JPA (a brain tumor) and he is FURIOUS.  This articulate 9 year old has challenged his family to raise funds to find him a cure! Read his story of inspiration.

Meet other PLGA teams.
Form your own PLGA Team

Recent Updates

  • Molecular Pathology and Genetics of Low Grade Glioma, Focus on Diffuse Astrocytoma (WHO Grade II)
  • New PLGA Pathology Research Scientist at DFCI
  • International Translational Research Seminar
  • Geared Up for Kids 2009 raises $621,000
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Shop with Purpose

The PLGA Foundation has partnered with "We-Care". Shop at your usual online stores (e.g., Amazon, Gap, GNC, itunes) or purchase your travel (e.g. Jetblue, Hotels.com, Marriott) and have a percentage of your purchases donated to the PLGA Foundation to raise funds for children's brain tumor research.

No fees! No premiums!

Over a 1000 merchants are participating.

Visit the PLGA Foundation on We-Care and start shopping today.

To learn more about We-Care, visit About We-Care.


Upcoming Events

  • Team Hailey: 3rd Annual Team Hailey 5K Run/Walk for a Cure
    04/17/2010
  • Boston University 2nd Annual 5K for PLGA
    04/25/2010
  • SAVE THE DATE - 2nd Annual Geared Up for Kids - May 23rd, 2010
    05/23/2010

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