About Us

Since 1991, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s family support, research funding, and advocacy have led the way in ending childhood brain cancer.

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The childhood cancer community's biggest crisis

Pediatric brain cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and deadliest childhood cancer in the United States. Learn how the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is addressing this growing public health crisis to create a healthier future for every child with brain cancer.

A Community of Support

A Community of Support

Dedicated wholly to addressing this rare but devastating disease and guided by the experiences of patients, survivors, their parents, and siblings, we are the only organization to meet the needs of the entire family along every step of their cancer journey.

An Investor in Research

An Investor in Research

The largest patient advocacy funder of pediatric brain tumor research, we work with the scientific community and patient families to identify and address critical gaps in research and provide funding to transform scientists' bold ideas into tomorrow's breakthroughs.

An Advocate for Families

An Advocate for Families

Kids with brain cancer deserve to be seen and heard. Advocates make that happen. Committed to making childhood brain cancer a national health priority, we organize and work with individuals, advocacy groups, and policymakers at the federal and state level to improve funding and resources for families.

Meet the Team

Staff

Staff

We believe kids deserve a future without childhood brain cancer and we're determined to make it happen.

Meet Our Staff

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors' diverse experience and insights help ensure a strong future for our mission.

Meet Our Board

Research Advisors

Research Advisors

Our Research Advisory Network's expertise help shape our research funding priorities to make the greatest impact in children's lives.

Meet Our Research Advisors

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Our Community's Impact

  • $5.8M in financial relief provided to families in crisis following a child's brain tumor diagnosis
  • $50M in research funded by the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation community
  • $1.9M in Vs. Cancer grants to fund hospital support programs for children with brain cancer
I never felt like a burden, and I never felt alone after the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation entered our lives. I know I can still turn to them even though Amber is no longer physically with us. Tia
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